April 12 Crypto Morning Briefing: Continued Strength in Bitcoin and Ethereum
A snapshot of the cryptocurrency market trends and key coin prices on April 12, 2026. Bitcoin and Ethereum led the market with 24-hour gains of +0.47% and +2.30%, respectively.
Cryptocurrency Market at a Glance
- Total Market Capitalization: KRW 3,813.6 trillion (+0.39% 24h change) (~USD 2.9 trillion)
- 24-Hour Trading Volume: KRW 93.5 trillion (~USD 71.7 billion)
- Bitcoin Dominance: 57.2%
※ Ethereum’s share accounts for approximately 10.8% of the total market capitalization
Key Cryptocurrency Prices
- Bitcoin (BTC): KRW 109,027,792 (+0.47%) | Market Cap KRW 2,181.6 trillion (~USD 1.7 trillion)
- Ethereum (ETH): KRW 3,415,521 (+2.30%) | Market Cap KRW 412.3 trillion (~USD 316 billion)
- Ripple (XRP): KRW 2,022.06 (+0.18%) | Market Cap KRW 124.1 trillion (~USD 95 billion)
- Solana (SOL): KRW 126,673 (+0.24%) | Market Cap KRW 72.8 trillion (~USD 56 billion)
- Dogecoin (DOGE): KRW 139.31 (-0.37%) | Market Cap KRW 21.4 trillion (~USD 16 billion)
Today’s Key Highlights
- Ethereum’s Strong Rally: Leading with a +2.30% gain over 24 hours, reflecting renewed optimism in DeFi and NFT markets.
- Bitcoin’s Stable Gain: Up +0.47%, supporting overall market growth.
- Dogecoin’s Weakness Persists: Decline of -0.37%, suggesting slightly subdued investor sentiment.
- Market Cap Up by 0.39%: The crypto market shows modest recovery, warranting sustained medium-to-long term attention.
Pre-Workday Checklist
- Review Global Economic Indicators and Interest Rate Trends: High potential impact on the crypto market.
- Monitor Major Coin News and Technical Updates: Especially developments related to the Ethereum network.
- Track Market Cap and Trading Volume Changes: Important for assessing short-term volatility.
This briefing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.