Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin (BTC) commands the top spot with a weekly surge of 17.3%, despite a minor 0.16% dip in the past 24 hours to $78,543. That weekly gain is not just impressive—it outperforms #2 Ethereum by 19.1 percentage points, as Ethereum slipped 1.8% over the same period. Short-term selling pressure hasn’t broken the bulls’ resolve, and the 17.3% weekly jump confirms investor confidence. With a market cap that dwarfs all others, Bitcoin remains the undisputed king, attracting the lion’s share of capital inflows. On May 4, 2026, it priced at $78,543, reinforcing its dominance.