Bitcoin (BTC) is locked in a tight battle around the $80,000 mark, while major coins such as Ethereum (ETH) and XRP are showing slight weakness. Meanwhile, BNB and Zcash (ZEC) are maintaining relatively strong momentum in the market.

■ Bitcoin just below $80,000… major altcoins slightly weaker

According to the cryptocurrency price screen provided on the 6th, Bitcoin was recorded at $79,754.25. With the price sitting just below $80,000, buying and selling forces are clashing around that level in the market.

• Major coin prices are as follows.
• Ethereum (ETH): $2,479.55, down 0.31%
• XRP: $1.41, down 0.39%
• Solana (SOL): $103.27, down 0.47%

■ BNB and Zcash show relative strength… ZEC surges 21.58%

BNB was at $769.03, slipping 0.26% in the short term, but rose 6.96% and 10.96% over other comparison periods, showing relatively strong momentum among top-ranked coins.

Zcash (ZEC) was recorded at $1,021.52. Its short-term change was a 0.60% increase, and over the last comparison period it surged 21.58%, displaying a notable uptrend among the top 10 assets.

In addition, Tron (TRX) fell 0.11% to $0.3341, and Hyperliquid (HYPE) declined 0.29% to $85.37.

Among stablecoins, Tether (USDT) stood at $1 and USDC at $0.9998, each holding near the $1 level.

■ Key factors to watch going forward

Overall, major coins are posting mixed movements as Bitcoin battles around the $80,000 level. Whether Bitcoin recovers $80,000, along with whether the upward momentum of strong performers such as BNB and Zcash continues, are cited as key variables for the short-term market.

[Note: This article was written for the purpose of providing information on the cryptocurrency market and does not recommend the purchase or sale of any specific virtual asset or guarantee investment returns. Price forecasts, support and resistance levels, and target prices mentioned in the article are scenarios based on market participants' technical analysis and may unfold differently from actual price movements. Cryptocurrencies are high-risk assets with extreme price volatility, and investors may lose part or all of their principal. Investment decisions and the resulting responsibility lie with the investor, so please fully review market conditions and relevant information before investing. This article was written with AI assistance.]