Major virtual assets, led by Bitcoin, are continuing their gains from the previous day ahead of the weekend. Market attention is focused on whether Bitcoin can sustain its rebound and recover the $80,000 level, considered a psychological resistance line.

■ Bitcoin in the $78,000 Range... Up 2.10% in 24 Hours

According to CoinMarketCap at 6:25 p.m. on the 18th, Korean time, Bitcoin was trading at $78,230.79. It rose 2.10% over 24 hours and was also up 0.33% over the past hour.

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, climbed 2.82% over 24 hours to $2,512.96. Binance Coin (BNB) rose 3.77% to $753.76, and Ripple (XRP) gained 2.35% to $1.33.

■ Altcoins Post Larger Gains... Hyperliquid Surges 9.69%

Among altcoins, the gains were even more pronounced. Solana jumped 5.54% from the previous day to $106.13, and Dogecoin rose 4.68% to $0.08521. Hyperliquid climbed 9.69% to $88.65, showing a relatively strong performance. Tron edged up 0.57% to $0.3367.

Zcash rose 6.65% over 24 hours to $1,469.70 but fell 1.07% over the past hour, showing short-term volatility.

■ Weekend Market Moves in Focus... "Cautious Approach Needed"

As major coins all posted gains from the previous day, attention is also turning to weekend market trends. In particular, the key question is whether Bitcoin can maintain upward momentum in the $78,000 range and break above the psychological resistance level of $80,000 once again.

However, since trading continues through the weekend in the virtual asset market and price swings can widen depending on liquidity changes, investors are advised to approach with caution.

[※ Virtual assets are investment products with high price volatility, and any losses from investment are borne by the investor. Prices cited in this article are as of the time of writing and may change in real time.]