The digital assets market continued strong growth from last week, led by Bitcoin crossing the landmark value of $50,000, leading to a broad range of media coverage and awareness.

The digital assets market saw unprecedented growth this week, with new records set across a variety of crypto assets, including market leaders Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The digital assets market continued the positive momentum that began towards the end of last week, with strong growth from Bitcoin, new all-time highs from Ethereum, and positive performance from altcoins all helping to push the total market cap to new record levels.

The digital asset market was mixed this week, with falls in Bitcoin offset by increases in the cryptocurrencies lower down the rankings—so-called altcoins. Several of these altcoins saw new all-time highs for the first time since the speculation-driven heights of early 2018, buoyed by a return of retail investors

The digital asset market experienced a dip this week, although Ethereum took centre stage as it climbed to new all-time highs. Institutional investment continues to exceed mining capacity, and more institutions (both private and public) have announced their plans for blockchain adoption.

Cryptocurrencies traded in an enormous range over the week, with a squeeze into record highs followed by a sharp reversal. A steady recovery soon followed, as the volatility calmed amid news of continued business development and investor adoption.