Bitcoin, Dogecoin Ended Last Week On A Gloomy Note But These Coins Remained Resilient

3 min read | February 03, 2025 12:00 AM GMT | By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights

  • DeXe Token's Growth DeXe token showed a strong performance with a 625% yearly increase.
  • OM Token's Surge OM token, tied to the MANTRA blockchain, saw a 6% rise, marking notable year-to-date gains.
  • Sharp Corrections in XRP and Solana XRP and Solana faced significant declines, marking a 26.56% and 15.25% drop for the week.

Last week saw a mixed performance across the cryptocurrency market, with some notable tokens enduring substantial declines while others showcased resilience. Bitcoin (BTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) ended the week on a negative note, as the broader market was affected by global economic events. Meanwhile, tokens like DeXe (DEXE) and OM (OM) defied the trend with strong gains, indicating pockets of strength in a turbulent market.

The DeXe token, which is the governance token of the DeXe Protocol, emerged as the second-highest gainer, only slightly trailing behind HYPE in weekly returns. DeXe's remarkable 625% increase in 2024 signals strong performance, positioning it as a key asset to watch within the decentralized finance space. The DeXe Protocol is known for creating and governing decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), making the token a significant component in the growing field of decentralized finance (DeFi).

Similarly, OM, the token tied to the MANTRA layer-1 blockchain, surged by over 6% in the last 24 hours, securing its spot as the third-largest gainer in the same period. OM reached a record high of $5.87 last week, continuing its strong momentum from earlier in the year. Year-to-date, OM has seen an impressive gain of nearly 29%, further establishing it as one of the resilient performers in a challenging market environment.

On the other hand, major cryptocurrencies such as XRP (XRP) and Solana (SOL) faced severe corrections. XRP saw a sharp decline of 26.56% for the week, while Solana experienced a drop of 15.25%. These corrections followed a turbulent weekend, where the broader market sentiment shifted, exacerbating losses across key digital assets.

The meme coin market also struggled, with both Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) registering significant losses. Dogecoin’s value dropped by 28.93%, while Shiba Inu fell by 19.65%, contributing to the overall downward momentum in the cryptocurrency space.

Two significant events rattled the global capital markets last week, contributing to the volatility in the cryptocurrency market. Firstly, China’s launch of its AI model, DeepSeek, posed a challenge to the dominance of U.S.-based IT giants, while secondly, President Donald Trump’s tariff dispute with neighboring countries like Canada and Mexico added another layer of uncertainty. These events left investors on edge, amplifying the risk-off sentiment that affected both traditional and digital asset markets alike.

As the cryptocurrency market grapples with these external pressures, tokens like DeXe and OM stand out for their resilience, demonstrating that even in times of uncertainty, certain digital assets can maintain upward momentum.


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