Bitcoin, the most important cryptocurrency by market capitalization, briefly reached the $21,000 mark for the primary time for the reason that FTX collapse in early November on Monday in early buying and selling hours. The cryptocurrency has since retreated barely, and is buying and selling round $20,880. Ether additionally made beneficial properties over the weekend and is buying and selling up 17% during the last seven days. Whereas crypto belongings surged on Monday, U.S. futures slipped. European shares rose.