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The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/here-is-why-the-crypto-market-is-up-today/">Why Is the Crypto Market Up Today?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a> 
The cryptocurrency market is making waves, experiencing a notable surge in the past 24 hours. Total market capitalization has shot up by 2.80%, hitting a whopping $2.18 trillion as of May 3. What’s fueling this surge? 
Well, it’s a mix of exciting developments both in the crypto world and traditional finance. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-paypal-s-big-move-with-moonpay">PayPal’s Big Move with MoonPay</h2> 
The market’s recovery aligns with news of PayPal’s <a href="https://newsroom.paypal-corp.com/2024-05-02-MoonPay-Now-Lets-Users-Buy-Sell-Crypto-funded-by-PayPal#:~:text=Today%2C%20MoonPayOpens%20in%20a,cryptocurrency%20using%20their%20PayPal%20account." rel="nofollow">partnership with crypto app MoonPay</a>. This collaboration will allow PayPal’s 426 million U.S. customers to trade over 110 cryptocurrencies, expanding the payment giant’s crypto ecosystem significantly.&nbsp; 
However, this move by PayPal is likely to boost market legitimacy and attract more investors to the crypto space. 
Earlier PayPal has shown support for&nbsp; Bitcoin, Ethereum, and its proprietary Stablecoin, PYUSD. More recently, PayPal expanded its services to <a href="https://newsroom.paypal-corp.com/2024-04-04-Xoom-Enables-PayPal-USD-as-a-Funding-Option-for-Cross-Border-Money-Transfers" rel="nofollow">allow international transfers using PYUSD</a> through its Xoom platform. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bond-traders-buzz-and-market-shifts">Bond Traders’ Buzz and Market Shifts</h2> 
Meanwhile, in traditional finance, the Federal Reserve’s <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/analyzing-the-impact-of-the-latest-fomc-meeting-on-bitcoin-and-cryptocurrency-markets/">recent announcement</a> has stirred things up. Bond traders now expect a rate hike, originally scheduled for July 2024, to happen in November. This change, combined with decreasing yields on safer investments like the U.S. 10-year Treasury note, has sparked a chain reaction. Investors are feeling more confident to take risks, seeking higher returns in cryptocurrencies and stocks. 
Post-Halving Patterns 
The recent market surge isn’t a fluke; it follows a familiar pattern seen after Bitcoin halvings. Investors are hopeful for post-halving boosts, drawing confidence from historical trends. Adding to the optimism are the launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. and <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/first-day-of-hong-kongs-etf-disappoints-as-bloodbath-continues/">Hong Kong</a>, fueling bullish sentiments. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-investor-outlook">Investor Outlook </h2> 
On the technical side, various indicators are signaling <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoins-bearish-days-over-btc-price-eyes-78k-marks-if-this-breakout-takes-place/">optimism for the crypto market</a>. Chart analysis reveals a bullish continuation pattern resembling a bull flag, suggesting upward momentum. According to experts, this pattern could pave the way for the market cap to target $3 trillion as the next milestone. 
With positivity prevailing, investors are eagerly anticipating further growth and potential milestones in the cryptocurrency space. The scene is set, the players are ready, and all eyes are on the prize as the crypto market gears up for what lies ahead. 
Also Check Out: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/week-of-major-economic-events-what-to-expect-for-crypto-markets/">Week of Major Economic Events: What To Expect for Crypto Markets</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Is this the crypto bull run we’ve been waiting for? Buckle up and stay tuned!

Why Is the Crypto Market Up Today?

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