Bitcoin's price surged past $102K as the cryptocurrency market valuation exceeded $3.5 trillion, rebounding 9.4% since the recent crash. In the last 24 hours, over 104,700 traders faced liquidation, with $172.7 million in long contracts closed. President-elect Donald Trump expressed support for the crypto sector, hinting at a Bitcoin strategic reserve during his appearance at the New York Stock Exchange, while his firm acquired $5 million worth of Ethereum. Chainlink and Avalanche emerged as top gainers in the altcoin market.