Bitcoin (BTC), the veteran and most esteemed cryptocurrency worldwide, reached a milestone by surging past the $40,000 mark early on Friday. Meanwhile, other prominent cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC) exhibited a mixed performance, with minor gains and losses in various directions. Surprisingly, the MANTA token, which claimed the top spot as the biggest gainer just yesterday, experienced a significant setback with a 24-hour decline exceeding 10 percent. Conversely, PYTH emerged as the new leader among gainers, with an impressive 24-hour surge of over 13 percent. The cryptocurrency market continues to be a dynamic and ever-changing landscape.