The global cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by 4.44 percent to USD1.94 trillion, while trading volumes increased by 15.22 percent to USD70.52 billion, over the last 24 hours.

Stablecoins accounted for 81.29 percent of the 24-hour cryptocurrency trading volume, or USD57.33 billion, while decentralised finance (DeFi) contributed for 11.61 percent, or USD8.19 billion.

On the morning of February 15, Bitcoin's market domination declined by 0.12 percent to 42.47 percent, and the currency was trading at USD43,460.60.

Bitcoin gained 2.58 percent to Rs 34,15,167 in rupees, while Ethereum gained 4.68 percent to Rs 2,38,000. Avalanche jumped 7.73 percent to Rs 6,603.6, while Cardano rose 4.11 percent to Rs 85.04. In the last 24 hours, Polkadot rose 4.68 percent to Rs 1,518.95, while Litecoin rose 3.5 percent to Rs 10,050. Tether was trading at Rs 78.72, down 1.13 percent.

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