The cryptocurrency market closed the week with a total valuation briefly surpassing $4 trillion. Ethereum experienced a notable surge of 21%, reaching its highest price since December 2021, while Chainlink saw a substantial increase of 33.6%, trading around $21. Other altcoins such as Ethena Labs ($0.70) and Monero (XMR) showed mixed performances, with XMR dropping 7% amid concerns of a potential 51% attack from Qubic. The recent developments include the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) dropping its appeal in the Ripple case, which has been a significant event in the crypto regulatory landscape. Additionally, there is growing attention on the tokenization sector and compliance issues, with industry figures like Carlos Domingo discussing these topics. The market activity has sparked debate on whether the current rally represents a sustained altcoin season or a short-lived spike. Furthermore, a U.S. presidential executive order has opened the door for 401(k) retirement plans to include cryptocurrency investments, signaling increased institutional acceptance. Analysts and traders are closely watching Ethereum and Chainlink as key assets poised for further growth in the coming months.