Bitway's BTW Token Surges Amidst Bitcoin's Steady Trading
BTW, the native token of the bitcoin-compatible layer-1 Bitway, has seen significant gains recently.
- BTW token surged 25% in the past 24 hours and 170% over the last month.
- Bitcoin remains stable around $86,139 with a 0.24% daily gain.
- Altcoin momentum continues despite a relatively flat overall market.
The native token of 
Bitway, a bitcoin-compatible layer-1 blockchain, has experienced significant price increases recently. According to CoinDesk, BTW has jumped 25% in the past 24 hours and has seen a remarkable 170% increase over the last 30 days. This surge highlights the growing interest in altcoins that offer compatibility with the bitcoin ecosystem.
Despite the impressive gains in specific altcoins like BTW, the broader crypto market remains relatively stable. The total crypto market cap stands at $3 trillion, with 
Bitcoin showing a modest 0.24% gain over the past 24 hours, currently trading at $86,139. This stability in Bitcoin's price suggests a cautious market environment even as some altcoins experience notable volatility.
The Fear & Greed Index currently sits at 73, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment among investors. This suggests that while the overall market is not showing extreme bullishness, there is still a willingness to take on risk in certain sectors. The strong performance of BTW could be an indicator of this trend, as investors seek opportunities in altcoins that offer unique value propositions.
The live market data shows that while BTW has pulled back slightly in the past 24 hours, it remains significantly up over the longer term. This volatility is characteristic of smaller altcoins, which can experience rapid price changes due to shifts in market sentiment or news developments.
The recent performance of BTW underscores the potential for altcoins to deliver substantial returns, even in a market where Bitcoin remains the dominant force. Investors will be watching to see if this momentum can be sustained and whether other altcoins will follow a similar trajectory.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₦117.01M (about $85,529.00), down 0.3% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.8% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 6, 2026.
TLT reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Bitcoin — questions
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in naira today?
About ₦117.01M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $85,529.00. The naira price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Bitcoin in naira page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is down 0.71% since this brief first published — trading at $85,529.00 now versus $86,139.00 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from CoinDesk. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.