Bitcoin price settled above the USD 39,500 level. BTC is currently (04:42 UTC) eyeing more gains above USD 40,000 and USD 40,500 that could set the pace for a larger increase towards USD 42,000. Besides, most major altcoins are rising steadily. ETH must settle above USD 2,325 and USD 2,350 for upside continuation. XRP holds its gains after it surged over 10% and broke the USD 0.70 barrier