Bitcoin (BTC) surged nearly 4% in the last 24 hours, reaching $117,400, as the cryptocurrency market began the quarter positively. The rise was driven by new economic data suggesting potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, with traders anticipating a 25 basis point reduction at the October meeting. Altcoins including Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) also experienced gains between 5% and 7%.