Bitcoin's price soared past $40,000, marking its highest point since April 2022, driven by optimism for a potential U.S. Bitcoin ETF approval. This surge reflects a 15% increase over the past month, with Bitcoin's value more than doubling since last year. Ethereum also witnessed a notable rise, trading above $2,200. The uptrend extends to popular NFT projects like Pudgy Penguins and Azuki, experiencing significant price gains.