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Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies show strong gains, with BTC up 5.8% and ETH up 9%.

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19 Aug 2026
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Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies show strong gains, with BTC up 5.8% and ETH up 9%.

Bitcoin (BTC) rose 5.8% to $68,828, while Ethereum (ETH) surged 9% to $2,097.86, signaling renewed investor interest in major cryptocurrencies. Other notable gains include XRP up 6.9% and Solana (SOL) up 6.5%. These increases reflect positive market momentum, possibly driven by favorable news or investor sentiment. Traders should watch for continued volatility as the crypto market reacts to global economic factors.

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