On August 19, 2026, Bitcoin reached the $70,000 mark for the first time since the beginning of June. Over the past 24 hours, the first cryptocurrency has grown by approximately eight percent. At the same time, Ethereum also showed significant growth: the asset has increased in price by about ten percent over the past 24 hours and exceeded $2,300. The last time the second‑largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization traded at this level was in May.

The sharp movement in quotes triggered large‑scale liquidations in the derivatives market. Within 24 hours, positions worth approximately three billion dollars were forcibly closed on the crypto market. This dynamic was accompanied by increased volatility, which is typical for periods of sharp price movements. Data on the movement of Bitcoin and Ethereum reflect the current changes in the digital assets market.

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