Bitcoin Reclaims $65,000 as Geopolitical De-escalation Eases Market Pressure
The de-escalation drove crude oil prices down and pushed Bitcoin back above $65,000, with Ethereum leading gains among major digital assets.
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The de-escalation drove crude oil prices down and pushed Bitcoin back above $65,000, with Ethereum leading gains among major digital assets.
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