The crypto market is rising today with Bitcoin moving sharply higher and Ethereum gaining around 20% in a day. Solana is also performing well. However, many other altcoins have gained only around 5%-7% and some remain near their lows.
Why Crypto Market Is Up Today?
The crypto market is rising today with Bitcoin moving sharply higher and Ethereum gaining around 20% in a day. Solana is also performing well. However, many other altcoins have gained only around 5%-7% and some remain near their lows.
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Aug 20, 2026 at 8:17 AM UTC · Updated 3 saat önce · 4 dk okuma
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BTC+10.72%$71,777
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3 saat önce
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded buying for three straight day. More than 8,000 BTC were reportedly purchased through the ETFs in the latest session, with BlackRock alone buying more than 4,000 BTC. This buying helped push Bitcoin from around $64,000 toward $70,000.
The rally was initially driven by a sharp wave of short liquidations, while new U.S. Treasury measures and fresh political support for the crypto industry added to bullish sentiment.
Top Reasons Why Crypto Market is Surging Today
Bitcoin Rally Triggers $1.2 Billion in Short Liquidations
Bitcoin rose more than 8% after about $1.2 billion worth of short positions were liquidated within an hour. Short sellers betting on lower prices were forced to close their positions as Bitcoin moved higher, adding further buying pressure. The move helped push Bitcoin to its highest level since June 2 and eventually above $70,000.
The market is now watching trading volume closely. Higher volume has accompanied the rally, although selling pressure remains visible around current levels.
Market Context
Bitcoin
BTC
$71,771
+10.71% (24H)
Market Cap
$1.44T
24H Volume
$56.8B
24H High
$72,406
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