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Bitcoin hovers near 78K as Ethereum steadies after rebound cools
Economy
Published on 25 April 2026
Market cap slips as money clings to majors
Bitcoin is holding near recent highs around $78K while Ethereum remains steady near $2,300, but the rally is losing steam after a strong rebound. Global crypto market capitalization dipped slightly as geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in monetary policy weighed on risk appetite. Despite mixed altcoin moves, investors appear to be concentrating capital in leading coins, treating Bitcoin as a macro hedge-like alternative.
- Bitcoin stays near $78K and Ethereum near $2,300
- Rally momentum cools after a strong rebound
- Altcoins move unevenly while market cap edges down
- Geopolitics and monetary policy uncertainty shape sentiment
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