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Cryptocurrency prices have surged sharply. According to CoinMarketCap, Bitcoin's price rose 8.08% in the last 24 hours to $74,758.42. Over the past seven days, BTC has gained 18.14%.
Ethereum rose 4.37% in a day to $2,351.07, while BNB gained 5.94% to $661.86.
The total cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by 6.48% to $2.51 trillion.
Analysts attribute the sharp market rally to expectations of more favorable cryptocurrency regulation in the U.S., including President Donald Trump's call to pass the CLARITY Act, as well as a massive short squeeze on BTC.
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BeforeLast 24 hours
Bitcoin rose 8.08% to $74,758.42
Now
The cryptocurrency market surged: Bitcoin rose 8.08% in 24 hours, Ethereum 4.37%, BNB 5.94%. Market cap reached $2.51 trillion.
Next
Further volatility is expected depending on U.S. crypto regulation news and actions of major players.