Bitcoin Smashes $59,800 as $212M in Liquidations Rattle Traders
The crypto economy experienced a 5.6% boost over the past 24 hours, reaching $2.07 trillion by Thursday. Bitcoin has soared past the $59,800 mark, while ethereum has exceeded $2,500 per coin. This rapid climb on Aug. 8 r...
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