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Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction Ahead of Upcoming U.S. Midterm Elections

CoinGape·October 16, 2026·1 min read

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices strengthened on October 16, 2026, with BTC at $82,166.41 and ETH at $2,469.21. The crypto market rose 2.05% to $2.76 trillion in 24 hours ahead of the upcoming U.S. Midterm Elections. Traders anticipate volatility as the political event approaches.

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