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Crypto Market Update August 8: Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip as Solana Tops Altcoin Gains
CoinGape·August 9, 2026·1 min read
On August 9, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) registered slight drops while Solana (SOL) traded in the green amid a mixed crypto market. Fresh speculation about the CLARITY Act bill's possible passage in 2026 followed Senator John Thune filing cloture. Solana topped altcoin gains in this mixed outlook.
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