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Global Stocks Rise as Bitcoin Pushes Past $80,000: Markets Wrap

Bloomberg Markets·August 24, 2026·1 min read

Global stocks rose as a selloff in chipmakers fizzled, with modest moves across asset classes. The main exception was Bitcoin, which surged past $80,000. The cryptocurrency's rally stood out in a session otherwise characterized by limited market movements, indicating strong investor interest in digital assets.

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