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Bitcoin Stalls a Cent Below $80,000 as Altcoins Give Back Weekend Gains

The Defiant·August 24, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Stalls a Cent Below $80,000 as Altcoins Give Back Weekend Gains

Bitcoin touched $79,999.99 on Coinbase, its highest since May, before easing. Meanwhile, 80 of the 123 largest non-stablecoin tokens fell on the day, and total crypto market value declined even as bitcoin rose. The stall just below $80,000 highlights mixed momentum across the market.

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