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XRP, ether lead crypto losses as traders eye $70,000 bitcoin next

CoinDesk·August 11, 2026·1 min read
XRP, ether lead crypto losses as traders eye $70,000 bitcoin next

Bitcoin failed to hold $65,000 for a fourth day as an oil rally revived inflation worries ahead of Wednesday's U.S. price data. XRP and ether led crypto losses, with traders eyeing $70,000 bitcoin next. The market remains sensitive to macroeconomic factors, with oil price increases stoking concerns about persistent inflation.

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