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Live updates: Bitcoin steady around $80,000 as markets rally after Democratic sweep

CoinDesk·November 5, 2026·1 min read

Ether jumped 4% and crypto ETFs drew fresh money after Wall Street turned higher and Brent crude fell nearly 9%. Bitcoin held steady around $80,000 as markets rallied following a Democratic sweep in the US elections, boosting risk appetite across digital assets.

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