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Bitcoin rises above $81,000, while NEAR jumps 23% on Zcash swap traffic

CoinDesk·September 21, 2026·1 min read

Bitcoin extended its slow climb through the Asian session, trading around $81,000, while NEAR jumped 23% on Zcash swap traffic. Regional equities and U.S. stock futures rose on progress in trade talks between Washington and Beijing, supporting risk appetite across markets.

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