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Ether surges 18% to $2,250 as bitcoin tops $69,000 in crypto rally

Major cryptocurrencies extended gains with ether up 18% and bitcoin surpassing $69,000.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 21 Aug 2026 · 09:10 · 1 min read
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Ether surges 18% to $2,250 as bitcoin tops $69,000 in crypto rally

Ether climbed 18% to reach $2,250 while bitcoin exceeded $69,000 as part of a broader cryptocurrency advance. Nearly $1.4 billion in short positions were liquidated following the Treasury’s decision to double its bond buybacks.

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As of 21/08/2026, 10:19:21

Every major cryptocurrency except tron recorded double-digit weekly gains during the rally.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Marcus Webb
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Marcus reports on digital assets, from spot ETF flows to protocol-level developments in DeFi. He pays particular attention to how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto market structure.

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