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[LIVE] Market Update: Bitcoin Tops $115,000, Ethereum Jumps 6% as Crypto Market Sees Broad Gains

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[LIVE] Market Update: Bitcoin Tops $115,000, Ethereum Jumps 6% as Crypto Market Sees Broad Gains

Cryptocurrency stocks surged across the board as optimism over the U.S. and China nearing a new trade deal lifted global markets. Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $115,000, rising 3.19% in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum (ETH) jumped over 6% to briefly cross $4,200. The rally extended across major sectors — DeFi gained nearly 6%, led by double-digit surges in Uniswap, Ethena, and Curve DAO. Layer-2 tokens and memecoins also climbed sharply, with BSquared Network and Pump.fun among top performers. Broader altcoin sentiment improved as Zcash and Dash each spiked over 25%, signaling renewed risk appetite amid easing macro tensions.

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