Bitcoin surges past $71,000 amid crypto market rally

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The cryptocurrency market experienced a major rally, with Bitcoin surging past $71,000 to reach its highest level in two months. This upward movement was fueled by a massive short squeeze that resulted in over $2.7 billion in liquidations across the market.

Market sentiment was significantly bolstered by political developments in the United States. President Donald Trump met with executives from major firms, including Coinbase Global, Payward, and Blockchain.com, at the White House. During these discussions, Trump urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act to establish a formal regulatory framework for digital assets.

Institutional interest also drove the rally, with combined inflows into Bitcoin and Ether ETFs exceeding $700 million in a single day. Additionally, falling U.S. Treasury yields and a weakening dollar contributed to increased appetite for high-risk assets. While Bitcoin saw double-digit gains, Ether also experienced a substantial surge, with some reports noting increases of up to 19%.

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[● 5 SOURCES] Falling U.S. Treasury yields and a weakening dollar contributed to the rally in high-risk assets. www.dnews.gr · www.insider.gr · www.capital.gr · www.newmoney.gr · www.powergame.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Bitcoin price rose to over $71,000, marking its highest level in two months. samacharnama.com · www.tv9hindi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The total cryptocurrency market capitalization increased by approximately $190 billion within 24 hours. samacharnama.com · www.tv9hindi.com
[● 7 SOURCES] A massive short squeeze resulted in over $2.7 billion in liquidations across the crypto market. samacharnama.com · www.capital.gr · www.newmoney.gr · www.tv9hindi.com · www.dnews.gr · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ether experienced a significant price surge, with some reports citing gains of up to 19%. www.powergame.gr
[● 7 SOURCES] Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the Clarity Act to establish a regulatory framework for digital assets. www.dnews.gr · samacharnama.com · www.tv9hindi.com · www.insider.gr · www.capital.gr · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] President Trump met with executives from Coinbase Global, Payward, and Blockchain.com at the White House. www.insider.gr · www.capital.gr · www.newmoney.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw combined inflows exceeding $700 million in a single day. www.powergame.gr