CandleFocus Crypto Prices Today (Feb 18): BTC At $96K, ETH Jumps, Sonic Up 17%
2025-02-18
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The cryptocurrency market remains uncertain as prices for various cryptocurrencies struggle. Bitcoin has remained around the $96K level, while Ethereum saw a small gain of 2%. On the other hand, XRP and Solana experienced a decrease of 2% to 5%, leading to increased investor uncertainty. However, Sonic (S) emerged as the top gainer of the day, performing well despite the overall turbulence in the market.
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