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Bitcoin (BTC) Surges Past $64K While Stock Markets Tumble on Middle East Oil Crisis

Blocknomi Published 18.08.2026 06:33

Key Highlights Bitcoin surged past $64,000, emerging as the sole major cryptocurrency with significant daily gains Alternative cryptocurrencies experienced declines, with XRP down more than 1% and showing a 2%…

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