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Here's a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (August 6) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price update

Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$114,217, down by 0.8 percent over the last 24 hours. Its highest valuation on Wednesday was US$112,770, while its lowest valuation was US$114,830.

$BTC price performance, August 7, 2025.

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Bitcoin is showing signs of support between US$117,000 and US$118,000, with technical analysts suggesting a possible rebound toward resistance levels at US$120,250 and beyond, if bullish momentum builds.However, sentiment remains cautious amid ongoing interest rate uncertainty, macroeconomic pressures and ETF outflows, all of which are weighing on near-term price action.

Ethereum ($ETH ) was priced at US$3,619.63, down by 1.4 percent over the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$3,557.78, and its highest was US$3,673.

Altcoin price update

Solana ($SOL ) was priced at US$164.44, down by 3.9 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$161.45, and its highest was US$170.84.

XRP#XRP’ was trading for US$2.95, down by 3.8 percent in the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$2.91, and its highest valuation was US$3.06.

Sui (#SUI ) is trading at US$3.41, down 4.2 percent over the past 24 hours. Its lowest valuation of the day was US$3.34, and its highest was US$3.55.

Cardano (#ADA! ) was trading at US$0.7274, down by 3.2 percent over 24 hours. Its lowest valuation on Wednesday was US$0.7117, and its highest was US$0.751.#Market_Update