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Bitcoin up 6.06% at $89,359

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Posted on March 2, 2025

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(Reuters) - Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, was up by around 6.06% at $89,359 at 1620 GMT on Sunday. Ether, the second largest cryptocurrency, was up 1.36% at $2,253 at

Bitcoin Surges 6.06% to Reach $89,359 on Market News

(Reuters) - Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market value, was up by around 6.06% at $89,359 at 1620 GMT on Sunday.

Ether, the second largest cryptocurrency, was up 1.36% at $2,253 at 1622 GMT on Sunday.

This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his recent executive order on digital assets directed his team to create "a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA."

(Reporting by Rishabh Jaiswal in Bengaluru; Editing by Alistair Bell)

Key Takeaways

  • Bitcoin's value increased by 6.06% to $89,359.
  • Ether also saw a rise, up 1.36% to $2,253.
  • U.S. President Trump announced a Crypto Strategic Reserve.
  • The reserve will include XRP, SOL, and ADA.
  • Market reactions followed the executive order announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is the increase in Bitcoin's value by 6.06% to $89,359 and its implications following a U.S. executive order.
What did Trump's executive order include?
Trump's order directed the creation of a Crypto Strategic Reserve including XRP, SOL, and ADA.
How did Ether perform?
Ether, the second largest cryptocurrency, rose by 1.36% to $2,253.

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