Crypto market adds $150 billion within hours

The global cryptocurrency market is witnessing a sharp rebound on renewed optimism over a potential U. S.–China trade breakthrough. Specifically, within just 24 hours, total market capitalization surged from $3.69 trillion to $3.84 trillion, adding roughly $150 billion in ￰0￱ market cap chart.) had climbed 1.54% to $113,566, while Ethereum ( ETH ) followed with a 3.39% rally to $4,076. Solana ( SOL ) rose 2.49% to around $198, BNB ( BNB ) gained 1.91% to $1,135, and XRP joined the uptrend with a 2.70% increase to $2.65.

Top crypto market gainers.) October 26, 2025 Meanwhile, ￰1￱ Secretary Bessent further reinforced the bullish sentiment, stating that China is “ready” to finalize a trade deal following two days of negotiations, adding that Beijing intends to make “substantial” purchases of ￰2￱ Trump also expressed optimism that a “complete deal” could be reached within the week, comments that injected fresh confidence into global markets. It’s worth noting that these same trade tensions previously contributed to the recent market ￰3￱ the time President Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on China, Bitcoin was attempting to break above $130,000 to set a new record ￰4￱ the easing of trade threats, Bitcoin has continued to struggle with volatility, failing to reclaim the $115,000 level.

Now, with progress toward a trade deal and the potential for sustained positive inflows into exchange-traded funds ( ETFs ), Bitcoin may have a better shot at breaching the $115,000 ￰5￱ image via Shutterstock