Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies retreat as liquidity bets fade

By Boluwatife Oshadiya | August 26, 2026 Key Points Main Story Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP retreated on Tuesday as profit-taking emerged across the cryptocurrency market after a strong recent rally driven partly by expectations of improved US liquidity. Bitcoin briefly moved above $80,000 before giving back part of its advance, while Ethereum and XRP also … Continue reading Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies retreat as liquidity bets fade