Bitcoin rebounds as XRP, Ethereum slide amid mixed market action
By Pooja Rajkumari
Published on March 20, 2026.
Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above $70,000 after a day of trading, while its peers, Ethers (ETH) and XRP (XRP), fell in the opposite direction. Major crypto stocks, including King Crypto and Strategy, were also struggling amid mixed market conditions. The WTI oil price remained unchanged at $96 per barrel, while Brent crude oil continued to increase. Meanwhile, Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ: GEMI) saw a 4.8% increase in its stock, despite reporting mixed results for Q4 and 2025. The Middle East continues to be reeling from attacks on oil and gas facilities.
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