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Crypto is up (+2.5%) — Top: AAVE +9.5%

Crypto markets traded higher on the day (average gain about 2.6%), led by large-cap and DeFi names such as Ethereum and Aave, as investors leaned into risk assets amid a news flow that was more supportive than disruptive. Sector-specific headlines helped reinforce that tone: Solana’s report of record holder growth pointed to continued retail participation, while Dash’s strong weekly move alongside noted derivatives inflows highlighted renewed appetite for higher-beta trades. Offsetting potential supply concerns, the disclosure that miner Cango sold $143 million in BTC was framed alongside lower production costs, which likely reduced fears of forced selling pressure and helped keep sentiment constructive.

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