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Market Concerns and Crypto Rally

Updated 2026-08-20 14:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Financial strategists warn of potential market ‘accidents’ due to rising bond yields. However, cryptocurrencies are experiencing a resurgence, with Bitcoin and Ethereum seeing significant gains amid broader market volatility.

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MarketWatch

Crypto comeback? Bitcoin, ethereum are headed for their best day in months as investors flock to hard assets

After months of slumber, digital currencies are waking up, with bitcoin and ethereum shooting higher on Thursday, as traders credited President Donald Trump’s crypto-bill initiative and the disturbance in bond markets for helping to revive momentum in the hard-hit space.

2026-08-20 14:09 UTC

MarketWatch

Conditions are ripe for a market ‘accident,’ but surging bond yields alone won’t cause it, concedes pessimistic strategist

The rise in bond yields renders markets more vulnerable to bad news, observes the “permabear” Albert Edwards of Société Générale.

2026-08-20 14:14 UTC