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Bitcoin and Ether Rise as Gate Ranks in Top Three for Contract Volume

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Bitcoin and Ether moved higher over 24 hours, while Gate ranked among the world’s top three venues for contract trading in each asset despite a decline in broader contract volume. Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at about $81,804.80, up 1.21% over 24 hours. Ether (ETH) traded near $2,426.43, up 2.91% over the same period. Total BTC contract volume was about $68.649 billion, down 7.69% in 24 hours. ETH contract volume reached about $45.335 billion, down 19.73%. On Gate, BTC contracts recorded about $7.47 billion in 24-hour volume, while ETH contracts recorded about $6.58 billion. Each placed Gate among the world’s top three venues by contract volume for that asset. Enna Lee reports on investing and digital-asset markets for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.

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