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Ether's Price Rises, Bitcoin Drops as 'Crypto Week' Comes to a Close
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Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin, continued to surge after the House of Representatives approved three crypto-friendly bills that could give digital assets increased legitimacy.
The price of ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network, was recently up almost 6% to over $3,600, its highest level in months. Bitcoin (BTCUSD), which topped $120,000 recently, is now trading at around $118,000. The combined market cap of cryptocurrency was pushing $4 trillion.
President Donald Trump, who has previously said he wants to make the U.S. “the crypto capital of the world,” is now expected to sign the...