Bitcoin Holds Above $78,000 as Tech Stocks Reach New Highs

On May 2, 2026, Bitcoin rose above $78,000 for the first time since February and gained 2.5%, while Ethereum and Solana also saw gains. The crypto market cap increased by 2.2% to $2.68 trillion amid mixed macroeconomic signals.

By Emma Newbery, The Motley Fool May 2, 2026 2 min read · Yahoo Finance · May 1, 2026, 23:30 UTC

Bitcoin Holds Above $78,000 as Tech Stocks Reach New Highs

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Topics: Bitcoin ETFs Ethereum Market Cap Solana

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