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ETH/USDT
▲ Likely positiveEthereum
Relevance: low
| Market | Crypto |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Layer 1 |
| Market cap | $277.2B |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 2,245.54 |
| Change that session | -0.34% |
SOL/USDT
▲ Likely positiveSolana
Relevance: low
| Market | Crypto |
|---|---|
| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Layer 1 |
| Market cap | $56.3B |
| Close on 10/30/2026 | 96.38 |
| Change that session | +0.77% |
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