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| Market | Crypto |
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| Exchange | Binance |
| Sector | Real-world assets |
| Market cap | $1.8B |
| Close on 10/21/2026 | 4,128.04 |
| Change that session | +0.14% |
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| Sector | Real-world assets |
| Market cap | $3.4B |
| Close on 10/21/2026 | 4,124.64 |
| Change that session | +0.20% |
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| Close on 10/21/2026 | 4,141.17 |
| Change that session | +0.39% |
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