Ether, XRP, Solana slide in crypto retreat despite tech-led lift in Asia stocks
Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enMarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailEther, XRP, Solana slide in crypto retreat despite tech-led lift in Asia stocksMajor tokens stayed under pressure even as risk sentiment improved in equities, with a firmer dollar and Fed rate uncertainty keeping crypto rallies short-lived.By Shaurya Malwa|Edited by Sam ReynoldsUpdated Feb 19, 2026, 6:57 a.m. Published Feb 19, 2026, 6:48 a.m. Make us preferred on GoogleWhat to know: Major cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, ether, XRP and Solana, fell on Thursday despite gains in Asian and U.S. equity markets.The pullback in digital assets tracked a firmer dollar after Federal Reserve minutes signaled no urgency to cut interest rates and even left the door open to further hikes.Gold’s steady strength as a haven, contrasted with crypto’s
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