Crypto market adds $150 billion within hours 

The global cryptocurrency market is witnessing a sharp rebound on renewed optimism over a potential U.S.–China trade breakthrough.

Specifically, within just 24 hours, total market capitalization surged from $3.69 trillion to $3.84 trillion, adding roughly $150 billion in value.

Crypto market cap chart. Source: CMC**Crypto market cap chart. Source: CMCSeveral assets have been at the forefront of this momentum. For instance, as of press time, Bitcoin (BTC) had climbed 1.54% to $113,566, while Ethereum (ETH) followed with a 3.39% rally to $4,076

Solana (SOL) rose 2.49% to around $198, BNB (BNB) gained 1.91% to $1,135, and XRP joined the uptrend with a 2.70% increase to $2.65.

Top crypto market gainers. Source: Finbold**Top crypto market gainers. Source: Finbold## Why crypto market is rallying

The surge came after significant developments in Beijing and Washington, where China’s Vice Minister of Commerce announced that both nations had reached a “consensus” on key trade issues. The discussions reportedly covered export controls, tariff suspensions, fentanyl-related measures, anti-drug cooperation, trade expansion, and U.S. Section 301 fees.

Investors are waking up to some huge news from China:

A trade deal is coming.

China’s Vice Minister of Commerce just announced that US and China reached a “consensus” on key trade issues.

This INCLUDES export controls, tariff suspensions, fentanyl-related measures, anti-drug…

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) October 26, 2025

Investors are waking up to some huge news from China:

A trade deal is coming.

China’s Vice Minister of Commerce just announced that US and China reached a “consensus” on key trade issues.

This INCLUDES export controls, tariff suspensions, fentanyl-related measures, anti-drug…

Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent further reinforced the bullish sentiment, stating that China is “ready” to finalize a trade deal following two days of negotiations, adding that Beijing intends to make “substantial” purchases of U.S. soybeans.

President Trump also expressed optimism that a “complete deal” could be reached within the week, comments that injected fresh confidence into global markets.

It’s worth noting that these same trade tensions previously contributed to the recent market corrections. At the time President Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on China, Bitcoin was attempting to break above $130,000 to set a new record high.

Despite the easing of trade threats, Bitcoin has continued to struggle with volatility, failing to reclaim the $115,000 level. Now, with progress toward a trade deal and the potential for sustained positive inflows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Bitcoin may have a better shot at breaching the $115,000 resistance.

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