Crypto market update: Here’s how Bitcoin, Solana, others are faring today

The flagship cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, continued its upward momentum to touch $86,400 before investors booked profits at higher levels, mirroring the movements at Wall Street. Overnight in the US, tech major Nvidia’s stock price tanked in after-hours trading following the US announcement of a ban on H20 chip sales to China, with analysts noting that crypto markets tend to react strongly to movements in tech stocks, which are high beta plays.