Bitcoin Recovers to $64,000 as Risk Appetite Persists

by Lee Seongjin Posted : August 18, 2026, 08:08Updated : August 18, 2026, 08:08

Major cryptocurrencies have seen a rise, indicating a slight recovery in investor sentiment. Analysts attribute this trend to continued risk appetite and a recent influx of buying interest in assets that had experienced significant price corrections.


According to CoinMarketCap, as of 8 a.m., Bitcoin was trading at $64,213, up 0.93% from the previous day.


Ethereum's price increased by 0.73% to $1,874. Binance Coin (BNB) and Solana also saw gains of 0.71% and 0.83%, respectively, trading at $593 and $74. Ripple (XRP) recorded a slight increase of 0.07%, reaching $1.07.


Market analysts suggest that the recent influx of buying interest following price corrections, combined with sustained risk appetite, has contributed to the overall rise in major cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin's rebound from a short-term support level has led to increased buying activity in Ethereum and other major altcoins, improving overall market sentiment.


As of 8 a.m. at the domestic exchange Bithumb, Bitcoin was trading at approximately 91,286,000 won ($64,259), reflecting a 0.19% increase from the previous day. The 'Kimchi Premium' stood at -0.653%, indicating that the price of Bitcoin in South Korea is lower than that in international markets.





* This article has been translated by AI.