Bitcoin Jumps 2%, Ignoring DXY’s Rise to 10-Month High; XRP Eyes Death Cross

The leading cryptocurrency by market value rose 2% to $26,750 even as the U.S. dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s value against the major currencies, reached a fresh 10-month high of 106.48. A rise in the dollar index usually has a bearish impact on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.