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Ethereum Holds Well Above $1,500 Through August 9

By Priced In News Staff

Source: Polymarket market “Ethereum above ___ on August 9?”

Leading outcome 1,500 100% Near-certain · D
24h move ▲ 0.7 pts 1,500
Traded 24h $14K $16K all time
Resolves by 2026-08-09 in 1 day

Where the money stands

1,500 100% ▲ 0.7
1,600 100% ▲ 0.8
1,700 100% 0.4
1,400 100% 0.1
1,800 100% ▲ 3.5
1,900 72% ▲ 18.5
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