🟢 BTC.NZ is trading 6.78% up today as Bitcoin and Ethereum rally

BTC.NZ is trading 6.78% up at NZD 2.52 after a broad digital-asset rally on August 19, 2026.

• Bitcoin gained 7.20% over 24 hours, while Ethereum rose 17.14%, strongly supporting the Smart Bitcoin ETF.
• The rally followed the U.S. Treasury’s plan to at least double long-term bond buybacks, lowering yields and improving risk appetite.
• No BTC.NZ-specific announcement was identified.