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MARKET PULSE AM AUG 13, 2025 [WATCH]
The benchmark index is expected to trend within the 1,565 to 1,580 range.
The cryptocurrency market, however, showed mixed performance, with Bitcoin trading at RM498,250 .
In contrast, Ethereum and Solana surged to RM19,083 and RM808, respectively.
That's it for Market Pulse.
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