Bitcoin is back at $80,000 as rest of crypto joins the rally: Chart of the Day
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $80,000 level, with some reports placing the price as high as $85,000, marking its highest point since January. The rally follows a 5% surge that occurred two days after a Federal Reserve rate hike. Investors are currently ignoring the failure of the Clarity Act and reacting to a CFTC shock. The broader market is participating in the climb, with Coinbase leading crypto-related stocks higher and Bitcoin ETF inflows reaching $591 million.
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- ✓ Bitcoin price crossed the $80,000 threshold.
- ✓ Coinbase shares rose as Bitcoin climbed.
What changed
Bitcoin broke through the $80,000 resistance level and approached an eight-month high of $85,000.
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Bitcoin Surges Past $80,000 Amid Broad Crypto Rally
Bitcoin has reclaimed the $80,000 level, with some reports placing the price as high as $85,000, marking its highest point since January. The rally follows a 5% surge that occurred two days after a Federal Reserve rate hike. Investors are currently ignoring the failure of the Clarity Act and reacting to a CFTC shock. The broader market is participating in the climb, with Coinbase leading crypto-related stocks higher and Bitcoin ETF inflows reaching $591 million.
Why it matters
The current momentum follows a 44% gain for Bitcoin in the third quarter. Market analysts suggest a short squeeze and falling oil prices helped break an eight-month price ceiling. This movement indicates a potential major trend reversal for the asset.
What is confirmed
- Bitcoin price crossed the $80,000 threshold.
- Coinbase shares rose as Bitcoin climbed.
Still unconfirmed
- The rally occurred two days after a Federal Reserve rate hike.
What to watch next
- Price action over the next three weeks to determine if the rally is sustainable
- Further reactions to the CFTC shock
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (12)
- Barron's — Bitcoin, Strategy Stock, Coinbase Surge. Why Cryptos Are Rallying Against All Odds.
- finance.yahoo.com — Bitcoin surges 5% to top $80,000 as investors look past Clarity Act's failure
- Barchart.com — Coinbase Leads Crypto Stocks Higher as Bitcoin Crosses $80,000
- Forbes — CFTC Shock Sends Bitcoin Back Above $80,000 Two Days After Fed Hike
- WSJ — Bitcoin Climbs Above $80,000
- Yahoo Finance — Bitcoin is back at $80,000 as rest of crypto joins the rally: Chart of the Day
- TradingView — Key facts: BTCUSD Reclaims $80,000; $591M ETF Inflows, Short Squeeze
- FOREX.com — Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC/USD 42% Rally Puts Major Trend Reversal in Play
- cointelegraph.com — BTC price nears eight-month high above $85K: Five things to know in Bitcoin this week
- www.coindesk.com — Bitcoin's 44% gain in third quarter teases full-blown crypto bull run
- finance.yahoo.com — Bitcoin Hits $85,000 and Nears 8-Month High. Is the Crypto Bull Market Finally Here?
- finance.yahoo.com — Bitcoin Is Rallying Again—What Happens Next?
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