Bitcoin soars to nearly $80,000—but crypto’s new favorite coin, Hyperliquid, is stealing its thunder — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-soars-to-nearly-80-000-but-crypto-s-new-favorite-coin-hyperliquid-is-stealing-its-thunderContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Bitcoin nears $80,000 amid broad crypto rally and whale sell-offhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-soars-to-nearly-80-000-but-crypto-s-new-favorite-coin-hyperliquid-is-stealing-its-thunderhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-soars-to-nearly-80-000-but-crypto-s-new-favorite-coin-hyperliquid-is-stealing-its-thunder#u46870Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:45:37 +0000Bitcoin is approaching $80,000 following a 22% weekly surge, marking its strongest weekly rally since 2024. This price action coincides with gains for Ethereum and XRP. While investor optimism and discussions regarding currency debasement fuel the rise, some analysts suggest a short squeeze has left the market searching for sustainable buyers. Amid this volatility, Hyperliquid has emerged as a trending alternative to Bitcoin. Simultaneously, a single unidentified whale liquidated 7,700 BTC valued at $576.6 million over three days.Why it mattersThe current rally is linked to political influence