https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-btc-price-bitcoin-nears-85-000-as-oil-slumpsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-btc-price-bitcoin-nears-85-000-as-oil-slumpshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-btc-price-bitcoin-nears-85-000-as-oil-slumps#u80421Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:45:26 +0000Bitcoin reached $85,000, its highest price since January, driven by a short squeeze that eliminated $648 million in bearish bets. The rally coincides with falling oil prices boosting risk assets and investor indifference toward the failure of the Clarity Act. Bitcoin ETFs have swung positive as the token maintains levels above $81,000. Market participants are now debating if this surge signals the end of the crypto winter, while some analysts note the price has cleared a hurdle that typically precedes major bull runs.Why it mattersThe price action reflects a shift in investor sentiment despite