Bitcoin hits 8-month high, surpasses $85,000

2026-09-22 11:22:40Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Bitcoin hits 8-month high, surpasses $85,000

Bitcoin has risen above $85,000, reaching its highest level in 8 months.

The largest cryptocurrency was trading around $85,700 on Monday. During the day, the price touched over $86,000.

The daily increase was over 5 percent, while Bitcoin has gained over 30 percent since August 19.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the growth was supported by capital inflows into Bitcoin ETFs. Regulatory developments in the United States also had an impact.

The market was also boosted by the closing of positions by investors who had predicted a price drop. Strategy announced the purchase of 950 Bitcoins for about $75.7 million. After this purchase, it owns about 846 thousand Bitcoins, reports Barron's.

Shares of cryptocurrency-related companies also rose, with Coinbase and Robinhood up more than 5 percent before the market opened.

However, Bitcoin remains below the level of over $97,000, recorded in January of this year.


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