Bitcoin is trading near $78,000 on August 21 after one of the most violent rallies of the year: up roughly 18% in 48 hours and 24% on the week.

Bitcoin pulled out of its long-running bear market this week, soaring 22% due to regulatory optimism and lower Treasury yields.

Speculators on the prediction market platform think it's most likely that the cryptocurrency will end 2026 close to where it's now trading.

Peter Brandt says Bitcoin forced him to change his mind.

Bitcoin gains momentum towards USD 80,000, supported by ETF inflows, regulatory optimism and institutional demand, while experts assess whether the recovery can continue

Bitcoin prices continued to rally on Friday, August 21, nearing the $80,000 level and reaching their loftiest valuation since May.

Popular television host and former hedge fund manager Jim Cramer is well known for his blunt takes on the latest market movements and whoever calls him on the show "Mad Money" is bound to get an honest response. On Aug. 20, Sanjay from California called Cramer to ask if the Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR) stock is still a good buy.

Bitcoin traded slightly above $77,000 on Saturday, having surrendered some earlier gains after approaching $80,000, as traders assessed whether a Treasury-driven short squeeze marked the start of a lasting recovery,

Bitcoin is facing fresh correction risk after a sharp sell-off pushed BTC from above $79,000 toward $77,000. The move triggered roughly $547 million in