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Bitcoin extends bounce above $82,000 as stocks rebound, DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains

CoinDesk·October 19, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin extends bounce above $82,000 as stocks rebound, DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains

Bitcoin rose 0.8% to around $82,700 as China's GDP beat estimates and Nasdaq futures rebounded. The CoinDesk 80 gained 1.3%, with DeFi tokens leading altcoin gains. The bounce extends above $82,000 as stocks rebound, signaling renewed risk appetite in crypto markets.

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