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Bitcoin price recovery tops $81,000 as NEAR surges and ETFs post $433M Friday inflow

The Cryptonomist·September 21, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin price recovery tops $81,000 as NEAR surges and ETFs post $433M Friday inflow

Bitcoin climbed past $81,000, recovering from below $76,000, while NEAR surged and ETFs posted a $433 million Friday inflow. Traders weigh contradictory signals, including a tokenized-stock ruling in Washington and a rush into a niche cross-chain swap tool, reshaping market sentiment.

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