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Bitcoin kicks off new quarter in the old $82,000-$85,000 price range
CoinDesk·October 1, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin briefly topped $85,000 on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation cooled bets on Fed rate hikes, but bulls couldn't hold the move and spot ETFs didn't help. The new quarter opened with BTC still stuck in the $82,000-$85,000 range, reflecting persistent market uncertainty despite the inflation data.
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