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Bitcoin Falls Below $81,000 as Oil Spikes, Fed Talks Tough

Bitcoin Magazine·October 8, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Falls Below $81,000 as Oil Spikes, Fed Talks Tough

Bitcoin fell below $81,000 as oil prices spiked and the Federal Reserve signaled a potential interest rate hike. The drop continues this week, driven by fears of tighter monetary policy. The combination of rising energy costs and hawkish Fed comments pressured risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.

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