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Live updates: Bitcoin reclaims $83,000 as stocks turn higher

CoinDesk·October 20, 2026·1 min read
Live updates: Bitcoin reclaims $83,000 as stocks turn higher

Bitcoin reclaimed $83,000 as U.S. stocks turned higher, with oil tumbling on reports of progress toward ending the war in Iran. The overnight shakiness gave way to a risk-on mood, lifting equities and crypto together. Traders watched the geopolitical headlines closely, as falling oil prices eased inflation concerns and supported appetite for digital assets.

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