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Bitcoin Price Breaches $81,000 as Bull Market Momentum Builds

Bitcoin.com News·August 25, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Price Breaches $81,000 as Bull Market Momentum Builds

Bitcoin surged past $81,000, lifting its market cap to $1.62 trillion. The rally wiped out $282 million in short positions over 24 hours, representing 62% of all crypto short liquidations. Optimism over a broader bull market continues to drive momentum.

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