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Bitcoin Price at $81,500 Leaves Bulls and Bears at a Standoff

Bitcoin.com News·October 17, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Price at $81,500 Leaves Bulls and Bears at a Standoff

Bitcoin traded near $81,500 on Oct. 17, 2026, with mixed technical signals. Shorter-term moving averages favored sellers, while longer-term averages supported buyers. The RSI stood at 46, and the broader rating was neutral. Support is around $81,000, with resistance near $82,500, leaving bulls and bears at a standoff.

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