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Why are Crypto Prices Surging? BTC Hits $80k

CoinGape·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Why are Crypto Prices Surging? BTC Hits $80k

Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000 on Friday, forcing heavily leveraged bearish positions to close. Total crypto market capitalization rose 4.49% to $2.75 trillion within 24 hours. Enhanced regulatory hopes, robust Bitcoin ETF demand, and new risk appetite drove gains across major digital assets and altcoins.

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