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Bitcoin resilience tested as U.S. dollar climbs to 18-month high

CoinDesk·October 5, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin resilience tested as U.S. dollar climbs to 18-month high

Bitcoin faces headwinds as the U.S. dollar climbs to an 18-month high, with rising bond yields adding pressure. Fiscal concerns in France and political uncertainty in Spain weigh on the euro, strengthening the dollar and potentially dampening bitcoin's appeal as an alternative asset.

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