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Bitcoin Price Slams Into $79K Wall as Rally Momentum Starts Fading

Bitcoin.com News·August 26, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Price Slams Into $79K Wall as Rally Momentum Starts Fading

Bitcoin's price faced resistance at the $79,000 level on Wednesday, fluctuating between $77,000 and $79,000. The cryptocurrency rose over 20% since Aug. 17 but showed fading momentum near $79,000. Buying pressure pulled the price back toward $78,000, indicating a struggle to maintain the earlier rally pace. Market data revealed this price action.

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