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Live updates: Bitcoin climbs over $80,000 as rally accelerates at U.S. market open

CoinDesk·September 18, 2026·1 min read

Bitcoin climbed over $80,000 as its rally accelerated at the U.S. market open. The Bank of Japan hiked rates overnight, but the move failed to halt the slide in the yen. Bitcoin's rise comes amid global rate adjustments, with investors turning to the cryptocurrency as traditional currencies face pressure.

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