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Bitcoin holds near $81,800 as BTC defends key support

CoinJournal·October 23, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin holds near $81,800 as BTC defends key support

Bitcoin traded around $81,593, above its 50-day EMA at $80,878. Bitcoin's RSI near 47 and slightly negative MACD suggest recovery momentum remains weak. BTC faces resistance at $85,000, with deeper support at $77,528 and $76,186. Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP edged higher on Friday after the previous session's support tests.

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