Bitcoin Blasts Past $81K as HYPE and ZEC Soar

Bitcoin has broken through the $81,000 level for the first time in early September 2026, climbing around 4-5% in a single day. This move caps a gradual recovery from the low $60,000s earlier this year and is accompanied by gains in other cryptocurrencies, including Zcash and HYPE token.

The total crypto market capitalization has surpassed $2.7 trillion, with two main factors contributing to the rally: decreased expectations of near-term Federal Reserve rate hikes and significant inflows into US Bitcoin ETFs, which have absorbed $730 million in a single day at peak.

Zcash's first US spot ETF launch is seen as a key catalyst for its 82% gain in August alone, pushing it closer to the psychologically significant $1,000 mark. The listing reframes ZEC from a regulatory question mark to a legitimate portfolio candidate, adding another dimension to the addressable market for these products.