Crypto
Bitcoin Breaks Through $75K, Eyes Further Upside Toward $80K
Bitcoin broke through the $75,000 mark on August 21, 2026, marking its highest level in recent months and capping a powerful recovery that lifted the cryptocurrency more than 20% in a day.
The digital asset traded around $75,300 with a 24-hour trading volume of $60 billion at the time of publishing (6:00 AM UTC), according to CoinGecko data.
Analysts see Bitcoin holding above $70-$75k as crucial for further upside toward $80k, while long-term holders provide a $50,000 cost-basis floor stabilizing the rebound.