Bitcoin Surges to $81K Amid Strong ETF Inflows

Bitcoin surged past $81,000 in early September 2026, driven by fading expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike and massive inflows into US Bitcoin ETFs. Single-day inflows reached up to $730 million.

Alongside Bitcoin, altcoins Zcash (ZEC) and Hyperliquid's HYPE token also reached new all-time highs. This was fueled by structural changes like ZEC's first US spot ETF launch and HYPE's buyback mechanism.

The developments highlight a broader crypto rally supported by institutional investors using regulated ETF channels.

However, the sustainability of these price levels depends on continued demand from traditional finance and trading volume for tokens like HYPE.