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Bitcoin's rally toward $80,000 has pushed a key momentum indicator into territory traders often treat as a warning sign. Bitcoin's price has surged toward $80,000, extending a rally that has drawn fresh attention from traders and analysts.

Both assets rallied together in August, with sources differing on whether gold's gain marks its best month since 1999 or simply its best in decades. Bitcoin traded above $81,000 this week, extending a rally that has unfolded alongside a historic surge in gold prices.

A wave of short liquidations and renewed exchange-traded fund demand pushed the largest cryptocurrency to its biggest weekly gain in three years. Bitcoin climbed back above $80,000 on August 24, according to Coinfomania, marking its first close at that level in 113 days.

The capital raise supports a broader push into Bitcoin treasury holdings tied to Metaplanet's strategy. Super League, an entity linked to Metaplanet, has completed its first at-the-market offering, raising $2.3 million. CryptoBriefing and crypto.news both reported the raise on August 24, 2026. The proceeds are tied to a Bitcoin treasury expansion strategy associated with Metaplanet.

The corporate Ethereum holder expanded its treasury by 32,447 ETH during a week that saw the token jump roughly 30%. BitMine Immersion Technologies has expanded its Ethereum holdings by 32,447 ETH, a purchase valued at approximately $81 million, according to figures reported this week.

A new projection points to sharply rising electricity consumption from Australian data centers, with implications for energy markets and digital infrastructure. Australia's data center electricity use is projected to climb sevenfold over the next decade, according to a report published by CryptoBriefing.

The company's stockpile of TRX tokens has grown past 711 million as its stock price climbs, though reports differ on the exact size of the gain. Tron Inc. has grown its corporate treasury to more than 711 million TRX, according to newly reported figures.

CryptoBriefing and Yahoo Finance give different figures for the size of Strategy's new 'USD Cash' liquidity pool. CryptoBriefing and Yahoo Finance give different figures for the size of Strategy's new 'USD Cash' liquidity pool. What all sources agree on Strategy Inc. established a new cash pool called 'USD Cash' intended for treasury flexibility.

ZEC's rally past $814 has traders discussing a potential ranking overtake of XRP, while chart watchers eye higher targets Zcash's price climbed to $814 this week, marking one of its strongest moves in years, according to CoinTurk News.

ZEC futures positioning nearly doubled as the privacy coin led a broader market rebound alongside Bitcoin. Zcash pushed past $800 this week, marking its highest price point in roughly eight years. The move came alongside a broader rebound across the crypto market, with Bitcoin climbing back above $77,000.

The bitcoin treasury company repurchased 1.43 million shares while building up dollar reserves reported to be near $5 billion. Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has repurchased 1.43 million shares of its common stock for approximately $136 million, according to a report from CryptoBriefing.

An analyst says the upcoming speech could be the year's most volatile macro event, with some pointing to $120,000 as a possible target. Bitcoin traders are turning their attention to the Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole symposium. Fed chair Kevin Warsh is scheduled to deliver his first keynote address in the role at the gathering.

The exchange operator now publishes ENA reference rates across London, New York and APAC trading hours. CME Group has expanded its cryptocurrency benchmark suite to include ENA, the native token of the Ethena protocol. The addition places ENA among a growing list of digital assets that receive standardized reference pricing from the exchange operator.

The billionaire investor's move gives him indirect exposure to the fast-growing decentralized exchange network Hyperliquid. Stanley Druckenmiller, the billionaire investor known for running Duquesne Capital and later his family office, has acquired a $23 million stake in a company that holds Hyperliquid tokens as part of its corporate treasury.

A sharp short squeeze pushed Bitcoin near $79K, but traders warn the rally lacks the spot demand needed to clear $80K. Bitcoin's latest rally has run into resistance just below the $80,000 mark, leaving traders debating whether the move can extend or will fade.

Scott Bessent's debt operation was meant to ease borrowing costs, but yields held firm while bitcoin moved higher. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's department carried out a $4 billion bond buyback this week, according to CoinDesk. The operation was intended to reduce yields on government debt by improving liquidity in the market for older Treasury securities.

A strong run in spot ETF demand has lifted Bitcoin sharply, though readers surveyed by Cryptopolitan remain split on whether $100,000 is next Bitcoin has staged one of its most significant weekly rallies in years. Cryptopolitan reports the cryptocurrency posted its best week since March 2023.

The Pi coin is consolidating under a key price level as the network prepares for its September 15 mainnet update. Pi Network's token is consolidating below the $0.10 mark as the project approaches a scheduled mainnet upgrade known as Protocol 27.