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Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time since May as crypto recovery accelerates

Bitcoin reached $80,000, its highest level since May, after a 38% surge following a June plunge, aided by shifting U.S. Treasury policy and renewed ETF demand.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 28 Aug 2026 · 10:03 · 1 min read
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Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time since May as crypto recovery accelerates

Bitcoin hit $80,000 for the first time since May, according to Coindesk.

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As of 28/08/2026, 10:57:05

The cryptocurrency has surged 38% after its June plunge, with shifting U.S. Treasury policy bringing buyers back and reviving ETF demand. Further verified details were not immediately available.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Marcus Webb
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Marcus reports on digital assets, from spot ETF flows to protocol-level developments in DeFi. He pays particular attention to how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto market structure.

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