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Bitcoin Trades at $77,977, Holding Near $78K After August Rebound

Bitcoin held near $78,000 on Aug 31, 2026, after recovering from mid-August lows near $63,000 amid macro-driven volatility.

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As of 2026-09-01 20:31 UTC. Market figures are as the cited sources reported them at that time and may have moved since. This is news, not investment advice.
On Aug 31, 2026, Bitcoin traded at $77,977, down 0.9% over the prior 24 hours, according to market data. [1] Bitcoin has closed lower in 8 of the last 13 Septembers, averaging a 2.97% loss and a median return of -2.44%. [2] Bitcoin recovered from lows near 63,000 in mid-August 2026 to surpass 80,000 on Aug 25, marking roughly a 25% rally in just over a week. [3] In October 2025, a tariff threat from President Donald Trump triggered $19 billion in liquidations and wiped out 1.6 million traders. [4] September 2025 was the first green September in five years, with Bitcoin closing up 5.16%. [5] The S&P 500 has averaged a loss in September since 1945, with a long-run average decline of roughly 0.6%. [6] July 2026 Bitcoin gains were supported by ETF flow momentum, stablecoin liquidity, and easing Treasury yields. [7] Wintermute, a crypto market maker, released its latest market update on Aug 31, 2026, stressing the increasing complexity of the regulatory environment as a critical factor for institutional investors. [8]
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  1. On Aug 31, 2026, Bitcoin traded at $77,977, down 0.9% over the prior 24 hours, according to market data. · Blockchain.News
  2. Bitcoin has closed lower in 8 of the last 13 Septembers, averaging a 2.97% loss and a median return of -2.44%. · Decrypt
  3. Bitcoin recovered from lows near 63,000 in mid-August 2026 to surpass 80,000 on Aug 25, marking roughly a 25% rally in just over a week. · Blockchain.News
  4. In October 2025, a tariff threat from President Donald Trump triggered $19 billion in liquidations and wiped out 1.6 million traders. · Decrypt
  5. September 2025 was the first green September in five years, with Bitcoin closing up 5.16%. · Decrypt
  6. The S&P 500 has averaged a loss in September since 1945, with a long-run average decline of roughly 0.6%. · Decrypt
  7. July 2026 Bitcoin gains were supported by ETF flow momentum, stablecoin liquidity, and easing Treasury yields. · Blockchain.News
  8. Wintermute, a crypto market maker, released its latest market update on Aug 31, 2026, stressing the increasing complexity of the regulatory environment as a critical factor for institutional investors. · Blockchain.News
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