Bitcoin Ends Week 2.8% Lower at US$82,123; Ether Falls 6.8% | Crypto, Oct 9
Bitcoin closed Friday at US$82,123, down 2.8% on the week, while ether lost 6.8% to US$2,488 as oil, rate fears and Iran tensions weighed. The post Bitcoin Ends Week 2.8% Lower at US$82,123; Ether Falls 6.8% | Crypto, Oct 9 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Bitcoin finished the week 2.8% lower at US$82,123, while Ether declined 6.8%. The cryptocurrency markets closed lower on Friday, October 9, 2026. After a recent low near US$80,300, Bitcoin rebounded slightly. Ether experienced a bigger drop compared to Bitcoin, as it is more sensitive to risk appetite. High oil prices, rising interest rates, and Middle East tensions were the main factors that affected the crypto markets.
Investors often use crypto, such as stablecoins, to protect their savings from currency fluctuations in Latin America. A stronger real currency in Brazil may reduce the local demand for dollar-linked tokens. Prediction markets suggest that Bitcoin prices will likely stay within a narrow range around US$82,000 to US$84,000 over the weekend.
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