{
  "id": 3198203,
  "title": "Bitcoin crosses $80,000 to reach highest level in three months",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/bitcoin-crosses-80-000-to-reach-highest-level-in-three-months-3198203",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-25T05:22:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/08/25/bitcoin-crosses-80000-to-reach-highest-level-in-three-months/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bitcoin recently surged past $80,000, marking its highest level in three months and signaling renewed optimism in the cryptocurrency market. The digital currency climbed roughly 4% to $80,246 on Tuesday, according to CoinMarketCap. While still far from its October peak of $126,000, Bitcoin has benefited from recent US Treasury actions that bolstered market liquidity and reduced regulatory risks.\n\nThe US Treasury announced it would double its purchases of long-term securities to at least $4 billion per round over the next quarter, potentially further increasing Treasury buybacks. These moves have helped lower yields and boost risk appetite, creating a more favorable environment for investment in digital assets.\n\nUS President Donald Trump has been pushing for clearer digital-asset legislation, particularly the \"Clarity Act.\" During a White House meeting with crypto executives, he called for the US Congress to pass a \"fair version\" of the Clarity Act, which could streamline regulations and promote institutional participation in the crypto market.\n\nRegulatory clarity is expected to become a significant market catalyst by 2026. Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, believes that President Trump's push for digital-asset legislation and the crypto leaders' efforts will undoubtedly strengthen market sentiment. A clearer policy framework for digital assets will serve as a model for other emerging markets to regulate the rapidly growing crypto industry.\n\nIn the coming weeks, investors will closely monitor whether the political progress on the Clarity Act translates into legal action. If the legislation moves forward, it could increase investor confidence and trigger a broader recovery in digital assets. However, any ambiguity or political deadlock could maintain market volatility. Naeem Aslam, chief investment officer of Zaye Capital Markets, also highlighted that regulatory progress, institutional custody expansion, and improved liquidity conditions would further support continued upside in the market, especially if Treasury yields remain contained. Conversely, stronger US economic growth might raise real yields, diminishing the liquidity support behind the recent rally.",
  "summary": "Bitcoin has crossed the $80,000 mark for the first time since mid-May on renewed optimism about the crypto market. The world's biggest cryptocurrency rose about 4 per cent to reach $80,246 on Tuesday morning, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin rallied throughout last week, although it remains well below its peak of about $126,000 hit in October. It received a boost after the US…",
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Bitcoin crosses $80,000 to reach highest level in three months",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/bitcoin-crosses-80-000-to-reach-highest-level-in-three-months",
        "published": "2026-08-25T05:22:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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