Bitcoin hits highest level in 3 months before pulling back as altcoins consolidate
Reported by CoinDesk · coindesk.com · August 28, 2026
BTC briefly touched $81,455 overnight, its highest since May 15 as Nasdaq futures slipped and gold extended gains heading into the weekend.
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Market reaction today: $BTC-USD +0.09%
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