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Bitcoin Rallies to $79,400 on Treasury Buybacks, Short Squeeze

Published 21 August 2026

Bitcoin surged nearly 24% over the past five trading days, climbing to $79,400 by Friday, August 21, in a dramatic rally driven by a combination of U.S. monetary policy shifts, regulatory developments, and a historic wave of short-position liquidations.

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