August 21, 2026

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Bitcoin Breaks Above $75K as Bullish Momentum Builds

  • “Bears are feeling the pressure now,” Bitcoin analyst James Check wrote as BTC pushed higher.
  • Bitcoin reclaimed the $75,000 mark during late U.S. trading Thursday, reaching the level for the first time since late May.
  • Bitcoin was trading around $75,400, up about 8% over the previous 24 hours. Ether was near $2,376, gaining 4.8%, while XRP led major cryptocurrencies with a 16% jump to $1.29.
  • As Bitcoin crossed $75,000, Check said the market had moved through different stages of capitulation, describing February as a period of price-driven capitulation and June as a phase of time-based capitulation. He said bears are now facing increasing pressure.
  • Over the past week, Bitcoin has climbed roughly 19%, while Ether has gained 25% and XRP has surged 28%.

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