Is bitcoin back? Why the king crypto has soared more than 20% in the last week.

Business Insider | 21-08-2026 06:05pm |

Bitcoin surged 22% this week, breaking above $77,000 for the first time since May, driven by the White House crypto summit and expectations of lower rates. The cryptocurrency is now in a bull market, with momentum not seen since 2016, according to Bespoke analysis. The rally indicates that many traders were waiting for a catalyst to buy.

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