TradingKey – On August 24, the value of Bitcoin (BTC) saw minor fluctuations, rising slightly by 0.1% to a trading price of $77,176. The previous Friday (August 21), Bitcoin experienced a notable surge towards the $80,000 level, hitting a peak near $79,500, marking its highest point in over three months before a subsequent pullback.
The recent upward movement in Bitcoin’s price can be attributed to increased long-term Treasury buybacks by the U.S. Treasury Department as of August 19. This measure helped alleviate the upward pressure on long-term interest rates and borrowing costs, enhancing liquidity across risk assets, which contributed to the rise in Bitcoin’s value. Treasury Secretary Bessent mentioned on August 20 that “the cap for Treasury buybacks might surpass the previously announced $4 billion.” Following this update, Bitcoin’s price gained momentum. Currently, Bitcoin’s growth appears to be at a standstill, indicating a need for new developments to breach the $80,000 barrier.
Insider sources from the White House indicate that the CLARITY Act could be approved by September, potentially serving as a new driver for Bitcoin’s price growth. Patrick Witt, the Director of the White House Crypto Council, expressed optimism at the SALT Conference in Wyoming, stating that “(Congress) is set to vote on the CLARITY Act in mid-September.” U.S. President Trump also urged swift congressional action on the legislation. Furthermore, the Federal Reserve’s upcoming monetary policy meeting (FOMC) is scheduled for September 15-16, 2026. Should the Fed signal a potential rate cut, Bitcoin could enter a new bullish phase.
If Bitcoin maintains its position above $80,000, it would reflect strong market confidence, leading to capital rotation to major Layer-1 public networks such as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Ripple (XRP). Companies with significant Bitcoin holdings, like MicroStrategy and Metaplanet, could see substantial unrealized gains on their balance sheets, which, combined with rising trading volumes, might lead to a valuation premium for crypto-related equities.
For Bitcoin, achieving and sustaining this price point would denote a break in technical resistance levels. Earlier this year in May, Bitcoin briefly surpassed the $80,000 mark, reaching a height of $83,000 before entering a downtrend that resulted in a low not seen in over a year. This has created a substantial overhead supply in the $74,000 to $78,000 range, which the market is currently grappling with as it absorbs this selling pressure.
Bitcoin price chart, Source: TradingView
Looking forward, should Bitcoin convincingly rise above $80,000, it will not only transform the previous major resistance into a significant mid-term support level but also indicate that no historical resistance exists beyond this point. This creates a favorable upward channel with minimal selling pressure, allowing bulls to target the next concentration of trapped positions ranging between $95,000 and $97,000.
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