The cryptocurrency market mounted a strong comeback on Friday, September 18, 2026, with Bitcoin (BTC) breaking back above $8,0000 and logging its third consecutive day of gains. The recovery comes as a robust tech sector rally lifted risk assets, offsetting earlier pressure caused by the Federal Reserve’s quarter-point rate hike and regulatory delays surrounding the U.S. CLARITY Act in the Senate.
Market Highlights:
- Bitcoin Resurgence: BTC surged over 2% intraday to touch $80,878, with technical analysts setting their sights on the $82,100 resistance mark amid elevated short interest in spot ETFs.
- Total Market Cap Gains: The global crypto market capitalization climbed 1.1% to $2.72 trillion, pushing the Crypto Fear & Greed Index into “Greed” territory at 56.
- Altcoin and Layer-2 Action: Ethereum held steady near $2,570 despite shifting ETF outflows, while altcoins saw aggressive intraday momentum, headlined by Arbitrum (ARB) jumping over 31%.
With Bitcoin dominance steady at 57% and institutional hedging beginning to unwind, traders are closely tracking upcoming weekend liquidity to see if bulls can sustain the push toward new multi-month highs.
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