BTC, ETH Price News: Bitcoin Slips to $83,000 as ZEC Drops 12% and Oil Climbs Again
Slowing U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and elevated Treasury yields are leaving buyers unable to hold gains above resistance, analysts said.
- On Friday, October 2, Bitcoin breached a concentrated sell wall near $85,000, reaching $86,857—its highest price since September 23—before retreating below $86,000.
- Short liquidations totaling over $122 million fueled the move, while open interest surged to approximately 653,000 BTC, valued at $56.2 billion, according to CoinGlass data.
- US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $102.7 million on October 1, though daily flows cooled since the $999 million peak on September 21, per Farside Investors data.
- Crypto-Linked equities including Coinbase and Robinhood gained approximately 2% on Friday, reflecting broader investor confidence in the sector despite Bitcoin's pullback.
- Future gains face resistance at the 2026 yearly open of $87,570, while traders monitor rising US Treasury yields and bond market volatility constraining risk assets.
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The price of Bitcoin reached a week high on Friday. Shortly before the weekend, the cryptocurrency on the Bitstamp trading platform temporarily rose to 87,219 US dollars (77,199 euros). However, the price fell quickly again: On Saturday the Bitcoin was traded at 84,590 dollars.
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Bitcoin holds near $84,000 as strong ETF inflows support recovery, spot demand moderates
Bitcoin traded near $84,000 as institutional demand, ETF flows and softer US inflation data supported sentiment, while elevated Treasury yields and cautious spot demand limited gains. Analysts highlighted $82,000-$82,500 support and US jobs data as key near-term catalysts.
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