Bitcoin's sharp rebound from its July low has revived hopes of an ‘Uptober rally, but analysts say sustained ETF inflows, institutional demand, regulatory clarity and Fed policy will matter more than seasonality. Bitcoin remains about 37% below its October 2025 record high, keeping the path towards a fresh peak challenging.

Bitcoin's price surged further on Monday, flirting with $80,000 after U.S. exchange-traded funds had their best week since October.

Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000 in late August 2026, driven by $1.9B in ETF inflows and $4B in short liquidations in one of its strongest weekly

Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 for the first time since mid-May, extending a 23% weekly rally, its biggest in about three years. The surge reflects renewed optimism around crypto…