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Bitcoin breaks $85,000 mark for first time since January

Bitcoin surged past the $85,000 mark in trading on Monday, reaching the level for the first time since January 29, while Ethereum also posted strong gains.

TAS News Service

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Washington: Bitcoin climbed 5.08 per cent to reach $85,299 during trading, according to market data cited by the Oman News Agency (ONA).

The rally, however, eased shortly afterwards, with the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading at around $85,093.

Ethereum also moved higher, gaining 3.81 per cent to reach $2,746.01.

The rise marked a notable rebound for major cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin returning above the $85,000 threshold for the first time in nearly eight months.

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