Bitcoin Surpasses $80,000 Following Comments from a Senior US Federal Reserve Official

2026/09/04 08:30 (Updated 2026/09/04 09:02)
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Bitcoin Surpasses $80,000 Following Comments from a Senior US Federal Reserve Official

Recovery to the $80,000 Range

Recovery to the $80,000 Range

On the 4th, Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surged by approximately 5.4%, reaching between $81,400 and $81,800, and recovered to the $80,000 range. This rise was triggered by Christopher Waller, a member of the US Federal Reserve Board, who indicated a positive stance towards maintaining the current interest rates at the September FOMC meeting.

Mr. Waller, at an event hosted by Reuters, mentioned that if the US Consumer Price Index (CPI), set to be released on the 11th of August, continues to show a slowdown, it could indicate 'disinflation...

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