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CryptoMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 19 August 2026•Updated 20 August 2026•
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Bitcoin Touches $70,000 for First Time Since June Amid Strong Buying Momentum

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Key Facts

1Bitcoin reached $69,000 and Ether jumped 10% following a new SEC crypto proposal and Treasury buybacks.
2The market move triggered nearly $2 billion in crypto liquidations across the market.
3MicroStrategy shares gained approximately 10% in tandem with the crypto rally.

In a move reflecting renewed momentum in the digital asset market, Bitcoin recorded a significant surge during late Wednesday trading, jumping from the $64,000 range to touch the $70,000 psychological level for the first time since June. According to reports, the world's largest cryptocurrency was trading at $69,931.49 in early Thursday dealings, up approximately 1%. This price breakout is driven by regulatory optimism and fresh institutional liquidity, coinciding with the U.S. Treasury's announcement to double long-end bond buybacks starting next September.

This positive performance extended to altcoins and sector-linked equities, as Ether surged 18% to reach $2,250, triggering massive short-position liquidations. Per market data, MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares responded positively, closing at $92.52 (close of August 18, 2026), while most major cryptocurrencies except Tron posted double-digit weekly gains, underscoring the tight correlation between risk appetite and tech sector performance.

Traders are now monitoring Bitcoin's ability to sustain levels above $70,000 as a new technical support to ensure the rally's longevity. Based on the economic calendar, the flat 0% Producer Price Index (PPI) reading on August 13 provided a stable inflation backdrop for risk assets, while markets await further guidance from the Fed regarding future monetary policy ahead of the Treasury's buyback implementation on September 9, 2026.