CryptoMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 28 September 2026•Updated 28 September 2026•
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Bitcoin Eyes Best Q3 Performance in Nine Years Despite Geopolitical Risks
Key Facts
1Bitcoin price fell below $83,000 to start the week amid US-Iran war developments.
2Bitcoin remains up more than 40% for Q3 2026, marking its best third-quarter performance in nine years.
3Markets are awaiting key US inflation and jobs data scheduled for release later this week.
Bitcoin price fell below the $83,000 level to start the week. Cointelegraph reported that the decline was driven by developments in the war between the United States and Iran, triggering volatility across digital asset markets.
The cryptocurrency remains up by more than 40% for the third quarter of 2026, marking its best Q3 performance in nine years. Markets are now awaiting key US inflation and jobs data scheduled for release later this week to gauge future economic direction.
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Update: Bitcoin price ended September approximately 9% above its level on the day of the Federal Reserve rate hike. This performance defied historical negative trends typically observed in the cryptocurrency market during this month.