Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $80K as Global Stock Rout Rattles Markets
Bitcoin’s price hovered near $81,200 on Oct. 15, 2026, at 5 a.m. Eastern time, after falling as low as $80,154, leaving the $80,000 threshold squarely in traders’ sights. Short-term moving averages remain bearish, while longer-term indicators offer some encouragement. Meanwhile, Asian technology stocks suffered steep losses, with South Korea’s Kospi down nearly 8% and Japan’s […]
Key Takeaways
- Bitcoin’s price hovered near $81,200 on Oct.
- Eastern time, after falling as low as $80,154, leaving the $80,000 threshold squarely in traders’ sights.
- Short-term moving averages remain bearish, while longer-term indicators offer some encouragement.
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