Bitcoin Tops $80,000 for First Time in 15 Weeks Amid ETF Inflows and Dollar Weakness

Bitcoin briefly broke above $80,000 overnight on August 25, a level not seen in 15 weeks, before pulling back almost immediately. The move capped an eight-day rally of roughly 28% that carried the price to around $80,500 at its peak. Analysts point to renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs, a softening dollar, and broader debasement fears as the key drivers of momentum.

The $80,000 level represents a significant psychological threshold, and traders are now watching $81,400 as the next meaningful resistance, with $82,000 cited as a further technical barrier. A failure to hold above $80,000 raises the possibility of a retest of support in the $70,000-$72,000 range before any sustained move higher.