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Bitcoin surges 24% in August, marking strongest monthly performance since 2017
Bitcoin has experienced a significant market recovery in August, posting gains of approximately 24%, marking its strongest August performance since 2017. The rally has been driven by several factors, including massive inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs—which recorded $1.92 billion in a single week—and a substantial short squeeze that liquidated roughly $6.55 billion in short positions.
Institutional interest remains a primary driver, with asset manager Strive becoming the fifth-largest public corporate Bitcoin holder after acquiring 1,800 BTC. Additionally, Binance saw $12.3 billion in inflows over a seven-day period. On-chain data suggests that while large wallets and funds have been accumulating, smaller holders have been selling into the strength.
Macroeconomic factors are also influencing the market. Bitcoin's 90-day rolling correlation with gold has risen above 50%, while its link to the Nasdaq 100 has weakened to approximately 33%, suggesting a shift toward viewing the asset as a store of value or a hedge against currency debasement. Looking ahead to September, market analysts remain cautious due to potential volatility and Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, with some models projecting a median price target of approximately $81,319.
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Binance · Bitcoin · Federal Reserve · Fidelity · Grayscale · Iran · Kevin Warsh · Nasdaq · Strive
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bitcoin’s 90-day rolling correlation with gold has risen above 50%, while its correlation with the Nasdaq 100 has fallen to roughly 33%. www.tekedia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately $6.55 billion in Bitcoin short positions were liquidated during August. newsbit.nl · u.today
- [● 7 SOURCES] Bitcoin is trading near the $78,000 to $78,700 range. blockchainseoul.kr · newsbit.nl · www.crypto-insiders.nl · cryptonomist.ch · decrypt.co
- [● 12 SOURCES] Bitcoin is projected to achieve its strongest August performance since 2017, with a monthly increase of approximately 24%. blockchainseoul.kr · www.tokenpost.kr · newsbit.nl · www.crypto-insiders.nl · www.cryptobreaking.com · +4 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Analyst LP suggests Bitcoin could reach a new all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2027. www.blockmedia.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.92 billion in inflows, marking the largest weekly accumulation since October 2025. newsbit.nl · u.today
- [DISPUTED] Markets assign a probability of approximately 60% to a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September. www.crypto-insiders.nl · www.cryptobreaking.com · cryptonomist.ch · decrypt.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Binance recorded $12.3 billion in inflows over a seven-day period. www.tokenpost.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] A model of prediction CryptoSlate projects a price of Bitcoin median of $81,319 for Sep. 29. www.criptotendencias.com · cryptoslate.com