This week has been a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin had its best week since 2023, surging by 23.47% from Monday to Friday. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed from roughly $62,800 to above $77,000, marking its strongest week in over three years.
Weekend Round-Up: Bitcoin's Best Week Since 2023, Coinbase CEO's Bullish Outlook and More
This week has been a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin had its best week since 2023, surging by 23.47% from Monday to Friday. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed from roughly $62,800 to above $77,000,…
Benzinga
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Aug 23, 2026 at 2:01 PM UTC · 2 min de lectura

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Let’s dive into the top stories that shaped the crypto market this week.
Bitcoin’s Stellar Week
Bitcoin’s impressive rally was fueled by two catalysts from Washington. The cryptocurrency’s significant gain marks its best performance since March 2023. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has spent most of 2026 watching other assets rally, but this week it took center stage.
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Coinbase CEO’s Bullish Prediction
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase Global Inc., believes that the year-long crypto spot trading bear market is nearing its end. Armstrong expressed optimism about the upcoming CLARITY Act vote, stating that he expects it to secure over 60 votes.
Read the full article here.
VanEck’s Bitcoin Price Target
Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Asset Research at VanEck, reiterated his $100,000 Bitcoin price target for 2027. Sigel also suggested that a $500,000 price point by 2029 is plausible if the cycle “plays out as usual.”
Market Context
Bitcoin
BTC
$77,500
+0.68% (24H)
Market Cap
$1.55T
24H Volume
$24.0B
24H High
$77,787
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