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Bitcoin (BTC) price rose 0.60% to $63,408 on Monday as investors increased bets on the digital asset, a move that aligns with a broader market surge.
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Aug 17, 2026 at 6:34 AM UTC · 2 分で読める

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Bitcoin (BTC) price rose 0.60% to $63,408 on Monday as investors increased bets on the digital asset, a move that aligns with a broader market surge.
BTC is slightly outperforming a broadly flat crypto market, driven in part by a squeeze in derivatives positioning, as a sharp rise in liquidations forced leveraged shorts to cover.
High leverage within a tight range creates explosive moves; this uptick was likely a technical squeeze rather than a fundamental shift. Bitcoin held above the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level near $63,228 and its daily pivot point at $62,926.
The Relative Strength Index at 41.76 shows room for upward momentum without being oversold. Spot volume rose 28.78% to $11.77 billion, lending credibility to the move. The market defended a critical technical shelf, attracting buyers on the dip.
The immediate path hinges on whether Bitcoin can reclaim the descending trendline resistance near $64,500. The key near-term macro event is the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting on September 16, which will provide cues on interest rates.
A decisive close above $64,500 would signal a potential run toward the next supply zone at $66,200. The 24-hour gain was a classic liquidity squeeze, supported by technical buying. For a sustained trend, Bitcoin needs to attract consistent spot demand and navigate the upcoming Fed meeting.
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$71,977
+11.82% (24H)
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$1.44T
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$52.4B
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$72,000
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