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Bitcoin Price Breakout: U.S. Treasury Pivot Sparks Rally Above $69K

Crypto markets surged Thursday, with Bitcoin (BTC) price climbing above $69,000 for the first time since June as investors responded to a shift in US Treasury policy and a wave of forced short-position liquidations.

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Bitcoin Price Breakout: U.S. Treasury Pivot Sparks Rally Above $69K
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Crypto markets surged Thursday, with Bitcoin (BTC) price climbing above $69,000 for the first time since June as investors responded to a shift in US Treasury policy and a wave of forced short-position liquidations.

The total crypto market capitalization jumped 7.8% in 24 hours to $2.45 trillion on August 20, 2026, according to CoinGecko data.

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Bitcoin (BTC) price rose nearly 8% to trade above $69,500, briefly approaching $70,000 before easing. Ethereum (ETH) surged 18% to above $2,250, while XRP gained more than 10% to reclaim the $1.10 level. Solana (SOL) also advanced more than 10%.

The rally came as investors responded to a US Treasury decision to expand its long-term bond buyback operations, while heavy short-position liquidations amplified the move across crypto markets.

Why did the Crypto Rally Accelerate?

The catalyst was the US Treasury’s announcement that it will expand long-term bond buybacks from roughly $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation, starting in September 2026. The move pressured long-term bond yields lower and boosted risk appetite across markets.

The initial gains were then amplified in crypto derivatives markets by a sharp short squeeze.

Market Context

Bitcoin

BTC

$69,556

+8.25% (24H)

Market Cap

$1.40T

24H Volume

$45.2B

24H High

$70,002

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