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Bitcoin Tops $80,000 as Crypto Rallies After Central Bank Events

Sep 19, 2026

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Updated Sep 19, 2026

Bitcoin surged 5.9% to trade at $80,914 on September 18, 2026, leading a broader crypto rally that saw Ether, XRP, and Dogecoin gain up to 7.3%. Digital assets recovered following the Fed's rate hike and the BOJ's 25 bps increase as event uncertainty passed and implied volatility dropped.

Written and reviewed by Kevin Nerway · Last verified 19 September 2026

Key Takeaways

Bitcoin surged 5.9% to trade at $80,914 on Binance at 18:07 UTC on Friday, September 18, 2026, breaking back above the $80,000 threshold.
Ethereum rose 6.4% to $2,603, XRP climbed 7.3% to $1.39, and Dogecoin gained 7% to $0.0874 on Bitstamp.
Crypto markets absorbed major event risks, including the Federal Reserve's first interest rate hike since 2023 and the Senate's failure to advance the CLARITY Act.
Short-dated implied volatility across crypto derivatives fell sharply following the Bank of Japan's 25 basis point rate hike, completing the week's central bank calendar.

Market Rebound Following Macro and Regulatory Shocks

I am Kevin Nerway, founder and lead analyst at PropFirmScan. On Friday, September 18, 2026, at 18:07 UTC, Bitcoin broke back above the $80,000 psychological mark to trade at $80,914 on Binance, representing a 5.9% gain on the day.

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