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Bitcoin Surge Toward $80K Highlights Liquidity‑Driven Momentum as ETF Flows Rebound
U.S. spot bitcoin ETF flows have also rebounded, while Strategy's bitcoin holdings are now back above their average purchase price.

Bitcoin’s price advance toward the $80,000 level is being linked to a shift in market momentum driven by liquidity factors, according to Bernstein analysts.
ETF Flow Rebound
Recent data show that inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) have resumed after a period of outflows. The renewed demand for these funds is cited as a key contributor to the current price rally.
Strategy Holdings Above Cost
Investment strategies that hold bitcoin have reported that their positions are now valued above their average purchase price, indicating that recent price gains have moved holdings into profit territory.
Implications for Market Momentum
Bernstein suggests that the combination of fresh ETF inflows and profit‑making positions among holders points to a liquidity‑driven momentum shift, supporting further upward price pressure.
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- The Block
- Original date
- August 21, 2026, 10:57 AM
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- Bitcoin surge toward $80K points to liquidity-driven momentum shift as ETF flows rebound: Bernstein