Bitcoin Near Range Highs: Can BTC Break $85,000?
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Bitcoin Near Range Highs: Can BTC Break $85,000?
High ConvictionBitcoin has rallied back toward the upper boundary of its recent trading range, putting the $85,000 area in focus as a potential price ceiling.
Thiago Alvarez•4 min read•Oct 22, 2026
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