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HomeCryptoMarket StructureBitcoin extends rally, crossing above $80,000

Bitcoin extends rally, crossing above $80,000

The move follows a week in which the cryptocurrency has gained more than 20%.

Bitcoin extended its rally, pushing above the $80,000 level, according to WSJ Markets.

WSJ Markets also noted that the broader crypto advance has lifted the cryptocurrency by more than 20% over the past week.

The outlet reported that oil prices retreated as Bitcoin strengthened, indicating a divergence between crypto and energy in the current session.

Latest closeBitcoin $79,179.29 ▲0.3%

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