Crypto News September 21, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

[LIVE] September 21, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights

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A significant altcoin surge in South Korea has outpaced Bitcoin, positioning these digital assets at the forefront of market activity. Bitcoin has regained a critical resistance level after 45 weeks, with analysts indicating that a historical bottom signal may have re-emerged, coinciding with BTC's rise to an eight-month high. This rally in both Bitcoin and altcoins has generated notable liquidations, reflecting heightened trading activity. Meanwhile, the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index has climbed, suggesting a shift in market sentiment, though analyst Benjamin Cowen warns that it may still be premature to declare the end of the Bitcoin bear market. Additionally, Binance has announced support for a prominent altcoin's network upgrade, further energizing investor interest in alternative assets.
12:16
XRP was the most traded cryptocurrency on Upbit, South Korea's largest exchange, last week, surpassing Bitcoin and USDT.
11:11
Alex Thorn from Galaxy Digital noted that Bitcoin made its first weekly close above the 50-week moving average in 45 weeks.
10:07
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed above $85,000 for the first time since January 30. Ethereum, XRP, and altcoins also rose.
09:36
Following the rise in Bitcoin, CoinMarketCap's cryptocurrency fear and greed index measured at 72.
08:34
Benjamin Cowen noted that the recent rise may not yet represent a definitive change in the long-term trend of the market.
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