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27 August 2026Technology & Markets

Bitcoin trades around $79,000 as risk assets strengthen

Bitcoin rose around 0.8% to roughly $79,043.

Cryptocurrencies gained alongside gold as investors weighed US dollar weakness, Treasury-market intervention and changing expectations for monetary policy.

Important Points for Exam

Quick revision notes

  1. 1Bitcoin: about $79,043
  2. 2Up 0.8%
  3. 3Crypto markets
  4. 4Dollar weakness

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Q1. Which statement correctly describes “Bitcoin trades around $79,000 as risk assets strengthen”?

Correct answer: B

Cryptocurrencies gained alongside gold as investors weighed US dollar weakness, Treasury-market intervention and changing expectations for monetary policy.