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Bitcoin rebounds above $81,000 after Trump rules out Iran strikes
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Crypto Briefing reports: Bitcoin climbed back above $81,000 on October 8, 2026, after President Donald Trump said the US would not strike Iran before the November 3 midterm elections. The recovery came with an asterisk. Even after the bounce, Bitcoin was still down 1.9% over 24 hours in late trading, according to The Defiant. Trump told followers that diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran were making progress. He added that there would be no strikes on Iran ahead of the midterms.…
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