Bitcoin hits $80,000’s doorstep just as the ETF bid disappears for the weekend | Market AnalysisAugust 22, 2026 Currencies38693 Market Cap$ 2.70T-0.07% 24h Spot Volume$ 74.77B+5.94% DominanceBTC57.00%-1.06%ETH10.74%+0.50% ETH Gas0.19 Gwei MarketAnalysisFeaturedETFMacro Aug 22, 2026 7min read byGino Matos forCryptoSlate
Bitcoin hits $80,000’s doorstep just as the ETF bid disappears for the weekendAugust 22, 2026 Bitcoin enters the weekend within striking distance of $80,000, registering an intraday high at $79,500 on Aug. 21.
