Bitcoin tops $77,000 as best week since 2023 pulls altcoins along for the ride
CoinDesk· Oliver Knight· Aug 21, 2026 · 10:15 AM
BTC has gained 24% since Monday and reached the level implied by its inverse head-and-shoulders break, with shorts still taking a contrarian position.
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