Bitcoin seeks support near $77K as BTC, gold near 100-day highs

Cointelegraph· Cointelegraph by William Suberg· Aug 21, 2026 · 7:10 PM

Bitcoin volatility eased after BTC hit its highest level since mid-May, while gold joined the cryptocurrency in approaching three-month highs.

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