Bitcoin Price Teeters Near $80K as Global Stock Rout Rattles Markets
Bitcoin’s price hovered near $81,200 on Oct. 15, 2026, at 5 a.m. Eastern time, after falling as low as $80,154, leaving the $80,000 threshold squarely in traders’ sights. Short-term moving averages remain bearish, while longer-term indicators offer some encouragement. Meanwhile, Asian technology stocks suffered steep losses, with South Korea’s Kospi down nearly 8% and Japan’s […]
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Bitcoin traded near $81,200 on Oct. 15, 2026, after dipping to $80,154, putting the $80,000 support level in focus. Short-term moving averages are bearish, though longer-term indicators remain somewhat constructive. The drop comes as a global stock rout hits Asian tech shares, with South Korea's Kospi down nearly 8%, pressuring risk assets including crypto.
