Bitcoin breaks through US$81,000, and the cryptocurrency market rebounds strongly.
On Thursday, the cryptocurrency market ushered in a strong rise, and the Bitcoin price once again stood at the US$81,000 mark. Mainstream altcoins, represented by Ethereum and Ripple (XRP), also saw significant increases.
The weak signal from the U.S. labor market has enhanced market expectations that the Federal Reserve may shift to interest rate cuts, thereby enhancing investors 'risk appetite. At the same time, continued inflows of funds from crypto asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the liquidation of large numbers of short positions in the market have further contributed to the acceleration of this rally.
Currently, the market is focusing on the upcoming new economic data, which is expected to shape the Federal Reserve's monetary policy expectations.
Bitcoin and altcoins strengthen across the board
In the past 24 hours, the total market value of cryptocurrencies has increased by approximately 5%. Bitcoin soared nearly 5% in a short period of time, successfully breaking the $81,000 mark. Ethereum broke through $2,490, Solana rose above $104, and XRP achieved an increase of about 10%.
The altcoin market is also active. Cardano rose 13%, Dogecoin rose 10%, and Sui rose more than 17%, all of which benefited from a rebound in investor risk appetite.
Weak employment data strengthens interest rate cut expectations
The latest jobs data from the United States has prompted investors to reassess the direction of the Federal Reserve's policy. Initial jobless claims were higher than expected, and ADP private-sector employment growth was also lower than forecast. Signs of a slowdown in the labor market have strengthened expectations of interest rate cuts, causing bond yields to fall and the dollar to weaken. Lower interest rate expectations create a favorable environment for Bitcoin and other risky assets.
ETF fund inflows and short clearing drive the market
The re-enhancement of cash Bitcoin ETF fund inflows is also an important factor supporting the market's rise. On August 3, the spot Bitcoin ETF recorded a net inflow of approximately US$730 million, indicating that investor demand for Bitcoin is heating up again. During the rise of Bitcoin, short positions of more than $300 million were forcibly closed, which further accelerated the price rise. Short clearing increased buying pressure in the market and helped Bitcoin stabilize above $81,000.
Improving regulatory prospects adds optimism
In addition to macroeconomic factors, positive signals from the U.S. regulatory level have also provided support for the market. As the Senate review process of the CLARITY Act progresses, investors are optimistic that the United States will establish a clearer and more regulated cryptocurrency market structure. Reduced regulatory uncertainty is expected to create a more predictable operating environment for cryptocurrency exchanges, token issuers and institutional investors.
However, it should be noted that the legislative process of the bill has not yet been finalized, and macroeconomic data will still be the key variable that dominates market movements in the short term.
Market Outlook
This round of rise in the cryptocurrency market is the result of the resonance of multiple factors: the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut expectations, weak U.S. employment data, capital inflows from Bitcoin ETFs and the liquidation of short positions have jointly promoted the recovery of market sentiment.
Bitcoin's breakthrough of US$81,000 has boosted market expectations for recovery, but whether this trend can continue will depend on the performance of subsequent employment data and the persistence of ETF demand. In the future, treasury bond yields, Federal Reserve policy trends and regulatory progress will become key factors determining the price trend of bitcoin and altcoin.

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