Bitcoin reaches $81,000 as Coinbase advocates for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in talks with U.S. Treasury and Commerce Departments. Traders forecast Bitcoin hitting $85,000 this month amid bullish sentiment.
Bitcoin surged to $81,000 on September 18, 2026, with crypto social media accounts highlighting the price movement and noting the cryptocurrency's resilience despite multiple bearish headlines including failed CLARITY Act legislation, Federal Reserve rate hikes, and Bank of Japan rate increases. Analysts noted the pattern resembled 2023 market behavior that preceded sustained rallies.
Social media discussion around Robinhood ($HOOD) and other companies benefiting from SEC's new 5-year experimental framework allowing tokenized US stocks on blockchain via AMM protocols while preserving full shareholder rights. Analysts highlight direct beneficiaries like Robinhood and Coinbase, plus infrastructure plays like Uniswap and Ethereum, with traders viewing $HOOD as a bullish investment opportunity ahead of earnings.