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Bitcoin Tops $86,350 as Investors Rotate From AI Stocks

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 5:59 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Investors rotated capital from AI stocks, pushing Bitcoin above $86,000 in the United States.
Bitcoin reached $86,350 on Sept. 22, its highest level since Jan. 29, 2026.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act failed a Senate procedural vote 49-50, short of the required 60 votes.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the rally ends the crypto winter and is the strongest bull market ever.

History

Historical Context

After the CME introduced Bitcoin futures in December 2017 and the SEC approved the first Bitcoin futures ETF (BITO) in October 2021, the asset gained institutional credibility. Trump’s 2024 pledge drove Bitcoin to $100,000 and 2025 strategic reserves were created, paving the way for the September 2026 rally that lifted Bitcoin above $86,000 when the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act stalled.

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Story summary

Investors rotated capital from AI stocks, pushing Bitcoin above $86,000 in the United States.
Bitcoin reached $86,350 on Sept. 22, its highest level since Jan. 29, 2026.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act failed a Senate procedural vote 49-50, short of the required 60 votes.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the rally ends the crypto winter and is the strongest bull market ever.

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