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Bitcoin slips to $81K after briefly topping $82K on CLARITY Act optimism eyeing $85K
Economy
Published on 15 May 2026
Bitcoin wobbles back as ETF outflows loom
Bitcoin briefly surged above $82,000 on optimism around the proposed CLARITY Act but slipped back to around $81,000, trading near $80,572. The wider crypto market value rose 0.5% to about $2.67 trillion, with mixed moves across altcoins. Analysts cite regulatory clarity, strong US equity sentiment, and potential fresh institutional inflows as reasons Bitcoin could still test $85,000—despite recent volatility and notable Bitcoin ETF outflows.
- Bitcoin topped $82,000 before settling near $81,500 and $80,572
- Global crypto market cap rose 0.5% to roughly $2.67 trillion
- Ethereum eased 0.5% to about $2,256 in the last 24 hours
- Bitcoin rallied about 1% over 24 hours while some majors corrected
- Spot and institutional narratives are being boosted by regulatory optimism
- Analysts see potential upside toward $85,000 if inflows return
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