Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November

What happened

The BTC price reclaimed its 200-day moving average for the first time in nine months as its rally gained momentum after the US Treasury expanded its bond buybacks.

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1 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent

1. CointelegraphPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November ↗Aug 20, 2026, 5:03 PM

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• Bitcoin breaks above 200-day moving average for first time since November Observed

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1. August 20, 2026 at 5:03 PMFirst reported

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