Bitcoin Surges Above $80,000 Amid Institutional Demand and Policy Tailwind

Bitcoin has experienced a significant surge in value, breaking above $80,000 for the first time since January. This milestone marks a nearly 30% recovery from its 2026 low of approximately $62,000.

The move is attributed to institutional ETF demand, which has been on the rise in recent days. US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows in 11 out of the past 14 trading days, with Friday's single-day inflow reaching $629.8 million, the industry's strongest performance in two weeks.

The Clarity Act compromise text, released by the Senate on Friday, resolves the bill's most contentious sticking point - the stablecoin yield provision. This development is seen as a positive step towards crypto market structure reform and adds to the policy tailwind supporting Bitcoin's price surge.