$BTC Bitcoin Holds Strong Near $84,700 as “Uptober” Begins
Bitcoin is trading around $84,000 – $84,700 on October 1, 2026, closing the first day of the month on a positive note. Earlier, softer U.S. PCE inflation data briefly pushed BTC above $85,500, but the price consolidated as Treasury yields stayed elevated.
Key Highlights Today:
Citigroup raised its 12-month Bitcoin price target to $113,000 (from $82,000) and Ethereum to $3,028, citing stronger market activity and returning ETF inflows.
Bitcoin delivered a powerful +43% gain in Q3 2026 — its best quarter since late 2024.
Total crypto market cap is holding near $2.86 – $3.0 trillion.
Fear & Greed Index remains in the Greed zone.
Other Notable News:
Base completed its Cobalt upgrade with new tools for tokenized assets.
Standard Chartered projects Ethena’s USDe could reach $40 billion by 2028.
UK crypto firms now have a clear timeline to apply under the new FCA regime before 2027.
Market Snapshot:
Bitcoin: ~$84,500
Ethereum: ~$2,700
Sentiment: Cautiously bullish heading into classic “Uptober” seasonality
With institutional interest still present and historical October strength on its side, many traders are watching whether BTC can reclaim $85,000–$87,000 soon.
What is your Bitcoin price target for this month?
Drop it in the comments below! 👇
#EtherGains70.9%InQ3 #BinanceSquareTalks #CryptoNewsCommunity #BullishOnPepeCoinPriceTonight #Citi
Bitcoin is trading around $84,000 – $84,700 on October 1, 2026, closing the first day of the month on a positive note. Earlier, softer U.S. PCE inflation data briefly pushed BTC above $85,500, but the price consolidated as Treasury yields stayed elevated.
Key Highlights Today:
Citigroup raised its 12-month Bitcoin price target to $113,000 (from $82,000) and Ethereum to $3,028, citing stronger market activity and returning ETF inflows.
Bitcoin delivered a powerful +43% gain in Q3 2026 — its best quarter since late 2024.
Total crypto market cap is holding near $2.86 – $3.0 trillion.
Fear & Greed Index remains in the Greed zone.
Other Notable News:
Base completed its Cobalt upgrade with new tools for tokenized assets.
Standard Chartered projects Ethena’s USDe could reach $40 billion by 2028.
UK crypto firms now have a clear timeline to apply under the new FCA regime before 2027.
Market Snapshot:
Bitcoin: ~$84,500
Ethereum: ~$2,700
Sentiment: Cautiously bullish heading into classic “Uptober” seasonality
With institutional interest still present and historical October strength on its side, many traders are watching whether BTC can reclaim $85,000–$87,000 soon.
What is your Bitcoin price target for this month?
Drop it in the comments below! 👇
#EtherGains70.9%InQ3 #BinanceSquareTalks #CryptoNewsCommunity #BullishOnPepeCoinPriceTonight #Citi