The 3 catalysts that could define bitcoin's next move

Your day-ahead look for Aug. 26, 2026

The top 3

  1. Highest All-Time Price Record: Bitcoin's all-time high was $125,835.92 on October 6, 2025, driven by factors including spot ETF approvals, institutional adoption, and its inherent scarcity.
  2. Biggest Single-Day Percentage Drop: Bitcoin experienced its most dramatic single-day percentage crash in June 2011, plummeting 99% to one penny after the Mt. Gox exchange hack.
  3. Longest Bull Run Period: Bitcoin's longest recorded bull run began in January 2015 and lasted until December 2017, seeing its price climb from under $200 to nearly $20,000.

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