Bitcoin Hits $80,000 Again as Billions Flow Into Crypto ETFs
Bitcoin moved back above $80,000 on Thursday as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs continued recording billions of dollars in inflows and digital assets moved higher alongside U.S. technology markets.
Bitcoin gained more than 1% over the previous 24 hours, reclaiming the $80,000 level on August 27. The move comes during a period of renewed activity across U.S. spot Bitcoin funds, which have taken in approximately $2.8 billion since the latest run began.
Bitcoin Reclaims $80,000
Bitcoin returned above $80,000 during Thursday trading, putting the world’s largest cryptocurrency back above a major price level after its recent market recovery.
Bitcoin remains approximately 37% below its October 2025 all-time high near $126,000. The latest move follows a strong August period for Bitcoin and increased activity across U.S.-listed cryptocurrency investment products.
The cryptocurrency’s move also coincided with a broader rally across technology stocks, with several major software and semiconductor companies recording significant gains Thursday.
$2.8 Billion Flows Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded approximately $2.8 billion in inflows since the latest run began.
The funds provide investors with Bitcoin exposure through traditional brokerage and investment accounts and have become a major part of the U.S. digital asset market.
Spot Ethereum ETFs have also recorded inflows during the same period, with both Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products seeing continued activity during August.
The ETF inflows come as Bitcoin trades back above $80,000 and digital assets remain increasingly accessible through established U.S. financial platforms.
Bitcoin Moves Alongside Technology Rally
Bitcoin’s return above $80,000 came during a strong session for U.S. technology stocks.
The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF gained more than 6%, while the Invesco QQQ rose more than 1%.
Salesforce (CRM) gained approximately 20% following its second-quarter earnings report. The company also received a $2.6 billion investment from artificial intelligence company Anthropic.
Nvidia (NVDA) rose approximately 7% following its latest earnings report, adding to gains across the broader technology sector.
Bitcoin moved higher during the same session, returning above $80,000 as technology markets strengthened.
Wall Street Expands Access to Bitcoin and Crypto
Bitcoin’s latest move also comes as major U.S. financial companies continue expanding their digital asset services.
Charles Schwab already provides Bitcoin and Ethereum trading through Schwab Crypto after launching the service in May. Customers can also access spot cryptocurrency ETFs and Bitcoin futures through the brokerage.
On Thursday, Schwab announced plans to expand the platform with Solana, Avalanche and Chainlink trading in the coming months.
The brokerage has also launched the Schwab Crypto Thematic Index ETF (STCE), which tracks publicly traded companies connected to the digital asset industry.
These services place Bitcoin alongside stocks, ETFs, futures and other financial products available through major traditional brokerage platforms.
Conclusion
Bitcoin’s return above $80,000 comes during a period of increased activity across both digital assets and traditional U.S. markets. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded approximately $2.8 billion in inflows since the latest run began, while major technology stocks including Salesforce and Nvidia posted significant gains during Thursday’s session.
At the same time, established financial institutions continue expanding access to cryptocurrency products. Charles Schwab now offers Bitcoin and Ethereum trading alongside crypto ETFs and Bitcoin futures, with additional digital assets scheduled to be added to its platform.
Why This Matters
Bitcoin is increasingly connected to the infrastructure of traditional U.S. financial markets. Investors can access Bitcoin through spot ETFs, futures and direct cryptocurrency trading on established brokerage platforms, while billions of dollars continue moving through regulated Bitcoin investment products.
Bitcoin trading back above $80,000 alongside $2.8 billion in recent spot ETF inflows highlights the scale of activity now taking place through these traditional financial channels. The combination of ETF flows, broader brokerage access and Bitcoin’s continued presence alongside major Wall Street assets shows how deeply digital assets have become integrated into the U.S. financial market.