Bitcoin — 2026-09-15
$76,346.62Down -2.25%24h
Change since the previous record
Down $1,590.85 (2.04%)
- Previous record
- $77,937.47 · 2026-09-15 02:16 UTC
View the previous record. Based on the two recorded prices; separate from the 24h change.
Research details
- Confidence
- MEDIUM
- Status
- CHANGED
- Previous record source
- CoinMarketCap AI (page-embedded data, automated collector)
Collector note
The commentary below quotes different figures (up 0.95% to $77,937.43) from the recorded price above.
CoinMarketCap AI commentary
Retained for audit context; its figures conflict with the recorded price above and it is not independently verified.
Bitcoin is up 0.95% to $77,937.43 in 24h, closely tracking a 0.93% rise in the total crypto market cap. The move appears primarily driven by macro-sensitive flows, as Bitcoin showed a strong 24-hour correlation of 0.72 with the S&P 500, indicating a rates and dollar-driven move ahead of key policy decisions.
- Primary reason: Macro-driven market movement, with Bitcoin moving in lockstep with traditional risk assets.
- Secondary reasons: A short squeeze amplified the move, with $68M in short liquidations over 24h.
- Near-term market outlook: If Bitcoin holds above the $77,633 Fibonacci support, it could retest $78,850; a break below risks a drop toward $76,400. The immediate trigger is the Federal Reserve's rate decision on September 16.
Evidence
CoinMarketCap price-analysis page data: US$76,346.62, -2.25% (24h). Analysis title: "Latest Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis".
Verification notes
Price and 24h change were read directly from CoinMarketCap's own page data (not cross-checked against an independent feed). CMC AI's analysis text is attributed commentary, not independently verified fact; catalyst/causal claims within it require separate confirmation before being treated as fact.
Why it matters
Tracks Bitcoin's latest price move and CoinMarketCap AI's own stated reasoning, without independent cross-verification against a second price feed.