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Bitcoin — 2026-09-18

$77,975.86Up +1.54%24h

Change since the previous record

Up $1,472.03 (1.92%)

Previous record
$76,503.83 · 2026-09-17 14:04 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 1.06% to $77,165.97) 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 1.06% to $77,165.97 in 24h, slightly underperforming a broader market rally primarily driven by a post-Fed relief rally. It shows a strong correlation (70.8%) with the S&P 500, indicating a macro-driven move.

  1. Primary reason: Market reaction to the Fed's rate hike, as traders focused on forward guidance suggesting no sustained tightening cycle, sparking a risk-asset rebound.
  2. Secondary reasons: A cascade of short liquidations exceeding $260 million amplified the upward move, while positive broader market sentiment provided tailwinds.
  3. Near-term market outlook: If Bitcoin sustains closes above the $76,700 pivot, it could target $78,000; a break below $76,000 risks a retest of $75,586 support, with the Bank of Japan's rate decision on September 18 as the next macro trigger.

Evidence

CoinMarketCap price-analysis page data: US$77,975.86, +1.54% (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.