Bitcoin returns above $84,000 as ether and XRP rise

Business Oct 12, 2026

Bitcoin is back above $84,000 after last week's ETF outflows and a brief dip.

It's now just shy of its recent peak, and the good vibes are spreading: ether and XRP are also seeing renewed interest from investors.

Avalanche leads with 5.1% jump

According to Purvang Mashru, lead analyst at BitDelta India, nine out of the top 10 digital currencies gained in the past day.

Avalanche led with a 5.1% jump, while Chainlink and others like Solana, Dogecoin, and Cardano saw smaller but steady gains.

Analysts: Bitcoin must hold above $82,000

Despite last week's $681 million in Bitcoin ETF outflows, a sign that some investors are still wary, analysts say it's crucial for Bitcoin to hold above $82,000.

All eyes are now on US inflation data dropping on October 14, which could shake up crypto prices again.