Bitcoin Is Back Above $80,000. Here Is What Actually Drove It There and Whether It Holds
Bitcoin crossed $80,000 on May 4 for the first time since January 31. It has…
May 5, 2026
Author Etan Hunt
Etan Hunt
Etan Hunt is a Bitcoin researcher, writer, and monetary reform advocate with over 5 years covering cryptocurrency markets, blockchain technology, and the economics of decentralised money. A committed Bitcoin maximalist, Etan believes the separation of money and state is as fundamental to human freedom as the separation of church and state, and writes from that conviction. His work on DailyCoinPost covers Bitcoin fundamentals, on-chain analysis, crypto security, and the evolving regulatory landscape. He has tracked multiple market cycles and written extensively on the macro case for sound money. Connect with Etan on LinkedIn or follow his coverage across DailyCoinPost. Verified on Muck Rack
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