Bitcoin closed July, August, and September in the green for the first time on record, delivering a 42.71% gain in Q3 2026. This performance ended three straight losing quarters and broke a 13-year historical pattern where every positive August since 2013 was followed by a red September. Despite the rally, BTC trading at $83,702 remains approximately 4% below its $87,498 opening price for 2026 and roughly 34% below its record near $126,000. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index climbed to 71, signaling a return of risk appetite.
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