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Bitcoin extends bounce above $82,000 as stocks rebound, DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains

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October 19, 2026
Bitcoin extends bounce above $82,000 as stocks rebound, DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains

Bitcoin rose 0.8% to around $82,700 as China’s GDP beat estimates and Nasdaq futures rebounded, while the CoinDesk 80 gained 1.3% and DeFi led gains.