‘Crypto winter’ ending? Bitcoin rises to highest level since start of year

Published September 23, 2026 6:00am ET | Updated September 23, 2026 8:00am ET



Bitcoin has posted nearly 50% gains since a recent slump a few months ago, leading some to believe that this year’s so-called crypto winter might be thawing.

The flagship cryptocurrency, which has enjoyed growing institutional acceptance over the past few years, particularly under the Trump administration, has had a challenging year. But in recent months, the asset has increased quite a bit, leading investors to hope that more gains are still to come.

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