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Bitcoin Edges Up 0.59% to $83,500.73 as Monthly Gain Holds at 8%

Bitcoin posted a modest 24-hour gain on October 12, 2026, even as the cryptocurrency remained down nearly 3% for the week.

By Love Wallet · October 12, 2026

Bitcoin Edges Up 0.59% to $83,500.73 as Monthly Gain Holds at 8%
Price
$83,501
24h
+0.59%
1 week
-2.98%
1 month
+8.00%
Market cap
$1.68T

Bitcoin traded at $83,500.73 on October 12, 2026, reflecting a 24-hour increase of 0.59%. The world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization carried a total market value of $1,678.81 billion at that price level.

Despite the daily uptick, Bitcoin remained under pressure on a weekly basis, recording a 7-day decline of 2.98%. The short-term pullback tempered what had otherwise been a strong monthly performance.

Over the trailing 30-day period, Bitcoin posted a gain of 8.00%, indicating that broader momentum over the past month remained positive even as near-term trading turned choppy. The contrast between the monthly and weekly figures pointed to volatility in the most recent trading sessions.

Bitcoin's market capitalization of $1,678.81 billion continued to reflect its dominant position within the broader cryptocurrency market as of the October 12 session.

Market data is provided for informational purposes only and may be delayed. Nothing in this article is financial advice.

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