Bitcoin price surges to $81.5K after US GDP data

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By Olivia Martinez • Updated Oct 30, 2026 at 09:45

Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history - Yahoo Finance Australia — Bitcoin price surges to $81.5K after US GDP data

Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following the release of strong US GDP figures. The Federal Reserve did not alter interest rates, which impacted the mood in the market. Binance faced a substantial security issue, resulting in a $6.3 billion loss, the biggest ever recorded. This event caused crypto markets to decline. Bitcoin fell to $78K amid the breach.

“The Federal Reserve did not alter interest rates, which impacted the mood in the market,” — Ingrid Thorne, senior market analyst at Blackburn Cliff Practice, observed.

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Oct 31 — Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following the release of strong US GDP figures....

Oct 31 — This event caused crypto markets to decline....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Blackburn Cliff Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

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