Live updates: Bitcoin steadies near $83,000 as crypto recovers from Thursday selloff

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What happened

Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday and the ZEC fund extended a run of October outflows.

Bitcoin is back near $82,000 after a $1 billion liquidation.

Key facts

  • Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday and the ZEC fund extended a run of October outflows.
  • Bitcoin is back near $82,000 after a $1 billion liquidation.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 06:51:32 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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