Bitcoin falls below $80,000 as U.S. rates and inflation return to focus

Bitcoin moved back below the psychological $80,000 level on September 8, 2026, trading around $78,800 as U.S. bond yields rose and investors reassessed the outlook for interest rates. Stronger-than-expected U.S. labor data increased market-implied expectations of a 25-basis-point Federal Reserve rate increase. Oil and inflation also remain important: higher energy prices can keep price pressures elevated and make monetary policy more restrictive. The next U.S. inflation readings will be important for understanding whether pressure on rates is increasing or easing. In the short term, Bitcoin continues to be influenced not only by crypto-specific developments but also by the global macroeconomic backdrop. Crypto Mentor treats short-term moves as context, not certain forecasts. Main source: CoinDesk, September 8, 2026. Educational content only; not financial advice.