Bitcoin Faces Demand Test as October Trading Begins

Bitcoin is trading near $83,536 as of October 1, facing a critical demand test for the month. While the asset rose 0.60% over the last 24 hours, it remains down 0.80% for the week. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum concluded the third quarter of 2026 with their highest monthly closes of the year, with Bitcoin gaining 44% or $25,800 during the period.