Bitcoin Records Strongest Third Quarter Since 2017

Bitcoin concluded the third quarter of 2026 with a 42.71% gain, marking its best performance for the period since 2017. Following a decline in the first half of the year, the asset traded near $83,700 by September 30. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $6.34 billion for the quarter, the highest in 2026, though inflows slowed toward the end of September as the price encountered resistance near $85,000.