Bitcoin rises 1.92% in a day and gains 15.95% in a week, extending its recovery despite remaining below its year-ago level.
Bitcoin (BTC) rose to $80,276.34 against the US dollar on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, extending its recent gains and pushing the cryptocurrency above the $80,000 mark.
According to the provided exchange-rate data, Bitcoin gained $1,541.16, or 1.92%, from its previous rate of $78,735.17 recorded on August 24.
The latest increase capped a strong week for the cryptocurrency, although Bitcoin experienced a decline on August 22 before recovering over the following three sessions.
Bitcoin gains $11,046 in one week
Bitcoin was valued at $69,230.33 on August 19. It subsequently climbed to $72,749.40 on August 20 and $78,462.56 on August 21.
The cryptocurrency then declined by $1,504.83, or 1.96%, to $76,957.73 on August 22.
Bitcoin recovered on August 23, rising to $77,575.01, before increasing further to $78,735.17 on August 24.
At $80,276.34 on August 25, Bitcoin had gained $11,046.01, or 15.95%, compared with its rate seven days earlier.
The strongest daily increase during the period came on August 21, when Bitcoin rose by $5,713.16, or 7.28%.
BTC up 22.88% over 30 days
Bitcoin has also recorded a substantial increase over the past month.
The cryptocurrency stood at $65,329.46 on July 26, 2026. At $80,276.34 on August 25, it had increased by $14,946.88, representing a 30-day gain of 22.88%.
The rise indicates a strong recovery in Bitcoin’s value over the 30-day period covered by the data.
Bitcoin remains lower than a year ago
Despite the recent rally, Bitcoin remains below its level from a year earlier.
On August 25, 2025, one Bitcoin was valued at $110,171.50. The cryptocurrency was trading at $80,276.34 on August 25, 2026.
This represents a decline of $29,895.16, or 27.15%, over the one-year period.
The latest figures therefore present a mixed picture for Bitcoin. The cryptocurrency has posted significant gains over the past week and month, while remaining substantially below its dollar value recorded on the same date in 2025.
Bitcoin prices can change rapidly because of market demand, investor sentiment, liquidity and broader developments affecting global cryptocurrency markets.