Bitcoin hits $81.5K after positive US GDP data

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By Daniel Taylor • Updated Oct 30, 2026 at 09:45

Crypto giant Binance hit by $6.3bn hack suspected to be largest in history - Yahoo Finance Australia — Bitcoin hits $81.5K after positive US GDP data

Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following the announcement of robust US GDP numbers. The Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, which affected market sentiment. Binance faced a substantial security issue, resulting in a $6.3 billion loss, the biggest ever recorded. This event caused crypto markets to decline. Bitcoin fell to $78K amid the breach.

“Binance faced a substantial security issue, resulting in a $6.3 billion loss, the biggest ever recorded,” — David Kingsley, staff writer at Birstone Dale Partnership, commented.

By the Numbers

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6.3 — data points verified

Timeline

Oct 29 — Bitcoin price rose sharply to $81.5K following the announcement of robust US GDP numbers....

Oct 31 — This event caused crypto markets to decline....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 30. The Birstone Dale Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Monday, Nov 2.

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