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Bitcoin Remains Steady Above $64,000 as Traders Eye SpaceX's $100 Billion Stock Unlock

Bitcoin remains above $64,600 as traders anticipate SpaceX's significant stock unlock, while mixed results are seen across major cryptocurrencies.

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August 6, 2026 1 min read
Bitcoin Remains Steady Above $64,000 as Traders Eye SpaceX's $100 Billion Stock Unlock

Bitcoin Remains Resilient as Traders Anticipate $100 Billion SpaceX Stock Availability

Bitcoin has stabilized above $64,600, buoyed by buyer support following a dip earlier this week, while market interest shifts towards the upcoming $101 billion stock unlock of SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk.

On Thursday, Bitcoin recorded a slight daily increase of 0.5% over the week, trading just above $64,600. In contrast, other major cryptocurrencies displayed mixed performances. Ether rose by over 1% to $1,904, but is down 0.7% weekly. XRP fell nearly 3% to $1.04, while BNB dropped over 1% to $595, although it is the top weekly performer with a 3.5% increase.

Market dynamics are influenced by the broader equity landscape, where the MSCI All Country World Index declined by 0.2%, breaking a five-day winning streak, notably affected by losses among chipmakers. The Kospi index in South Korea fell sharply by 4.4%, primarily due to declines in major companies like SK Hynix and Samsung.

Gold prices have risen by 0.4%, reflecting reduced expectations for interest rate hikes, while Brent crude oil prices remain below $80 per barrel following Iran's agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Attention is also focused on SoftBank, which is expected to report earnings later today. The company has heavily invested in AI through its Vision Fund 2, with $34.6 billion allocated to OpenAI since September 2024, and its results are seen as a barometer for private AI investment health.