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Bitcoin survived the Fed and CLARITY, and now faces the next major test at $82,000 this weekend
Bitcoin’s $82,000 resistance faces a weekend test as traders assess whether Friday’s rally can extend toward $85,000.
Gino Matos 5 min read
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