
Bitcoin climbed above $81,000, breaking through the level that had capped its gains in late August, according to CoinDesk. The move came during a broad rally across the cryptocurrency market, with privacy-focused tokens among the strongest performers. Zcash rose 16%, while Dash gained 19%. The advance places Bitcoin, the largest asset in the market, at the center of a wider upswing that also lifted related crypto assets. The price move marks a break above a level that had recently limited Bitcoin’s progress, while the sharper gains in Zcash and Dash highlight the strength of the rally in privacy coins. CoinDesk reported the market developments on September 4, 2026.