Bitcoin slips below $78,500 as stocks close lower

Bitcoin fell below $78,500 as stocks ended lower, according to CoinDesk’s market update published on September 8, 2026. The move came alongside a sharp rally in copper, which reached a new record high. Copper’s advance was driven by supply shortages meeting stronger demand linked to artificial intelligence. The developments placed cryptocurrency and traditional markets in focus, while the commodities market highlighted ongoing pressure on copper availability and growing industrial demand. CoinDesk’s update tracked the market moves in real time, with Bitcoin the primary asset covered in the report.