Bitcoin climbs above $79,000 on ETF inflows, regulatory optimism

Bitcoin climbed above $79,286 on August 24 before easing to $77,282.05, gaining 0.31% in 24 hours and 22.07% over the week. The rally was supported by institutional inflows, regulatory optimism and expectations of improved liquidity, while US Treasury bond buybacks boosted risk appetite. Momentum around the CLARITY Act also strengthened hopes for clearer US crypto rules.