Bitcoin (BTC) News Today: Why BTC Is Up – 02 October 2026
Bitcoin news today is dominated by a reversal in U.S. spot ETF flows, a new Securities and Exchange Commission custody proposal, and a macroeconomic backdrop that continues to shape risk appetite. Bitcoin traded at $84,896.44, up +1.51% over 24 hours as of 00:00 UTC on 2 October 2026.