Bitcoin, Crypto LIVE Updates Today August 21, 2026: In the coming week, traders will be focused on U.S. PCE inflation, GDP growth and job data to gauge the potential of the latest crypto market rally continuing. Bitcoin rallied massively this week, as institutional demand for the crypto grew, liquidity expectations picked up, and optimism increased about US policy. But new volatility may be added to the mix with the economic releases coming up shortly.