Was October 22, 2026 an up day for bitcoin in Eastern Time?
NO
No — bitcoin is around $81,700, down about 2% in 24 hours, and the day is far from over.
Why
- Bitcoin at $81,724, down 2.05% over 24 hours
- Opened Thursday at $84,024, then slid to about $81,800
- Rally toward $85,000 reversed as AI-trade worries resurfaced