Oct. 5 (CandyPulse) — Bitcoin knocked on the door of $87,000 again, and once more, sellers answered. After approaching about $86,950, BTC retreated, showing just how stubborn this price zone has become.
Key takeaways
This isn't the first time. Bitcoin briefly topped $87,000 on Friday after a weak U.S. jobs report pulled bond yields lower. But each time it gets close, sellers step in, many of them traders locking in profits after a strong run.
That makes $87,000 one of the most important levels on the chart right now. A clean break above it would be a strong signal that buyers are in control.
| Factor | Effect |
|---|---|
| Profit-taking near $87,000 | Sellers cap the price |
| Cooling ETF inflows | Less steady buying support |
| High bond yields | Safe assets compete with crypto |
| Weak jobs data | Supportive, lowers rate-hike fears |
Daily inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have slowed sharply from near $1 billion a day to much smaller amounts, taking away some of the buying pressure that powered September.
Prices quoted are reported figures, not live quotes. Bitcoin moves around the clock, and it may be trading somewhere else by the time you read this.
Bitcoin is close to its highest level in months, but the market keeps hitting the same wall. Until buyers can push through $87,000 and hold it, expect more tests, and more pushback from sellers.
This article is for information only and is not financial advice. Prices are reported figures from October 5, 2026, not live quotes.