GLOBAL, 16 September 2026 — Bitcoin fell 2.86% over a rolling 24 hours to $76,860 at 18:30 UTC, 15 September 2026.
Bitcoin facts at the recorded timestamp
| Asset | USD reference | 24-hour change | Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | $76,860 | -2.86% | continuous |
Understanding the Bitcoin window
CoinGecko supplied a rolling 24-hour Bitcoin comparison at the stated UTC timestamp; it is neither a daily settlement nor a universal close. The -2.86% comparison is a rolling 24-hour calculation from an aggregator rather than an exchange closing auction. As the starting point rolls forward, the percentage can change even if Bitcoin holds the same spot level.
Why venue prices vary
Bitcoin is the largest cryptoasset by market value and trades continuously across venues without an official global closing auction. Executable Bitcoin bids and offers differ with venue liquidity, spread, order size, local-currency conversion, outages and update latency. Because Bitcoin follows a specified methodology, the displayed percentage needs to be read with that methodology rather than treated as a universal market return.
What to monitor around Bitcoin
For a broader Bitcoin assessment, readers may follow spot volume, exchange liquidity, ETF flows and derivatives funding. Those inputs can supply context for Bitcoin, although none proves the cause of this exact tick and none is a forecast.
Source, calculation and limitations
This Bitcoin report separates the factual quote from interpretation. No third-party chart or commentary was copied, and a later market move will be covered at a new URL rather than replacing this snapshot.
Data and risk note: The Bitcoin figure is subject to provider delay and market movement. Readers must not treat it as a recommendation, target, settlement confirmation or tradable bid or offer.