Bitcoin Explodes To $117,000 As ETH, XRP Rally On First Day Of ‘Uptober’

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has kicked off October on a bullish note with a surge above $117,000, prompting traders to outline strategies for the month amid ongoing macro volatility.

What Happened: Crypto trader Astronomer highlighted in a detailed X post that he correctly predicted September’s green close, demonstrating that weak “monthly stats” like a supposedly bearish September are unreliable.

Looking at October, he noted:

• Historical context: 11 of the last 15 Octobers (~73%) closed green. Adding the condition …

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