According to CoinMeta, Bitcoin ( BTC ) rose by 4.8% in July and 25.2% in August 2026, and is expected to continue to rise by the end of September, marking only the second time in its history that it has seen three consecutive months of increases. The current price of Bitcoin is $86,140, which is a 10.9% increase from the beginning of September. Historical data shows that in 2012, Bitcoin's gains in July, August, and September were 41.0%, 6.4%, and 24.4%, respectively. Although the market environment has changed significantly, some cyclical models indicate that there may be a bullish phase coming in October or November.