Bitcoin Tops $80,000 Amid Institutional Surge

Bitcoin crossed $80,000, trading at $80,227.3, up about 0.4% on May 9, 2026.
BNY Mellon announced on May 7 a regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum custody service launch in Abu Dhabi.
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust saw record inflows; Tom Lee forecasts a $250,000 Bitcoin bull case.
U.S. Senate Banking Committee will hold a CLARITY Act session on May 14; Grayscale expects blockchain integration by end‑2026.