Key facts: CRYPTO:BTCUSD could reach $82,830; spot+futures surge, $67K

BTCUSD: close above $82,830 would set a higher high. Near-term support around $73,000; stronger support near $67,000.BTCUSD spot demand rose to its fastest since late December; spot and futures demand grew together for first time since Oct 2025. Exchange inflows surged and whales realized $614M profits on Aug 20.BTCUSD rallied amid ETF flows and regulatory chatter ahead of a White House crypto meeting. Traders note risk: a weak ETF week or daily close below ~$67,000 suggests leverage-driven gains.BTCUSD options show a 0.83 put-call ratio. Calls exceed puts. Market-maker hedges cluster within ±5% of spot, totaling over $500M notional; many calls are spreads/hedged.On Aug 22 BTCUSD SOPR rose to 1.48, signaling higher spending of profitable coins. Short‑term vs long‑term SOPR peaked at 1.40 then eased to 0.93, shifting realization balance.Hayes said Bessent's buyback plans could drive BTCUSD moves: options include aggressive unlimited 10+ year buys, gradual buyback increases, or politically limited smaller buybacks—size and pace key.BTCUSD faces long-term quantum computing risk; current tech not an immediate threat. Industry developing quantum‑resistant cryptography, including new wallet solutions.This is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original sources.