Nvidia earnings beat propels Bitcoin past $80,000, eyes $81K as risk assets

By Michael FawnBitcoin (BTC) surged on Thursday, climbing beyond $80,000 and pushing toward $81,000, as technology futures rallied following an impressive second-quarter fiscal year 2027 earnings report from Nvidia. The chipmaker’s strong performance, announced after market close on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, injected optimism into broader risk assets, directly benefiting the cryptocurrency market.Nvidia, led by founder and CEO Jensen Huang, reported revenue of $96.2 billion for the quart