Bitcoin Price Prediction Eyes $100K in Q4 2026 as ETF Demand Hits Ninth Day

Bitcoin price hovered around $83,000 as ETF demand reached its ninth day, with $100,000 eyed for Q4 2026. 

The cryptocurrency market lost 0.98% over 24 hours, taking its total capitalization down to $2.85 trillion. 

Ethereum traded near $2,600, while XRP price remained below $1.50 during the latest pullback across digital assets.

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Bitcoin ETFs Extend Their Buying Streak to 9 Days.

The U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs extended their inflow streak to nine trading sessions, drawing roughly $3 billion over that period. SoSoValue recorded $66.19 million in net inflows on September 29, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $51.09 million.

In Q3 2026, Bitcoin has risen by 43.1% so far and is poised for its highest quarter since Q4 2024. It would also rank third among quarterly gains since U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs debuted in January 2024.

BREAKING: Bitcoin is up +43.1% so far in Q3 2026, on track for its best quarterly performance since Q4 2024.

This would also mark their 3rd-best quarterly gain since US spot Bitcoin ETFs officially began trading in January 2024.

Since August 19th alone, Bitcoin prices have… pic.twitter.com/lfZ3a8vHGp

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) September 29, 2026

The cryptocurrency has climbed 29.8% since August 19, when the U.S. Treasury announced expanded buybacks of longer-dated Treasury securities. U.S. spot Bitcoin funds attracted $2.4 billion during the week ending September 25, their largest weekly intake since October 2025.

Annual net inflows have reached approximately $1 billion, reversing the $5 billion deficit recorded at July’s close. Spot Ether ETFs recorded $2.81 million in net outflows on September 29, despite Grayscale’s Ethereum Mini Trust attracting $12.83 million.

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Will Bitcoin Price Hit $100k in October 2026?

The BTC price stood at $83,259.79 on September 30, four-hour, holding above the $82,000 support level. 

Bitcoin price remained below resistance at $86,000 after retreating from its recent September peak. The analysis provides higher goals of $92,000 and $100,000, but these also require a lasting recovery.

A continuing trend over $86,000 would reinforce the argument of a test of $92,000. Clearing that barrier could open a path toward $100,000, approximately 20% above the level shown as per Bitcoin price outlook for the long term. 

The four-hour Relative Strength Index stood at 43, which is less than 50, indicating a lack of upward momentum, but it is not in the oversold region.

The MACD line was -186.92 and this is less than the signal line which was -151.29 and the histogram was -35.63. This bearish alignment indicates that bearish momentum continues, although recent trading is rather narrow.

On the downside, losing $82,000 would weaken the recovery structure and expose the psychological $80,000 level. Further weakness could bring the earlier September trading area near $76,000 back into focus.

Bitcoin Accumulator Demand Hits Record as Holdings Rise

The demand for Bitcoin from accumulator addresses has reached a record high. The CryptoQuant data tracks changes in Bitcoin holdings across these addresses over a 30-day period.

An analyst said the increase reflected strong buying activity from investors he described as smart money. The latest surge follows several smaller accumulation spikes recorded during 2026.