# Bitcoin Rebounded Toward $81,300 as Saylor Answered a Venture Capitalist's Case Against the Asset

Fidelity's fund took in $310 million on Friday, partly offsetting a week of withdrawals, while venture capitalist Jason Calacanis argued the asset has been superseded and Michael Saylor rejected the comparison.

- Published: 2026-09-20T05:45:09.559Z
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- Sources: [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/09/19/the-orange-tie-stays-michael-saylor-responds-to-venture-capitalist-s-bitcoin-obituary), [crypto.news](https://crypto.news/bitcoin-price-rebound-faces-major-test-at-83k-dollars/), [CryptoSlate](https://cryptoslate.com/fidelity-surge-brings-in-310m-btc-saving-bitcoin-etfs-from-a-disastrous-week/)

Bitcoin rose about 6 percent over 24 hours to trade near $81,300, after a week pressured by higher interest rates and the Senate's rejection of the CLARITY Act. Short liquidations and renewed spot buying drove the move rather than new insti…

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