IntelligenceBottom Line
Bitcoin was $82,077.06 in the Yahoo Finance BTC-USD observation at 21:12:44 UTC on October 15. The observed daily-bar range was $74,995.52 to $87,363.76 across September 16 to October 15. This is a record of measured conditions, without a directional forecast.
Editorial correction
The earlier version of this briefing included a Bitcoin price and reference levels unsupported by its recorded market inputs. Its analysis, scenario probabilities and price targets have been withdrawn. This corrected edition contains only the measured observations below; the original publication time is retained and the correction time is shown at the end of the page.
Measured prices
Yahoo Finance recorded BTC-USD at $82,077.06 at 21:12:44 UTC on October 15, 2026. The available daily bars from September 16 at 00:00 UTC through that observation contain a low of $74,995.52 and a high of $87,363.76. These are extrema from the stated observed window, not forecast targets or an all-time high.
Sentiment and realized volatility
Alternative.me reported a Fear & Greed reading of 53 (Neutral) for October 15 at 00:00 UTC. The index observation predates the price observation.
QAXUS calculated 39.9% annualized realized volatility from 60 daily BTC/USD observations obtained through TwelveData; the calculation timestamp is October 15 at 21:00:58 UTC. Realized volatility describes past variability and does not establish the direction of the next price move.
Verified observation record
| Measure | Value | Observation window or time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| BTC spot | $82,077.06 | October 15, 21:12:44 |
| Observed daily-bar low | $74,995.52 | September 16 to October 15 |
| Observed daily-bar high | $87,363.76 | September 16 to October 15 |
| Fear & Greed | 53 / Neutral | October 15, 00:00 |
| 60-day annualized realized volatility | 39.9% | Calculated October 15, 21:00:58 |
Reference levels
| Level | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $82,077.06 | Yahoo Finance BTC-USD; observed October 15, 2026 at 21:12:44 UTC |
| 30-day high | $87,363.76 | Observed daily bars September 16 to October 15; quoted coverage window |
| 30-day low | $74,995.52 | Observed daily bars September 16 to October 15; quoted coverage window |
Sources & method
Sources consulted through the named data or search provider. These links record retrieved inputs; they do not independently verify every claim in the brief.
- Yahoo Finance BTC-USD — observed spot and daily bars · Yahoo Finance · Observed 15 Oct 2026, 21:12 UTC · Accessed 15 Oct 2026, 21:12 UTC
- Alternative.me — Fear & Greed Index · Alternative.me · Observed 15 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC · Accessed 15 Oct 2026, 21:15 UTC
- QAXUS — Bitcoin realized volatility and calculation method · TwelveData; QAXUS calculations · Observed 15 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTC · Accessed 15 Oct 2026, 21:15 UTC
Corrected edition prepared from timestamped market observations. The earlier automated analysis and forecast scenarios were withdrawn after unsupported price levels were found. This edition carries no scenario probabilities or directional recommendation.
Research method and limitationsOutcomes
This report has no editorially approved forecast to score. Its stored historical outcomes are excluded from performance claims.
Published by QAXUS Intelligence on 15 October 2026. The analysis reflects its publication date; it is research, not personal investment advice.
Record updated 15 Oct 2026, 21:20 UTC.
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