The US 10-year Treasury yield reached 5.28% on October 2, 2026, its highest closing level since May 15, 2002. Bitcoin was trading around $84,900 at the time, while a later October 4 market update showed Bitcoin at 85,004.25 USDT, up 0.57% over 24 hours. The Treasury move highlighted the return of higher yields on a benchmark safe-haven asset for investors.