Bitcoin rose back above $80,000 after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he would be inclined to support holding rates in September if the next two weeks of data remain in line. The remarks helped improve risk sentiment across markets and shifted rate expectations on Polymarket. Polymarket traders cut the odds of a September hike to 43% from 59% on Wednesday. Bitcoin gained 4.8%, while gold rose 2% and the S&P 500 added 0.46%.