Bitcoin price and crypto market news
$362 million in crypto futures liquidated in 24 hours
Why it matters: The surge in liquidations points to high leverage and the risk of sharp price swings in either direction.
DOGE rises 3% to $0.0848, but $0.09 resistance caps gains
Why it matters: Holding the $0.08 support and breaking $0.09 will determine whether DOGE has formed a base for a reversal or will continue consolidating.
Zcash and XRP jump 10%, Bitcoin returns to $80,000
Why it matters: The outcome of the CLARITY Act vote and the Fed's rate decision will determine the market's direction this week.
Bitcoin at $79,200: $107M Short Squeeze Amid BTC Reserve Law Expectations
Why it matters: The short squeeze amplified gains ahead of the CLARITY Act vote and the U.S. bitcoin reserve bill review, with volatility set to persist.
AVAX Breaks Triangle: $8.70–8.80 Target on UAE Adoption
Why it matters: The breakout on rising volume and national adoption in the UAE could boost demand for AVAX, but holding the $7.00 support will be decisive.
Bitcoin Tops $79,000 Ahead of Fed Meeting, Strategy Didn't Buy BTC
Why it matters: The market is pricing in a Fed rate hike, and the regulator's rhetoric will determine BTC's next move at key resistance of $80,000.
Dormant 13-Year Bitcoin Wallet Moves 113 BTC Worth $8.8M
Why it matters: The activation of old wallets may signal preparation for selling and weighs on market sentiment.
Analyst: Bitcoin forms bullish pattern, but caution ahead of FOMC
Why it matters: The outcome of the Fed meeting could sharply alter Bitcoin's dynamics despite bullish chart signals.
ETH breaks $2,600, up 3.68% on the day
Why it matters: The break above $2,600 strengthens Ethereum's bullish momentum amid expectations for the Fed decision and the CLARITY Act vote.
3,790 'dormant' bitcoins moved in September, 62% on weekends
Why it matters: The reactivation of old coins may signal preparation to sell and weighs on BTC supply, though August's record of 6,427 BTC has yet to be surpassed.
Analysts: Bitcoin faces most volatile week of the year
Why it matters: The outcome of the CLARITY Act vote and the Fed's rate decision will set the direction for bitcoin and the broader market in the coming weeks.
BitMine adds 27,180 ETH, Canaan sells all 3,952 ETH
Why it matters: Diverging treasury strategies and ETH ETF inflows against BTC ETF outflows strengthen the narrative of Ethereum's outperformance, though Bitfinex analysts attribute the demand to cash-and-carry rather than spot buying.
Hyperliquid overtakes OKX in open interest, HYPE targets $130
Why it matters: Hyperliquid's growing derivatives share strengthens HYPE's fundamental support, but analysts see a possible correction before the $130 target.
$176.3M in leveraged positions liquidated in 24 hours, 61.49% shorts
Why it matters: The predominance of short liquidations during a rally points to forced closing of bearish bets and could reinforce short-term upward momentum.
Bitfinex: Bitcoin may test $76,000 and $82,000 after Fed decision
Why it matters: High volatility is expected after the Fed meeting: a break above $82,000 could accelerate gains on a short squeeze, while a drop below $76,000 could trigger a cascade of long liquidations.
South Korea stock and crypto interest rises 95.7% year on year
Why it matters: Rising retail interest in Asia and Europe points to a potential inflow of new investors into crypto, but search queries do not equal actual purchases.
Coinbase: XRP options imply a 7.7% weekly move versus the usual 5%
Why it matters: The elevated volatility premium points to expectations of a large XRP move, but if the usual 5% materializes, options buyers will have overpaid.
XRP forms triangle: break above $1.38 could open path to $1.60
Why it matters: A break above $1.38 could open the path to $1.60, but RSI is neutral, MACD is in sell mode, and the price is below key moving averages.
DOGE at $0.0848: open interest $1.26B, target $0.093
Why it matters: DOGE volatility could spike sharply on the CLARITY Act vote and the Fed decision, which will determine the direction of the breakout.
Bitcoin back above $79,000: open interest rises to $53.82B, spot demand lags
Why it matters: The rally is driven by leverage without spot confirmation — a break above $80,000 or a rejection will determine the next direction.