Bitcoin (BTC) news
Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Hits Six-Year High
Why it matters: A rising correlation with gold reinforces the perception of BTC as a safe-haven asset, which could attract institutional capital.
$493 million liquidated in 24 hours, 61% in longs
Why it matters: The dominance of long liquidations points to a sharp price drop and pressure on overcrowded long positions.
Russia bans crypto payments domestically but allows them for international settlements
Why it matters: Russia is building a two-track model: crypto for external settlements to bypass sanctions, and the digital ruble for domestic control.
Major banks expect a 25 bps Fed rate hike on Wednesday
Why it matters: A rate hike is largely priced in, but a surprise could trigger a new wave of liquidations in crypto.
Ethereum at $2,483: $74 million in liquidations and a test of $2,450 support
Why it matters: Holding $2,450–2,480 preserves the range and the chance of a test of $2,550; a breakdown would increase the risk of a deeper pullback.
Bitcoin falls to $76,000 as CLARITY Act odds drop to 11%
Why it matters: The CLARITY Act vote and the Fed meeting on September 15–16 are two binary events within a day that will determine the market's direction.
Silent Payments: mobile wallet scanning requires about 8 MB per day
Why it matters: Silent Payments could become practical on phones, but security depends on the completeness of the indexer's data, not just on traffic volume.
Circle launches cirBTC: transparent wrapped bitcoin for institutions
Why it matters: Transparent reserves and the absence of rehypothecation could accelerate institutional capital inflows into bitcoin-based DeFi.
Whale opens $54M BTC short ahead of CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: The outcome of the CLARITY Act vote will determine BTC's direction: a break above $83,000 would confirm a bottom, while losing $75,000 would accelerate the decline.
Whale Alert: 688 BTC worth $52.6M moved from Coinbase to Binance
Why it matters: Large transfers between exchanges can signal a shift in sentiment and rising BTC volatility.
House votes on strategic bitcoin reserve bill
Why it matters: Approval of the reserve could give bitcoin institutional legitimacy and new demand, while rejection would disappoint the market.
Crypto market declines: bitcoin $75,961, Ethereum $2,412
Why it matters: Rising derivatives volumes amid the decline point to increased speculative activity and the risk of further volatility.
Coinbase shares rise 10% after Trump concessions on CLARITY Act
Why it matters: The bill would shift authority from the SEC to the CFTC and ease pressure on Coinbase, but falling odds of passage limit the stock's upside.
Bitcoin climbs back above $76,000
Why it matters: Reclaiming $76,000 keeps a key support level intact, which will determine the market's next direction.
Bitcoin falls below $76,000, Ethereum loses $2,400 ahead of CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: The market is pricing in the risk of the CLARITY Act failing: a weak vote could increase pressure on BTC and ETH.
Symbiosis bridge exploit: attacker mints 46.1 billion unbacked syBTC
Why it matters: It highlights cross-chain bridges' vulnerability to combined bugs and the risk of losing funds in syBTC liquidity pools.
Santiment and CryptoQuant: large wallets cut BTC, small ones buy
Why it matters: Mixed signals: short-term overheating risk amid accumulation by small holders, but reduced selling pressure could support a recovery above $80,000.
Poll: 36% of Poles blame Zondacrypto leadership for exchange collapse
Why it matters: The Zondacrypto collapse remains a major scandal in Poland, and the poll results show pressure on regulators and politicians over crypto regulation.
CleanSpark sold 228 BTC more than it mined in August
Why it matters: Selling more than mined reduces the miner's reserves and signals supply pressure on BTC from public miners.
Bitcoin gives up all gains after 'golden cross' ahead of CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: The outcome of the CLARITY Act vote and the Fed's rate decision will set the market's direction for the coming days.