Bitcoin (BTC) news
$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.
Bitcoin hits $79,000 on CLARITY Act expectations
Why it matters: Approval of the CLARITY Act could shape US spot crypto market regulation and boost institutional capital inflows.
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.
Trump's $5,000 payout plan: bitcoin catalyst or speculative idea
Why it matters: There will be almost no real capital inflow into bitcoin from the payouts: without growth in stablecoin supply and ETF inflows, this is just news background rather than structural demand.
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.
Bitcoin tops $79,000 after Trump signals end to war with Iran
Why it matters: Lower oil weakens inflationary pressure and raises the odds of a softer Fed policy, supporting risk assets including bitcoin.
Bitcoin rebounds above $78,000 despite Iran denying U.S. deal
Why it matters: Geopolitics and expensive oil weigh on risk assets, but BTC's rebound shows resilient demand amid expectations for a Fed decision.
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.
Ethereum ETFs top Bitcoin ETFs in September inflows: $324.4M vs $307.3M
Why it matters: Demand is shifting toward ETH products: ETF positions are used as collateral for CME futures, supporting basis yield and the ETH price.
U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve bill to be heard in committee Sept. 16
Why it matters: The first advance of a BTC government reserve bill in Congress could legitimize state demand for Bitcoin and set a benchmark for other countries.
Bitcoin.org's Cobra calls for freezing Bitcoin protocol permanently
Why it matters: The debate over Bitcoin's "ossification" affects plans for scalability and smart contracts, and therefore the expectations of BTC holders.
Aerodrome tops 700 DEXs in spot FX volume in 2026
Why it matters: Aerodrome's growth shows that concentrated liquidity and the ve(3,3) model are taking share from Uniswap on Base, intensifying competition among DEXs.
Bitcoin mining rises at BitFuFu and CleanSpark in August, falls at Canaan
Why it matters: Canaan's sale of crypto reserves and rising output from competitors reflect pressure on miners and a redistribution of hashrate.
Protos: 700M TRX worth $238M missing from HTX reserves
Why it matters: Concealment of reserves and withdrawal of funds to Justin Sun-linked structures undermine trust in HTX after EU and UK sanctions.
2026 patch for 2018 bug opened path to 4,000 BTC theft from Liquid
Why it matters: The incident shows that security updates can themselves create critical holes, raising risks for custodial services.
Bitcoin breaks $79,000, daily gain 0.55%
Why it matters: Breaking $79,000 brings Bitcoin closer to the key resistance zone of $80,000–82,300 ahead of the Fed meeting.
Analyst: $85K-$86K zone may become a bitcoin trap for ETF investors
Why it matters: A close above $86K would show the supply has been absorbed; otherwise the rally becomes an exit for ETF investors waiting to break even.
Bitcoin Holds Near $78,000 Despite ETF Outflows
Why it matters: Holding the $78,000 level amid ETF outflows may signal the market's ability to absorb seller pressure.
Experts: Bitcoin's Fate to Be Decided in 48 Hours on Fed and CLARITY Act
Why it matters: The outcome of the Fed meeting and the CLARITY Act vote will set the market's direction for the coming weeks.
Satoshi-era miner moves 600 BTC for first time in 16 years
Why it matters: The transfer from old P2PK addresses to more secure Bech32 reflects growing miner concern over quantum threats.