Bitcoin (BTC) news
Key week for bitcoin: Fed, Bank of Japan and CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: The week's outcomes will determine the trajectory of BTC and the entire market for the fourth quarter: rates and the fate of the CLARITY Act will set the direction.
$153.55 million in leveraged positions liquidated in 24 hours, 76% longs
Why it matters: The predominance of long liquidations and outflows from BTC ETFs point to trader caution ahead of the Fed's rate decision.
Bitcoin holds at $77,500 as ETF outflows hit $463M ahead of Fed decision
Why it matters: Wednesday's Fed decision and the CLARITY vote will set the market's direction, while the Bitcoin ETF outflows signal fragile institutional demand.
Bitget protection fund averaged $382M in August
Why it matters: The fund's rising valuation reflects Bitcoin's appreciation but does not change the market backdrop.
Hacker mints 46.1B fake BTC on Symbiosis bridge, steals $336,000
Why it matters: The incident highlights bridge risks and inflated token issuance volumes, and raises the question of compensation for affected liquidity providers.
South Korea's Finance Ministry confirms Bitcoin tax starting January 2027
Why it matters: The introduction of the tax could reduce activity among Korean traders and increase capital outflow from the local market.
Firmus plans $5B IPO on ASX
Why it matters: Australia's largest tech IPO in history will show how much investors are willing to pay for miners' pivot into AI infrastructure.
Bitcoin futures open interest drops 14%
Why it matters: Lower leverage reduces the risk of cascading liquidations, but it remains to be seen whether longs return as funding rises.
Bitcoin holds near $77.7K amid Middle East tensions and rate hike expectations
Why it matters: BTC's resilience in the face of macro and geopolitical risks will show whether it remains a safe-haven asset for holders.
Pi Cycle Bottom indicator again signals a possible bitcoin bottom
Why it matters: The signal may point to a long-term bottom forming, but it needs confirmation from other indicators.
Satsuma wins court approval to return £30.7M to shareholders
Why it matters: The collapse of Satsuma's bitcoin treasury strategy is a warning sign of the risks facing public companies that hold BTC on their balance sheets.
Republicans Unveil Revised CLARITY Act Ahead of Vote
Why it matters: Passing the CLARITY Act would define the U.S. market's regulatory framework and could remove uncertainty for institutions.
Bitcoin Open Interest Falls 14% Amid Derivatives De-Risking
Why it matters: Lower leverage reduces the risk of cascading liquidations but also weakens the fuel for sharp price moves.
BlackRock's IBIT Clients Withdraw $19.23 Million From Bitcoin ETF
Why it matters: The outflow is small for IBIT, but the streak of withdrawals amid Fed rate expectations signals risk-off sentiment among institutions.
SGX files with CFTC for BTC and ETH perpetual futures for US institutions
Why it matters: Traditional exchanges are entering the crypto derivatives market, intensifying competition and potentially drawing institutional capital into the US.
Anthropic calls for slowing AI development, crypto market falls
Why it matters: The market could face volatility if major AI companies start slowing infrastructure investment.
Lisk surges 500% on Ethereum migration and plan to burn 25% of LSK
Why it matters: The sharp rise in LSK may be speculative, while Ripple's RLUSD plans in the EU will intensify stablecoin competition.
Capital B buys 4 more BTC, taking its reserve to 3,525 BTC
Why it matters: The continued trend of public companies accumulating BTC supports demand for the asset.
Bitcoin at $77,500 ahead of Fed decision and CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: Fed decisions and the Senate vote on the CLARITY Act will set the market's direction; BTC support at $76,600 and $71,000 are key levels.
Metaplanet sets up Hong Kong bitcoin investment unit with $1M capital
Why it matters: Metaplanet is expanding the infrastructure around its 43,000 BTC treasury, strengthening its presence in Asian markets.