Bitcoin (BTC) news
Bitwise CIO: Bitcoin is not a gold replacement, price holds near $77,000
Why it matters: The Bitwise executive's statement influences the digital gold narrative, but without new catalysts the price remains range-bound.
Mexican cartels mining crypto on GPUs, Tom's Hardware reports
Why it matters: Regulatory scrutiny of illegal mining and cartel crypto transactions could increase.
Whale moves 1,260 BTC dormant for 10 years with 12,122% profit
Why it matters: Activation of old wallets could signal that holders are preparing to take profits, which weighs on the BTC price.
Symbiosis recovers 15 BTC after Bitcoin Bridge exploit, no LP compensation announced
Why it matters: Affected LPs remain without compensation, and the native bridge pause limits withdrawals and trust in the protocol.
US Senate Democrats to hold caucus meeting ahead of Clarity Act vote
Why it matters: The Clarity Act will set the rules for cryptocurrency regulation in the US, impacting all digital assets.
Bitcoin at $76,380 ahead of Fed meeting: market expects rate hike
Why it matters: Market reaction depends on Fed forecasts: a hint of further tightening will increase pressure on risk assets and Bitcoin.
Bitcoin holds near $77,000 ahead of Fed decision
Why it matters: The Fed's decision will determine BTC's short-term dynamics: a hawkish rate pressures risk assets, while a dovish one supports growth.
Trump demands Fed rate cut amid rising CPI
Why it matters: Trump's pressure on the Fed heightens risks for the dollar and crypto market volatility ahead of the rate decision.
Bitcoin holds near $77,000 ahead of FOMC decision
Why it matters: A break above $80,000 or a loss of $76,000 will determine the market's short-term direction after the FOMC.
67% of managers allocate no crypto, 60% plan to within a year
Why it matters: The growing share of client accounts with crypto and managers' plans point to a gradual expansion of institutional access, though the samples are not representative.
Bitwise: 67% of asset managers hold no crypto in portfolios
Why it matters: It points to potential institutional capital inflows into crypto if managers' stated plans materialize.
$118.59M in leveraged positions liquidated in 24 hours, 79% longs
Why it matters: The dominance of long liquidations points to pressure on buyers amid sideways BTC movement and declining altcoins.
Market prices in 85% probability of Fed rate hike in September
Why it matters: A Fed rate hike will increase pressure on risk assets, including cryptocurrencies, due to rising yields and a stronger dollar.
MSTR, COIN and CRCL shares fell over the week, miners CLSK, HUT and MARA rose
Why it matters: The divergence between miners and crypto platforms shows a shift in investor demand toward direct BTC mining amid stagnant prices.
CME FedWatch: probability of Fed rate hike by year-end reaches 90%
Why it matters: Fed tightening pressures risk assets, including crypto; rising rates could increase capital outflows from bitcoin and altcoins.
BMO economist expects at least two Fed rate hikes by year-end
Why it matters: Fed policy tightening pressures risk assets, including crypto, reducing appetite for speculative investments.
BTCPay Server releases 2.4.4 update after attacks on LND API
Why it matters: Operators with a self-hosted, publicly exposed LND API need to urgently update to 2.4.4 and check their wallet passwords.
Bots attack exposed BTCPay Server Lightning nodes
Why it matters: Operators with their own reverse proxy need to urgently update BTCPay to 2.4.4 and close public access to LND, or funds could be stolen.
Weekly recap: LAPTOP crashes 98%, Liquid resumes after 4,000 BTC theft, $245M stolen
Why it matters: Major exploits and the memecoin collapse are further eroding market confidence and drawing regulators' attention to security.
What happens to XRP if the CLARITY Act vote fails on September 15
Why it matters: A failed CLARITY Act would delay federal crypto rules and increase pressure on XRP and the broader market.