Bitcoin (BTC) news
Delphi Digital report on Zcash: share of private pools rises to 30%
Why it matters: Growing private transaction activity and the absence of SEC claims strengthen Zcash's position as an institutional privacy asset, especially amid Grayscale's interest in a spot ETF.
Fed to reinvest $15.6B in Treasury bills through Oct. 14
Why it matters: Traders see the bill purchases as a hint of easing, but these are routine reinvestments — the market may be disappointed.
Crypto stocks rally, Strategy (MSTR) jumps more than 9%
Why it matters: The crypto stock rally reflects a return of risk appetite and their correlation with bitcoin's surge.
Bitcoin breaks $80,000, $183M in shorts liquidated
Why it matters: The sharp rally after hawkish Fed and Bank of Japan decisions points to resilient demand; further movement depends on holding the $80,000 level.
Garrett Jin opens $107M long on 1,330 BTC, up $3.05M
Why it matters: A large long from a well-known trader signals a bet on bitcoin continuing to rise above $78,000.
Jiang Zhuoer: bitcoin could correct to $72-74K after $83-84K
Why it matters: Targets from a well-known miner help traders gauge liquidation zones and a possible correction.
Bitcoin breaks $80,000 on SEC regulatory relief, altcoins rally
Why it matters: The SEC's regulatory relief strengthens expectations for growth in blockchain infrastructure for tokenized equities, supporting altcoins.
BTC breaks $80,000, up 4.69% in 24 hours
Why it matters: Breaking the psychological $80,000 level could boost capital inflows into crypto and open the way to new highs.
Bitcoin breaks $77,000 as market rallies for second day after Fed rate hike
Why it matters: The market has priced in the hawkish FOMC as a one-off event, but risks remain over the fate of the CLARITY Act and further Fed statements.
JPMorgan drops base-case Iran war scenario as Bitcoin trades near $78,500
Why it matters: Geopolitical uncertainty around Iran is a risk factor for markets, including crypto.
Dutch woman arrested over murder-for-hire paid in Bitcoin
Why it matters: The case shows that Bitcoin payments on darknet platforms leave a trail for investigators, but victims of scam sites lose money without the order being carried out.
Bitcoin Falls Below $76,000 After CLARITY Act Vote Fails
Why it matters: The CLARITY Act's failure delays regulatory clarity in the U.S., adding pressure on bitcoin ahead of the Fed's decision.
Depots Proposal Aims to Simplify Lightning Self-Custody
Why it matters: Lower capital requirements could accelerate mass adoption of self-custodial Lightning wallets.
Strategy shares rise 3% premarket after SEC tokenization exemption
Why it matters: SEC and CFTC regulatory clarity supported crypto stocks even amid the CLARITY Act's failure and the Fed's rate hike.
BlackRock's IBIT draws $183.7 million in a day
Why it matters: Inflows into the largest bitcoin ETF serve as an indicator of institutional demand for regulated BTC exposure.
Canaan shares rise amid bitcoin and crypto stock rally
Why it matters: The rise in mining stocks alongside bitcoin reflects a return of risk appetite in the crypto sector.
Bitcoin reclaims $77,000 after 4-hour chart structure shift
Why it matters: Holding the FVG would confirm a bullish reversal and open the path to $80,000, while a breakdown would cancel the upside scenario.
Bitcoin at $78,100 after Bank of Japan hikes rate to 31-year high
Why it matters: BTC rising despite hawkish policy from the Bank of Japan and the Fed shows resilient demand; a break above $80,000 would open the path to $82,000.
Bitcoin climbs above $78,000 after Fed and Bank of Japan rate hikes
Why it matters: The rally despite tightening by two central banks points to short covering; holding above $78,000 would open the path to $80,000.
XRP open interest on Binance returns to pre-CLARITY Act vote level
Why it matters: Rising open interest signals a return of speculative appetite, but the dollar value of positions is lower, so sustainability depends on holding the $1.28 support.