Bitcoin (BTC) news
Warsh: no need to pressure labor market to lower inflation
Why it matters: A softer Fed rhetoric on the labor market could reduce expectations of further tightening and support risk assets, including bitcoin.
Warsh: rate hike reflects economic strength, capital competition, and geopolitics
Why it matters: The Fed's hawkish tone pressures risk assets, including bitcoin, and increases market volatility.
Warsh: Fed must go its own way, won't comment on Trump
Why it matters: A signal of Fed independence from political pressure — important for rate expectations and risk assets, including bitcoin.
Warsh: Fed doesn't rely on individual data points, trends matter
Why it matters: A signal of Fed flexibility reduces the risk of sharp rate moves, which affects bitcoin and risk-asset volatility.
1.47 million IBIT options expire September 18: 37% concentrated at $40-45 strikes
Why it matters: A large expiration could amplify BTC and IBIT volatility due to hedging and rolling positions into a new term.
Warsh: Fed unanimously raised rates, economy strengthened for 7 weeks
Why it matters: The Fed's rate hike weighs on risk assets, including bitcoin and the crypto market.
Fed raises 2026 core PCE forecast to 3.4%
Why it matters: Persistent above-target inflation strengthens expectations of a hawkish Fed policy, weighing on bitcoin and risk assets.
Warsh: Fed will again withhold forward guidance
Why it matters: The absence of forward guidance raises volatility: traders will get no steer on rates, amplifying the reaction in bitcoin and risk assets.
Fed rate decision may hit $6.3B IBIT options wall
Why it matters: A sustained break by BTC outside $70,900-79,700 after the Fed would weaken the expiry's impact, while a return to the range would intensify dealer hedging pressure.
Warsh: inflation too high and too persistent, price stability is the priority
Why it matters: The Fed chair's hawkish signal strengthens expectations of tight policy, weighing on bitcoin and risk assets.
Warsh: Fed does not see inflation improving enough for 2% goal
Why it matters: A signal that the Fed will keep its tight course weighs on risk assets, including bitcoin and altcoins.
Deutsche Bank expects 75 bps of Fed tightening over seven months
Why it matters: Fed tightening raises yields and pressure on risk assets, including bitcoin and the crypto market.
Anchorage Digital: Bitcoin bear market has been 'relatively mild'
Why it matters: The assessment from a major institutional custodian points to bitcoin maturing as an asset class and reduced panic selling.
Santiment: Bitcoin social media fear hits peak, may be bullish signal
Why it matters: Sentiment indicators point to a possible local bottom but do not give a precise reversal timing — traders should watch for demand confirmation.
Saylor: After CLARITY Act Fails, SEC and CFTC Will Write Crypto Rules
Why it matters: The shift toward rulemaking by the SEC and CFTC could accelerate institutional access to bitcoin without new legislation.
Fed: Rate Hike Will Speed Inflation's Return to 2%
Why it matters: The Fed's hawkish signal weighs on risk assets, including bitcoin and the crypto market, ahead of the rate decision.
Fed Releases September FOMC Projections: Rate Hike Odds Hit 99%
Why it matters: A more hawkish dot plot weighs on long-duration assets, including crypto, through higher yields and a stronger dollar.
BTC Breaks $76,000, Up 0.31% on the Day
Why it matters: A slight rebound above $76,000 amid expectations for the Fed's rate decision.
USELESS jumps 15% against a red market: triangle breakout and $0.33 target
Why it matters: The meme coin is rising against the market on social signals, but holding $0.20 determines whether the bullish scenario persists.
BitGo closes $42.5M purchase of NYDIG's trading business
Why it matters: Consolidating custody, trading and financing under one roof intensifies the battle for institutional clients.