Bitcoin (BTC) news
BTC dominance rises to 59.46% as altcoins weaken
Why it matters: BTC's rising share points to capital rotating into Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset, but without confirmed inflows of new money.
XRP falls 10% to $1.27, tests $1.20 support ahead of Fed decision
Why it matters: The Fed decision and holding the $1.20 support will determine whether XRP continues falling to $1.10 or begins a recovery.
Bitcoin falls 2.27% to $75,798 amid Fed decision and CLARITY Act failure
Why it matters: The market is caught between the Fed's rate decision and a regulatory pause in the US; a rebound is possible but requires clarity on rates and the CLARITY Act.
BTIG initiates American Bitcoin at Buy with $15 price target
Why it matters: ABTC shares are down 69% year-to-date, and BTIG's rating could draw attention to the gap between its BTC treasury and market capitalization.
ZEC rises 11% to $1,250 despite selloff after CLARITY Act failure
Why it matters: ZEC is rising against the market on the back of NU7 approval, reinforcing its status as the leading privacy coin, but a 0.84% weekly decline points to high volatility.
Bitcoin falls below $76,000: Brandt's October 4 bottom call back in play
Why it matters: The bill's failure increased pressure on the market, and Brandt's old bearish forecast is drawing traders' attention again.
Bitfinex: Bitcoin breaks below range, needs real demand to reclaim $77,100
Why it matters: The range breakdown ahead of the Fed decision raises the risk of a drop to $73,500, while a return to $77,100 would require genuine demand rather than just short covering.
Santiment: CLARITY Act failure explains only 1.7% of market drop
Why it matters: Santiment's estimate shows the sell-off was driven mainly by Fed expectations, not just the bill's failure.
Citi: Fed to hike this week in a 'calibration,' not a new cycle
Why it matters: A Fed rate hike would increase pressure on risk assets, including Bitcoin and the crypto market.
Investors flee to stablecoins ahead of Fed decision: net buying rises to 28%
Why it matters: The shift of capital into stablecoins ahead of FOMC signals caution: the rate decision and Warsh's tone will set the direction for BTC and altcoins.
$477M liquidated in 24 hours: 76% were longs
Why it matters: The dominance of long liquidations points to pressure on buyers and the risk of further declines if the rebound is weak.
BlackRock's Rieder: market has already priced in a Fed rate hike
Why it matters: The outcome of the Fed meeting will determine the trajectory of bitcoin and risk assets over the coming weeks.
Strategy's STRC fails to return to $100 par for fourth month
Why it matters: Problems with STRC undermine confidence in Strategy's model and its ability to support the dividend instrument amid market weakness.
Bitcoin options show put skew ahead of Fed meeting
Why it matters: The market remains positioned for gains but is paying for protection against a sharp drop, raising the risk of accelerated sell-offs around the Fed decision.
StarkWare launches quantum-safe bitcoin transaction contest with $20K prize
Why it matters: The work lowers the cost of protecting bitcoin from quantum threats without a hard fork, which is important for the network's long-term security.
U.S. overheating debate takes center stage before FOMC as market expects 0.25 pp hike
Why it matters: The Fed's decision will determine the trajectory of risk assets: a hawkish signal will increase pressure on bitcoin and the crypto market, while a pause could trigger a rebound.
Lummis: crypto tax bill and bitcoin reserve advance in Congress
Why it matters: Clarifying tax rules and creating a BTC reserve could accelerate institutional inflows into the US crypto market.
Morgan Stanley: some of bitcoin's 6 reversal signals are already present
Why it matters: The analyst stresses that the signals are not a forecast but an object of observation: several metrics aligning could point to a shift in the cycle phase.
New Fed forecast: rate near 4.1% by end-2026 hints at another hike
Why it matters: The signal of an additional hike and the fate of rate cuts in 2027 will set the tone for risk assets, including bitcoin.
Bitcoin at $75,665, Ethereum at $2,393 as market weakens; XRP drops 8.4%
Why it matters: Falling derivatives volumes and rising BTC dominance point to trader caution and capital flowing into bitcoin.