Bitcoin (BTC) news
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.
Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin will hit a new all-time high before year-end
Why it matters: The forecast sets a bullish narrative ahead of the Fed's rate decision, but Hayes's forecasts have historically had low accuracy.
Ethereum trapped in liquidity snare after CLARITY Act fails
Why it matters: A return above $2,600 would revive the bullish scenario, while losing $2,350 would open the path to $2,000.
2,269 BTC worth $171 million transferred to Coinbase Institutional
Why it matters: Large deposits to an institutional venue may indicate preparation for trading or a custodian change, affecting BTC supply on the market.
Whale buys 197.35 BTC for $15M via Hyperliquid
Why it matters: Large purchases with withdrawal to cold storage reduce BTC supply on exchanges and signal accumulation.
Jack Mallers explains exit from Twenty One Capital over financial engineering disagreement
Why it matters: The case highlights the risks of Bitcoin treasury companies: without operating cash flow, BTC revaluation losses hit financial statements.
Market sees 90% chance of 25 bps Fed rate hike
Why it matters: The FOMC decision will set the direction for Bitcoin and risk assets; a pause instead of a hike could trigger a rebound.
BTIG reiterates Buy on Coinbase with $240 target
Why it matters: The rating signals a bet on Coinbase's institutional growth despite weak spot trading volume.
Texas scammers threaten mother with baby, extract $23,700 via Bitcoin kiosks
Why it matters: The case illustrates the rise in fraud through crypto ATMs and pressure on vulnerable users.
Glassnode: Bitcoin falls below $76.7K True Market Mean, support is thin
Why it matters: Losing the range opens the way to $71.3K, then $62–65K; a return above $80.5K would put corporate treasuries back in profit.
$632 million in liquidations: longs under pressure ahead of FOMC decision
Why it matters: The Fed decision and further ETF flows will determine whether the sell-off marks the start of a decline or merely a flush of excess leverage.
Crypto market cap falls to $2.59T ahead of Fed decision, after CLARITY Act fails
Why it matters: A rate hike with a hawkish signal could deepen the selloff, while a pause would give BTC, ETH and XRP room to rebound.
Jiang Zhuoer: market to fall first after Fed decision, Bitcoin may hit $84,000
Why it matters: The forecast sets benchmarks for traders ahead of the Fed meeting: a possible drop to $75,000 followed by a rebound.