Bitcoin (BTC) news
XRP falls to $1.30 after CLARITY Act failure; next test at $1.26
Why it matters: The bill's failure and expectations of a Fed rate hike weigh on XRP; a break below $1.26 would open the way to $1.20 and lower.
Fed to hike rate to 4.0% as bitcoin falls after CLARITY Act failure
Why it matters: A rate hike and the failure of crypto legislation increase pressure on risk assets; Warsh's tone will set the market's direction.
Bitget reports 122% reserves and a $351 million protection fund
Why it matters: Regular PoR reports improve exchange transparency but do not replace an independent audit and are not deposit insurance.
U.S. August CPI rises to 3.4%, Waller allows for either a pause or a hike in September
Why it matters: The outcome of the Fed's September 15-16 meeting will determine the trajectory of bitcoin and risk assets; the market is pricing in a rate hike.
Bitcoin holds near $75,900, market cap drops 4.7%
Why it matters: The daily trend is not yet broken, but hourly indicators and the 4.7% market drop pressure buyers; key levels are $75,552 and $76,891.
Moscow Exchange launches perpetual futures on five cryptocurrencies
Why it matters: The expansion of the derivatives lineup gives Russian professional participants access to crypto exposure without buying the coins themselves.
Bitcoin miners flee to AI infrastructure en masse as network hashrate falls 12% from peak
Why it matters: The hashrate decline and miners selling off BTC reserves ease pressure on the market but alter the network's structure and bitcoin supply.
After CLARITY Act failure, market awaits Fed rate decision
Why it matters: The Fed's rate decision and the failure of U.S. crypto legislation set the direction for bitcoin and the broader market in the coming days.
Coinbase and Circle drop more than 10% after CLARITY Act failure
Why it matters: The bill was meant to establish rules for stablecoins and divide SEC and CFTC authority; without it, Coinbase and Circle's USDC revenue remains vulnerable to a change in administration.
Bitcoin falls to $75,800 ahead of Fed decision, $450.4 million withdrawn from spot ETFs
Why it matters: Institutional outflows and long liquidations ahead of the Fed meeting point to a defensive market stance and the risk of further declines.
Short-term BTC holders send 23,000 coins to exchanges at a loss after CLARITY Act failure
Why it matters: The failed vote increased pressure on short-term holders; BTC's next move depends on today's Fed decision.
Ethereum falls to $2,400 after CLARITY Act failure, $350M in ETH leaves exchanges
Why it matters: A decline in ETH supply on exchanges and sustained ETF inflows could ease seller pressure, but support at $2,431 and the Fed's decision remain key.
Charles Edwards: Bitcoin needs a weekly close above $78,000
Why it matters: A weekly close below $78,000 would confirm the bearish scenario and increase pressure on BTC after the CLARITY Act failure.
CoinShares: Bitcoin miners hold scarce power capacity for AI
Why it matters: Restrictions are turning miners' power capacity into a scarce asset, which could raise their valuation and accelerate the industry's shift into AI infrastructure.
Revolut Confirms KYC Data Leak via Fake Government Domain
Why it matters: The incident increases pressure on digital banks to protect KYC data and fuels demand for ZK verification without storing documents.
Deutsche Bank to Launch Crypto Custody for Institutions
Why it matters: A major European bank is entering regulated crypto custody, strengthening institutional access to digital assets under MiCA.
US 10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Highest Since 2007, Bitcoin Under Pressure
Why it matters: Rising Treasury yields reduce appetite for risk assets including bitcoin and could accelerate capital outflows from crypto.
Bybit Launches Odds: Fixed-Yield BTC and ETH Price Contracts
Why it matters: The exchange is entering the event-driven products market, competing with prediction markets and offering retail an alternative to risky derivatives.
Bitcoin Steadies Near $75,900 After 4% Drop in US Session
Why it matters: The Fed's rate decision and the fate of the crypto bill will determine bitcoin's near-term trajectory and that of the broader market.
Arbitrum rises 15% as market falls after CLARITY Act failure
Why it matters: ARB's rise on a falling market shows that revenue from Robinhood Chain could become a sustainable driver for the token.