Bitcoin (BTC) news
UNI up 91% since August as annualized burn rate tops $250M
Why it matters: UNI's rally is now tied to real fees and burning, but its durability depends on whether Robinhood Chain volume becomes the norm rather than a one-off record.
CoinShares: AI/HPC infrastructure profit is 3x higher than Bitcoin mining
Why it matters: Miners' shift to AI/HPC changes how their business is valued: what matters is not capacity but the actual conversion of contracts into revenue.
Fed reinvests $15.6 billion, but this is not the start of the printing press
Why it matters: Traders expecting a liquidity inflow from the Fed may be wrong: the rate and balance sheet are unchanged, limiting fuel for risk asset gains.
White House softens rhetoric on possible Fed rate hike
Why it matters: The White House's tone reduces political pressure on the Fed, but the market still expects a rate hike — a key macro trigger for crypto.
Spot BTC, ETH and SOL ETFs post record inflows on September 14
Why it matters: Institutions are building crypto ETF positions even under macro pressure, supporting demand for BTC, ETH and SOL.
Bitcoin holds near $76,000 ahead of Fed decision, gold below $4,300
Why it matters: The FOMC outcome will set the direction for risk assets: a break above $81,700 would confirm a new BTC bull cycle, while a rejection would keep the market range-bound.
Three Fed scenarios that will move bitcoin and XRP on Wednesday
Why it matters: Warsh's tone on further steps will determine the direction of BTC and XRP for weeks ahead.
Trump respects Fed decision as bitcoin falls below $76,000
Why it matters: A rate hike would reduce liquidity and dampen demand for risk assets, adding pressure on bitcoin and altcoins.
Long-term bitcoin holders sold 260,000 BTC in August and paused selling
Why it matters: Easing selling by long-term holders reduces pressure on the price, but holding $76,500 will determine whether August buyers remain in profit.
Bitcoin falls to September low of $75.6K as bond yields climb
Why it matters: Bitcoin's slide to a September low amid bond-market stress heightens the risk of further declines before the Fed decision and the CLARITY Act vote.
ECDSA.Fail contest cuts theoretical resources for quantum attack on Bitcoin by 86%
Why it matters: Faster theoretical calculations bring closer the need for Bitcoin and Ethereum to move to post-quantum signatures, though there is no specific timeline for the threat.
BitMEX delists XBTUSD, XBTUSDT, ETHUSD, ETHUSDT perpetual swaps and futures
Why it matters: The reduction of BitMEX's derivatives lineup lowers liquidity and instrument choice for traders on the exchange.
US national debt tops $40T: investors shift to bitcoin and gold
Why it matters: Rising debt and a weak dollar strengthen bitcoin's hedge narrative, but its high beta keeps the risk of deeper drawdowns during sell-offs.
Thune: CLARITY Act is the next step for crypto security
Why it matters: Support from the Senate Republican leader raises the odds of advancing the bill, which will shape rules for BTC, ETH, XRP, and SOL.
Santiment: bitcoin market shifts from caution to euphoria ahead of CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: Euphoria ahead of the vote raises the risk of a sharp correction if the bill fails.
Fed: Market Awaits Not Just a Rate Hike but Warsh's Dot Plot
Why it matters: Warsh's hawkish rhetoric and the number of hikes in the dot plot will determine yields and risk appetite, including for bitcoin and crypto stocks.
Trump Won't Interfere in Fed Rate Decision as Market Eyes 25 bps Hike
Why it matters: A rate hike reduces risk appetite and weighs on crypto; the outcome of the CLARITY Act vote will shape US market regulation.
Crypto ETFs Draw $1.3B in Sixth Straight Week as Solana Trades at $100
Why it matters: ETF inflows remain the main driver of demand, but Solana at $100 shows a divergence between institutional interest and price.
1,000 BTC Worth $76M Moved to Coinbase From Unknown Wallet
Why it matters: A BTC inflow to an exchange often precedes selling or a pickup in trading, which could amplify volatility.
Bitcoin-Gold Correlation Hits Six-Year High
Why it matters: A rising correlation with gold reinforces the perception of BTC as a safe-haven asset, which could attract institutional capital.