Bitcoin (BTC) news
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.
$493 million liquidated in 24 hours, 61% in longs
Why it matters: The dominance of long liquidations points to a sharp price drop and pressure on overcrowded long positions.
Russia bans crypto payments domestically but allows them for international settlements
Why it matters: Russia is building a two-track model: crypto for external settlements to bypass sanctions, and the digital ruble for domestic control.
Major banks expect a 25 bps Fed rate hike on Wednesday
Why it matters: A rate hike is largely priced in, but a surprise could trigger a new wave of liquidations in crypto.
Ethereum at $2,483: $74 million in liquidations and a test of $2,450 support
Why it matters: Holding $2,450–2,480 preserves the range and the chance of a test of $2,550; a breakdown would increase the risk of a deeper pullback.
Bitcoin falls to $76,000 as CLARITY Act odds drop to 11%
Why it matters: The CLARITY Act vote and the Fed meeting on September 15–16 are two binary events within a day that will determine the market's direction.
Silent Payments: mobile wallet scanning requires about 8 MB per day
Why it matters: Silent Payments could become practical on phones, but security depends on the completeness of the indexer's data, not just on traffic volume.
Circle launches cirBTC: transparent wrapped bitcoin for institutions
Why it matters: Transparent reserves and the absence of rehypothecation could accelerate institutional capital inflows into bitcoin-based DeFi.
Whale opens $54M BTC short ahead of CLARITY Act vote
Why it matters: The outcome of the CLARITY Act vote will determine BTC's direction: a break above $83,000 would confirm a bottom, while losing $75,000 would accelerate the decline.