Bitcoin (BTC) falling more than 50% from its $126,200 all-time high was a “positioning correction,” BlackRock says. Key points: A BlackRock report attributes Bitcoin’s decline below $60,000 to cascading liquidations as leverage was purged from the market. The long-term BTC investment thesis as a “low-correlation diversifier” remains intact, analysts confirm. BlackRock sees Bitcoin’s risk-asset correlation…

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Key Takeaways The S&P 500 fell about 0.7% on Aug. 18 as semiconductor stocks led a technology selloff. The UAE halted Iran trade, raising pressure on a conduit tied to regional commerce and oil flows. Markets will watch Hormuz talks, oil near $90 and Federal Reserve signals in coming weeks. Monday’s U.S. index weakness continued…

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Bitcoin (BTC) returned to $64,000 after Monday’s Wall Street open as US stocks gave way to gold. Key points: Bitcoin continues a rebound from Sunday’s weekly close, gaining 2% on Monday. Oil stays steady after US president Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin funding rates hit 20-month highs of…

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Key Takeaways US debt obligations have hit $39.95 trillion, just $50 billion away from the $40 trillion threshold. Treasury data show $6.5 billion in daily borrowing, putting the debt total at $50 trillion by July 2029. Senator Cynthia Lummis has maintained her BITCOIN Act, targeting 1 million BTC, could cut debt by up to 50%.…

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The numbers behind the oft-cited prediction that Bitcoin will reach $1 million by 2030 simply don’t add up, according to Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research. “It’s mathematically impossible,” Thielen tells Cointelegraph on Trade Secrets, arguing that Bitcoin’s historical capital inflows over the past 15 years fall far short of the amount it…

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Key Takeaways Ripple expects more than 1,500 attendees and over 75 speakers. Robinhood, BNY, and ICE executives have joined the conference. Swell and XRPL Apex will operate as one event for the first time. Ripple Adds Finance and Crypto Executives Ripple confirmed an expanded conference program for its Swell 2026 in New York, with more…

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Bitcoin (BTC) declined into Friday’s Wall Street open as traders increasingly saw a BTC price breakdown next. Key points: Bitcoin stays below $63,000, heading steadily closer to new August lows while US stocks build on record highs. Analysis says that $63,220 must be reclaimed by the weekly close to avoid a deeper rout. Markets look…

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Key Takeaways MSCI’s proposal could delete Strategy and Metaplanet from its Global Investable Market Indexes as soon as November 2026. A simulation shows Strategy fails at least four of five financial screens, the threshold for exclusion. The consultation stays open through September 30, with a final methodology due October 16. A New Screen Targets Bitcoin…

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Bitcoin (BTC) recent buyers are the latest hurdle to a breakout from a stubborn trading range in place since June. Key points: Bitcoin short-term holders are keen to sell into range highs as they seek to break even on their investment. BTC price action remains stuck in its near three-month range as a result, Glassnode…

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Key Takeaways Binance launched new product to give VIP users higher quotas and 10% to 20% higher APRs on 20+ tokens. Exchange platforms are shifting toward multi-asset models to keep institutional capital unified on-chain. Binance plans to expand SAPI integrations for algorithmic asset strategies across its institutional suite. Lowering Barriers for High-Tier Users Binance has…

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