JPMorgan analysts say Bitcoin could see stronger price support than gold if ETF hedging eases, as short interest in BlackRock’s IBIT reaches its highest level of 2026. JPMorgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said in a note this week that Bitcoin (BTC) could draw more price support than gold if hedging demand in the…

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Bitcoin (BTC) jumped past $80,000 around Friday’s Wall Street open as fuel-crisis woes spread through global markets. Key points: Bitcoin gained 6% on Friday as concerns about oil supply saw US bond yields reverse higher. Crypto markets liquidated $250 million in short positions over four hours. BTC price momentum now faces the familiar resistance levels…

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Bitcoin held near its pre-Fed announcement levels of around $76,000 on Wednesday despite the US Federal Reserve raising its benchmark interest rate for the first time since 2023 to address persistently high inflation.  The Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday voted unanimously to raise rates by 25 basis points to a target range of…

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs lost $450.33M on Tuesday, their biggest daily outflow since June 25. The reversal hit crypto broadly as ether lost $141.47M, while solana alone drew inflows. The Fed’s Sept. 16 rate decision could steer bitcoin flows after the Senate cloture vote failed. Bitcoin ETF Assets Drop Nearly $5B as Bitcoin’s Price Falls…

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A Democratic counterproposal landed ahead of the Senate vote as lawmakers remained divided over ethics language and other CLARITY Act provisions. The latest stage of negotiations over the CLARITY Act has moved the bill toward a key vote while major disagreements remain. Senate Democrats sent Republicans their counterproposal late Monday after reviewing the newest…

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Bitcoin (BTC) speculators have held onto profits for nearly a month in what new analysis sees as a key sign of market strength. Key points: Bitcoin short-term holders were in partial profit for the past month, marking the longest consecutive in-profit stint of 2026. STH profitability — a historical hallmark of bullish BTC price reversals…

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Key Takeaways Garlinghouse says senators should stand behind the final CLARITY Act deal. Bessent says Treasury could act if stablecoins hurt community banks. The Senate’s procedural vote is scheduled for Sept. 15. Garlinghouse Backs Bessent Ahead of Senate Vote Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressed senators Sept. 14 to support the final CLARITY Act, arguing that…

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Strategy has focused on repurchasing STRC once again, leaving BTC aside for now. The world’s largest corporate holder of bitcoin made a somewhat surprising BTC acquisition at the start of the month but has remained quiet on that front ever since. In contrast, the Matt Cole-spearheaded Strive continues to accumulate, adding another 469 BTC…

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Crypto’s moment of CLARITY arrives The CLARITY act heads for a crucial Senate vote on September 15, with Politico reporting that Democrat senators were called to a meeting on Sunday by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to discuss their position. While Polymarket puts the odds of CLARITY becoming law this year at just 24%, the odds…

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Key Takeaways Cyprus shut its banks for nearly two weeks during the 2013 crisis. The bailout converted 47.5% of uninsured Bank of Cyprus deposits into shares. Bitcoin climbed from about $47 in mid-March to roughly $265 in April 2013. Inside the Human Cost of Cyprus’ Banking Panic The documentary begins with a nightmare hiding inside…

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