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Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surge as Whales Accumulate Ahead of CPI Data
Bitcoin and Ethereum rallied in early Asian trading on August 12 after opening the session down sharply overnight, as traders positioned ahead of the July U.S. CPI release expected later in the day. The moves signal renewed institutional appetite despite a bearish technical backdrop, with spot Bitcoin ETFs logging their strongest weekly inflows since April...
Bitcoin Wallet Creation Hits 12-Month High Amid Coldcard Security Collapse
Bitcoin’s on-chain wallet creation hit a 12-month high this week as holders scrambled to rotate custody and audit holdings following a catastrophic firmware flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets that drained more than $130 million in Bitcoin across thousands of devices. The security collapse, coupled with a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report that cooled Federal Reserve rate...
Bitcoin Rallies Past $65K on Weak Jobs Report, Rate Hike Bets Fade
Bitcoin surges past $65,000 as disappointing July jobs report dims near-term Federal Reserve rate hike prospects, marking a sharp reversal from Thursday’s weakness and signaling renewed investor appetite for risk assets. The report, which showed 23,000 jobs lost instead of the forecast 80,000 gain, has shifted market expectations materially in crypto’s favor heading into next...
July Jobs Report Today: Crypto Braced for Rate Expectations Shift
The July employment report releases in hours, and crypto traders are braced for volatility as the labor market data could reshape Federal Reserve expectations and trigger a shift in positioning across digital asset markets. Bitcoin sits near $64,400 as spot ETF inflows return and derivatives traders lock in downside protection, but sentiment remains decidedly neutral...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady today provided temporary relief for Bitcoin and broader crypto markets, though volume patterns suggest underlying weakness in the conviction behind the rally. Separately, regulatory pressure mounted across multiple fronts as the CFTC proposed new conflict-of-interest rules for integrated derivatives platforms, while Australia escalated legal action against Telegram....
Bitcoin Plunges Ahead of Fed, $615M Liquidated in 24 Hours
The cryptocurrency market is entering a critical 48-hour window as $615 million in liquidations ripple across exchanges ahead of the Federal Reserve’s July 28-29 meeting, with Bitcoin sliding 2.82% to $63,173 and fear sentiment hitting its lowest point in weeks. Market participants are bracing for what some analysts are calling the hardest Fed decision to...
Bitcoin Down 1.11% as Fed Hawkishness, Mt. Gox Overhang Weigh
Bitcoin has declined 1.11% on July 17 as Federal Reserve officials signal renewed hawkishness on inflation, while on-chain data reveals intensifying activity in Mt. Gox wallets ahead of anticipated creditor distributions of approximately 142,000 BTC. The convergence of macroeconomic headwinds and the looming specter of massive coin releases has punctured this week’s relief rally, leaving...
Bitcoin Ethereum Surge on Softer CPI; On-Chain Weakness Signals Caution
Bitcoin and Ethereum surged sharply on July 15 following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, with Ethereum significantly outperforming Bitcoin despite on-chain metrics revealing thin liquidity and weak network participation supporting the rally. The price spike marked the most significant overnight move in recent weeks, but underlying data suggests conviction remains fragile as geopolitical tensions persist. The...
Bitcoin Rebounds Above $63K as TD Sequential Flashes Multi-Asset Buy Signal
Bitcoin has rebounded above $63,000 this week following Federal Reserve commentary suggesting lower inflation risks, with technical indicators flashing synchronized buy signals across major assets for the first time in months. The rally represents a critical inflection point after the cryptocurrency market suffered its worst June on record, marked by $4 billion in spot Bitcoin...
Bitcoin Ethereum Rally on Fed Rate Hopes, ETF Inflows Return
Bitcoin and Ethereum surged on Friday as positive jobs data dampened Federal Reserve rate hike expectations, with Bitcoin climbing above $61,800 and Ethereum gaining more than 5% amid renewed inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. The rally represents a potential turning point after June’s weakest performance in four years, signaling renewed investor appetite for risk assets...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
A significant layer-2 exploit, major legislative victory for stablecoins, and growing economic headwinds have defined crypto markets today, with the Ethereum Foundation’s substantial restructuring adding to sentiment volatility. The Taiko bridge incident highlights persistent security risks in scaling infrastructure, while a Senate-backed CBDC moratorium provides unexpected regulatory clarity through 2030. Meanwhile, Federal Reserve hawkishness and...
Warsh’s Hawkish Hold and 3.6% Inflation Forecast Pressure Bitcoin
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a hawkish hold at his inaugural FOMC meeting on June 16-17, 2026, keeping rates steady at 3.50%-3.75% while projecting a significantly more restrictive policy path ahead. The Committee’s sharply elevated inflation forecasts and signals of continued rate hikes this year have tightened financial conditions and pressured liquidity-sensitive assets, including...