macroeconomics
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
October 2, 2026, began with a shift in institutional regulatory frameworks and ended with a sobering reality check from the U.S. labor market. Bitcoin pushed toward new highs during the afternoon, but the evening brought news of a major Layer 2 exit, highlighting the brutal nature of current infrastructure competition. Morning The SEC kicked off...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
September 24, 2026, began with a surge of institutional optimism that quickly collided with the realities of a tightening macroeconomic environment. Early trading hours were defined by massive capital inflows into spot bitcoin products, but the afternoon session saw a sharp pivot as surging Treasury yields forced a repricing of risk assets across the board....
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin reclaimed the $80,000 threshold today as institutional capital flooded into spot ETFs, marking the largest single-day inflow since January. The market momentum stayed robust throughout the session, bolstered by a resilient U.S. labor report and a dramatic short squeeze in the Zcash market. Morning Bitcoin’s surge to $80,000 was fueled by a massive $731...
July PPI Due Today as Fed Grapples With Rate-Hike Decision
The Producer Price Index for July 2026 drops into markets today at 8:30 a.m. ET, and crypto traders are watching closely after yesterday’s tame Consumer Price Index reading failed to settle the Fed’s inflation debate or clarify rate-hike odds heading into September. With futures markets pricing a 72 percent probability of a rate increase at...
July CPI Today: Bitcoin Braces for $63K Decision Point
The July Consumer Price Index report drops at 8:30 a.m. ET today—a watershed moment for bitcoin and the broader crypto market that could determine whether the Federal Reserve’s hawkish minority finally breaks through consensus. Bitcoin trades near $63,721 as traders brace for what many see as the most consequential inflation print in months, with three...
Bitcoin Slides 1.3% as ETF Outflows Break Inflow Streak
Bitcoin and Ethereum declined sharply on Friday as spot ETF outflows of $225 million broke a week-long inflow streak, with macroeconomic headwinds from rising Treasury yields and inflation concerns pushing institutional capital away from risk assets. The broader crypto market shed 1.1 percent to $2.28 trillion in 24 hours, while sentiment indicators pointed to deepening...
Bitcoin Slumps Below $65K as Trump Tariffs Trigger $162M Liquidations
Bitcoin tumbled below $65,000 on July 24 as the Trump administration implemented sweeping tariffs covering 60 countries and 99 percent of U.S. trade, reigniting inflation concerns and pressuring risk assets across markets. The tariff announcement triggered immediate liquidations totaling $162 million in the crypto space while equities sold off sharply, with the Nasdaq Composite falling...
Fed Chair Warsh Crushes Rate-Cut Hopes Despite Dovish CPI Print
Fed Chair Warsh’s hawkish pivot has substantially dampened cryptocurrency markets despite a surprisingly dovish June CPI report, leaving Bitcoin and Ethereum struggling to maintain gains heading into the July 29 Federal Reserve decision. The inflation data released on July 14 showed headline CPI falling 0.4% month-over-month—the largest monthly decline since April 2020—yet Fed leadership’s refusal...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin’s institutional support floor held firm today as ETF inflows rebounded following a $424 million outflow, while macroeconomic tailwinds from a CPI miss provided fresh momentum to the broader market. Meanwhile, regulatory pressure intensified as the SEC accelerated rulemaking that could preempt congressional action on crypto legislation, and a fresh security breach on Solana exposed...
Ethereum Hits 3-Year Exchange Withdrawal Peak as Bitcoin Recovers Above $63K
Ethereum withdrawals from major exchanges hit their highest level in three years over the weekend, signaling a significant shift in investor behavior as Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market extended a recovery that pushed BTC above $63,000. On-chain data reveals that confidence may be gradually returning to digital assets following months of weakness, with analysts...
Bitcoin Crashes to Yearly Low as Fed Hawkish Pivot Hardens
Bitcoin has crashed to new yearly lows as the Federal Reserve’s hawkish pivot hardens and inflation expectations rise, with critical economic data releases set to reshape rate expectations over the next two weeks. BTC fell below $59,000 to mark its worst year-to-date performance, briefly testing the 200-week moving average at $58,000 before staging a weak...
Here’s What Happened in Crypto Today
Bitcoin’s grip on the $60,000 support level weakened today as macroeconomic headwinds intensified, with PCE inflation data triggering a sharp selloff that pushed the leading cryptocurrency below $58,000. Meanwhile, Ethereum faced internal challenges as the Ethereum Foundation announced significant workforce reductions, though the network itself continued to outperform Bitcoin on the day. On a brighter...