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Markets29 Sept, 2026

Bitcoin holds $83K as ZEC slides 12% on rate jitters

Bitcoin (BTC) held just above $83,100 on Tuesday Asian hours, slipping under 1% as the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hit its highest level since 2007. Zcash (ZEC) fell 12% to roughly $1,380, leading declines across majors, while total crypto market value hovered near $2.86 trillion.

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MarketsJames Walker · 28 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Braces for 2 PM Trump Oval Office Event

Bitcoin (BTC) enters a five-day stretch that starts with a mystery 2 PM Oval Office announcement and ends with the September jobs report, focusing traders on unpriced event risk. The White House has not disclosed the topic, leaving markets to speculate and limiting hedging options into the first catalyst.

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MarketsJames Walker · 28 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Falls to $83K as 91 of 100 Altcoins Slide

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $83,000 on Monday, down 1.7% since midnight UTC and 2.1% over 24 hours, as altcoins unwound Friday’s rally. Ninety-one of the top 100 tokens declined, with a composite index dropping 2.6% to 1,874.56. The reversal hit recent leaders hardest, including QNT, GRT and ONDO.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 28 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Slips 1.3% as Nasdaq Futures Fall on Iran Risk

Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.3% to $83,324 at 03:30 UTC on Monday as risk assets softened and oil rose, after President Donald Trump said the Iran war could end “very soon” but did not exclude additional strikes before early November midterm elections. Nasdaq futures declined 0.7%.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 26 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

XRP Eyes $1.70 as Kalshi Contract Trades at $0.32

XRP price markets signal a $1.70 target in September, with the “above $1.70” Kalshi contract last at $0.32 and five days remaining. With XRP near $1.55, pricing implies roughly one-in-three odds. A day earlier, the same line traded at $0.36, while higher strikes from $1.80 to $2.10 sit markedly lower.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 24 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin slides to $83,344 as yields hit 2007 high

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $83,344 on Thursday, down 1.23% since midnight UTC, as a selloff in Treasurys pushed the U.S. 10-year yield to its highest level since 2007. The renewed rise in yields weighed on cryptocurrencies for a second day, pressuring broader risk assets and firming the U.S. dollar.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 24 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin unmoved as 10Y hits 5.13%; 90‑day link weak

Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $83,262.77 on Wednesday as the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield jumped 15 basis points to 5.13%, its highest since 2007. Despite a common narrative that rising yields pressure non-yielding assets, historical data show little to no consistent correlation between bitcoin and bond yields, tempering fears of a durable headwind.

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MarketsJames Walker · 24 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Dogecoin Falls 7% as Bitcoin Slips Under $84K on 5.11% Yields

Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $83,900 on Thursday Asian morning hours, down more than 2% in 24 hours after nearly touching $87,300. Dogecoin (DOGE) slid 7% to just above $0.09 as the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.11%—the highest since 2007—tightening financial conditions across risk assets.

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MarketsJames Walker · 24 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

Bitcoin Drops $67K as Crypto Activity Slips 1.6%

Bitcoin fell $67,000 from peak to trough as global crypto activity edged down 1.6% in the year to June 30, even as market capitalization contracted by $2.1 trillion. The period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 also included a fresh all-time high.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 23 Sept, 2026 · 6 min

U.S. Holds the Most Crypto as Payment Use Trails Other Markets

Chainalysis’ latest geography report shows a sharp divide in how countries use crypto. The U.S. leads in overall flows and onchain balances, while markets such as Nigeria and Brazil show stronger payment and cross-border activity.

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MarketsJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Holds $86K as Rally Narrows; Brent Below $100

Bitcoin is consolidating near $86,000 on Wednesday, trading around $86,379 in the European morning. The move comes with a sharp narrowing in market breadth and softer volumes, even as a key index edges higher. Brent crude slipped below $100, underscoring a more cautious cross-asset backdrop for cryptocurrency traders.

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MarketsJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Stablecoins Poised to Power AI Agent Payments, BlackRock

Artificial intelligence could be one of the biggest drivers of digital asset adoption as autonomous agents begin paying for computing power, data, and services with stablecoins. BlackRock argues AI brings machine-native intelligence while digital assets provide always-on settlement rails, enabling agents to execute tasks and payments without human intermediaries.

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MarketsJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Zcash jumps 10% as Bitcoin holds near $87,000

Zcash (ZEC) led major cryptocurrencies with a 10% jump to just above $1,616 on Wednesday, while Bitcoin (BTC) held near $86,900, up 1% in 24 hours. The move matters as broad market tone improved alongside policy signals from Washington and selective altcoin strength.

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MarketsJames Walker · 23 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

U.S. Crypto Ownership Drops to 11% as 63% See High Risk

U.S. cryptocurrency ownership among investors fell to 11% as of Sept. 21, down from 17% in 2025, with 63% labeling the asset class very risky. The pullback spanned all major investor subgroups, though younger men remained the most likely owners. A June 1–15 poll surveyed 2,043 adults, including over 1,000 investors.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 22 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Strategy Market Cap Jumps 80% as MSTR Stock Gains 54%

Strategy says its market capitalization increased by $31.6 billion over three months, while MSTR shares gained about 54% as the company continued managing its Bitcoin treasury and preferred-stock programs.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 22 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Dogecoin Leads Crypto Rebound as $844M in Shorts Liquidate

Dogecoin jumped more than 15% as the crypto market rebounded, while more than $1 billion in positions were liquidated over 24 hours. Bitcoin held above $85,000 as forced short buying drove much of the rally.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 22 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

X Brings Bitcoin and Stock Trading Closer to the Timeline

X is expanding its financial features for U.S. users, allowing them to tap cashtags such as $BTC and $TSLA, view live market data and move directly to partner trading platforms.

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MarketsJames Walker · 22 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Bitcoin Could Test $90K as Short Squeeze Fuels Rally

Bitcoin surged to an eight-month high above $86,000 as short liquidations and renewed ETF demand fueled the rally, but rising leverage could increase volatility.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 21 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Crypto Week Ahead: Bitcoin Rebounds as Markets Digest Fed Hike

Bitcoin is holding near $85,000 as crypto markets recover after the Federal Reserve raised its policy rate to a 3.75%-4% target range. This week, traders will watch U.S. economic data, tokenized-stock developments and major crypto governance votes.

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MarketsJames Walker · 19 Sept, 2026 · 4 min

Linera Winds Down After $900K Token Sale Falls Short

Linera is winding down after its LNRA token sale raised about $900,000, below the $1.5 million minimum, despite $12 million in previous funding.

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MarketsJames Walker · 19 Sept, 2026 · 5 min

Anthropic Targets November IPO at $2T Valuation

Anthropic has shifted its planned IPO to November, with investors discussing a potential $2 trillion valuation and as much as $100 billion in proceeds.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 18 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

dtcpay secures $25M Series A led by SBI Group

dtcpay closed a $25 million Series A funding round, adding a strategic investment from Japan’s SBI Group. The stablecoin payments provider, licensed as a Major Payment Institution in Singapore, says the capital will support its infrastructure for asset conversion, custody, and a Visa-linked card that lets users spend stablecoins.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 18 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Crypto VC Funding Jumps 31% to $5.7B in Q2 2026

Crypto venture funding rose 31% to about $5.7 billion across 384 deals in Q2 2026, marking a sharp rebound led by larger, later-stage financings. The recovery contrasts with unusually weak fundraising for new crypto venture funds, highlighting a market favoring mature projects over early-stage bets.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 18 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin Corporate Buys Slow to 5,900 BTC in 3 Months

Bitcoin (BTC) demand from publicly listed corporate treasuries slowed sharply, with just 5,900 BTC added over the past three months. Most of that came from a single Nasdaq-listed buyer that acquired 4,603 BTC in late August. At a spot price near $76,400, the new holdings are worth roughly $451 million, underscoring a weaker backdrop.

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MarketsJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Bitcoin tests 2022 parallels as Fed hikes 25 bps

Bitcoin (BTC) is confronting 2022-style macro conditions after the Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, lifting the benchmark range to 3.75%–4.00%. With markets pricing a further 75 basis points over six months, investors face a rare setup where a single hike historically gives way to broader tightening.

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MarketsJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

Diesel Hits $6.29 as Bitcoin Slips 12% and Gold Stalls

U.S. diesel prices set a record this week at $6.29 per gallon, up nearly 80% year to date, intensifying inflation concerns as transport and supply-chain costs rise. Bitcoin stands at $76,400, down almost 12% for the year, while gold is little changed after pulling back from a $5,600 peak earlier in 2026.

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MarketsEmma Collins · 17 Sept, 2026 · 2 min

Zcash Jumps 23% as Bitcoin Holds ~$76K on Fed Hike

Zcash (ZEC) surged 23% in the past 24 hours on Thursday as Bitcoin hovered near $76,258 and major cryptocurrencies advanced, even as the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate hike since 2023. The move came alongside a recovery in stock futures, signaling risk appetite despite tighter monetary policy.

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MarketsJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Tether Deal Triggers $230M Venezuelan Oil Loss at Orlen

Tether (USDT) payments tied to discounted Venezuelan crude left Poland’s state-controlled Orlen facing losses of up to $424 million in late 2023, after a covert crypto-based procurement plan unraveled. The episode matters for energy traders and crypto risk controls as $230 million allegedly vanished via USB drives.

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MarketsJames Walker · 17 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Goldman Sachs pivots, forecasts Fed hike in October

Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to raise rates again in October, pivoting after Wednesday’s 25 basis point hike to a 3.75%-4.00% target range. Policymakers’ projections point to at least one more increase this year, and traders are pricing just over a 50% chance of another 25 basis point move.

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MarketsJames Walker · 16 Sept, 2026 · 3 min

Zcash Jumps 6% as Bitcoin Slips Before Fed Decision

Zcash (ZEC) climbed nearly 6% to just above $1,200 on Wednesday morning in Europe, bucking a broad crypto pullback. Bitcoin (BTC) traded just under $76,000 as majors fell ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision later today, a meeting where a quarter-point hike is already priced in.