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Bitcoin fell to a three-week low under $109,000, but the $22 billion end-of-month options expiry could lead to a much-needed BTC price bounce. Key takeaways: Traders reduced bullish positions, signaling mixed market sentiment ahead of Friday’s $22 billion monthly Bitcoin options expiry. Stablecoin premiums and Bitcoin ETF inflows indicate cautious optimism, suggesting traders may seek gains in the near term. Read more

Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain data reveals structural concerns about the sustainability of the current rally, and defending the $111,000 zone is fundamental to avoid further downside. As Glassnode reported on Sept. 25, the retreat from near $117,000 following the Federal Reserve’s rate decision reflects a textbook “buy the rumour, sell the news” pattern. The current drawdown […] The post Bitcoin faces critical test as on-chain data reveals market exhaustion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin shows a repeating cup-and-handle pattern, with analysts watching $90K–$92K support and targets above $123K.

Bitcoin price tumbled toward new lows below $109,000 and while charts suggest the sell-off is far from over, data shows spot buyers accelerating their accumulation. Key points:  Bitcoin’s sell-off intensified, but data shows spot buyers increasing their allocation size.  Liquidation heatmap data suggests the sell-off could extend to $107,000. Read more

Red September arrives? Liquidations are surging as Bitcoin and other major assets bleed, with Solana and Dogecoin both down 21% this week.

Bitcoin fell to new local lows on the back of strong US jobs data, joining stocks and gold in what analysis called an “overdue” correction. Key points: Bitcoin falls with stocks and gold on stronger-than-expected US jobs data. The US dollar index reaches its highest levels in three weeks as jobless claims come in below expectations. Read more

Seven spot XRP ETF rulings and Ripple’s bank charter decision hit in October 2025. Discover why funds see XRP as Wall Street’s dark horse. When financial firms roll out exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for crypto, it often signals that an asset is crossing from niche into the mainstream. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are already trading in the US, attracting billions from institutions and retail investors who want exposure without holding tokens directly. Read more

Google has acquired a 5.4% stake in Bitcoin miner Cipher Mining by backstopping $1.4 billion of Fluidstack’s obligations in a $3 billion, 10-year AI data center deal. Google has acquired a 5.4% stake in Bitcoin mining company Cipher Mining as part of a $3 billion multi-year data center deal with artificial intelligence data center company Fluidstack. According to a Thursday announcement, Google will receive its stake in Cipher Mining in exchange for guaranteeing $1.4 billion of Fluidstack’s obligations in the contract with Cipher. This plays a part in a larger $3 billion Fluidstack deal with Cipher to lease computing power for 10 years. The news follows another, similar deal between Google and Fluidstack. In late August, the internet search behemoth became the largest shareholder of Bitcoin (BTC) miner TeraWulf by acquiring 14% of the company in exchange for guaranteeing obligations in a separate Fluidstack deal. Read more

Bitcoin volatility has stayed below 50% on 60-day measures since early 2023, extending through 2025. According to Kaiko, the drawdown in realized volatility has persisted even as liquidity conditions and market participation changed, placing the asset in its longest low-vol regime on record. Price appreciation has occurred alongside that compression Bitcoin price delivered a steep […] The post New evidence reveals Bitcoin’s ‘too volatile’ label doesn’t fit anymore appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana made up the lion's share of liquidations as the crypto market took a dive Thursday morning.

Experts note that while Bitcoin is caught between macro headwinds, August's Core PCE data serves as a possible key near-term catalyst.

Bitcoin’s $22.6 billion monthly options expiry is led by the bulls but macroeconomic headwinds could give the bears a last minute advantage. Key takeaways: Bullish bets dominate the September Bitcoin options expiry, assuming BTC price holds the $110,000 support level. Despite higher demand for bullish bets, macroeconomic uncertainty keeps downside risks on the table. Read more

A ransomware operator is auctioning off sensitive data from the Maryland Department of Transportation for $3.4 million worth of Bitcoin.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Suffer Massive $244M Outflow, marking the second day of withdrawals totaling over $683M as investors weigh Fed moves and inflation data. The post Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Suffer Massive $244M Outflow Amid Second Straight Day of Outflows appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin’s bullish divergences on the RSI metric, along with record-low volatility, were early signs that the rally to $113,900 was in the making. Is the sell-off over? Key takeaways: Bitcoin bounced to $113,900 after testing weekly lows, fueled by bullish divergences. Whale-sized entities have sold 147,000 BTC since August, signaling supply pressure. Read more

B HODL Plc has acquired 100 Bitcoin valued at $11.3 million to begin its Bitcoin treasury strategy, ranking among the worldwide top 100 public firms holding the cryptocurrency after its recent stock exchange debut. The post UK Firm B HODL Snaps Up $11.3M in Bitcoin to Kick Off Treasury Bet appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin Core proponents defend OP_RETURN changes as neutral, while critics warn of spam and capture. Bitcoin Core’s next major upgrade has reignited old tensions in the community, pitting developers who want a neutral, fee-driven network against purists who see non-financial data as spam. Bitcoin Core v30, expected in October, will remove the 80-byte cap on OP_RETURN, the part of a transaction script that allows users to embed arbitrary data. Bitcoin Core is software that runs the Bitcoin network, maintained by an open group of developers but widely relied upon by miners and node operators. While alternatives such as Knots exist, Bitcoin Core is the protocol’s reference implementation that is run by the majority of the network. Read more

Bitcoin might seem like a religion to some — but how do the world’s major religions view cryptocurrency and what can they teach us about it? Since the invention of money, the major religions of the world have grappled with its effect on human morality, the unequal distribution of wealth, and the indignities of poverty. Through money, even the incorruptible can become corrupted, said the 19th-century Hasidic rabbi Menachem Mendel Kotzk Therefore, if they desire to invest their money, let them exercise diligent care lest they be snatched by cupidity, the source of all evil, wrote Pope Benedict XIV in a 1749 encyclical. Read more

Bitcoin might seem like a religion to some — but how do the world’s major religions view cryptocurrency and what can they teach us about it? Since the invention of money, the major religions of the world have grappled with its effect on human morality, the unequal distribution of wealth, and the indignities of poverty. Through money, even the incorruptible can become corrupted, said the 19th-century Hasidic rabbi Menachem Mendel Kotzk. Therefore, if they desire to invest their money, let them exercise diligent care lest they be snatched by cupidity, the source of all evil, wrote Pope Benedict XIV in a 1749 encyclical. Read more

Bitcoin might seem like a religion to some — but how do the world’s major religions view cryptocurrency and what can they teach us about it? Since the invention of money, the major religions of the world have grappled with its effect on human morality, the unequal distribution of wealth, and the indignities of poverty. Through money, even the incorruptible can become corrupted, said the 19th-century Hasidic rabbi Menachem Mendel Kotzk. Therefore, if they desire to invest their money, let them exercise diligent care lest they be snatched by cupidity, the source of all evil, wrote Pope Benedict XIV in a 1749 encyclical. Read more