Risk Assets

Bitcoin’s retreat from above $87,400 has placed the $82,000 support area at the center of market attention. Technical traders say holding the roughly $81,500 to $83,000 zone could keep bullish momentum intact, while a failure may open the door to the high $70,000s.

United States listed spot bitcoin ETFs have climbed back into positive territory for the year, reaching nearly $800 million in net inflows after a deep July deficit. The rebound has unfolded alongside bitcoin’s recovery to about $85,000 and a fresh six day inflow streak across the funds.

Bitcoin is again trading about 40% below a major peak as the Federal Reserve restarts rate increases with a 25 basis point move. The comparison with 2022 has traders debating whether a short relief rally could precede deeper pressure if tightening continues.

Goldman Sachs says a September Federal Reserve interest-rate increase is very unlikely, citing softer economic data and improving inflation trends. The view is supportive for bitcoin bulls as BTC remains confined to a narrow trading band around the mid-$63,000 area.

Ethereum is holding above the closely watched $1,800 area after a modest rebound, helped by improved risk sentiment and positive ETF inflows. However, soft trading volume, uncertain macro conditions and weakening momentum leave traders watching for a possible failed rally.

A former Bank of Japan official has warned that the central bank may raise rates rapidly this year, potentially pushing borrowing costs above 2% as the yen keeps weakening. For bitcoin, the implications are not straightforward, with tighter Japanese policy potentially pressuring risk assets even as BTC and the yen have recently moved together against the dollar.

Bitcoin climbed toward $62,000 as a wave of liquidations squeezed bearish traders and lifted major tokens across the market. Ether and Solana outperformed, while weaker U.S. jobs data helped ease pressure on risk assets.

Bitcoin moved back above $61,000 after remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh suggested inflation risks were easing and reduced pressure for more hawkish policy. The rebound came even as tech shares fell sharply, with South Korea’s Kospi sliding nearly 8% on renewed AI chip demand concerns.

Bitcoin rose back above $60,000 after remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh eased inflation concerns and improved risk appetite across digital assets. Solana outpaced major tokens, while weakness in semiconductor and AI shares revived debate over capital rotating back into crypto.

Major cryptocurrencies slipped as a weaker Japanese yen boosted the U.S. dollar and pressured risk assets across the digital-asset market. Bitcoin stayed below $60,000 while traders watched muted onchain demand and the possibility of large Strategy sales.

Major cryptocurrencies fell as a global tech-stock selloff hit risk assets and pressured altcoins more than bitcoin. Traders are now watching Bitcoin’s historically important $50,000 to $60,000 zone for signs of buyer interest.

Bitcoin has repeatedly bounced near $59,000 this month, making the level a closer watch than the round $60,000 mark. Traders are now waiting for Thursday’s U.S. core PCE report, which could decide whether the support holds.

Bitcoin weakened toward $62,000 as a broad rout in technology and semiconductor shares dragged risk assets lower for a second straight session. ETF outflows and a looming options expiry added pressure, keeping traders focused on whether $60,000 can hold.

Bitcoin drifted toward $63,000 as investors pulled back from risk assets and high-flying tech shares sold off. Traders are watching U.S. data, Micron earnings, and key support near $59,000 to $60,000.

Bitcoin slipped below $63,000 on Friday as a broad risk-asset sell-off erased gains from the latest peace deal optimism. Traders are now watching the $59,000 to $60,000 zone for signs of a deeper correction.

Aster’s ASTER token climbed more than 10% after the project unveiled a large buyback and burn program. The move lost steam as a hawkish Federal Reserve decision weighed on risk assets.

A sharp flattening in the U.S. Treasury yield curve is pointing to a more hawkish Fed and a longer period of elevated borrowing costs. That backdrop could keep pressure on Bitcoin as investors weigh yield-bearing assets against non-yielding crypto.

Adjusting asset prices for U.S. M2 money supply growth paints a less flattering picture for both bitcoin and the S&P 500 than headline prices imply. On this basis, the S&P 500 has only recently reclaimed its dot-com-era peak.

Bitcoin traded roughly flat near $65,800 as traders waited for the Federal Reserve’s first rate decision under new Chair Kevin Warsh. Meanwhile, Uniswap, Hyperliquid, Solana and Ether drew fresh inflows as macro conditions turned more supportive for risk assets.

Bitcoin traders are turning to Tuesday’s Bank of Japan meeting, where a widely expected rate hike may trigger volatility. A crowded yen short trade raises the risk of a sharp squeeze that could unwind carry trades and pressure crypto.

Bitcoin climbed about 2% to nearly $65,800 after the United States and Iran agreed to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The deal knocked crude prices lower and lifted risk assets, but analysts warn institutional demand remains a drag.

Bitcoin ETF optimism fades after over $1 billion in three days of outflows. BTC drops toward $90,000 as investors await U.S. jobs data and key legal decisions.