U.S. strikes Iranian oil carriers
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
CASHCAT reaches $300 million market cap
CASHCAT hit a new high near $0.30 and a $300 million market cap on September 3. It was valued at roughly $5 million in July.
Senate blocks CLARITY Act debate
The Senate voted 49-50 against advancing the CLARITY Act after ethics talks collapsed, missing the 60-vote threshold. The bill has only a slim chance of returning this session, leaving crypto firms to lean more heavily on SEC rulemaking.
Bitcoin closes above its 50-week average
Bitcoin closed the week back above its 50-week moving average after a sustained stretch below it, but failed to clear the range high. Reclaiming $80,600 would reopen a move toward the highs.
Azuki releases its first manga chapter
Azuki released the 52-page first chapter of its manga, with holder-owned characters appearing in the story. The release ties the manga into Azuki’s NFTs, trading card game and collector profiles.
Tokenized stocks reach $3.5 billion
Tokenized stocks reached a $3.5 billion market cap and 4.1 million asset holders across chains. BNB Chain leads with $1 billion in market value and 1.7 million holders.
Solana processed 4.2 billion transactions in July
Solana processed a record 4.2 billion transactions in July, up 13.5% from June and about 91% from December 2025.
STONK rebounds to 20% below its high
STONK climbed more than 50% during its rebound and now sits about 20% below its all-time high.
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
CASHCAT reaches $300 million market cap
CASHCAT hit a new high near $0.30 and a $300 million market cap on September 3. It was valued at roughly $5 million in July.
Senate blocks CLARITY Act debate
The Senate voted 49-50 against advancing the CLARITY Act after ethics talks collapsed, missing the 60-vote threshold. The bill has only a slim chance of returning this session, leaving crypto firms to lean more heavily on SEC rulemaking.
Bitcoin closes above its 50-week average
Bitcoin closed the week back above its 50-week moving average after a sustained stretch below it, but failed to clear the range high. Reclaiming $80,600 would reopen a move toward the highs.
Azuki releases its first manga chapter
Azuki released the 52-page first chapter of its manga, with holder-owned characters appearing in the story. The release ties the manga into Azuki’s NFTs, trading card game and collector profiles.
Tokenized stocks reach $3.5 billion
Tokenized stocks reached a $3.5 billion market cap and 4.1 million asset holders across chains. BNB Chain leads with $1 billion in market value and 1.7 million holders.
Solana processed 4.2 billion transactions in July
Solana processed a record 4.2 billion transactions in July, up 13.5% from June and about 91% from December 2025.
STONK rebounds to 20% below its high
STONK climbed more than 50% during its rebound and now sits about 20% below its all-time high.
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Bitcoin closes above its 50-week average
Bitcoin closed a weekly candle above its 50-week moving average for the first time in 46 weeks, then broke $85,000. The move took it to its highest price since January and liquidated several large BTC and ETH shorts.
Ethereum extends its $2,600 breakout
ETH held $2,600 as support and continued higher after its first close above the level in eight months. Traders now mark $2,740 to $2,870 as resistance.
Altcoin index posts highest 2026 close
The OTHERS index posted its highest weekly close of 2026 after breaking its longer-term downtrend. TOTAL2 and TOTAL3 were also on track to close above their 50-week moving averages.
HYPE sets record above $95
HYPE broke above $95 and set another all-time high, extending its move past the previous record near $89.66.
ECB starts Pontes settlement pilot
The ECB launched Pontes to connect private blockchain networks with TARGET, letting banks settle tokenized assets in central bank money. The bank-only pilot starts ahead of a broader test planned for mid-2027.
SOL reaches $115 after breakout
SOL reached $115, its highest level in eight months, after bouncing from $95-$97 support. Traders now mark $120-$130 as the next major resistance zone.
Investors pull $390 million from Bitcoin ETFs
Investors pulled a net $389.7 million from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs from August 10 to 14, the largest weekly outflow in six weeks. Fidelity’s FBTC accounted for $153 million.
NEAR extends rally above $4
NEAR pushed above $4 after gaining another 20%, extending a rally that has roughly doubled the token.
Bitcoin closed a weekly candle above its 50-week moving average for the first time in 46 weeks, then broke $85,000. The move took it to its highest price since January and liquidated several large BTC and ETH shorts.
Ethereum extends its $2,600 breakout
ETH held $2,600 as support and continued higher after its first close above the level in eight months. Traders now mark $2,740 to $2,870 as resistance.
Altcoin index posts highest 2026 close
The OTHERS index posted its highest weekly close of 2026 after breaking its longer-term downtrend. TOTAL2 and TOTAL3 were also on track to close above their 50-week moving averages.
HYPE sets record above $95
HYPE broke above $95 and set another all-time high, extending its move past the previous record near $89.66.
ECB starts Pontes settlement pilot
The ECB launched Pontes to connect private blockchain networks with TARGET, letting banks settle tokenized assets in central bank money. The bank-only pilot starts ahead of a broader test planned for mid-2027.
SOL reaches $115 after breakout
SOL reached $115, its highest level in eight months, after bouncing from $95-$97 support. Traders now mark $120-$130 as the next major resistance zone.
Investors pull $390 million from Bitcoin ETFs
Investors pulled a net $389.7 million from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs from August 10 to 14, the largest weekly outflow in six weeks. Fidelity’s FBTC accounted for $153 million.
NEAR extends rally above $4
NEAR pushed above $4 after gaining another 20%, extending a rally that has roughly doubled the token.
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Investors pull $390 million from Bitcoin ETFs
Investors pulled a net $389.7 million from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs from August 10 to 14, the largest weekly outflow in six weeks. Fidelity’s FBTC accounted for $153 million.
U.S. strikes Iranian oil carriers
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
TAO approaches $320 weekly breakout
TAO passed $310 during its latest rally. A weekly close above $320 would mark a higher high after a downtrend lasting nearly two and a half years.
NEAR gains 82% in seven days
NEAR gained 82% in seven days. The rally coincided with $1 billion of volume through NEAR Intents and renewed focus on its AI and privacy stack.
ZCAT taxes trades and pays ZEC
ZCAT takes a 3% cut from each trade and pays holders in ZEC every two hours. Total ZEC distributions passed $10 million 21 days after launch.
Loracle trims PONS and CASHCAT shorts
Loracle took profit on its PONS and CASHCAT shorts. Its remaining CASHCAT short later reached $7.1 million and flipped from a $1.4 million loss to a $297,000 gain.
Strategy resumes Bitcoin buys
Strategy returned to buying Bitcoin with a $75.7 million purchase after a two-month pause. It funded the buy from its dollar reserve.
Ethereum reaches $2,800 resistance
Ethereum reached $2,800 and its 100-week simple moving average after breaking above $2,600. A weekly close above that level could open $3,300 to $3,400; rejection could send ETH back toward $2,550.
Investors pulled a net $389.7 million from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs from August 10 to 14, the largest weekly outflow in six weeks. Fidelity’s FBTC accounted for $153 million.
U.S. strikes Iranian oil carriers
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
TAO approaches $320 weekly breakout
TAO passed $310 during its latest rally. A weekly close above $320 would mark a higher high after a downtrend lasting nearly two and a half years.
NEAR gains 82% in seven days
NEAR gained 82% in seven days. The rally coincided with $1 billion of volume through NEAR Intents and renewed focus on its AI and privacy stack.
ZCAT taxes trades and pays ZEC
ZCAT takes a 3% cut from each trade and pays holders in ZEC every two hours. Total ZEC distributions passed $10 million 21 days after launch.
Loracle trims PONS and CASHCAT shorts
Loracle took profit on its PONS and CASHCAT shorts. Its remaining CASHCAT short later reached $7.1 million and flipped from a $1.4 million loss to a $297,000 gain.
Strategy resumes Bitcoin buys
Strategy returned to buying Bitcoin with a $75.7 million purchase after a two-month pause. It funded the buy from its dollar reserve.
Ethereum reaches $2,800 resistance
Ethereum reached $2,800 and its 100-week simple moving average after breaking above $2,600. A weekly close above that level could open $3,300 to $3,400; rejection could send ETH back toward $2,550.
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Jack Butcher closes X Money mint
Jack Butcher’s $8 X Money open edition closed September 21. Buyers are receiving Credits NFTs on Ethereum, with more still being minted.
SOL reaches $120 after breakout
SOL hit $120 for the first time in eight months. Traders still flag the $117–$121 area as resistance.
Ethereum reaches $2,800 resistance
Ethereum reached $2,800 and its 100-week simple moving average after breaking above $2,600. A weekly close above that level could open $3,300 to $3,400; rejection could send ETH back toward $2,550.
Bitcoin closes above 50-week average
Bitcoin closed above its 50-week moving average for the first time in about 45 weeks and traded near $86,000. The average sits near $78,255 but is still falling, so the trend shift remains incomplete until it turns higher.
NEAR Intents reaches $207 million
NEAR Intents reached a record $207.3 million in total value locked on September 20, one day after its first close above $200 million. TVL rose by $72.6 million over the prior month.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs draw $715 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $715 million on September 22, their fourth straight day of inflows. Ether ETFs took in about $162 million, with smaller inflows across several other crypto funds.
X links cashtags to brokers
X launched its U.S. Cashtag Partner Program with Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini and other brokers. Users can tap supported crypto or stock cashtags and continue to a partner venue to trade.
Bitcoin nears three straight monthly gains
Bitcoin gained in July and August and was up about 10% in September. A positive September close would give it three straight monthly gains, a July-to-September streak last seen in 2012.
Jack Butcher’s $8 X Money open edition closed September 21. Buyers are receiving Credits NFTs on Ethereum, with more still being minted.
SOL reaches $120 after breakout
SOL hit $120 for the first time in eight months. Traders still flag the $117–$121 area as resistance.
Ethereum reaches $2,800 resistance
Ethereum reached $2,800 and its 100-week simple moving average after breaking above $2,600. A weekly close above that level could open $3,300 to $3,400; rejection could send ETH back toward $2,550.
Bitcoin closes above 50-week average
Bitcoin closed above its 50-week moving average for the first time in about 45 weeks and traded near $86,000. The average sits near $78,255 but is still falling, so the trend shift remains incomplete until it turns higher.
NEAR Intents reaches $207 million
NEAR Intents reached a record $207.3 million in total value locked on September 20, one day after its first close above $200 million. TVL rose by $72.6 million over the prior month.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs draw $715 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $715 million on September 22, their fourth straight day of inflows. Ether ETFs took in about $162 million, with smaller inflows across several other crypto funds.
X links cashtags to brokers
X launched its U.S. Cashtag Partner Program with Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini and other brokers. Users can tap supported crypto or stock cashtags and continue to a partner venue to trade.
Bitcoin nears three straight monthly gains
Bitcoin gained in July and August and was up about 10% in September. A positive September close would give it three straight monthly gains, a July-to-September streak last seen in 2012.
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Binance schedules HYPE spot trading
Binance plans to open spot trading for Hyperliquid’s HYPE at 11:00 UTC on September 24 with a Seed Tag. Deposits are open, and withdrawals are set to start September 25.
Treasury yields rise as Bitcoin falls below $83,000
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.11% on September 23 and remained above 5.1% as Bitcoin fell below $83,000. Higher yields put pressure on risk assets.
Variational reserves 32% of VAR for airdrop
Variational moved VAR’s token launch to Q4 2026 and reserved 32% of supply for a fully unlocked, points-based airdrop. Its points program will run until launch, and revenue sent to the treasury will fund VAR buybacks and burns.
TradeXYZ allocates $3.4 million to HYPE buybacks
TradeXYZ allocated about $3.4 million, or 12% of perpetual-fee revenue, to buy roughly 59,000 HYPE through time-weighted orders.
Ethereum pulls back toward $2,550 support
Ethereum pulled back after testing the $2,800–$3,000 zone. Traders now point to $2,540–$2,550 as support that could keep its breakout intact.
UK banks test tokenized deposit transfers
UK banks including Lloyds, NatWest, Barclays and HSBC completed interbank transactions using tokenized deposits. The tests included mortgage transactions and a peer-to-peer payment.
Bitcoin's bear drawdown stays unusually shallow
Glassnode says Bitcoin's June low was shallower than the previous three bear-market lows and that Bitcoin never closed below its realized price this cycle. Whether June marked the bottom remains unclear.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs draw September 23 inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $347 million on September 23, their fifth straight day of inflows, and Ether ETFs added about $105 million. BlackRock's Ether fund drew $50.8 million; reported XRP and Solana ETF inflows reached $18 million and $14 million.
Bitcoin falls below $84,000 and liquidates longs
Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as leveraged longs were forced out. Posts put 24-hour long liquidations at roughly $450 million to $460 million, though they differ on whether that total covers Bitcoin alone.
Binance plans to open spot trading for Hyperliquid’s HYPE at 11:00 UTC on September 24 with a Seed Tag. Deposits are open, and withdrawals are set to start September 25.
Treasury yields rise as Bitcoin falls below $83,000
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.11% on September 23 and remained above 5.1% as Bitcoin fell below $83,000. Higher yields put pressure on risk assets.
Variational reserves 32% of VAR for airdrop
Variational moved VAR’s token launch to Q4 2026 and reserved 32% of supply for a fully unlocked, points-based airdrop. Its points program will run until launch, and revenue sent to the treasury will fund VAR buybacks and burns.
TradeXYZ allocates $3.4 million to HYPE buybacks
TradeXYZ allocated about $3.4 million, or 12% of perpetual-fee revenue, to buy roughly 59,000 HYPE through time-weighted orders.
Ethereum pulls back toward $2,550 support
Ethereum pulled back after testing the $2,800–$3,000 zone. Traders now point to $2,540–$2,550 as support that could keep its breakout intact.
UK banks test tokenized deposit transfers
UK banks including Lloyds, NatWest, Barclays and HSBC completed interbank transactions using tokenized deposits. The tests included mortgage transactions and a peer-to-peer payment.
Bitcoin's bear drawdown stays unusually shallow
Glassnode says Bitcoin's June low was shallower than the previous three bear-market lows and that Bitcoin never closed below its realized price this cycle. Whether June marked the bottom remains unclear.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs draw September 23 inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $347 million on September 23, their fifth straight day of inflows, and Ether ETFs added about $105 million. BlackRock's Ether fund drew $50.8 million; reported XRP and Solana ETF inflows reached $18 million and $14 million.
Bitcoin falls below $84,000 and liquidates longs
Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as leveraged longs were forced out. Posts put 24-hour long liquidations at roughly $450 million to $460 million, though they differ on whether that total covers Bitcoin alone.
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0xQuit rescues 23,000 NFTs from processor exploit
A Payment Processor V2 bug exposed NFTs approved through Magic Eden. 0xQuit says he rescued more than 23,000 NFTs worth about $6 million, but attackers also stole NFTs and roughly $1.7 million in WETH.
Attackers steal $351.6 million from Bitget
Attackers stole about $351.6 million from Bitget on September 24. Withdrawals remain suspended; Bitget says it can absorb the loss, but it has not disclosed a draw from its protection fund.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs take in $715 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $715 million on September 22, pushing their 2026 net flows back above zero. Ether ETFs took in about $162 million that day.
NEAR extends rally past 190%
NEAR has rallied more than 190% from its trendline low and reached about $5 after trading below $1.50 less than a month earlier. The token has now run into its macro downtrend, prompting some profit-taking.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs receive September 23 inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $347 million on September 23, their fifth straight day of inflows, even as Bitcoin slipped. Ether ETFs added about $105 million.
KelpDAO sues LayerZero over rsETH exploit
KelpDAO sued LayerZero and CEO Bryan Pellegrino over the April theft of 116,500 rsETH from KelpDAO’s bridge. It alleges LayerZero failed to disclose security risks; Pellegrino calls the claims meritless.
Bitcoin and Ether face Friday options expiry
Deribit says about $14.4 billion in Bitcoin options and $2.13 billion in Ether options expire Friday at 08:00 UTC. Its Bitcoin max-pain estimate is $78,000.
U.S. strikes Iranian oil carriers
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
A Payment Processor V2 bug exposed NFTs approved through Magic Eden. 0xQuit says he rescued more than 23,000 NFTs worth about $6 million, but attackers also stole NFTs and roughly $1.7 million in WETH.
Attackers steal $351.6 million from Bitget
Attackers stole about $351.6 million from Bitget on September 24. Withdrawals remain suspended; Bitget says it can absorb the loss, but it has not disclosed a draw from its protection fund.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs take in $715 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $715 million on September 22, pushing their 2026 net flows back above zero. Ether ETFs took in about $162 million that day.
NEAR extends rally past 190%
NEAR has rallied more than 190% from its trendline low and reached about $5 after trading below $1.50 less than a month earlier. The token has now run into its macro downtrend, prompting some profit-taking.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs receive September 23 inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $347 million on September 23, their fifth straight day of inflows, even as Bitcoin slipped. Ether ETFs added about $105 million.
KelpDAO sues LayerZero over rsETH exploit
KelpDAO sued LayerZero and CEO Bryan Pellegrino over the April theft of 116,500 rsETH from KelpDAO’s bridge. It alleges LayerZero failed to disclose security risks; Pellegrino calls the claims meritless.
Bitcoin and Ether face Friday options expiry
Deribit says about $14.4 billion in Bitcoin options and $2.13 billion in Ether options expire Friday at 08:00 UTC. Its Bitcoin max-pain estimate is $78,000.
U.S. strikes Iranian oil carriers
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
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U.S. strikes Iranian oil carriers
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin ETFs extend inflow streak to seven days
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.47 million on September 25, their seventh straight day of inflows.
Kalshi crypto perps trade far above open interest
An analyst found Kalshi’s Bitcoin and Ether perpetuals traded 24 to 38 times their open interest daily from June to September, far above comparable Binance contracts. Kalshi says its incentives pay for liquidity, not wash trading, and denies it is under CFTC investigation.
Bitcoin faces $82,800 weekly close test
Bitcoin is holding above $84,000, but a weekly close above the May high near $82,800 would confirm the breakout. A close below that level could put $79,000–$80,000 back in play.
NEAR breaks its long-term downtrend
NEAR climbed back above $5 after trading near $1.50 less than a month earlier. Traders say it broke through its multiyear downtrend, though some expect a pullback after the run.
Plasma completes its team XPL unlock
Plasma’s team XPL unlock appears to have happened on September 25. Traders say it was handled well, but how much of the unlocked supply holders have sold remains unclear.
Solana moves Alpenglow onto testnet
Solana moved its Alpenglow consensus rewrite onto testnet. The upgrade targets transaction finality near 150 milliseconds; mainnet deployment has not happened yet.
ARK tokenizes its venture fund on Ethereum
ARK Invest and Securitize tokenized the ARK Venture Fund on Ethereum as ARKVX. Eligible U.S. investors can buy in with USDC from $500, but transfers require verified wallets and quarterly repurchases are capped at 5% of outstanding shares.
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin ETFs extend inflow streak to seven days
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.47 million on September 25, their seventh straight day of inflows.
Kalshi crypto perps trade far above open interest
An analyst found Kalshi’s Bitcoin and Ether perpetuals traded 24 to 38 times their open interest daily from June to September, far above comparable Binance contracts. Kalshi says its incentives pay for liquidity, not wash trading, and denies it is under CFTC investigation.
Bitcoin faces $82,800 weekly close test
Bitcoin is holding above $84,000, but a weekly close above the May high near $82,800 would confirm the breakout. A close below that level could put $79,000–$80,000 back in play.
NEAR breaks its long-term downtrend
NEAR climbed back above $5 after trading near $1.50 less than a month earlier. Traders say it broke through its multiyear downtrend, though some expect a pullback after the run.
Plasma completes its team XPL unlock
Plasma’s team XPL unlock appears to have happened on September 25. Traders say it was handled well, but how much of the unlocked supply holders have sold remains unclear.
Solana moves Alpenglow onto testnet
Solana moved its Alpenglow consensus rewrite onto testnet. The upgrade targets transaction finality near 150 milliseconds; mainnet deployment has not happened yet.
ARK tokenizes its venture fund on Ethereum
ARK Invest and Securitize tokenized the ARK Venture Fund on Ethereum as ARKVX. Eligible U.S. investors can buy in with USDC from $500, but transfers require verified wallets and quarterly repurchases are capped at 5% of outstanding shares.
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NEAR breaks its multiyear downtrend
NEAR reached $5.50 after breaking a multiyear downtrend on its weekly chart.
Bitcoin faces an $83,000 weekly close test
Traders are watching whether Bitcoin can close the week above $83,000. A retest of the $82,000 area remains possible before a move higher.
Jack Doherty allegedly sells JACK after rally
Traders accuse Jack Doherty of selling JACK after the token reportedly reached a $6.5 million market cap. The sale remains unconfirmed.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.39 billion in a week
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $2.39 billion in the week ending September 25, their biggest weekly inflow since October 2025. That put 2026 net flows back in positive territory at about $930 million.
U.S. strikes Iranian oil carriers
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
Plasma unlocks team XPL without relocking
Plasma's team XPL unlock went ahead around September 25 without a relock. Traders say XPL has held up since the unlock.
Bitcoin dominance forms a yearlong bearish flag
Bitcoin dominance has formed a bearish flag over more than a year. A breakdown could favor altcoins, but that move remains a setup.
Ethereum trades near $2,700 after $2,800 rejection
Ethereum rejected $2,800 and traded near $2,700 afterward. Traders see $2,550 as the level that keeps the uptrend intact.
Jin closes his Zcash short
Garrett Jin closed his full 38,000 ZEC short for a $35.44 million loss. He still holds 202,078 ZEC spot worth about $309 million, with roughly $221 million in unrealized profit.
NEAR reached $5.50 after breaking a multiyear downtrend on its weekly chart.
Bitcoin faces an $83,000 weekly close test
Traders are watching whether Bitcoin can close the week above $83,000. A retest of the $82,000 area remains possible before a move higher.
Jack Doherty allegedly sells JACK after rally
Traders accuse Jack Doherty of selling JACK after the token reportedly reached a $6.5 million market cap. The sale remains unconfirmed.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.39 billion in a week
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $2.39 billion in the week ending September 25, their biggest weekly inflow since October 2025. That put 2026 net flows back in positive territory at about $930 million.
U.S. strikes Iranian oil carriers
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
Plasma unlocks team XPL without relocking
Plasma's team XPL unlock went ahead around September 25 without a relock. Traders say XPL has held up since the unlock.
Bitcoin dominance forms a yearlong bearish flag
Bitcoin dominance has formed a bearish flag over more than a year. A breakdown could favor altcoins, but that move remains a setup.
Ethereum trades near $2,700 after $2,800 rejection
Ethereum rejected $2,800 and traded near $2,700 afterward. Traders see $2,550 as the level that keeps the uptrend intact.
Jin closes his Zcash short
Garrett Jin closed his full 38,000 ZEC short for a $35.44 million loss. He still holds 202,078 ZEC spot worth about $309 million, with roughly $221 million in unrealized profit.
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Bitget pledges to cover hack losses
Bitget says it will cover the $387.5 million lost after attackers exploited a third-party security product. Withdrawals are resuming in phases, and the attacker has reportedly begun swapping stolen ETH for BTC.
Bitcoin retests May high after weekly close
Bitcoin closed the week above $83,000 and the May high, then returned to test that level. A break below it could send BTC toward $79,000–$80,000.
QNT jumps after The Clearing House selects Quant
QNT rose roughly sixfold in a week after The Clearing House selected Quant for a U.S. network to clear and settle tokenized bank deposits.
Bitcoin falls below $83,000 as longs liquidate
Bitcoin fell below $83,000 during a crypto selloff. About $270 million in crypto positions were liquidated over 24 hours, including more than $248 million in longs.
Scammers lure ETH through fake GIWA bridge
Scammers used GIWA’s public Chain ID to set up a fake network and bridge while GIWA’s real mainnet was not live. About 1,333 wallets sent roughly 767 ETH, worth more than $2 million, to the fake bridge.
Buterin outlines Ethereum's post-Hegota architecture
Vitalik Buterin says upgrades starting with the fork after Hegota would combine Ethereum's blockchain with zero-knowledge proofs. Hegota could be its last standard fork.
Bitcoin holds as 10-year yield tops 5%
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield traded above 5.10%, its highest since July 2007. Bitcoin held up, and spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $2.98 billion over seven sessions.
U.S. and China agree to cut tariffs
The U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs on about $30 billion of goods each way. Cheaper consumer imports could ease inflation and rate pressure on Bitcoin, though the deal covers a limited share of trade.
Bitcoin dominance nears a bearish pennant break
Bitcoin dominance is nearing the end of a bearish pennant. A break lower could favor altcoins, but the move has not happened yet.
CLARITY Act stalls in Senate
The CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate. SEC Crypto Task Force chief counsel Taylor Lindman says the agency can pursue much of its crypto agenda under existing law, though the bill would have sped it up.
Bitget says it will cover the $387.5 million lost after attackers exploited a third-party security product. Withdrawals are resuming in phases, and the attacker has reportedly begun swapping stolen ETH for BTC.
Bitcoin retests May high after weekly close
Bitcoin closed the week above $83,000 and the May high, then returned to test that level. A break below it could send BTC toward $79,000–$80,000.
QNT jumps after The Clearing House selects Quant
QNT rose roughly sixfold in a week after The Clearing House selected Quant for a U.S. network to clear and settle tokenized bank deposits.
Bitcoin falls below $83,000 as longs liquidate
Bitcoin fell below $83,000 during a crypto selloff. About $270 million in crypto positions were liquidated over 24 hours, including more than $248 million in longs.
Scammers lure ETH through fake GIWA bridge
Scammers used GIWA’s public Chain ID to set up a fake network and bridge while GIWA’s real mainnet was not live. About 1,333 wallets sent roughly 767 ETH, worth more than $2 million, to the fake bridge.
Buterin outlines Ethereum's post-Hegota architecture
Vitalik Buterin says upgrades starting with the fork after Hegota would combine Ethereum's blockchain with zero-knowledge proofs. Hegota could be its last standard fork.
Bitcoin holds as 10-year yield tops 5%
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield traded above 5.10%, its highest since July 2007. Bitcoin held up, and spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $2.98 billion over seven sessions.
U.S. and China agree to cut tariffs
The U.S. and China agreed to lower tariffs on about $30 billion of goods each way. Cheaper consumer imports could ease inflation and rate pressure on Bitcoin, though the deal covers a limited share of trade.
Bitcoin dominance nears a bearish pennant break
Bitcoin dominance is nearing the end of a bearish pennant. A break lower could favor altcoins, but the move has not happened yet.
CLARITY Act stalls in Senate
The CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate. SEC Crypto Task Force chief counsel Taylor Lindman says the agency can pursue much of its crypto agenda under existing law, though the bill would have sped it up.
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Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.39 billion in a week
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $2.39 billion for the week, their largest weekly inflow since October 2025. The inflow pushed 2026 net flows back above zero.
X Money blocks UsePaid fee payouts
X Money blocked UsePaid from sending token creator fees to X users. UsePaid opened an onchain claim portal for eligible new fees, and PAID fell sharply.
SEC staff limits token buyback guidance
SEC staff revised its crypto FAQ: a buyback announcement for a non-security token on a functional network does not, by itself, promise essential managerial efforts if no central party controls the system. A buyback pitched as yield on a non-functional network could still raise securities-law concerns.
CFTC registers Coinbase’s derivatives clearinghouse
The CFTC registered Coinbase Clearing to clear fully collateralized futures, options on futures and swaps. Coinbase built it for USDC collateral and 24/7 settlement, but will still use outside partners for some products.
Bitcoin holds its $82,500 to $85,000 range
Bitcoin moved back above $84,000 after dipping below $83,000. It remains in a $82,500 to $85,000 range, with traders watching for a break on either side.
Jin closes his Zcash short
Garrett Jin closed his full 38,000 ZEC short for a $35.44 million loss. He still holds 202,078 ZEC spot worth about $309 million, with roughly $221 million in unrealized profit.
Ethereum moves back above $2,700
Ethereum moved back above $2,700 after trading near $2,650. Traders are watching whether the retest holds, with one seeing room toward $3,000 if it does.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $2.39 billion for the week, their largest weekly inflow since October 2025. The inflow pushed 2026 net flows back above zero.
X Money blocks UsePaid fee payouts
X Money blocked UsePaid from sending token creator fees to X users. UsePaid opened an onchain claim portal for eligible new fees, and PAID fell sharply.
SEC staff limits token buyback guidance
SEC staff revised its crypto FAQ: a buyback announcement for a non-security token on a functional network does not, by itself, promise essential managerial efforts if no central party controls the system. A buyback pitched as yield on a non-functional network could still raise securities-law concerns.
CFTC registers Coinbase’s derivatives clearinghouse
The CFTC registered Coinbase Clearing to clear fully collateralized futures, options on futures and swaps. Coinbase built it for USDC collateral and 24/7 settlement, but will still use outside partners for some products.
Bitcoin holds its $82,500 to $85,000 range
Bitcoin moved back above $84,000 after dipping below $83,000. It remains in a $82,500 to $85,000 range, with traders watching for a break on either side.
Jin closes his Zcash short
Garrett Jin closed his full 38,000 ZEC short for a $35.44 million loss. He still holds 202,078 ZEC spot worth about $309 million, with roughly $221 million in unrealized profit.
Ethereum moves back above $2,700
Ethereum moved back above $2,700 after trading near $2,650. Traders are watching whether the retest holds, with one seeing room toward $3,000 if it does.
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Bitcoin faces $84,000 to $85,000 supply
Bitcoin moved back above $84,000 after dipping below $83,000. Long-term holders have a large supply cluster at $84,000 to $85,000, which Bitcoin needs to clear to extend the rally.
PCE release could shift crypto rate bets
U.S. PCE inflation data is due at 8:30 a.m. ET. A hotter reading could raise October Fed hike odds and pressure Bitcoin; a softer reading could ease that pressure.
Bitget returns to net inflows after hack
Bitget returned to net inflows on the third day after withdrawals reopened following its hack, with $9.47 million in net deposits on September 29. ETH deposits exceeded withdrawals as the exchange offered fixed stablecoin yields and BTC and ETH lockup rewards.
Traders cut October Fed hike odds
October Fed hike odds fell from about 71% to 45% after John Williams said there was no urgency to act. Traders now favor a hold, reducing expected near-term rate pressure on crypto.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.39 billion over one week
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $2.39 billion for the week, their largest weekly inflow since October 2025. The inflow pushed 2026 net flows back above zero.
Standard Chartered sets $2 ENA target
Standard Chartered initiated Ethena coverage with a $2 ENA target for end-2028 and forecast USDe supply growing from $4.9 billion to $40 billion. The bank flagged buybacks and burns using 95% of net revenue if USDe scales.
Ethereum stalls after reclaiming $2,700
Ethereum moved back above $2,700 but rejected the $2,720s again. Traders see direction as unresolved, with a weekly close above $2,800 needed for another move higher.
TxFlow announces its first points season
TxFlow announced Points Season 1 and says it will recognize traders who used the platform before the season. Season 1 has not started, and traders expect it to begin in roughly two weeks.
Blumenthal seeks federal probe into Tether
Sen. Richard Blumenthal requested federal investigations after Senate staff alleged $34.6 million in USDT left flagged Iran-linked wallets between a June 2023 seizure notice and March 2024 freezes. Tether says it helped freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT in 2026, a separate period.
Bitcoin moved back above $84,000 after dipping below $83,000. Long-term holders have a large supply cluster at $84,000 to $85,000, which Bitcoin needs to clear to extend the rally.
PCE release could shift crypto rate bets
U.S. PCE inflation data is due at 8:30 a.m. ET. A hotter reading could raise October Fed hike odds and pressure Bitcoin; a softer reading could ease that pressure.
Bitget returns to net inflows after hack
Bitget returned to net inflows on the third day after withdrawals reopened following its hack, with $9.47 million in net deposits on September 29. ETH deposits exceeded withdrawals as the exchange offered fixed stablecoin yields and BTC and ETH lockup rewards.
Traders cut October Fed hike odds
October Fed hike odds fell from about 71% to 45% after John Williams said there was no urgency to act. Traders now favor a hold, reducing expected near-term rate pressure on crypto.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $2.39 billion over one week
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in about $2.39 billion for the week, their largest weekly inflow since October 2025. The inflow pushed 2026 net flows back above zero.
Standard Chartered sets $2 ENA target
Standard Chartered initiated Ethena coverage with a $2 ENA target for end-2028 and forecast USDe supply growing from $4.9 billion to $40 billion. The bank flagged buybacks and burns using 95% of net revenue if USDe scales.
Ethereum stalls after reclaiming $2,700
Ethereum moved back above $2,700 but rejected the $2,720s again. Traders see direction as unresolved, with a weekly close above $2,800 needed for another move higher.
TxFlow announces its first points season
TxFlow announced Points Season 1 and says it will recognize traders who used the platform before the season. Season 1 has not started, and traders expect it to begin in roughly two weeks.
Blumenthal seeks federal probe into Tether
Sen. Richard Blumenthal requested federal investigations after Senate staff alleged $34.6 million in USDT left flagged Iran-linked wallets between a June 2023 seizure notice and March 2024 freezes. Tether says it helped freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT in 2026, a separate period.
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Bitcoin drops to $83,000 as yields climb
Bitcoin fell to about $83,000 as U.S. Treasury yields climbed, with the 10-year yield reaching 5.34%. Bitfinex says higher real yields are a headwind and further Bitcoin gains need spot demand.
Bitcoin closes Q3 up 42.6%
Bitcoin gained 42.6% in Q3 2026, its strongest third-quarter performance since 2017.
Ethereum trades back above $2,700
Ethereum has moved back above $2,700 after its failed September 29 breakout. Traders still describe a tight range with liquidity on both sides and warn that another breakout could reverse.
Citi raises Bitcoin and Ether forecasts
Citi raised its 12-month targets to $113,000 for Bitcoin and $3,028 for Ether, from $82,000 and $2,240. It cited stronger crypto activity, a supportive macro backdrop and renewed ETF inflows, forecasting $5 billion in crypto inflows over that period.
Bitcoin posts three straight monthly gains
Bitcoin closed September higher, completing three straight positive months after gains in July and August.
MetaMask exits Lido validators after infrastructure compromise
MetaMask is exiting affected Ethereum validators, including those in Lido; a researcher estimates roughly 17,000 validators holding 523,000 ETH are involved, but MetaMask has not confirmed the scale. About 0.36 ETH in rewards was reportedly diverted; MetaMask says the staked ETH is protected because it does not control withdrawal keys.
Bitcoin stays in its $83,000–$85,000 range
Bitcoin is consolidating between $83,000 and $85,000 after its rally stalled. Traders are waiting for a range break before taking new positions.
U.S. strikes Iranian oil carriers
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
Bitcoin fell to about $83,000 as U.S. Treasury yields climbed, with the 10-year yield reaching 5.34%. Bitfinex says higher real yields are a headwind and further Bitcoin gains need spot demand.
Bitcoin closes Q3 up 42.6%
Bitcoin gained 42.6% in Q3 2026, its strongest third-quarter performance since 2017.
Ethereum trades back above $2,700
Ethereum has moved back above $2,700 after its failed September 29 breakout. Traders still describe a tight range with liquidity on both sides and warn that another breakout could reverse.
Citi raises Bitcoin and Ether forecasts
Citi raised its 12-month targets to $113,000 for Bitcoin and $3,028 for Ether, from $82,000 and $2,240. It cited stronger crypto activity, a supportive macro backdrop and renewed ETF inflows, forecasting $5 billion in crypto inflows over that period.
Bitcoin posts three straight monthly gains
Bitcoin closed September higher, completing three straight positive months after gains in July and August.
MetaMask exits Lido validators after infrastructure compromise
MetaMask is exiting affected Ethereum validators, including those in Lido; a researcher estimates roughly 17,000 validators holding 523,000 ETH are involved, but MetaMask has not confirmed the scale. About 0.36 ETH in rewards was reportedly diverted; MetaMask says the staked ETH is protected because it does not control withdrawal keys.
Bitcoin stays in its $83,000–$85,000 range
Bitcoin is consolidating between $83,000 and $85,000 after its rally stalled. Traders are waiting for a range break before taking new positions.
U.S. strikes Iranian oil carriers
U.S. forces struck three more Iranian oil carriers on Sept. 5, extending tanker attacks that began near Khasab on Aug. 31. Brent neared $108, adding inflation and rate pressure for Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin reaches sell orders around $87,000
Bitcoin reached the next cluster of sell orders around $87,000 after buyers partly filled the $85,000 wall and sellers pulled the rest. The new sell cluster is about half the size of the old wall.
Ethereum tests range highs after breakout
Ethereum has pushed toward local range highs after breaking out above $2,700. Traders disagree on whether the move can extend toward $3,000 or reject at resistance and trigger a deeper pullback.
Judge dismisses LIBRA and M3M3 lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed the LIBRA and M3M3 class action with prejudice, ending the case against Hayden Davis, Kelsier Ventures, Ben Chow and Meteora. The ruling rejected the alleged RICO pattern and treating Meteora's exchange software as a partnership.
Bitget returns to net inflows after hack
Bitget returned to net inflows on the third day after withdrawals reopened following its hack, with $9.47 million in net deposits on September 29. ETH deposits exceeded withdrawals as the exchange offered fixed stablecoin yields and BTC and ETH lockup rewards.
Absa launches institutional crypto custody
South Africa’s Absa launched institutional crypto custody, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRPL assets and USDC supported at launch. The bank is described as Africa’s first to offer the service.
Bitcoin reached the next cluster of sell orders around $87,000 after buyers partly filled the $85,000 wall and sellers pulled the rest. The new sell cluster is about half the size of the old wall.
Ethereum tests range highs after breakout
Ethereum has pushed toward local range highs after breaking out above $2,700. Traders disagree on whether the move can extend toward $3,000 or reject at resistance and trigger a deeper pullback.
Judge dismisses LIBRA and M3M3 lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed the LIBRA and M3M3 class action with prejudice, ending the case against Hayden Davis, Kelsier Ventures, Ben Chow and Meteora. The ruling rejected the alleged RICO pattern and treating Meteora's exchange software as a partnership.
Bitget returns to net inflows after hack
Bitget returned to net inflows on the third day after withdrawals reopened following its hack, with $9.47 million in net deposits on September 29. ETH deposits exceeded withdrawals as the exchange offered fixed stablecoin yields and BTC and ETH lockup rewards.
Absa launches institutional crypto custody
South Africa’s Absa launched institutional crypto custody, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRPL assets and USDC supported at launch. The bank is described as Africa’s first to offer the service.
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Ethereum stays range bound after another rejection
Ethereum was rejected at resistance again and remains range bound, extending its consolidation.
Uniswap swaps on Robinhood fall 92%
Uniswap swap activity on Robinhood Chain fell 92% week over week, erasing most of the late-September pickup around the September 29–30 HOOD Summit. The rebound lasted only a few days.
Trump’s aides reportedly discuss the Iran war
Trump’s national security aides reportedly met at Camp David to discuss the Iran war and Yemen conflict, and Trump declined to reveal his next move. Traders previously linked crypto selling to speculation about another Iran attack.
Bitget expects little recovery from $388 million hack
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen expects to recover little of the $388 million stolen in the hack. The exchange says it restored its Protection Fund above $300 million and tightened approval and vendor checks.
SEC plans more crypto regulatory proposals
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says more crypto regulatory proposals are coming. Agency rulemaking could address some industry demands without the stalled CLARITY Act passing.
NEAR Intents attacker returns $3.8 million
The NEAR Intents attacker returned the full $3.8 million stolen, and the team is stopping its investigation. The exploit affected the swap service, not the NEAR protocol.
Ethereum was rejected at resistance again and remains range bound, extending its consolidation.
Uniswap swaps on Robinhood fall 92%
Uniswap swap activity on Robinhood Chain fell 92% week over week, erasing most of the late-September pickup around the September 29–30 HOOD Summit. The rebound lasted only a few days.
Trump’s aides reportedly discuss the Iran war
Trump’s national security aides reportedly met at Camp David to discuss the Iran war and Yemen conflict, and Trump declined to reveal his next move. Traders previously linked crypto selling to speculation about another Iran attack.
Bitget expects little recovery from $388 million hack
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen expects to recover little of the $388 million stolen in the hack. The exchange says it restored its Protection Fund above $300 million and tightened approval and vendor checks.
SEC plans more crypto regulatory proposals
SEC Chair Paul Atkins says more crypto regulatory proposals are coming. Agency rulemaking could address some industry demands without the stalled CLARITY Act passing.
NEAR Intents attacker returns $3.8 million
The NEAR Intents attacker returned the full $3.8 million stolen, and the team is stopping its investigation. The exploit affected the swap service, not the NEAR protocol.
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Iran sets conditions for reopening Hormuz
Iran's Ghalibaf says reopening Hormuz requires seven conditions, including lifting the US naval blockade and oil sanctions; Iranian officials also describe ongoing talks as serious. Traders previously linked speculation about another Iran attack to crypto selling.
ZEC pulls back toward possible support
ZEC has pulled back roughly 20–25%, with traders split between buying the dip and shorting if support breaks. One trader flags potential long-liquidation exposure down to $400.
PUMP gains 43% in a week
PUMP rose 43% over the past week. Trader Edward Morra sees a possible cup-and-handle setup targeting roughly $0.0095 if it plays out.
Ethereum holds near $2,700 before weekly close
Ethereum is hovering near $2,700 ahead of today's weekly close and remains stuck in a narrow range. Reclaiming $2,800 would support bullish momentum.
Bitcoin ETFs take in $134.4 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million across October's first two trading sessions. BlackRock's IBIT bought a net $1.57 billion of Bitcoin over the past month.
Pump.fun collects more fees but keeps less
Pump.fun's September fees rose to $45.6 million, but its retained share fell from $36.1 million to $33 million. Creator payouts rose from $4.7 million to $12.5 million, accounting for the gap.
Treasury buys bonds without halting yield gains
The US 10-year yield rose 11 basis points to 5.28% despite Treasury buybacks. Higher yields could tighten liquidity for Bitcoin, complicating Geoffrey Kendrick's earlier call that buybacks signaled a bottom.
Iran's Ghalibaf says reopening Hormuz requires seven conditions, including lifting the US naval blockade and oil sanctions; Iranian officials also describe ongoing talks as serious. Traders previously linked speculation about another Iran attack to crypto selling.
ZEC pulls back toward possible support
ZEC has pulled back roughly 20–25%, with traders split between buying the dip and shorting if support breaks. One trader flags potential long-liquidation exposure down to $400.
PUMP gains 43% in a week
PUMP rose 43% over the past week. Trader Edward Morra sees a possible cup-and-handle setup targeting roughly $0.0095 if it plays out.
Ethereum holds near $2,700 before weekly close
Ethereum is hovering near $2,700 ahead of today's weekly close and remains stuck in a narrow range. Reclaiming $2,800 would support bullish momentum.
Bitcoin ETFs take in $134.4 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million across October's first two trading sessions. BlackRock's IBIT bought a net $1.57 billion of Bitcoin over the past month.
Pump.fun collects more fees but keeps less
Pump.fun's September fees rose to $45.6 million, but its retained share fell from $36.1 million to $33 million. Creator payouts rose from $4.7 million to $12.5 million, accounting for the gap.
Treasury buys bonds without halting yield gains
The US 10-year yield rose 11 basis points to 5.28% despite Treasury buybacks. Higher yields could tighten liquidity for Bitcoin, complicating Geoffrey Kendrick's earlier call that buybacks signaled a bottom.
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Pump.fun overtakes Hyperliquid in weekly revenue
Pump.fun passed Hyperliquid in seven-day revenue to retake third place among crypto protocols after seven weeks. Its 30-day revenue reached $55.5 million versus Hyperliquid's $54.34 million as of October 4.
Bitcoin closes week at $86,517
Bitcoin closed the week at $86,517, its highest weekly close since January. Traders are watching $87,000–$87,400 resistance, with a weekly close below $81,000 putting $77,200 support in view.
Bitcoin ETFs take in $241 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $241.09 million from September 28 to October 2, their third straight week of net inflows.
Ethereum closes week above $2,700
Ethereum closed a weekly candle above $2,700 for the first time in nine months. Traders place the next resistance near $2,800, where a breakout could signal stronger momentum.
Bitcoin gains over 3% in early October
Bitcoin is up more than 3% in early October. It held up through the first three days, a stretch that has historically averaged a 0.66% loss.
SEC proposes crypto custody rules
Since the CLARITY Act stalled, the SEC has proposed crypto custody rules for investment advisers and funds and issued an exemption for trading tokenized securities. The CFTC has also issued a no-action position for passive software developers.
SEC clears 3x Bitcoin and Ether listings
The SEC cleared Cboe BZX's listing proposal for Volatility Shares' 3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds on October 2. They target triple the daily moves of futures benchmarks; registration effectiveness and trading dates remain unconfirmed.
Hyperliquid buys back $5.5 million in HYPE
Hyperliquid bought back $5.5 million in HYPE on October 4, its biggest daily buyback of 2026. Its Assistance Fund received the first $14.58 million USDC reserve-yield payment that day, adding funding beyond trading fees.
Active Blue Whale closes $64M ETH long
Active Blue Whale reversed a losing ETH short into a roughly $64.3 million long at 25x leverage, with liquidation near $2,650. The trader closed the long two hours later for $242,002 in realized profit.
Pump.fun passed Hyperliquid in seven-day revenue to retake third place among crypto protocols after seven weeks. Its 30-day revenue reached $55.5 million versus Hyperliquid's $54.34 million as of October 4.
Bitcoin closes week at $86,517
Bitcoin closed the week at $86,517, its highest weekly close since January. Traders are watching $87,000–$87,400 resistance, with a weekly close below $81,000 putting $77,200 support in view.
Bitcoin ETFs take in $241 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $241.09 million from September 28 to October 2, their third straight week of net inflows.
Ethereum closes week above $2,700
Ethereum closed a weekly candle above $2,700 for the first time in nine months. Traders place the next resistance near $2,800, where a breakout could signal stronger momentum.
Bitcoin gains over 3% in early October
Bitcoin is up more than 3% in early October. It held up through the first three days, a stretch that has historically averaged a 0.66% loss.
SEC proposes crypto custody rules
Since the CLARITY Act stalled, the SEC has proposed crypto custody rules for investment advisers and funds and issued an exemption for trading tokenized securities. The CFTC has also issued a no-action position for passive software developers.
SEC clears 3x Bitcoin and Ether listings
The SEC cleared Cboe BZX's listing proposal for Volatility Shares' 3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds on October 2. They target triple the daily moves of futures benchmarks; registration effectiveness and trading dates remain unconfirmed.
Hyperliquid buys back $5.5 million in HYPE
Hyperliquid bought back $5.5 million in HYPE on October 4, its biggest daily buyback of 2026. Its Assistance Fund received the first $14.58 million USDC reserve-yield payment that day, adding funding beyond trading fees.
Active Blue Whale closes $64M ETH long
Active Blue Whale reversed a losing ETH short into a roughly $64.3 million long at 25x leverage, with liquidation near $2,650. The trader closed the long two hours later for $242,002 in realized profit.
Bitcoin’s July low challenges October bottom forecast
Bitcoin trades near $85,000 after falling to $58,000 in July. Analysts disagree on whether July marked the cycle bottom or another low could arrive in the October window predicted by the four-year cycle.
Bitcoin ETFs lose $89.9 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $89.9 million in net outflows on October 5. BlackRock's IBIT added $69.9 million, but withdrawals from Ark & 21Shares' ARKB and Fidelity's FBTC outweighed those inflows.
Ondo announces private-company notes ahead of trading
Ondo announced Private Markets, with its first pre-IPO AI company note expected to start trading this week. Eligible non-US investors get payouts tied to company value at qualifying liquidity events and round-the-clock secondary trading.
Bitcoin edges higher with low volatility
Bitcoin is edging higher with little volatility. CoinGlass places high-leverage liquidation clusters near $87,400 and $84,600.
Pons volume on Robinhood falls 92%
Pons daily token volume on Robinhood fell from $931 million on September 4 to $70 million on October 4, a 92% drop.
Hyperliquid funds HYPE buybacks with Q3 revenue
Hyperliquid generated $145.8 million in Q3 revenue for HYPE purchases, and HYPE gained 40.1% during the quarter. HYPE trades at 33.3 times that quarterly revenue annualized.
Bitcoin stays below $87K as yields rise
Bitcoin remains below its 2026 open near $87,000 as real yields approach 3%. It gained more than 40% in Q3 despite rising Treasury yields, but the continuing bond sell-off raises the hurdle for further gains.
SI rebounds after holder threatens to sell
A trader says SI's largest holder threatened to sell, sending its market cap from $25 million to $18 million. The holder then bought $200,000, and SI recovered above its pre-threat level.
Bitcoin trades near $85,000 after falling to $58,000 in July. Analysts disagree on whether July marked the cycle bottom or another low could arrive in the October window predicted by the four-year cycle.
Bitcoin ETFs lose $89.9 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $89.9 million in net outflows on October 5. BlackRock's IBIT added $69.9 million, but withdrawals from Ark & 21Shares' ARKB and Fidelity's FBTC outweighed those inflows.
Ondo announces private-company notes ahead of trading
Ondo announced Private Markets, with its first pre-IPO AI company note expected to start trading this week. Eligible non-US investors get payouts tied to company value at qualifying liquidity events and round-the-clock secondary trading.
Bitcoin edges higher with low volatility
Bitcoin is edging higher with little volatility. CoinGlass places high-leverage liquidation clusters near $87,400 and $84,600.
Pons volume on Robinhood falls 92%
Pons daily token volume on Robinhood fell from $931 million on September 4 to $70 million on October 4, a 92% drop.
Hyperliquid funds HYPE buybacks with Q3 revenue
Hyperliquid generated $145.8 million in Q3 revenue for HYPE purchases, and HYPE gained 40.1% during the quarter. HYPE trades at 33.3 times that quarterly revenue annualized.
Bitcoin stays below $87K as yields rise
Bitcoin remains below its 2026 open near $87,000 as real yields approach 3%. It gained more than 40% in Q3 despite rising Treasury yields, but the continuing bond sell-off raises the hurdle for further gains.
SI rebounds after holder threatens to sell
A trader says SI's largest holder threatened to sell, sending its market cap from $25 million to $18 million. The holder then bought $200,000, and SI recovered above its pre-threat level.
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BitMine nears its 5% ETH buying cap
Tom Lee says BitMine needs another 100,000 ETH to reach 5% of Ethereum's supply and will stop buying at that hard cap.
Bitcoin drops below $84,000, liquidating longs
Bitcoin fell to around $83,500, with roughly $400 million in longs liquidated. Open interest barely fell, leaving leverage high around the $83,000 to $84,000 support zone.
ETH loses $2,640 support and falls further
ETH lost $2,640 support and fell below $2,600 again. It is approaching its 100-week exponential moving average, where a weekly close below could bring a deeper correction.
PaperDAO raises 50 ETH for PULP launch
PaperDAO's PULP raise reached 50 ETH, with a possible small cap increase to accommodate more participants. The launch is expected on October 8, with liquidity details and the token address still to come.
Abstract will shut down without launching token
Abstract will shut down on December 15 and will not launch a token. Users must move funds off the Ethereum L2 before the deadline or lose access to them.
Sui tunnels reach 40.6 million TPS
Sui's live Basecamp test reached 40,614,180 transactions per second in offchain tunnels that settle back to Sui when they close. CertiK independently analyzed the test; the figure measures tunnel throughput rather than ordinary mainnet blocks.
Robinhood adds $25 million in Bitcoin
Robinhood added $25 million in Bitcoin to its corporate balance sheet, marking its first disclosed company-owned Bitcoin holding.
Tom Lee says BitMine needs another 100,000 ETH to reach 5% of Ethereum's supply and will stop buying at that hard cap.
Bitcoin drops below $84,000, liquidating longs
Bitcoin fell to around $83,500, with roughly $400 million in longs liquidated. Open interest barely fell, leaving leverage high around the $83,000 to $84,000 support zone.
ETH loses $2,640 support and falls further
ETH lost $2,640 support and fell below $2,600 again. It is approaching its 100-week exponential moving average, where a weekly close below could bring a deeper correction.
PaperDAO raises 50 ETH for PULP launch
PaperDAO's PULP raise reached 50 ETH, with a possible small cap increase to accommodate more participants. The launch is expected on October 8, with liquidity details and the token address still to come.
Abstract will shut down without launching token
Abstract will shut down on December 15 and will not launch a token. Users must move funds off the Ethereum L2 before the deadline or lose access to them.
Sui tunnels reach 40.6 million TPS
Sui's live Basecamp test reached 40,614,180 transactions per second in offchain tunnels that settle back to Sui when they close. CertiK independently analyzed the test; the figure measures tunnel throughput rather than ordinary mainnet blocks.
Robinhood adds $25 million in Bitcoin
Robinhood added $25 million in Bitcoin to its corporate balance sheet, marking its first disclosed company-owned Bitcoin holding.
BitGo adds controls for exposed wallet keys
BitGo says it added a score for exposed public keys, a one-click fix and UTXO selection tuned for quantum resistance. The tools follow Justin Drake's call to move assets to fresh addresses; BitGo's Mike Belshe rejects the claim that AI will crack Bitcoin.
Samsung plans USDC transfers through Coinbase
Samsung and Coinbase plan USDC transfers through Samsung Wallet on Solana and Sui for about 82 million compatible U.S. Galaxy devices from late October. Sui transfers are gasless, and recipients can receive local currency in eligible bank accounts across more than 60 countries.
NEAR breaks higher after passing XLM
NEAR has passed XLM into the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap, and traders now flag an upside breakout. It continues to hold up during the broader crypto selloff.
ZEC breaks support on its four-hour chart
ZEC broke four-hour support and keeps making lower lows. PostyXBT's planned entry on a $1,388 reclaim never triggered, and he is now watching roughly $1,125 for a spot buy.
Bitcoin ETFs shed $487 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $487 million on October 7, led by $208 million in withdrawals from BlackRock's IBIT. The outflow followed $119 million in inflows the previous day.
Bitcoin retests support near $82,500
Bitcoin swept more than two weeks of lows and is retesting the $82,500 area after erasing last week's upside. Traders need that level to hold for a bullish bias; CryptoQuant flags weak spot demand and falling open interest.
U.S. government-linked wallets send crypto to Coinbase
A tracker cites an 834 BTC transfer from a U.S. government-linked wallet to Coinbase Prime. The transfer does not confirm a sale.
Machi cuts BTC long to protect ETH
Machi reportedly closed his BTC long on Hyperliquid at a $285,291 loss to protect a $92.7 million ETH position. His account has no withdrawable margin and a reported 1.96% liquidation buffer.
Greece proposes 10% crypto gains tax
Greece's finance ministry proposes a 10% tax on crypto capital gains, down from an earlier 15% plan, and the same rate on staking, lending and liquidity provision returns. The draft exempts crypto-to-crypto swaps and annual capital gains up to €500.
BitGo says it added a score for exposed public keys, a one-click fix and UTXO selection tuned for quantum resistance. The tools follow Justin Drake's call to move assets to fresh addresses; BitGo's Mike Belshe rejects the claim that AI will crack Bitcoin.
Samsung plans USDC transfers through Coinbase
Samsung and Coinbase plan USDC transfers through Samsung Wallet on Solana and Sui for about 82 million compatible U.S. Galaxy devices from late October. Sui transfers are gasless, and recipients can receive local currency in eligible bank accounts across more than 60 countries.
NEAR breaks higher after passing XLM
NEAR has passed XLM into the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap, and traders now flag an upside breakout. It continues to hold up during the broader crypto selloff.
ZEC breaks support on its four-hour chart
ZEC broke four-hour support and keeps making lower lows. PostyXBT's planned entry on a $1,388 reclaim never triggered, and he is now watching roughly $1,125 for a spot buy.
Bitcoin ETFs shed $487 million
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $487 million on October 7, led by $208 million in withdrawals from BlackRock's IBIT. The outflow followed $119 million in inflows the previous day.
Bitcoin retests support near $82,500
Bitcoin swept more than two weeks of lows and is retesting the $82,500 area after erasing last week's upside. Traders need that level to hold for a bullish bias; CryptoQuant flags weak spot demand and falling open interest.
U.S. government-linked wallets send crypto to Coinbase
A tracker cites an 834 BTC transfer from a U.S. government-linked wallet to Coinbase Prime. The transfer does not confirm a sale.
Machi cuts BTC long to protect ETH
Machi reportedly closed his BTC long on Hyperliquid at a $285,291 loss to protect a $92.7 million ETH position. His account has no withdrawable margin and a reported 1.96% liquidation buffer.
Greece proposes 10% crypto gains tax
Greece's finance ministry proposes a 10% tax on crypto capital gains, down from an earlier 15% plan, and the same rate on staking, lending and liquidity provision returns. The draft exempts crypto-to-crypto swaps and annual capital gains up to €500.
Bitcoin tests May highs near $82,000
Bitcoin is testing support near the May highs around $82,000 after sweeping downside liquidity. Traders are watching short-side liquidity above $87,000 as a possible rebound target.
Starknet explores a quantum-resistant L1
STRK rose 47% after Starknet revealed plans to explore becoming a fully quantum-resistant L1. The transition remains under discussion.
Bitcoin holders realize $1.03 billion in profits
Bitcoin holders realized roughly $1.03 billion in profits, the second-highest daily total of 2026. Glassnode says fresh money accounted for less than two-fifths of the realized-cap increase in the 30 days through October 5, with existing holders repricing coins accounting for most of it.
Machi's ETH long faces liquidation at $2,432
Lookonchain puts Machi's weekly loss at $8.44 million and his account value below $1 million. He still holds a 9,950 ETH long worth $24.68 million, with a liquidation price of $2,431.59.
AguilaTrades gets liquidated on Bitcoin short
AguilaTrades lost $331,000 closing his Bitcoin long, then opened a 40x short on 200 BTC. That short was liquidated on October 9.
TxFlow awards early points before Season 1
TxFlow users can earn retroactive points ahead of Season 1, which has not launched yet. The early-points window is expected to close in about four days.
Altcoins fall harder than Bitcoin
Altcoins took heavier losses during Bitcoin's latest selloff, and traders say previously strong coins have broken market structure. UNI and ZEC fell double digits over seven days, compared with Bitcoin's 1.5% decline.
U.S. government sends Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
Bitcoin fell about 7% from its highs amid U.S. government transfers to Coinbase Prime. The deposits do not confirm a sale; Coinbase Prime serves as the Marshals’ custodian.
Bitcoin is testing support near the May highs around $82,000 after sweeping downside liquidity. Traders are watching short-side liquidity above $87,000 as a possible rebound target.
Starknet explores a quantum-resistant L1
STRK rose 47% after Starknet revealed plans to explore becoming a fully quantum-resistant L1. The transition remains under discussion.
Bitcoin holders realize $1.03 billion in profits
Bitcoin holders realized roughly $1.03 billion in profits, the second-highest daily total of 2026. Glassnode says fresh money accounted for less than two-fifths of the realized-cap increase in the 30 days through October 5, with existing holders repricing coins accounting for most of it.
Machi's ETH long faces liquidation at $2,432
Lookonchain puts Machi's weekly loss at $8.44 million and his account value below $1 million. He still holds a 9,950 ETH long worth $24.68 million, with a liquidation price of $2,431.59.
AguilaTrades gets liquidated on Bitcoin short
AguilaTrades lost $331,000 closing his Bitcoin long, then opened a 40x short on 200 BTC. That short was liquidated on October 9.
TxFlow awards early points before Season 1
TxFlow users can earn retroactive points ahead of Season 1, which has not launched yet. The early-points window is expected to close in about four days.
Altcoins fall harder than Bitcoin
Altcoins took heavier losses during Bitcoin's latest selloff, and traders say previously strong coins have broken market structure. UNI and ZEC fell double digits over seven days, compared with Bitcoin's 1.5% decline.
U.S. government sends Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
Bitcoin fell about 7% from its highs amid U.S. government transfers to Coinbase Prime. The deposits do not confirm a sale; Coinbase Prime serves as the Marshals’ custodian.