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Standard Chartered Stands by $100K Bitcoin Target Despite Volatility
Standard Chartered maintains its $100,000 year-end Bitcoin forecast, citing renewed ETF inflows and potential market stabilization even as miners and treasury firms shift strategies amid sector volatility
US Treasury Reserve Drain Raises Bitcoin Liquidity Concerns
A sharp $77.6 billion drop in US bank reserves and a higher Treasury borrowing estimate are putting Bitcoin's liquidity under the microscope as funding pressures ripple through financial markets
Crypto Trading Risks That Can Wipe Out Capital
From liquidations and exchange freezes to private-key loss and DeFi hacks, crypto trading carries layered risks. Practical steps can reduce exposure without promising safety
Ethereum ETF Inflows Surpass Bitcoin, But Market Bottom Unclear
Ethereum led digital asset gains in July, fueled by $365 million in U.S. ETF inflows and renewed corporate accumulation, but on-chain data suggests the market has yet to confirm a lasting reversal against Bitcoin
US Treasury Yield Surge Raises Bar for Bitcoin Investors
A $44 billion US Treasury auction locked in a 4.47% yield, forcing Bitcoin to compete with higher risk-free returns as the Federal Reserve signals no immediate rate cuts and market volatility persists
Bitcoin vs Gold: Which Holds Up Better for 2026 Investors
Bitcoin offers higher growth potential with sharp drawdowns, while gold delivers steadier capital preservation. Spot ETFs, supply rules, and inflation-hedge data shape how U.S. investors may weigh both assets in 2026
Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip as Fed Holds Rates, Hike Debate Grows
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dipped after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, with several policymakers pushing for a hike. The move highlights ongoing uncertainty for crypto markets as inflation and monetary policy remain in focus.
Bitcoin Miners Shift Billions to AI Amid Mining Revenue Squeeze
Major Bitcoin mining firms are redirecting capital and power to AI data centers as mining profits fall, but this strategic pivot could backfire if Bitcoin prices rebound and AI demand lags behind expectations
Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty as Fed Signals End to Predictable Rate Moves
Bitcoin traders brace for the Federal Reserve's July decision as Chairman Kevin Warsh abandons decades of market guidance, raising the risk of a surprise rate hike and potential volatility across crypto markets
Crypto Exchanges Shut Down as Institutions Embrace Blockchain
Major crypto exchanges BitMEX and BitMart are winding down operations amid a deepening 2026 bear market, while traditional financial institutions accelerate adoption of blockchain infrastructure and tokenization
Bitcoin's $65K Recovery Faces Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty
Bitcoin rebounded above $65,000 as geopolitical tensions eased and oil prices fell, but the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision could quickly shift market sentiment for crypto investors
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Slow Selling as Dormant Coins Stay Put
Dormant Bitcoin movement reached its lowest point since 2022 in Q2, suggesting long-term holders are pausing major sales after significant profit-taking earlier in 2024 and 2025, according to Galaxy data
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