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Bitcoin market faces volatility amid institutional demand and macro pressures
Bitcoin is experiencing significant market volatility, characterized by both strong institutional demand and macroeconomic pressures. The cryptocurrency has seen a 43.5 percent increase in value since July, positioning it for one of its strongest third-quarter performances since 2017. This growth is supported by substantial inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs, which recorded approximately 2.4 billion dollars in a single week ending September 25.
However, the market faces headwinds. Bitcoin recently faced downward pressure, dropping toward the 83,000 dollar level, driven by concerns over US Federal Reserve interest rate policies and geopolitical tensions involving the US, Iran, and the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the US Treasury's scheduled 202 billion dollar bond transaction on September 30 is being closely monitored for its potential impact on market liquidity.
In the broader crypto market, Ethereum is also seeing notable activity, consolidating near the 2,700 dollar mark as it tests resistance at 2,800 dollars. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor has publicly urged US banks to expand their involvement in the sector by offering Bitcoin custody services and crypto-collateralized loans.
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Bitcoin · Bitcoin · Ethereum · Federal Reserve · Glassnode · Michael Saylor · Santiment · US Treasury · Wall Street
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Michael Saylor called on US banks to offer Bitcoin custody services and crypto-collateralized loans. haber.doviz.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bitcoin has gained 43.5 percent since July. haber.doviz.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Ethereum is consolidating between 2,650 and 2,700 dollars. www.coinkurier.de · www.krypto-magazin.de · blockchain-hero.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bitcoin's 2017 third-quarter performance was an approximately 80 percent increase. haber.doviz.com · www.yenicaggazetesi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bitcoin experienced a price drop to 83,000 dollars due to US Federal Reserve interest rate expectations and geopolitical risks. paratic.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The US Treasury is conducting 202 billion dollars in bond transactions on September 30. rayhaber.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bitcoin saw a price increase of 6.7 percent to 86,600 dollars on a Monday. www.btc-echo.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded approximately 2.4 billion dollars in inflows during a single week ending September 25. sofokleous10.gr