Bitcoin’s recent volatility has surged, reflecting a renewed uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policy. As highlighted by @KaikoData, the 30-day rolling volatility for Bitcoin spiked after the August Jackson Hole speech, eased, and then climbed again into September. This situation suggests that traders should closely monitor future Fed communications for clearer guidance on interest rates, impacting
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, taking its benchmark range to 3.75% to 4.00% in its first increase in more than three years. Markets are pricing in a further 75 basis points of tightening over the next six months. History suggests a single hike could be unlikely. Since 1994,
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan stated that the upward trend in Bitcoin’s price could continue as long as debt-related concerns do not ease. Hougan supported his assessment with a chart he shared on social media platform X, highlighting the relationship between market developments and Bitcoin’s performance. According to Hougan’s chart, between July 1st and September 15th,
Cryptocurrency investor and analyst Lark Davis assessed the support levels to watch should Bitcoin decline further. Davis stated that Bitcoin could initially find support around $73,000, and if this area is lost, the level around $67,000 could come into play. Davis shared his assessment of Bitcoin’s short-term outlook via X. According to the analyst, market
Galaxy Research reported on September 16 that venture investment in crypto and blockchain companies rose 31% from the first quarter, while the number of deals increased 10%. The increase in capital was driven mainly by later-stage financing, with mature companies receiving most of the money deployed during the quarter. The first half of 2026 produced
Goldman Sachs now expects the Federal Reserve to raise its benchmark interest rate again in October, a 180-degree pivot from its earlier call for a September hike followed by a pause. The shift comes after the Fed on Wednesday lifted rates by 25 basis points to a 3.75%–4.00% target range. The central bank’s updated rate
Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet published a technical analysis on September 16, 2026, evaluating the SHRINCS post-quantum signature proposal. The SHRINCS draft specifies signature sizes ranging from 548 to 5,777 bytes, compared to the 64 to 72 bytes seen in current ECDSA and Schnorr schemes. The proposal combines stateful signatures using Flexible XMSS and WOTS+C with
Trader Matthew Hyland says Bitcoin is sitting at a daily cycle low with a bullish divergence forming on the charts, and he’s calling for prices above $90,000 by early November. He’s making that call even as $BTC trades near $76,000, down sharply since the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act, and while most of
Bitcoin, Ethereum and $XRP avoided another major crash after the Federal Reserve delivered its first interest-rate hike since 2023. The Fed raised its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4.00%, citing persistent inflation despite continued economic growth. Bitcoin initially moved higher following the decision before settling around $76,000. Ethereum traded near $2,400, while $XRP
The Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by 25 basis points to a target range of 3.75% to 4.00% in a unanimous vote by all 12 FOMC members. Bitcoin traded between $75,000 and $75,800 before touching $76,000 following the release, while the broader crypto market pulled back 2.18% on the day. August’s Producer Price