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Live updates: Bitcoin ($BTC ) in tight range near $84,000; consumer confidence plunged this month.

12 minutes ago · 11:17 a.m. EDT Stephen Alpher Share Share this post Copy link X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Bitcoin gives up gains as yields turn higher again A sizable decline in bond yields overnight helped bitcoin BTC $84,117.13 to early gains on Tuesday, but that’s reversed in late-morning U.S. trade.

Down as low as 5.20% at one point, the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield is now higher by 3 basis points to 5.27%, the strongest level since the first half of 2007.

#MarketNews #Investing #Bitcoin #Confidence #Consumer

Bitcoin ($BTC ) is on track to shatter a major decade-long streak as September gains surge.

Bitcoin is on track for a third straight monthly gain, but higher yields, oil prices and two major November events could test its Q4 momentum.

#CryptoNews #DigitalAssets #Bitcoin #DecadeLong #Gains

Money Market Operations as on September 28, 2026.

(Amount in ₹ crore, Rate in Per cent) MONEY MARKETS @ --> Money Markets @ Volume (One Leg) Weighted Average Rate Range A.

Overnight Segment (I+II+III+IV) 7,42,309.96 5.06 4.00-5.40 I. Call Money 17,367.62 5.11 4.00-5.25 II.

#MarketNews #Investing #Money #Operations #September

Bitcoin ($BTC ) Falls Lower as Trump's Iran Snub Sends Oil, Yields Higher.

Bitcoin extends last week's pullback as Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire plan, sending oil above $100 and yields higher ahead of Wednesday's PCE report.

#CryptoNews #DigitalAssets #Bitcoin #Falls #Higher

Chainlink ($LINK ) launches new version of its crypto bridge tech 'CCIP' to give apps more control over their security.

The new software lets companies add custom security checks so they do not fall victim to the same type of vulnerabilities that plagued rival bridges.

#CryptoNews #DigitalAssets #Apps #Bridge #Ccip

Bitcoin ($BTC ) bears pay to bet on further declines as futures positions near yearly lows.

Overall demand for leveraged exposure remains weak, marked by sliding futures open interest.

The capital that's still in the market appears skewed toward bearish positions.

#MarketNews #Investing #Bears #Bitcoin #Declines

Bitcoin ($BTC )’s quantum‑risk roadmap took three concrete steps this week.

A cost breakthrough slashes the price tag of post‑quantum cryptographic tools, opening the door for broader network upgrades.

At the same time, a new privacy design adds hidden layers to transaction data, raising the bar for any quantum decryption effort. Finally, a custody playbook spells out how custodians can shift to quantum‑resistant keys without disrupting service. These moves turn theoretical worries into actionable logistics. Which of these three advances—lower costs, stronger privacy, or clear custody guidance—offers the most immediate safeguard for Bitcoin?

#Bitcoin #Quantum #Security #Cryptography #Research

SEC staff issued updated guidance addressing how token buyback announcements interact with federal securities laws.

According to the staff position, initiating a buyback for a token operating on an active, functional network does not inherently create an investment contract or make the asset a security.

Legal commentators observed that this stance establishes an important distinction between active decentralised ecosystems and early-stage projects where network functionality is not yet established. Which aspect of this guidance is more significant: the focus on network functionality or the clarification regarding buyback announcements?

#CryptoRegulation #SEC #Tokenomics #CryptoNews #Blockchain

Binance and Circle have entered a five‑year deal aimed at extending $USDC ’s presence in emerging markets.

Analysts point out that Tether ($USDT)’s liquidity advantage remains strong, making the competition between the two stablecoins more pronounced.

This development could give users in underserved regions more options for stable digital payments without altering the overall market balance. What matters more for those users: broader USDC access or Tether’s deep liquidity? Binance has signed a five‑year agreement with Circle that could broaden the footprint of USDC in emerging markets.

#Stablecoins #Crypto #Emergingmarkets #Liquidity #Binance

Dogecoin ($DOGE ) down 8%, bitcoin ($BTC ) under $84,000 as Treasury yields hit highest level since 2007.

A rebound in oil, the strongest U.S. business survey in five years and a poorly received five-year note sale pushed borrowing costs higher, with DOGE leading token losses.

#CryptoNews #DigitalAssets #Bitcoin #Dogecoin #Down

Coinbase now lets users borrow $USDC stablecoin by pledging Bitcoin ($BTC ) as collateral.

The loan features a fixed interest rate and a predetermined repayment date, offering borrowers cost certainty in a market known for rate swings.

This addition broadens the functional use of Bitcoin, allowing holders to unlock liquidity without selling their position. It also signals a growing trend of mainstream exchanges providing structured credit products tied to digital assets. Coinbase has introduced a new product that lets users borrow the USDC stablecoin using their Bitcoin as collateral.

#CryptoLending #Stablecoin #BitcoinCollateral #FixedRate #CoinbaseNews

Bitcoin ($BTC ) fell under $86,000 after touching a high near $87,300 earlier in the session.

At the same time, Bitcoin Cash futures on the CME surged 28% and Zcash rose 9%, indicating a quick rotation into alternative assets.

The contrast between Bitcoin’s pullback and the strong performance of BCH and ZEC shows how traders chase relative gains when the leading coin stalls. This dynamic reflects short‑term liquidity flows across the crypto market. Bitcoin slipped under the $86,000 mark after briefly touching a Monday high near $87,300. The pullback came as market participants rotated capital into other digital assets, with Bitcoin Cash cash futures jumping 28% on the CME and Zcash gaining 9% on the same day.

#Crypto #Bitcoin #BitcoinCash #Zcash #Marketshift

Zcash’s 10% jump set it apart from other cryptos while Bitcoin ($BTC ) stayed near $87,000.

Lower oil prices eased inflation fears across Asia, giving risk assets a boost.

Meanwhile, a bill to cement the U.S. government’s Bitcoin holdings moved further than any previous attempt, hinting at deeper institutional acceptance. These dynamics illustrate both market‑side and policy‑side forces shaping the crypto landscape. Which of these developments do you think will shape short‑term market sentiment more: the oil‑driven inflation relief or the advancing Bitcoin‑stockpile bill?

#Zcash #Bitcoin #Inflation #Policy #Crypto

European central banks are expanding the stablecoin yield ban to include crypto lending and staking.

They argue that indirect yield structures blur the line between electronic payment tokens and bank deposits, which they say distorts competition in the financial system.

By treating yield‑bearing stablecoins like traditional deposits, regulators could impose banking‑style oversight on these crypto products. This move signals a tighter regulatory stance on how crypto services generate returns. European central banks are moving to tighten rules around stablecoin activities that generate yield.

#Stablecoins #Regulation #Crypto #Banking #EUpolicy

Bitcoin ($BTC ) ETFs recorded a Monday inflow that topped the total net inflow of the previous week, which had been the weakest on record.

This abrupt change underscores how quickly capital can move into crypto‑linked products.

Investors saw more money enter in a single day than in the entire low‑inflow week before. What do you think drives such rapid swings in ETF funding? Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds saw a sharp inflow on Monday that exceeded the total net inflow recorded for the entire previous week. That prior week had posted the weakest net inflow in the funds' history.

#Bitcoin #Etf #Crypto #Investment #Marketflows

$MARSCOIN | 1h | Short | #Futuressignal

Entry: 0.09815
Stop: 0.10195643
Target: 0.08673071
R:R: 3

Signal Setup: This short breakout setup formed after price closed below prior support with confirming volume and candle strength. The stop marks the invalidation level, while the target preserves the planned reward relative to risk.

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Altcoin watchlist · 19 Sep, 13:15 UTC

Here are the liquid altcoins drawing attention in this market snapshot. Changes cover the past 24 hours.

$ZEC — +4.73% over 24h. On the radar for CoinGecko search interest, heavy trading activity and recent news coverage.

$ENA — +23.67% over 24h. On the radar for CoinGecko search interest, heavy trading activity and strong upward momentum.

$AVAX — +15.31% over 24h. On the radar for CoinGecko search interest, heavy trading activity and strong upward momentum.

ZAMA/USDT — +42.36% over 24h. On the radar for CoinGecko search interest and strong upward momentum.

SUI/USDT — +6.91% over 24h. On the radar for CoinGecko search interest and heavy trading activity.

These are research candidates, not entry signals. Fast moves can reverse; check liquidity and the wider chart before drawing conclusions.

#Altcoins #CryptoWatchlist #CryptoMarkets #MarketResearch

$LTC | 1h | Long | #Futuressignal

Entry: 58.02
Stop: 56.37571429
Target: 64.59714286
R:R: 4

Signal Setup: This long swing setup formed after swing continuation with ema/adx/dmi structure. The stop marks the invalidation level, while the target preserves the planned reward relative to risk.

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$1000PEPE | 4h | Long | #Futuressignal

Entry: 0.0038378
Stop: 0.00374937
Target: 0.00410308
R:R: 3

Signal Setup: This long breakout setup formed after price closed above prior resistance with confirming volume and candle strength. The stop marks the invalidation level, while the target preserves the planned reward relative to risk.

#1000PEPE #CryptoFutures #FuturesTrading #LongSetup

Trading psychology · Lesson 27
Losses and revenge trading

A loss can create pressure to recover money before the next decision has been evaluated.

A loss can create pressure to recover money immediately, leading to larger size, lower-quality setups or rule changes. Revenge trading converts one planned loss into a sequence of unplanned decisions. A predefined daily risk limit, a pause after emotionally significant losses, and a journal that records rule violations can help separate strategy performance from emotional reactions.

Imagine the next trade is larger or less selective because of the previous result. The new decision is then shaped by the desire to recover rather than the original criteria.

Describe a historical decision without using the result of the previous trade as a reason to take it.

Next in this series: Journaling and review.

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