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Bitcoin hovered near $77,000 as a technology-led sell-off hit US stocks and pushed gold to its lowest level in a year. The cryptocurrency was on track for a 7.7% October decline, its weakest monthly performance for that month since 2014, amid wider market pressure and the Binance hack.
A US fusion startup says it has converted mercury into stable gold through nuclear transmutation. The achievement remains microscopic and commercially unproven, but it has revived debate over gold’s scarcity and whether Bitcoin’s fixed 21-million supply could strengthen its digital-gold narrative.
Doomberg says U.S. pressure limiting central banks’ ability to sell Treasuries could strengthen the long-term case for gold and Bitcoin as neutral reserve assets, despite gold’s recent weakness.
Birch Hill has raised $4 million in seed funding to build blockchain infrastructure for U.S. private credit, with plans to eventually securitize apartment, agriculture and energy loans onchain. The round brings the New York startup’s total funding to $6.5 million.
VanEck has launched WBMO, an actively managed ETF combining global stocks, bonds, gold and other real assets with indirect bitcoin exposure. The fund trades on the NYSE, charges a 0.26% net expense ratio and does not hold bitcoin directly.
Bitcoin stayed near $80,400 as traders awaited Wednesday’s Federal Reserve decision, monitored falling oil prices and assessed $772 million in two-day spot bitcoin ETF outflows. Derivatives positioning was broadly balanced, while options continued to show greater demand for downside protection.
Bitcoin fell below $80,000 as traders reduced risk ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. Ether, XRP and other major tokens also declined, while renewed selling in Asian technology and AI-related shares weakened broader market sentiment.
U.S. investors withdrew $635.6 million from spot bitcoin ETFs on Thursday as an oil-price spike and Middle East tensions triggered renewed risk-off trading. Bitcoin briefly fell below $81,000, although weekly ETF flows remained positive at more than $439 million.
Bitcoin briefly fell below $81,000 as US stocks weakened and Brent crude climbed to $116 a barrel, its highest level since March. Traders focused on whether Bitcoin could reclaim its 50-day average at $81,781 or retest lower support.
Robinhood says bitcoin, gold and oil prediction contracts are among its fastest-growing products as traders move beyond sports. The company also reported rising interest in shorter crypto contracts, including products settling in as little as 15 minutes.
Bitcoin held near $81,000 as Brent crude climbed above $116 a barrel, its highest level since late April. Large Bitcoin ETF outflows, rising Treasury yields and weak consumer sentiment added to a cautious market backdrop ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting.
Bitcoin recovered toward $82,000 in Asian trading as the yen surrendered early gains and regional stocks rebounded. Gold also rose, but oil near $100, $435 million in crypto liquidations and $381 million in spot bitcoin ETF outflows kept the market recovery fragile.
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Brent crude rose to $111.66 a barrel as AI-linked stocks fell across global markets. The Nasdaq, S&P 500 and major Asian indexes declined, while investors focused on corporate debt, elevated Treasury yields and upcoming Federal Reserve decisions.
Bitcoin fell nearly 4% toward $81,000 after oil prices rose above $110, reviving fears of stronger inflation and higher U.S. interest rates. Renewed Middle East attacks also pressured stocks and risk-sensitive assets, although bitcoin’s broader quarterly performance remains strong.
Bitcoin fell toward $81,000 as technology shares sold off, Treasury yields plunged and investors reassessed AI valuations, oil risks and Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations. French borrowing costs also climbed, adding to a broader shift toward defensive assets and safe-haven bonds.
Asian stocks fell sharply as China’s CSI 300 entered bear-market territory, technology shares weakened and oil prices rose above $112 a barrel. Bitcoin retreated toward $82,000, while gold, silver and U.S. technology-stock futures also declined amid renewed uncertainty over AI spending.
Bitcoin received a 10% annual compound-return forecast in JPMorgan Asset Management’s latest long-term assumptions, ranking first among 13 asset classes. The report also emphasizes Bitcoin’s 55% volatility, while Moneyiar data showed BTC at $83,388.97, up 2.3% in 24 hours.
