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Bitcoin could remain under pressure even after the Federal Reserve stops raising rates if AI companies keep borrowing heavily for infrastructure. Higher long-term real yields would make Treasuries more competitive, while a later AI downturn could create the opposite, liquidity-driven environment for crypto.
Bitcoin fell toward $80,000 as $1.16 billion in crypto derivatives positions were liquidated, mostly bullish bets. Ethereum recorded heavier liquidation losses than Bitcoin, while traders watched a major buy-order zone near $81,000 and a deeper liquidation cluster around $75,000.
Citrini Research says Wall Street’s tokenization drive could create greater opportunities for fee-generating trading, lending and payment platforms than for bitcoin or ether, while warning that blockchain activity does not automatically translate into higher token prices.
Breez says inquiries about adding Bitcoin payments rose roughly 14-fold after AI coding tools became mainstream. The company reports growing interest from non-crypto developers and coding agents, while Bitcoin traded at $81,627.08 in Moneyiar data on October 8, 2026.
WhiteBIT has integrated the Lightning Network for bitcoin deposits and withdrawals, giving customers a faster, lower-cost transfer option. The Swiss exchange joins platforms including Coinbase and Kraken in supporting the second-layer network, while Moneyiar data shows bitcoin at $81,627.08.
A 100.02 BTC batch mined in July 2010 moved for the first time in 16 years, transferring about $8.3 million into two new addresses. The blockchain shows no sale and no onward movement, while the transaction adds to a recent pattern of dormant early Bitcoin holdings becoming active.
Greece is preparing a bill to tax crypto capital gains at 15%, with a €500 annual exemption, loss carryforwards and taxation on fiat conversions or spending. The measure would apply from January 2025 and is expected to reach parliament in November.
Bitcoin fell toward $80,000 as crypto markets weakened ahead of the one-year anniversary of the 2025 flash crash. Ether, XRP and solana posted steeper losses, while rising oil prices, interest rates and regulatory uncertainty added to pressure despite stronger long-term institutional expectations.
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Bitcoin ETFs lost $484.9 million on Oct. 7, their largest one-day outflow since June, as surging Treasury yields, near-$100 oil and rate-hike expectations pressured crypto markets. BlackRock’s IBIT led withdrawals, while Bitcoin fell roughly 6% from its weekly peak.
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Bitcoin dropped below $81,000 as more than $1 billion in leveraged positions were liquidated. Although traders expect the Federal Reserve to pause in October, market pricing still points to possible rate hikes later this year and into 2027.
Bitcoin fell below $81,000 as surging oil prices and hawkish Federal Reserve comments revived fears of further interest-rate increases. The cryptocurrency remains more than 30% below its October 2025 record, despite some analysts viewing its broader trend as bullish.
EDX Markets and VerifiedX are partnering to bring vBTC, a one-to-one Bitcoin-backed programmable asset, to institutional spot trading. EDX will also become a VerifiedX validator, linking its trading and clearing infrastructure with the network supporting the token.
US government-linked wallets moved about $1.02 billion in Bitcoin on Oct. 8 as BTC fell roughly $4,000 over three days. Some 9,000 BTC reached Coinbase Prime, raising sale concerns, although the transfer may also reflect custody or legal restitution activity.
The U.S. government moved 12,267 Bitcoin worth about $1.01 billion from funds seized in the Bitfinex hack case to a new wallet. The transfer did not confirm a sale, while recent government crypto movements have revived questions about its plans for seized digital assets.
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Bitcoin fell below a closely watched support level as October’s “Uptober” rally failed to materialize. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $484.9 million in outflows, while leveraged liquidations reached $429 million, adding to pressure from high yields and broader risk-market weakness.
