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Coins•Oct 6, 2026

US Services Price Gauge Hits Four-Year High, Clouding Bitcoin Rate-Relief Outlook

Key Highlights The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) services prices index registered at 74.0, signaling broader input-cost pressure despite slowing economic growth. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson indicated that inflation risks remain tilted upward following September’s quarter-point interest rate increase. Persisting rate uncertainty poses liquidity and funding risks for leveraged Bitcoin positions, with the ...

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Coins•Oct 5, 2026

Treasury Yields at 5% Threaten to Halt Bitcoin’s Best Quarter Since 2017

Key Highlights: Bitcoin surged past $87,000 before a slight correction, rallying more than 35% since mid-August amid surging demand for the “debasement trade.” U.S. Treasury debt buyback operations targeting 10- and 20-year notes have tripled in size to support bond market liquidity and ease borrowing pressures. Cooling labor metrics—highlighted by September payrolls adding just 29,000 ...

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Coins•Sep 24, 2026

Data Proves Bitcoin Unfazed by Rising Bond Yields Long-Term

Key Highlights U.S. 10-year Treasury yield surged 15 basis points to 5.13%, the highest level since 2007, triggering global yield increases. Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with U.S. 10-year yield daily moves stands at just −0.18, with 180-day and 1-year correlations even closer to zero at −0.06 and −0.03 respectively. Historical data analyzed by CoinDesk shows Bitcoin ...

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Coins•Sep 18, 2026

Bitcoin Faces Eight-Year Rate Test as BOE Unwinds £368 Billion

Key Highlights The Bank of England will reduce its monetary-policy gilt portfolio by £368 billion by September 2034, combining £46 billion annually from maturities and £20 billion from active sales. The Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously for the unwind but split 6–3 on Bank Rate, with Megan Greene, Catherine Mann, and Huw Pill favoring a ...

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Coins•Sep 17, 2026

Kaiko Data Reveals Bitcoin Volatility

Bitcoin Volatility Surges Amid Federal Reserve Policy Uncertainty Bitcoin’s recent volatility has surged, reflecting renewed uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policy decisions. According to data from KaikoData, the 30-day rolling volatility for Bitcoin spiked following the August Jackson Hole speech, eased temporarily, and then climbed again into September. This pattern suggests traders should closely monitor future ...

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Coins•Sep 16, 2026

Clarity Law Fails, Bitcoin and Altcoins Drop; Analysts Say “Don’t Worry About It,” Outline Recovery Needs

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act failed to advance in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, falling short of the 60-vote threshold required to proceed. The procedural vote tally stood at 49 in favor and 50 against, effectively stalling the comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. The outcome triggered immediate sell-offs across Bitcoin and altcoin markets. ...

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Coins•Sep 13, 2026

Bitcoin’s Oil Risk Extends to 2027 as IEA Cuts Supply Outlook Again

IEA Cuts 2026 Oil Supply Forecast, Pushes Full Gulf Recovery to 2027 The International Energy Agency (IEA) has lowered its 2026 global oil supply projection and now expects a full recovery of Gulf exports only in 2027, a timeline that could delay energy-driven relief in borrowing costs for leveraged Bitcoin investors. Supply and Demand Both ...

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Coins•Sep 11, 2026

Bitcoin Recovers From CPI Dip as US Inflation Holds at 3.4%

US Inflation Data Triggers Brief Bitcoin Dip Before Recovery Above $77,000 Bitcoin experienced a sharp but short-lived decline toward $76,000 following the release of the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which showed underlying price pressures running slightly hotter than economists anticipated. The cryptocurrency quickly reversed course, reclaiming the $77,000 level, while Ethereum and ...

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Coins•Sep 11, 2026

Bitcoin Price Surges Despite Hot US Inflation Data

Bitcoin Price Spikes, Shrugs Off Hot US Inflation Data Bitcoin’s price rose on Friday despite data revealing that U.S. inflation had accelerated, defying typical market expectations that higher inflation would pressure risk assets. Bitcoin Trades Near $79,000 Amid Inflation Surprise The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was recently trading close to $78,749 after jumping 2% ...

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Coins•Sep 8, 2026

$100 Oil Could Be Bitcoin’s Next Problem

Oil Surges Toward $100 as Iran Tensions Escalate Brent crude reached a seven-week high near $99 a barrel this week, while West Texas Intermediate climbed above $92. The rally follows Iran’s announcement that it plans to declare a maritime “exclusion zone” around the Strait of Hormuz, warning it will stop ships attempting to pass without ...

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Coins•Aug 28, 2026

Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Speaks at Jackson Hole: Highlights and Bitcoin’s Initial Reaction

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has begun his highly anticipated address at the Jackson Hole symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In his first speech as…

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Around the World•Jul 13, 2017

10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches 5%, Critical Threshold for US Economy and Markets

10-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5%: Borrowing Costs Surge to Highest Level Since 2007 The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield climbed to 5% on Monday, reaching a critical threshold briefly touched in 2023 and otherwise unseen since 2007. This move in the key benchmark signals higher borrowing costs for Americans seeking mortgages, auto loans, and other credit. ...

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