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According to Grayscale, some market sectors benefited from significant changes to US policy in the third quarter, but Bitcoin underperformed compared to Ether and others. Asset management company Grayscale has suggested that the third quarter of 2025 may have represented an altcoin season “distinct from those in the past,” based in part on the underperformance of Bitcoin and a boost from centralized exchanges. According to a Grayscale report released on Thursday, though returns across crypto-related markets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), AI, and smart contracts, were positive in Q3, the quarter may have stood out as an “alt season.” The asset manager said the smart contracts sector benefited from stablecoin legislation — likely referring to the GENIUS Act signed into law in the US in July — while AI, currencies and BTC lagged behind. “Bitcoin underperformed other market segments, and the pattern of returns could be considered a crypto ‘alt season’ — although distinct from other periods of falling Bitc...

BlackRock’s Global Allocation Fund increased its holdings in the firm’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) by 38.4% during the second quarter, according to a Sept. 26 SEC filing. As of July 31, the diversified fund held 1,000,808 IBIT shares valued at $66.4 million, up from 723,332 shares on Apr. 30. The addition of 277,476 shares represents […] The post BlackRock raises Bitcoin exposure by 38% in its $17.1 billion Global Allocation Fund appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Core readings from the PCE measure have been 2.9% YoY; August headline PCE has risen 2.7% YoY and 0.3% MoM. Bitcoin has pulled back as traders watch $107K support and increased odds of additional rate cuts into October. The post U.S. Core PCE Hits 2.9% in August, Matches Expectations – Does This Clear the Path for Bitcoin? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin showed no sign of a major rebound after the release of major US inflation data, with bid liquidity clustered at $108,200. Key points: Bitcoin sellers attempt to break support at $109,000 at the week’s final Wall Street open. BTC price action can head toward $100,000 as a result, despite a large “deleveraging” event. Read more

BlackRock is extending its push into Bitcoin with a new fund designed to turn the asset’s volatility into investor yield. On Sept. 25, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas revealed that the firm had filed for a product called the iShares Bitcoin Premium ETF, a covered-call fund structured under the ’33 Act. Unlike a traditional spot […] The post BlackRock doubles down on Bitcoin with new income-focused ETF appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin (BTC) treasury companies that raised capital through PIPE (private investment in public equity) deals face mounting pressure as share prices gravitate toward their discounted issuance levels, creating potential losses of up to 55% for current investors. According to a Sept. 25 repnort by CryptoQuant, the pattern appears consistent across multiple companies that used PIPEs […] The post PIPE dreams: Bitcoin treasury companies risk further 55% stock price declines appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BlackRock filed a registered trust company to back its proposed Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, a yield-generating product that would complement its $87 billion spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT. Asset management giant BlackRock filed to register a Delaware trust company for its proposed Bitcoin Premium Income ETF on Thursday, signaling a push to broaden its Bitcoin offerings. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said BlackRock’s proposed product would sell covered call options on Bitcoin futures, collecting premiums to generate yield.  The regular distributions would, however, trade away potential upside from investing in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, which mirrors Bitcoin’s (BTC) price movements.  Read more

Bitcoin fell to a three-week low under $109,000, but the $22 billion end-of-month options expiry could lead to a much-needed BTC price bounce. Key takeaways: Traders reduced bullish positions, signaling mixed market sentiment ahead of Friday’s $22 billion monthly Bitcoin options expiry. Stablecoin premiums and Bitcoin ETF inflows indicate cautious optimism, suggesting traders may seek gains in the near term. Read more

Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain data reveals structural concerns about the sustainability of the current rally, and defending the $111,000 zone is fundamental to avoid further downside. As Glassnode reported on Sept. 25, the retreat from near $117,000 following the Federal Reserve’s rate decision reflects a textbook “buy the rumour, sell the news” pattern. The current drawdown […] The post Bitcoin faces critical test as on-chain data reveals market exhaustion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin shows a repeating cup-and-handle pattern, with analysts watching $90K–$92K support and targets above $123K.

Bitcoin price tumbled toward new lows below $109,000 and while charts suggest the sell-off is far from over, data shows spot buyers accelerating their accumulation. Key points:  Bitcoin’s sell-off intensified, but data shows spot buyers increasing their allocation size.  Liquidation heatmap data suggests the sell-off could extend to $107,000. Read more

Red September arrives? Liquidations are surging as Bitcoin and other major assets bleed, with Solana and Dogecoin both down 21% this week.

Bitcoin fell to new local lows on the back of strong US jobs data, joining stocks and gold in what analysis called an “overdue” correction. Key points: Bitcoin falls with stocks and gold on stronger-than-expected US jobs data. The US dollar index reaches its highest levels in three weeks as jobless claims come in below expectations. Read more

Seven spot XRP ETF rulings and Ripple’s bank charter decision hit in October 2025. Discover why funds see XRP as Wall Street’s dark horse. When financial firms roll out exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for crypto, it often signals that an asset is crossing from niche into the mainstream. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are already trading in the US, attracting billions from institutions and retail investors who want exposure without holding tokens directly. Read more

Google has acquired a 5.4% stake in Bitcoin miner Cipher Mining by backstopping $1.4 billion of Fluidstack’s obligations in a $3 billion, 10-year AI data center deal. Google has acquired a 5.4% stake in Bitcoin mining company Cipher Mining as part of a $3 billion multi-year data center deal with artificial intelligence data center company Fluidstack. According to a Thursday announcement, Google will receive its stake in Cipher Mining in exchange for guaranteeing $1.4 billion of Fluidstack’s obligations in the contract with Cipher. This plays a part in a larger $3 billion Fluidstack deal with Cipher to lease computing power for 10 years. The news follows another, similar deal between Google and Fluidstack. In late August, the internet search behemoth became the largest shareholder of Bitcoin (BTC) miner TeraWulf by acquiring 14% of the company in exchange for guaranteeing obligations in a separate Fluidstack deal. Read more

Bitcoin volatility has stayed below 50% on 60-day measures since early 2023, extending through 2025. According to Kaiko, the drawdown in realized volatility has persisted even as liquidity conditions and market participation changed, placing the asset in its longest low-vol regime on record. Price appreciation has occurred alongside that compression Bitcoin price delivered a steep […] The post New evidence reveals Bitcoin’s ‘too volatile’ label doesn’t fit anymore appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana made up the lion's share of liquidations as the crypto market took a dive Thursday morning.

Experts note that while Bitcoin is caught between macro headwinds, August's Core PCE data serves as a possible key near-term catalyst.

Bitcoin’s $22.6 billion monthly options expiry is led by the bulls but macroeconomic headwinds could give the bears a last minute advantage. Key takeaways: Bullish bets dominate the September Bitcoin options expiry, assuming BTC price holds the $110,000 support level. Despite higher demand for bullish bets, macroeconomic uncertainty keeps downside risks on the table. Read more

A ransomware operator is auctioning off sensitive data from the Maryland Department of Transportation for $3.4 million worth of Bitcoin.