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XRP, DOGE Zoom Higher as U.S. Shutdowns, Japan Bond Slowdown Charge Bitcoin Appetite
Shutdowns that delay data and weaken fiscal visibility often encourage central banks to act more cautiously, while rising yields in Japan hint at policy shifts that could ripple through global funding markets.
Bitcoin Tops $119K, XRP, SOL, ETH Surge as U.S. Government Shutdown Takes Effect; BTC Options Look Cheap
The U.S. government shutdown could delay key economic reports, setting the stage for a positive fiat liquidity impulse, one analyst said.
Crypto Markets Today: Market Rallies, Altcoins Lead Gains; Zcash Hits 16-Month High
Bitcoin and ether climbed nearly 3% each, but altcoins stole the spotlight with double-digit surges as traders bet on a fresh “altcoin season.”
Crypto Perp DEX Mania May Quickly Fizzle Out, BitMEX CEO Says
A competitive battle has erupted in the perpetual decentralized exchange sector, with emerging platforms like Aster and Lighter significantly challenging Hyperliquid’s former dominance.
XRP Futures See Institutional Adoption, Solana Futures Hit $1B OI in 5 Months, Outpacing Bitcoin and Ether: CME Group
Institutional investors are increasingly adopting CME's futures for XRP and solana, the exchange's global head of equity and FX products said.
Traders Eye September Jobs Report for Cues on Bitcoin Breakout Above $120K
The Fed’s most recent rate cut initially provided a modest boost to Bitcoin, but investors say the path forward depends less on past easing than on Powell’s Tuesday speech and upcoming jobs data that is scheduled to be released on Friday.
Crypto Markets Today: BTC, ETH Hold Gains as Aster’s Leverage-Fueled Volume Hits $64B
BTC and ETH edge higher as derivatives metrics flash a tentative bullish tilt, while new DEX Aster grabs $64B in daily volume with extreme leverage despite weak token performance.
Leveraged Bitcoin Longs are Back in Force, Trading Firm Says
BTC's perpetual open interest and funding rates are rising again, QCP Capital noted.
FTX Payouts, U.S. Tariffs, Nonfarm Payrolls: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Sept. 29
Crypto Markets Today: Warning Signals as Bitcoin's Strongest Month of the Year Approaches
October is the month in which bitcoin, on average, posts its best returns.
