Bitcoin has crashed significantly as part of a wider 2026 crypto market selloff driven by leverage unwinds, macroeconomic challenges, and geopolitical tensions, notably between the U.S. and Iran. This has led to declines in spot demand and futures interest, with leveraged positions liquidated, marking a mid-level market stress rather than a full collapse. The likelihood of Bitcoin reaching $150,000 by mid-2026 has dropped sharply, with market odds now very low. Investors are advised to watch U.S.–Iran relations, Federal Reserve policies, and potential regulatory or institutional shifts that could impact Bitcoin's price trajectory further.
Bitcoin remained the most-searched cryptocurrency on October 15, despite falling 2.78% to $80,081 and holding the largest market cap at over $1.6 trillion. Among seven tracked cryptocurrencies, Zerebro posted the biggest 24-hour gain, rising 43.64% t...
US wholesale inflation accelerated to 6.3% in September, driven by a 20.3% surge in gasoline producer prices, marking the largest jump since 2022. Despite this inflation rise, Bitcoin prices slipped slightly but remained above $81,000. Meanwhile, pre...
Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market value, fell below the $80,000 mark to $79,869 on Binance's spot market at 9:55 a.m. ET on October 15. This drop reflects a 1.04% decrease over the preceding hour, with the price moving from $80,649 ...
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that Bitcoin benefits under nearly every macroeconomic scenario related to AI's impact. Whether AI leads to economic superabundance, a bubble burst with government bailouts, or steady growth, Bitcoin is positioned to ga...
Bitcoin's price fell 1.04% within one hour ending 9:55 a.m. ET on October 15, dropping from $80,706 to $79,869. During this period, $22.28 million in long positions were liquidated across three major exchanges: Binance, Bybit, and OKX, alongside $660...
