Bitcoin's status as digital gold will be proven by its adoption among sanctioned states rather than its price performance, according to Bitwise's Gordon Grant. He argues that these countries, including Russia and Iran, are quietly accumulating Bitcoin to bypass sanctions, similar to how gold was used historically. Despite Bitcoin's price volatility and recent declines, its decoupling from traditional markets and use in sanctioned trade suggest a growing role as a hedge asset. The real test for Bitcoin's digital gold claim will unfold as more governments integrate it into their economic strategies amid geopolitical tensions.
Bitcoin's price pulled back to around $81,150 after briefly exceeding $82,000 on September 4, driven by profit-taking following a short squeeze fueled by softer Federal Reserve rate hike expectations and strong inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs total...
The SEC issued Order No. 34-106268 approving XRP and Solana as digital commodities alongside Bitcoin and Ether, allowing actively managed crypto ETFs to hold up to 15% of assets in these coins. This regulatory clarity sparked a $566.9 million short s...
Economists expect the US economy to add about 53,000 to 56,000 jobs in August, a rebound from July's loss. The unemployment rate is forecasted to stay near 4.1%. This jobs report is crucial as it influences Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates...
US August nonfarm payrolls rose by 162,000, nearly triple the expected 56,000, with strong wage growth keeping the Federal Reserve's September rate hike debate active. This stronger-than-expected jobs report caused Bitcoin to drop below $80,000 and g...
Bitcoin surged past $81,000 in early September 2026, driven by fading expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike and massive inflows into US Bitcoin ETFs, with single-day inflows reaching up to $730 million. Alongside Bitcoin, altcoins Zcash (ZEC) a...
