Bitcoin (BTC) may reach a new "macro bottom" between $50,000 and $60,000 by September, according to trader Killa. This prediction is based on the potential for BTC to "front run" exchange order-book liquidity, similar to how it previously front-ran higher liquidity levels. Aggressive shorting on Binance also suggests a bearish short-term outlook.
As Europe's MiCA regulation deadline looms, major crypto firms like Binance and Tether face challenges securing licenses or complying with rules, potentially disrupting access for millions of users and reshaping the market towards regulated entities and a future digital euro.
JoongAng Ilbo Co. has formally applied for a creditor-led debt workout program due to liquidity issues within its parent group, JoongAng Group. The company failed to repay 22 billion won in commercial paper and is consulting with creditors for restructuring measures.
Bitcoin shows deep value metrics below 1.0, but subdued investor participation and competition for liquidity from major IPOs raise concerns. Despite the Fed holding rates, future hikes loom, creating market uncertainty.
Crypto payments platform Pyra is shutting down, citing the Drift exploit. Users have until September 15, 2026, to withdraw assets or export private keys via a web portal. The platform will also facilitate future Drift recovery token distribution.
India's central bank, RBI, is opting for domestic settlement of government securities on the NDS-OM platform, rejecting offshore options like Euroclear. Despite recent tax incentives for foreign investors, the RBI aims to consolidate liquidity locally for better price discovery and trading ease, fostering a unified market.
Bitcoin dropped near $64,900 as Brent crude fell below $80 following a US-Iran peace framework. The market's focus shifts from oil shocks to liquidity, rates, and risk appetite, with the Fed's stance and ETF flows now critical for BTC's recovery.
Bitcoin faces potential declines toward $60,000 following the Bank of Japan's first interest rate hike in 17 years. Historical data suggests Bitcoin averages a 5.74% drop in the 30 days after BoJ rate increases, with potential downside targets between $62,700 and $56,700.
Bitcoin surged towards $67,000 as a potential US-Iran peace deal spurred a rally in risk assets, including US stocks. Traders remain cautious, eyeing liquidity pockets and potential price volatility despite signs of demand recovery.
Bitcoin surged towards $67,000 as a potential US-Iran peace deal spurred a broader rally in risk assets, including US stocks. Traders remain cautious about further upside, focusing on liquidity grabs and potential price volatility.
Tether reportedly froze $72 million in USDT on Tron after a wallet received 120.2 million USDT and began routing funds, with a portion of the outflow reportedly used to buy Monero (XMR), pushing its price up. The freeze highlights the limited time stablecoin issuers have before funds are moved into less traceable assets or venues.
South Korean broadcaster JTBC has filed for court-led rehabilitation after defaulting on 20.6 billion won in debt. The company cited a severe liquidity crisis, exacerbated by a shrinking TV advertising market due to shifts towards digital and streaming platforms.
Hong Kong developer Lai Sun Development has launched an exchange offer for its US$493 million in notes due July 2026, seeking to swap them for new US dollar notes with an 8% coupon and a three-year tenor to ease liquidity pressures amid challenging commercial real estate markets.
US President Donald Trump announced a deal to end fighting with Iran is set for Sunday signing, reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan, mediating talks, also signaled an agreement within 24 hours, though Iran has not confirmed the Sunday timeline.
Bitcoin (BTC) shows signs of a potential rally after hitting a yearly low of $59,000. Order book data and liquidity suggest a pending upward movement, with over $2 billion in short liquidity near $65,000. Bullish chart patterns and positive bid-ask ratios indicate potential targets between $67,000 and $70,000.
Elon Musk's SpaceX $75 billion IPO is creating a stir in crypto markets. Analysts debate whether the massive raise will drain liquidity from crypto or trigger a wealth effect rotation into digital assets.
Stablecoin liquidity on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has nearly doubled in a month, approaching $1 billion, largely due to Ripple's RLUSD. This surge supports Ripple's strategy to position XRPL as a payment rail for AI agents, enabling automated, fast, and rule-enforced transactions, a market projected to reach $183 billion by 2033.
Man Group's head of U.S. direct lending, Kevin Marchetti, believes higher interest rates create attractive opportunities for disciplined private credit lenders, despite "growing pains" in the sector. He noted strong credit fundamentals in the U.S. middle market and expects higher yields due to the floating rate nature of their investments.
Trad.Fi and W3 are launching an experiment in U.S. equipment financing, using AI to compress loan reviews to one day and blockchain for capital workflows. Targeting a $650M pipeline, the initiative aims to test tokenized private credit's move from portfolio wrappers to direct business lending, focusing on AI's impact on underwriting quality and investor liquidity.
Trad.Fi and W3 aim to move $650M in U.S. equipment financing onto blockchain rails over four years. The project uses AI for risk assessment and aims to compress loan processes from months to a day, testing blockchain's utility for real-world assets beyond tokenized funds.
SpaceX's IPO is reportedly oversubscribed by nearly four times, attracting over $250 billion in demand for its $75 billion offering. Analysts suggest this could be draining liquidity from tech and crypto markets, causing a temporary rotation rather than a broader bear market.
Circle has launched cirBTC on Ethereum, a 1:1 BTC-backed wrapped asset designed to function as institutional collateral. The product integrates with Circle's existing ecosystem, including USDC and Circle Mint, and plans future support on Arc, aiming to simplify institutional workflows and compete with rivals like Coinbase's cbBTC and WBTC.
Bitwise suggests Bitcoin's recent price drop reflects a broader 'risk-off' market adjustment, acting as a 'canary in the macro coal mine' before traditional assets like the Nasdaq and KOSPI. Despite expanding global liquidity, BTC has repriced significantly, indicating it may be further along in its adjustment than equities. On-chain data shows stablecoin reserves remain high, signaling potential buying power on the sidelines.
Bitcoin rebounds to $63.5k after a brief dip below $60k, ZEC surges 50% on Ironwood proposal, SpaceX prepares for a $75 billion IPO, and Congress advances 7 crypto tax bills.
