BT

Bitcoin

BTC 1 Hour Move
+1.30%
$64,041.00 → $64,873.00

Why Bitcoin is up 1.3% in the last hour

Analysis

Bitcoin rose ~1.3% over the past hour as traders reacted to headlines that Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later this year, a development that signals expanding access and infrastructure for large investors. The move was reinforced by additional coverage of the same Custody+ initiative, keeping sentiment constructive in the near term.

Contributing Factors (3)

#1
CoinDesk Regulatory 5 hours ago

Citi plans to launch bitcoin custody for institutional clients later this year

The Wall Street bank plans to let clients hold bitcoin alongside traditional assets through its new Custody+ platform.

Confidence
96%
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#2
The Block ETF Flows 6 hours ago

Citi expects to launch bitcoin custody later this year under its new Custody+ platform

The platform also includes real-time asset servicing, instant settlements, liquidity tools, and AI-powered market intelligence.

Confidence
91%
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#3
CoinDesk Price Analysis 5 hours ago

Cash App's crypto support expands beyond bitcoin and USDC via MoonPay

Eligible Cash App users will be able to use their balances to purchase digital assets offered by MoonPay, which include ether, solana and stablecoin USDT.

Confidence
89%
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Move Details

Asset Bitcoin
Symbol BTC
Direction ↑ Bullish
Timeframe 1 Hour
Start Price $64,041.00
End Price $64,873.00
Change +1.30%
Detected Aug 18, 2026 2:30 PM

Explanation Confidence

93%

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