Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.1% in the last hour
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Bitcoin rose 1.1% over the past hour as bullish sentiment was reinforced by reports of BTC pushing toward an eight-month high near $85K–$86K alongside attention on ETF-related flows. Cointelegraph also highlighted Circle’s launch of Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing for institutional clients, a development that could support near-term demand by improving institutional financing options tied to BTC collateral.
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Circle launches Bitcoin-backed USDC borrowing for institutional clients
Circle is bringing Bitcoin-backed borrowing to institutional clients, allowing them to tap BTC holdings for USDC liquidity without selling their Bitcoin.
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