Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.1% in the last hour
Analysis
Bitcoin (BTC) rose 1.1% over the past hour as spot-demand signals from ETF-related activity appeared supportive, including reports that Morgan Stanley bought $193 million of Bitcoin over three consecutive days (U.Today). The move came even as macro headwinds persisted, with rising Fed rate-hike bets and strong jobs data potentially delaying rate cuts and testing Bitcoin’s breakout momentum (Decrypt; CryptoNews).
Contributing Factors (3)
Bitcoin Breakout Cools as Fed Rate-Hike Bets Climb
Bitcoin has slipped back below $85,000 after tagging an eight-month high near $87,400 last week, with rising odds of an October Fed hike taking some air out of the rally.
Fed Rate Cut Delayed as Strong Jobs Data Tests Bitcoin
Citi sees the Fed's first rate cut in June 2027 after 162,000 August jobs, while Bitcoin ETF inflows show demand can rebound despite higher yields. The post Fed Rate Cut Delayed as Strong Jobs Data Te...
Morgan Stanley Buys $193 Million of Bitcoin for Three Consecutive Days
Morgan Stanley has become the only Bitcoin ETF that has not sold Bitcoin in the last 20 days, consistently accumulating the asset amid sustained demand.
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