Bitcoin is rallying 5% to $81,000 as the US Dollar Index drops amid signs of Bank of Japan intervention and strong expectations for a September rate hike. Markets are drawing parallels to the volatility seen in 2024. The post $544,850,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Liquidated As BTC Surges to $81,000 appeared first on The Daily Hodl.
$76,000 remains a key level to watch despite Bitcoin's recent bullishness.
Metals One PLC (AIM:MET1, FRA:HT7, OTCQB:MTOPF), the critical and precious metals developer focused on gold and uranium, has secured £4 million in gross funding from YA II PN, a fund managed by Yorkville Advisors Global. Yorkville and its affiliates are barred from holding short positions in Metals One shares while the note remains outstanding, and cannot own more than 9.99% of the company's share capital through warrant exercises.
Ultra Clean Holdings is rated Buy at $65, with strong revenue growth and an attractive 11x 2027 P/E, but not Strong Buy due to cash flow and concentration risks. Q2 2026 revenue rose 24% to $644.9M, with Q3 guidance of $700–$750M and EPS of $0.83–$1.03, driven by AI-related semiconductor complexity. Gross margin improvement is underway, but over 60% of revenue comes from two customers, and inventory buildup has led to negative operating cash flow.
Chainlink Data Feeds are live on Tempo, giving stablecoin applications market data for collateral, exchange rates and automated risk controls.
Uniswap Labs has purchased PONS, the token of a Robinhood Chain launchpad generating $5.95 million in daily fees, as PONS climbed to a new all-time high above $0.52.
Casey's General Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:CASY) will release its first earnings report after the closing bell on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Craig Wright, the man who faked being Satoshi, just got Hollywood's red carpet treatment. $70 million, Gal Gadot, and a whitewash of history.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said U.S. crypto leadership remains within reach as the CLARITY Act approaches a key Senate vote.
Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ:CAN) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
Gold and silver await U.S. NFP at 12:30 GMT as Fed hike expectations ease, while Iran tensions and lower rate pressure support precious metals.
USD/CAD Price Forecast: 100-day EMA remains key hurdle
Redwood Trust is rated Buy with a 12-month base case price target of $5.52, reflecting a 35% total return potential. RWT trades at a 33% discount to GAAP book value, as the market over-penalizes legacy asset risks despite strong core mortgage banking performance. Core platforms delivered a 33% annualized return on capital and robust volume growth, but legacy losses continue to drag on consolidated earnings and dividend coverage.
Pocket Bitcoin said its August breach exposed records involving 5,411 customers, including addresses, bank transfers and some identity documents.
Microsoft is rated a Strong Buy, driven by robust AI monetization, resilient ROI on hyperscaler capex, and unmatched enterprise moats. MSFT's identity platform and Agent 365 create a defensible position in enterprise AI agent adoption, with 40 million agents registered across thousands of companies. Azure and the SaaS Suite drove nearly all the company's 18% revenue growth, with Azure contributing 61% of incremental revenue and SaaS 38%.
Binance led the surge, handling about $7.28 billion in XRP spot trades during August, well ahead of other major exchanges.
Surging DEX volume on Robinhood Chain and high daily fee revenue numbers have translated into Arbitrum token price gains since 10% of the fees are shared.
U.S.-Iran tensions tighten crude supply as WTI eyes $92.67 and Brent holds bullish, while recovering LNG demand supports natural gas.
Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair traded below a key bullish trend line with support at 159.70. The bearish momentum gained strength after there was a close below 158.00, the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour), and the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour).
Institutional Bitcoin investments are reshaping financial strategies, highlighting digital assets' growing role in diversified portfolios. BlackRock clients purchase $454M worth of Bitcoin in a single transaction.
The Netherlands shifted billions in gold from North America to London, citing geopolitical unrest. France has also reshuffled its gold holdings, while Germany and Italy face pressure to bring their reserves home.
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Pound-Dollar could extend its recovery if US payrolls disappoint, although cautious comments from Bailey may limit Sterling's upside. The Pound US Dollar (GBP/USD) exchange rate edged up on Thursday, after touching a 20-day low on Wednesday, although the recovery was limited.
Bitcoin and gold are trading more like each other than at any point since 2020, even as their latest divergence tests that relationship. Their 90-day correlation has climbed to about 0.55, the highest in nearly six years, while Bitcoin's volatility stands at 36.2% compared with 25.3% for gold.
Bitcoin is pulling ahead of gold even as both hard assets rally together, driven by fears that governments will inflate away their debt rather than by bond yields.
El Salvador documented that recent Bitcoin accumulation came from private donations as it moved closer to another $140 million IMF payment.
Saudi Arabia Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data
Germany's tilt towards a deal with UniCredit's CEO Andrea Orcel to take over Commerzbank, after years of his manoeuvring, could prompt other European nations and banks to warm to further banking consolidation.
Rayonier Inc. is rated Buy, following its transformative merger with PotlatchDeltic, which nearly doubled share count and expanded timberland and manufacturing assets. RYN now offers a 5% dividend yield, improved cash flow, and enhanced land optimization, though post-merger leverage is higher and dividend coverage remains tight. The $40 million synergy target is key for per-share value gains, with real estate and wood products diversification providing both upside and increased cyclicality.
Philippines Gold price today: Gold falls, according to FXStreet data