The crypto market was hoping for a strong signal from Washington, but it will have to wait. The postponement of discussions in the U.S. Congress on several crypto-related texts has halted investor momentum, leaving Bitcoin unable to break through its key resistance levels.
The ratio between Bitcoin futures volume and the spot market on Binance reached an all-time high of 7.82. Daily derivatives volume on the platform reached $57.82 billion, compared to $6.08 billion traded on the spot market. The spot price of Bitcoin remained above the $60,000 threshold for two consecutive months.
The BTCPay Server team posted an urgent statement on their X account after detecting a critical vulnerability that is being actively exploited in its software. The platform warned that users' funds could be at risk and requested the entire community to update their servers to version 2.4.2 as soon as possible.
Capital B's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation could significantly influence European corporate investment strategies and the global crypto market. Capital B grows Europe's first Bitcoin treasury to 3,140 BTC in one year.
El Salvador's persistent Bitcoin acquisition strategy underscores its commitment to cryptocurrency, despite shifting legal and financial landscapes. El Salvador buys 1 bitcoin daily to advance cryptocurrency strategy.
Not all LTHs are under stress in these market conditions.
Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company MARA Holdings has trimmed its massive Bitcoin treasury after selling 726 BTC.
Bhutan's strategic Bitcoin liquidation to fund development projects highlights a pragmatic approach for resource-rich nations leveraging crypto. Royal Government of Bhutan sells 434 BTC for $28M as sovereign Bitcoin treasury continues to shrink.
BlackRock's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs experienced a sharp reversal in Q2 2026. Their activity on the shares went from a net increase of $13.9 billion a year earlier to a decrease of $3.5 billion.
But how come Bitcoin hasn't responded to the most active on-chain activity in months?
The halt in Bitcoin payments at PubKey highlights vulnerabilities in crypto payment systems, potentially affecting broader adoption and trust. PubKey halts Bitcoin payments until further notice.
A soft July payrolls print pulled September rate-hike odds down. It gives investors in risk assets hope, but Bitcoin remains in bear territory.