Bitcoin firms discover that HODLing requires liquidity

October 11, 2026

Japanese treasury firm Metaplanet sold and repurchased Bitcoin at a loss to demonstrate liquidity to creditors, highlighting the challenge corporate Bitcoin holders face in balancing long-term reserves with strict debt repayment deadlines.

Achieving 2% inflation might not prevent a Fed rate pause

October 10, 2026

The Federal Reserve could pause its interest rate hikes before inflation hits 2% if policymakers see independent economic movement toward the target. Minutes from the September gathering show officials weighing persistent spending, labor market trends, and borrowing costs.

Crypto liquidations top $1B as Bitcoin breaks $81K wall

October 8, 2026

A cryptocurrency market selloff pushed Bitcoin near $80,000 and triggered over $1 billion in liquidations, predominantly crushing bullish trader positions and impacting major altcoins like Ethereum and Solana.

Citi forecasts Bitcoin return to $113k based on buying data

October 8, 2026

Citi forecasts that Bitcoin could reach a 12-month price target of $113,000, driven by favorable macroeconomic conditions, revived exchange-traded fund inflows, and ongoing capital accumulation across the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Ethereum drops 6%, risking $1.35B in long liquidations

October 7, 2026

Ethereum drops 6% toward the $2,500 level, risking $1.35 billion in leveraged long liquidations as spot Ether exchange-traded funds experience a steep contraction in demand and consecutive days of net outflows.