The Bitcoin investment fund is designed for institutional investors and will offer exposure to BTC gains capped at a predefined threshold, with 100% loss protection on the downside.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading relatively flat but clinging to the green zone. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $63,031 +0.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,432 -0.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.8 -0.02% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.11 -1.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001778 -2.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 36% and daily active addresses inching higher by 0.3%.

Ward Roddam, the Mayor of Rockdale, Texas, has highlighted Bitcoin's crucial role in revitalizing the town's economy. In an Oct. 7 op-ed, Roddam explained that the world is nearing a new economic era driven by what he calls the “digital energy boom,” largely fueled by Bitcoin.

Bitcoin has been navigating a turbulent landscape of volatility and erratic price action since the Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut 20 days ago. This pivotal moment has left analysts and investors on edge, with many anticipating a significant rally for BTC in the coming weeks.

JPMorgan analysts identified several key catalysts that could shape the cryptocurrency market in the coming months, highlighting a mix of seasonal trends, macroeconomic factors and technological developments. What Happened: The analysts pointed to the historical “Uptober” trend, noting that over 70% of Octobers yielded positive returns for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), The Block reported on Monday.

Bitcoin miners were left to assess their performance amid the ever-changing landscape of the cryptocurrency market. Reports show that while some companies expanded their operations and improved efficiency, others struggled to keep pace with rising challenges.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to reform the country's rules on Bitcoin (BTC) as an official currency. During a press briefing, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack says the agency is in ongoing engagement with El Salvador on policies that can boost productivity and economic governance.

There have been several bullish Bitcoin news these past few days. However, a recent Supreme Court ruling could dampen the mood as the US government has gotten the clear to proceed with selling 69,370 BTC associated with the Silk Road marketplace.

Trump would allow a friendly regulatory environment for Bitcoiners to thrive in.

Bitcoin (BTC) continued to show strength this week, following a robust start to the week that saw its market value climb to a high of $63,700 on Monday. Interestingly, this growth comes despite major exchanges such as Binance and BitMEX seeing heavy shorting of Bitcoin since Saturday.

Bitcoin price opened the week with a bang as altcoins and stocks turned green, but $65,000 to $66,500 remains a tall hurdle for BTC to overcome.

The forecasted $65+/-1 and $61+/-1K high and low, respectively, were reached. This means BTC must hold above the September 6 low and break above the September 27 high to target $74-76K.

Bitcoin's hashrate has been climbing steadily, closing in on its peak of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded on Sept. 8. At present, it's cruising just shy of that record, clocking in at 680 EH/s. Block times have been quicker than the typical ten-minute average, and as we approach Oct.

Bitcoin (BTC) kicked off October on a rather subdued note, surging approximately 2% on Monday to $63,718. Despite this decline, the cryptocurrency has demonstrated solid performance over the past month, recording a growth of around 10%.

Rising volumes and price gains suggest traders could be buying into several narratives that could drive prices.

Despite Bitcoin's (BTC) price increase in the last 24 hours, key market indicators are flashing caution, suggesting that the coin may face significant hurdles in reaching the $70,000 mark. This development is contrary to the expectations investors have about the coin this month.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Fold, a Bitcoin financial services company, has filed an S-4 with the SEC as it prepares to go public as it currently holds over 1,000 Bitcoins in its corporate treasury. The company operates a cashback debit card and allows users to purchase or sell Bitcoin directly via their accounts, making it a minor rival to

10x Research CEO Markus Thielen reinforced anticipations for an “Uptober” on October 6, dismissing fears surrounding geopolitical tensions as “unlikely” to derail Bitcoin's recent momentum.

Bitcoin's rally above $64,000 reinforced a recently established trend change and “locked in” a bullish pattern of higher price lows.

On Monday, Oct. 7, bitcoin (BTC) reached an intraday peak of $64,444, giving traders plenty to buzz about. By the end of Monday's trading sessions, BTC had gained 2% against the U.S. dollar. The global crypto trading scene saw an impressive $92.617 billion in volume, with bitcoin grabbing a $29.85 billion slice of that pie.

Metaplanet, a Japanese public firm that's following MicroStrategy's Bitcoin reserve playbook, announced that it has purchased even more BTC.

The Wall Street Cheat Sheet has been around for years now and is often passed around in finance circles, so Bitcoin has not been left out. The cheat sheet shows different stages of each market cycle, using sentiment to track where in the cycle a particular asset is.

ZachXBT's crypto investigations helped recover $275,000 in Bitcoin stolen from an elderly U.S. user in an apparent social engineering scam. According to the blockchain sleuth, Indian impersonators stole around 15 Bitcoin (BTC) from a Coinbase user back in April.

As the cryptocurrency market enters a new week, several digital currencies are experiencing notable gains, fueled by Bitcoin's robust performance. Bitcoin, the leading asset, is seeing impressive traction alongside emerging meme coins like Hamster Kombat and POPCAT. The overall landscape is vibrant, attracting keen interest from investors and traders alike.

Bitcoin has been gaining during the past 24 hours, starting with Asia's market opening, with it briefly crossing $64,000 for a 2% rise.

Riot Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:RIOT) CEO Jason Les expressed the company's interest in artificial intelligence opportunities, contingent on the emergence of a favorable deal. What Happened: In a recent interview with Bernstein analysts, Les highlighted Core Scientific's (NASDAQ:CORZ) collaboration with AI Hyperscaler CoreWeave as a potential model for such ventures, The Block reported.

Since the price of Bitcoin (BTC) soared to an all-time high (ATH) of $73,750 in March, it has not traded close to this level again. This is despite the Bitcoin halving event on April 20, which further deflated the emissions rate of the digital currency.

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Tokyo-listed investment adviser Metaplanet has made another bold move in the cryptocurrency market, significantly increasing its bitcoin holdings with a fresh investment of 1 billion yen ($6.7 million). This latest acquisition brings the company's total bitcoin reserves to 639.5 BTC, valued at approximately $40.6 million.

Bitcoin has now been in a bull market for 686 days, ever since it bottomed out below $15,500 in November 2022 amid the FTX fiasco.

Despite cryptocurrency investors' high hopes in the weeks leading up to October, the start of the month – historically notable for the strong performance of digital assets – Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading lower at the beginning of the month.

Bitcoin price rose for two consecutive days on Monday, Oct. 7, as traders embraced a risk-on sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) rose to an intraday high of $64,000, a 6.62% increase from last week's lowest point.

Arrington Capital-backed RedStone has launched Bitcoin staking oracles on Monday to enhance DeFi protocols on platforms like Ethereum, Avalanche, and Polygon.

Explore how Bitcoin (BTC) is transforming global fundraising efforts through platforms like Geyser Fund, BTCPay Server, and Kuno, enabling secure, anonymous, and censorship-free donations.

The National Bank of Bahrain launched the GCC's first Bitcoin-linked structured investment, developed with ARP Digital.

Former MicroStraregy CEO Michael Saylor has stepped up his social media game by taking to the X platform to declare that Bitcoin is “winning.”

A wallet-draining service on TON ceased operations due to limited high-value users, redirecting efforts toward more lucrative Bitcoin targets.

Investor Dan Tapiero says that Bitcoin (BTC) is setting up for a breakout after printing a massive bullish technical pattern. Tapiero says that Bitcoin is forming a large, years-long cup and handle structure that is setting BTC up for a breach of the March 2024 highs at $74,000.

TL;DR A wallet drainer from The Open Network (TON) is shutting down operations due to a lack of large investors and is redirecting its focus to Bitcoin theft. The hackers argue that the small community of The Open Network is not viable for their operations, suggesting users enjoy theft on Bitcoin.

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has partnered with APR Digital to launch the Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) first Bitcoin-linked Structured investment. This fund will provide accredited investors exposure to the flagship crypto.

October's bullish "Uptober" narrative is regaining momentum as bitcoin recovered from last week's market sell-off, QCP Capital analysts said.

Key Points:

A new week has started positively for most of the coins, according to CoinMarketCap.

After the announcement, data reveals that Metaplanet's stock surged by more than 12% on October 7th, before dipping to 988 yen later in the day.

The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of noisy behavior, as the Wall Street ETF continues to dampen a bit of the inherent volatility in this asset. At this point in time, the market will continue to be choppy, and therefore you should be cautious about your position sizing.

Bitcoin has been the best-performing asset of 2024, recording an increase of nearly 50% since the start of the year. As the price rises above $63,500, the possibility of achieving $70,000 has yet again emerged. The charts are looking pretty good and hence the bullish plan continues to remain in play.