Investors now have more ways to invest in or against MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR), a software company and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holder that has outperformed top stocks, asset types and index funds in recent years. What Happened: REX Shares and Tuttle Capital Management launched two new ETFs Wednesday to give investors more ways to get exposure to MicroStrategy stock with leveraged and inverse ETFs.

Bitcoin's realized cap stands at approximately $461 billion, reflecting only a slight increase of $3 billion or 0.66%. This modest movement suggests that capital inflows into the Bitcoin market have largely paused, leading to questions about what this means for the future of Bitcoin and its price trajectory.

Saylor thinks JPMorgan could provide customers with risk-free yield on their Bitcoin. Saifedean says those banks will end up just like Celsius and BlockFi.

Former US president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump becomes the first US president to publicly transact with Bitcoin.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump surprised patrons at PubKey, a cryptocurrency-themed bar in Manhattan, when he conducted a Bitcoin transaction, marking a first for a former or sitting U.S. President.

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced heavy volatility on Sept. 19 following the Fed's FOMC meeting but maintained its position above the $60,000 threshold.

Former US president Donald Trump just made an unscheduled stop at Pubkey, a Bitcoin-themed bar in Manhattan's Greenwich Village, right next to New York University where his son, Barron Trump, just started going to. It was part of his busy campaign schedule before a rally on Long Island.

Louisiana has become one of the first U.S. states to accept Bitcoin for government payments, offering residents more flexible options for transactions.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made his first purchase using Bitcoin on a cheeseburger.

Pubkey, a Bitcoin bar in New York City, hosted the former US President and 2024 Republican nominee for a campaign stop on Sept. 18.

Former president reportedly bought burgers using bitcoin at the crypto-themed bar.

Bitcoin rallied above the $61,000 price point on Wednesday following the United States Federal Reserve's decision to lower its benchmark interest rates by 50 basis points, marking the first rate cut since 2020 after the world's most important central bank's most aggressive hiking cycle.

Bitcoin is certainly “risky,” but it's not a “risk asset,” the asset manager claims.

In 2024, both BTC and gold outperformed, possibly benefitting from the expectations of easing Federal Reserve interest rates.

Core Scientific, Inc. (NASDAQ:CORZ) shares moved higher Wednesday as markets witnessed the first interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve in four years. The Details: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miner Core Scientific's stock has climbed more than 20% over the past five days, as investors anticipated an interest rate cut.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading relatively flat after the Federal Reserve announced a 50-basis-point interest rate cut, making risk assets more attractive. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $60,376.37 -0.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,322.72 -1.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $130.3 -1.7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.101 -0.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001334 -0.04% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows an 8% decline in large transaction volume and a 4% increase in daily active addresses.

JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon has said his bank is one of the "bigger" users of the blockchain—but he still hates Bitcoin.

Bitcoin (BTC) is positioning itself for a potential price surge as market dynamics suggest a boost in liquidity could benefit the leading cryptocurrency. Recent predictions about falling U.S. bank reserves and their impact on the Federal Reserve's policies are generating optimism in the crypto community.

Hemi Labs, the brainchild of former Bitcoin core developer Jeff Garzik, announced on September 18 that it raised $15 million in a funding round to develop its new blockchain network, Hemi.

Popular crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen thinks Ethereum (ETH) is close to bottoming out against Bitcoin (BTC). Cowen tells his 856,500 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks the ETH/BTC ratio will bottom out between 0.03-0.04 BTC and then trend up next year.

A quick look at the so-called "sidechain" Fractal Bitcoin.

The chief investment officer of crypto asset management firm Bitwise says that Ethereum (ETH) appears to be in a period of stagnation after being outpaced by both Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL).

Global accounting firm KPMG believes that strong custodial practices are key to boosting Bitcoin (BTC) adoption among institutions and businesses. According to its recent report titled “The Importance of Custodians in Bitcoin Adoption and Ownership,” custodians play a crucial role in safeguarding Bitcoin holdings and are vital for the industry's growth.

According to The Longevity Foundation, nascent technologies such as artificial intelligence can also help solve the aging problem.

Bhutan surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin holdings, highlighting diverse national strategies in the rising trend of global crypto adoption.

Bitcoin (BTC) could be gearing up for a new All-Time High (ATH) this year if it breaks through key resistance levels at $60,000. Despite experiencing substantial volatility and price instability over the past few months, analysts express bullish optimism for the cryptocurrency in the coming months.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading relatively flat after the Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis points cut, making risk assets more attractive. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $60,376.37 -0.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,322.72 -1.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $130.3 -1.7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.101 -0.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001334 -0.04% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows an 8% decline in large transaction volume and a 4% increase in daily active addresses.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Tyrone Ross of 401 Financial discusses adoption of crypto ETFs and what Wall Street still needs to learn about the asset class.

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced its round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants. While the grant amount distributed to each awardee was not disclosed, the HRF disclosed that it awarded 1B Satoshi (10BTC) worth over $5990K to 20 projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

The American Federal Reserve (Fed) has just announced a decrease in its interest rates this Wednesday, September 18, marking a major turning point in its monetary policy. This decision, long anticipated by the markets, could have significant repercussions on the crypto ecosystem, particularly Bitcoin.

The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates for the first time since March of 2020, fueling volatility in global markets. The move marks the central bank's shift from fighting inflation to responding to signs of economic slowdown, weakness in the jobs market and other risks to growth.

Asset manager BlackRock sent a 9-page document to its clients on Sept. 18 that portrays Bitcoin (BTC) as a “unique diversifier” for portfolios.

Larry Fink, the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has admitted to being wrong about his previous views on Bitcoin. While reversing his former stance on the pioneer cryptocurrency, the renowned CEO lauded praises for the cryptocurrency, underscoring its incredible growth over the years.

Bitcoin's price printed a new monthly high, tipped by Fed rate cut expectations and whale demand.

In a significant market move, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged past the $61,000 mark after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced a 50 basis point (bps) cut in interest rates, bringing the federal funds rate down to a range of 4.75% to 5%. What Happened: This sharp rise marked a critical point for Bitcoin, which crossed the $61,000 threshold before settling back at $60,400, a modest 0.9% decline from its high.

Bitcoin's price has surged to $61,000 following a significant move by the U.S. Federal Reserve to slash interest rates by 50 basis points. This marks the first interest rate cut in four years, an aggressive start to its first easing campaign. Fed Plans Another Rate Cut by December The U.S.

Bitcoin price rallies to $61,000 after the Federal Reserve cuts rates by 50 basis points for the first time since 2020.

Bitcoin is maintaining a strong position above the $60,000 mark, leading bullish investors to set their sights on the next key level at $66,000. This surge in optimism comes amid growing speculation surrounding a potential interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve during today's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

The Federal Reserve's unexpected rate cut sent shockwaves through the financial world, causing Bitcoin to surge dramatically.

Bitcoin's price finally looks set to break back above the $60K level after weeks of consolidation. However, there is still one more key resistance level that the price needs to overcome.

Bitcoin (BTC) saw choppy, albeit bullish, price action on Wednesday after the Fed cut rates in the US by 50bps to 4.75-5.0%, and signaled more interest rate easing than the market had been anticipating in 2025 in its updated dot-plot.

Bitcoin has outperformed all other major asset classes in seven of the last 10 years, according to BlackRock's whitepaper.

In a recent report, Blackrock, the largest digital asset manager, explores bitcoin's role as a unique investment diversifier, highlighting its distinct risk and return factors compared to traditional assets. The financial institution's report also discusses bitcoin's growing appeal among institutional investors.

Entrepreneur and Bitcoin investor Lark Davis is wondering if history will repeat the pattern of 2020 when Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) surged at the end of the year. What Happened: Davis in his latest post indicated that interest rate cuts and elections could send Bitcoin parabolic in the upcoming 12 months.

Bitcoin's price traded higher on Wednesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 50 basis points to the 4.75%-5.00% range.

The Fed's rate cut boosts both crypto and stock markets, signaling potential economic easing but also reflecting underlying economic concerns. The post Bitcoin jumps close to $61,000, then pulls back after Fed's rate cut appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Interest rates are coming down faster than the market had expected earlier this month.

Market participants were uncertain about the size of rate cut prior to the Fed meeting, laying the groundwork for volatility on the markets.