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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has again urged El Salvador to scale back its Bitcoin policies and overhaul its cryptocurrency regulatory framework.

Thursday's outflows were led by Ark Invest and 21Shares' ARKB, which recorded $57.97 million in net outflows.

Terawulf stakes in Bitcoin mine will be sold to Talen Energy for $92 million.

Bitcoin has seen its demand stagnate in recent months, mirroring trends from past successful periods in 2016 and 2020. Since July, interest in the leading cryptocurrency has plateaued, leaving market watchers wondering if a recovery is on the horizon.

The Fed easing cycle will devalue USD but not BTC or gold, cautions Jack Mallers.

Renowned economist Peter Schiff scoffed at Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) HODLers for being oblivious to the impending bear market. What Happened: On Thursday, the staunch Bitcoin critic took to X to highlight the leading cryptocurrency's decline against gold—an asset Schiff vehemently advocates for.

Bitcoin sees downward momentum, dipping below $60K as economic factors weigh heavily. Market awaits US jobs data, which could alter BTC's trajectory.

Bitcoin has once again caught the attention of veteran trader Peter Brandt, who recently highlighted a concerning trading pattern that could spell trouble for the cryptocurrency. Known for his keen insights and historical perspective, Brandt's analysis suggests that Bitcoin may be on the verge of a deeper downtrend, raising alarms for investors in an already volatile market.

Leading cryptocurrencies moved sideways Thursday as investors awaited key employment data releases to gather insight into the economy's health. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m.

Bitcoin price is consolidating above the $60,000 support. BTC seems to be eyeing a fresh increase above the $61,200 and $61,500 levels.

Franklin Templeton's proposed ETF highlights growing interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum investments.

Bitcoin's price has been showing signs of recovery after a recent dip, and traders are increasingly optimistic about its performance in October. According to a new report by Kaiko Research, significant market activity and favorable macroeconomic conditions are positioning Bitcoin (BTC) for a potential rally.

Bitcoin's price has experienced a rollercoaster ride recently, with a significant 10% correction over the past week, leaving many investors on edge. Despite this volatility, Bitcoin has managed to hold above a key support level, prompting some analysts and investors to maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook.

Ethereum is experiencing a prolonged period of aggressive selling pressure, leading to a marketwide sell-off. The latest data shows that ETH has significantly lost ground, with its market capitalization having dropped by billions.

The two largest cryptocurrency assets, Bitcoin and Ethereum are witnessing a notable shift in the behavior and confidence of investor as indicated by a negative trend in their network activity, leading to sluggish performances in the past months.

Bitcoin continues to capture the spotlight as analysts share their insights on the current market dynamics. Recently, Dam Gambardello, a well-regarded market expert, has provided compelling analysis suggesting that Bitcoin may be nearing its last major dip.

U.S. utility firm Talen Energy said on Thursday it has bought TeraWulf's minority stake in a 200-megawatt (MW) bitcoin mining facility in Pennsylvania.

During his official visit to Argentina, Bukele met with Victoria Villarruel, the nation's vice president, to discuss cryptocurrency and the Salvadoran experience with Bitcoin. While the meeting was private, a video released before the meeting shows Villarruel asking Bukele about the first cryptocurrency and the yet-to-be-issued bitcoin-backed “volcano bonds.

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East heighten, Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled to break above $61,250, reflecting the broader market's uncertainty.

The IMF has been asking El Salvador for changes regarding its bitcoin law since its adoption in 2021.

The international organization still thinks Nayib Bukele's bet on Bitcoin was a bad idea.

Standard Chartered believes Bitcoin's (BTC) dip below the $60,000 level is “normal” and called the recent downturn a buying opportunity in an investor note shared with CryptoSlate on Oct. 3.

The cryptocurrency market is presently experiencing a substantial decline, as both Bitcoin and Ethereum have experienced a substantial decrease in active addresses. This trend, which has persisted throughout 2024, has triggered apprehension regarding the future of these prominent cryptocurrencies.

HBO's upcoming documentary claims it has finally uncovered the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin. Set to air next Wednesday at 2 a.m.

Traders agree that Bitcoin's short-term price prospects are strongly angled toward the downside.

If Donald Trump wins the United States presidential elections in November, the trend could accelerate, according to the report.

BlackRock reveals a steady decrease in Bitcoin volatility, enhancing portfolio returns and establishing it as a reliable asset class. The post BlackRock sees Bitcoin volatility continuing to fall appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin held above the $60,000 key support level, while Ethereum's ETH fell to near its weakest level against BTC since mid-September.

Bitcoin plummeted to just under $60,000 on Thursday as the crypto market withstood a brutal sell-off. The crypto market bloodbath came after a major missile strike by Iran targeting sites across Israel, which the latter has vowed to retaliate.

Popular analyst Rekt Capital took to his latest analysis and discussed the potential worst-case scenarios for Bitcoin, focusing on two main perspectives: the downtrending channel and the reaccumulation structure. Downtrending Channel Bitcoin is currently in a downtrending channel, which has an upper resistance line and a lower support line.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that one catalyst could spark a bull run for Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets. In a new video update, crypto strategist Jason Pizzino tells his 334,000 YouTube subscribers that the latest BTC crash can be attributed to the US dollar breaking out of its slump.

Bitcoin isn't going to save us from geopolitical uncertainties. That's what Geoff Kendrick, Standard Chartered's global head of digital assets research, believes.

Crypto analyst Mikybull Crypto has provided a bullish outlook for the Bitcoin price, predicting that the crypto will, by late October, enjoy a breakout following a wave 5 impulsive move to the upside. His prediction comes amid a couple of external factors that threaten to send BTC below $60,000 as the negative start to ‘Uptober'

Ripple has launched its end-to-end payments solution in Brazil, partnering with Mercado Bitcoin to enhance cross-border transactions using blockchain technology.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower as geopolitical tensions continue to loom over global financial markets. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $60,619.33 -1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,342.84 -3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.89 -5.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.103 -0.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.0000159 -3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 13.4% and daily active addresses falling by 15.9%.

Standard Chartered's latest analyst note suggests that Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) recent price action reaffirms its role as a hedge against traditional financial system issues rather than geopolitical tensions. What Happened: The bank's analysts point out that Bitcoin's price weakness amid Middle East tensions demonstrates it is “not a safe haven against geopolitical concerns.

Representative Ro Khanna, a prominent member of the House of Representatives, is pushing for the U.S. government to hold confiscated Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. This idea is gaining traction across both political parties, signaling a shift in how cryptocurrency is viewed in the halls of power.

A social media post by an X account named “Wicked” presents claims that Satoshi Nakamoto may have conducted 51% attacks on the Bitcoin blockchain in May 2009. Wicked speculated that Satoshi likely tested these attacks early on to understand their potential impact on the network.

Trump is providing lip service to Bitcoiners, but that does not mean he will continue to be an ally of Bitcoin if he does get elected for a second term.

Franklin Templeton, a multi-trillion dollar asset management firm, has filed for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would provide exposure to both Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to an application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday, the firm aims to offer investors a single product that tracks the performance of the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

A closely followed crypto strategist is warning that one modular blockchain project may be on the verge of collapse. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 224,000 followers on the social media platform X that layer-1 Celestia (TIA) could plummet by more than 77% from its current value due to prolonged investor selling.

According to the latest announcement from Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc., its Bitcoin holdings have surged, rising to 530.717 BTC as of October 3.

According to Glassnode, BTC was showing signs of a shift in market structure.

Amid the general market decline, 97,602 traders have liquidated in the past 24 hours, with the combined liquidation value reaching $274.73 million. The leading coin, Bitcoin (BTC), has extended its decline, slipping by 1%, while its trading volume plummeted by 20% during the same period.

According to the International Monetary Fund, El Salvador has a 3% annual GDP growth rate and roughly $144 million in outstanding loans.

Despite this week's sell-off, onchain and technical data highlight an encouraging shift in the Bitcoin market.