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Bitcoin (BTC) rose above $80,000 after Fed Governor Christopher Waller noted cooling inflation, which may lead to unchanged interest rates in September. Core inflation fell from 4.76% in February to 3.05% in July, though annual PCE inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target. Markets are divided on a potential rate hike on Sept. 16, with the August CPI report being a key test for Bitcoin's price movement.

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 after strong U.S. jobs data revived Fed rate hike fears, offsetting strong ETF inflows. Bitcoin traded at $79,701, down 1.67%, while other cryptocurrencies also declined. Institutional demand remains strong, with $730.8 million in ETF inflows on September 3. The near-term direction of Bitcoin is likely tied to U.S. interest rate expectations.

Bitcoin surged 40% from its July low of $57,748 to $79,000-$81,000 by early September, reigniting speculation about reaching $100,000. Prediction markets give a 28% chance of this happening by 2026. Ethereum outperformed with a 56% gain. Institutional inflows and macroeconomic factors drove the rally, but reaching $100,000 faces resistance from supply overhead.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele denied transferring the country's bitcoin reserves to a private operator as part of an IMF loan deal. The IMF stated that ownership of the Chivo wallet was transferred, but not the strategic bitcoin reserves. El Salvador adopted bitcoin as legal tender in 2021 but removed its status in January during IMF negotiations. The IMF announced a $140 million funding deal with El Salvador, contingent on austerity and reform measures.

Bitcoin rose 5% on September 3, briefly trading above $82,000, as Fed rate hike concerns eased. Analysts debate if the crypto bear market has bottomed, with mixed ETF flows and seasonal patterns adding complexity. Bitcoin is down 7% year-to-date and 35% from its October 2025 high. Some analysts predict a rally if the Fed holds rates steady, with a $150,000 year-end target proposed.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) sold 3,328 BTC for $213M in August, raising investor concerns. The company later bought 4,603 BTC for $369.7M, holding 845,050 BTC as of Aug. 30. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust saw $1.5B inflows, and Bitcoin's price rose 21% in August. The article argues that MicroStrategy's actions have limited impact on Bitcoin's long-term value.

Bitcoin fell 2.8% to $79,197 on strong US jobs data, reducing Fed rate cut expectations. Ethereum, Solana, and XRP also declined. The dollar's strength made risky assets less attractive, impacting crypto markets. Bitcoin had earlier risen above $81,000. Futures contracts also dropped, indicating traders closing leveraged bets. Latin American crypto markets remain focused on stablecoins, with Brazil and Argentina showing strong adoption. Felix Pago, a fintech firm, raised $200 million for crypto

Bitcoin (BTC) has turned $79,000 into support, with Glassnode's Bitcoin Vector framework shifting to a Risk-On regime on August 21. The cryptocurrency faces resistance around $83,000-$86,000, with potential upside targets at $98,000-$100,000 if it breaks above resistance. Trading volumes have increased, and August saw a 25% gain for BTC, its strongest August performance since 2017, without extreme crowd optimism.

Bitcoin (BTC) reached an intraday high of $82,108, up 4.5% in 24 hours, extending its August rally. Fidelity Digital Assets remains cautious, noting volatility patterns but warning against relying on four-year cycle theories. Analysts have mixed views on the bear market's end, with some arguing it concluded in August. Fidelity highlights stablecoin growth and adoption trends as positive signs.

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $3.8B inflows over three weeks, with $986.9M in the latest week. Total net assets reached $101.3B. BlackRock's IBIT led Friday's inflows with $117.4M. Bitcoin traded around $80,000. Ether and XRP ETF inflows declined.