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Bitcoin has fallen 0.8% to about $79,176 over the past 24 hours as analysts forecast continued trading between $78,000 and $82,000 before the Federal Reserve’s September policy decision.

Bitcoin price remains capped near $82,000

Bitfinex analysts told crypto.news that Bitcoin’s current structure supports “continued consolidation with an upside bias” rather than a confirmed breakout, as ETF demand counters pressure from elevated Treasury yields and expectations of another US interest rate increase.

Bitcoin (BTC) was trading near $79,176 at the time of writing, down 0.8% over 24 hours, according to CoinGecko data. The asset moved between a low of $78,707 and a high of $80,494 during the period, while trading volume increased nearly 30% to about $24.4 billion.

The intraday retreat followed another failed attempt to remain above $80,000. Sellers entered as the price approached $80,500, keeping BTC inside the $77,200–$82,100 range identified by Bitfinex.

Jeff Ko, chief analyst at CoinEx, expects even tighter trading before the Fed announces its next interest-rate decision.

“I expect compression into a tight range, capped around $82,000 with support at $78,000–$79,000, and a directional resolution once the Fed is out of the way,” Ko told the publication.

A move below the lower end of Ko’s range would bring the $77,200 level identified by Bitfinex into focus. On the upside, Bitcoin would need to clear $80,500 before testing the stronger supply area around $82,000.

Earlier technical conditions also showed why that upper zone could remain difficult to cross. On Aug. 27, Bitcoin traded near $79,500 after climbing about 25% from its mid-August range, but daily relative strength index readings had reached overbought territory at 81.14. The 200-day SMA breakout kept the recovery structure intact, while fading short-term momentum and liquidity near $81,000 raised the risk of another pullback.

ETF inflows support Bitcoin price near $79,000

US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs absorbed $986.9 million in net inflows during the week ending Sep. 4, taking the three-week total to approximately $3.8 billion, according to Ko.

Institutional demand has helped Bitcoin remain near $80,000 even as markets have raised their expectations for another Fed rate increase. Ko, however, said three weeks of positive flows were not enough to confirm a sustained accumulation period.

“The $986.9 million of inflows brought the three-week total to roughly $3.8 billion, which is clearly constructive. But I would still like to see another few weeks of sustained net inflows, particularly if Bitcoin turns boring and trades sideways, before calling this a genuine accumulation phase.”

Ko argued that continued purchases during flat or falling prices would provide stronger evidence of allocation demand than inflows that follow a rapid rally. Bitcoin gained 25% in August, meaning some recent ETF purchases may have been driven by price momentum rather than long-term accumulation.

Data cited in an earlier report showed that US spot Bitcoin ETFs collected $3.52 billion during August, recording positive flows on 16 of 21 trading days. The funds maintained demand while Bitcoin climbed from the low-$60,000 area toward $80,000.

ETF products did not prevent losses earlier in 2026. During the first half of the year, the funds registered a combined $5.29 billion in net outflows as Bitcoin fell from approximately $94,000 to $63,000, according to the previous Fed and ETF analysis.

Bitfinex analysts said stablecoin supply growth has also provided support during the latest recovery. Even with fresh capital entering the market, profitable holders could add selling pressure as BTC moves toward the top of its range.

More than 71% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is now held at a profit, compared with about 67% when the asset traded above $82,500 during its May consolidation. Bitfinex attributed the difference to summer accumulation, which lowered the short-term holder cost basis to $68,400 at its weakest point.

At similar prices, a larger share of holders can now sell without realizing a loss. Bitfinex said supply in profit is approaching its historical average of 74.7%, with previous moves above that threshold often occurring during transitions from bear to bull markets.

Fed decision and CPI could resolve the range

Interest-rate expectations remain the main external test for Bitcoin ahead of the Sep. 15–16 Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Markets are considering a 25-basis-point increase from the current federal funds target range of 3.50%–3.75%, Ko said.

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh adopted a hawkish tone during his Jackson Hole speech, after which CME FedWatch probabilities for a September increase climbed to around 66%. The estimate has moved with each subsequent economic release and should not be treated as a Fed commitment.

Stronger August employment figures renewed the case for tighter policy. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000, while the unemployment rate remained at 4.1%, according to figures cited by Bitfinex. Manufacturing activity also expanded, with the Purchasing Managers’ Index reaching 54.6, although elevated input costs continued to raise inflation concerns.

US inflation data will provide the next evidence for policymakers. As previously detailed, the Producer Price Index is scheduled for Sep. 10, followed by the Consumer Price Index on Sep. 11 and the Fed decision on Sep. 16.

“A hot print that pushes yields and the dollar sharply higher would be the cleanest test of Bitcoin’s resilience,” Ko said.

The two-year Treasury yield recently moved above 4.34%, while Ko placed the 10-year yield near 4.8%. Higher yields can reduce demand for assets that do not pay interest by giving investors access to stronger returns from US government debt.

Bitfinex said the important signal would be continued ETF buying while short-term yields remain elevated. Persistent demand under such conditions would indicate that the policy rate no longer acts as Bitcoin’s main constraint, according to the analysts.

Treasury buybacks provide another liquidity test

The US Treasury’s expanded buyback operation on Sep. 9 will give investors another measure of bond-market liquidity before the inflation data and Fed meeting.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced in August that the maximum size of liquidity-support buybacks for 10-to-20-year and 20-to-30-year nominal coupon securities would increase from $2 billion to at least $4 billion per operation. The higher limits are scheduled to remain in place from Sep. 9 through Nov. 4.

After the announcement, the 30-year Treasury yield dropped from a 19-year high above 5.34% to 5.19%, while the 10-year yield fell to 4.647%. During the same period, Bitcoin climbed 8.2% from $64,100 to $69,500 in less than 12 hours, although Treasury officials did not establish that the buyback change caused the rally.

The move also triggered $1.44 billion in short liquidations across major crypto exchanges, including $1.29 billion within one hour, according to an earlier Treasury buyback report.

For the next breakout attempt, Ko said investors should track ETF flows, spot-market buying near current levels, and Bitcoin’s reaction to Treasury yields. He also wants to see whether futures open interest grows meaningfully alongside any move outside the $78,000–$82,000 range, with CPI due Sep. 11 and the FOMC decision scheduled for Sep. 16.

As the AI hype train rumbles on, venture capitalists and private equity are pouring more and more money into sillier and sillier ideas.

Recently, Starcloud, a data centers-in-space company, has received nearly half a billion dollars in funding and over a $2 billion valuation for an idea that already seems almost impossible to execute — and it just made it even stupider.

Starcloud has decided to begin mining BTC in space.

Whether you like Bitcoin or hate it, this is crazy. One of the most important aspects of BTC mining has been, and always will be, the ability to obtain the cheapest energy for running miners.

Sometimes this means that mining companies will completely abandon previously profitable locations for new locations, sometimes it will mean replacing every miner they’re currently running, and occasionally it means completely altering the type of energy being utilized (instead of solar, resorting to coal or natural gas, using hydro or wind instead of coal, etc).

Running ASICs in space instantly becomes more expensive than running them on Earth because you have to factor in launch costs, how expensive radiating heat is, an inability to change to an alternative form of energy, and maintenance costs in orbit.

So now Starcloud isn’t only pursuing likely impossible goals in regard to data centers, it’s mining the most expensive BTC in the history of cryptocurrency.

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Bitcoin eased on Monday after failing to hold onto weekend momentum, with the price slipping back toward the high-$70,000s as liquidity thinned during the Labor Day holiday in the United States. The pullback comes shortly after BTC posted its first weekly close above $80,000 since early May.

At the time of writing, TradingView data showed BTC/USD down nearly 2% on the day. With major US markets closed for the holiday, thinner order books increased the odds of sharper, liquidity-driven moves in both directions—rather than a steady trend.

Key takeaways

• Bitcoin is trading about 2% lower and sits below $80,000 after its strongest weekly close above that level since early May.
• Labor Day has left markets with thinner liquidity, which can amplify sudden moves as traders seek liquidity above and below spot.
• CoinGlass data shows liquidation pressure was roughly balanced between long and short positions over the past 24 hours.
• QCP Capital said volatility has compressed, suggesting investors are waiting for external catalysts—particularly US inflation data later this week.
• Analysts highlighted “resilience,” noting BTC has absorbed recent macro shocks while remaining supported within a narrow range since mid-August.

Why Monday’s dip looks liquidity-driven

TradingView charts indicated BTC/USD down close to 2% at the time of writing, after the benchmark briefly regained traction over the weekend and notched its first weekly close above $80,000 since early May. Monday’s decline reflects a market environment where directional conviction can weaken when participants thin out.

Because US markets were closed for Labor Day, order books tended to be thinner, increasing the likelihood of abrupt repricing toward nearby liquidity pools. CoinGlass liquidation data, covering the prior 24 hours, showed cross-crypto liquidations totaling about $178 million, with liquidations split evenly between long and short positions.

CoinGlass also flagged notable nearby concentrations that could act as short-term magnets for price action—around $80,500 above and $78,800 below. As liquidity accumulates near these levels, even modest flows can push prices toward those areas.

By the end of the day’s early trading, liquidity appeared to thicken somewhat, but the key takeaway is that the market’s near-term behavior has looked less like sustained selling and more like positioning around known liquidation zones.

Traders wait for US inflation as volatility compresses

While BTC remains range-bound, analysts argue the market is preparing for a potential shift once macro data lands. QCP Capital pointed to declining overall volatility, suggesting traders are not aggressively pricing a clear directional outcome ahead of the week’s main catalyst.

The catalyst in focus is US inflation data later in the week—scheduled for release on Thursday and Friday. The reason traders care is straightforward: inflation readings influence expectations around the Federal Reserve’s path for interest-rate hikes, which can quickly alter risk appetite across crypto.

In its latest analysis, QCP Capital wrote that near-term volatility compression, despite the approach of key catalysts, “reflects a market waiting for clarity rather than pricing in strong directional views.” QCP added that “the market is positioned for a directional break once the inflation data arrives.”

That framing matters for traders because it suggests this dip may not be a definitive trend change. Instead, it may represent a pause while participants hold back until they can better assess the implications for rates and yields.

BTC’s “resilience” inside a narrow range

Despite Monday’s downtick, analysts see evidence that Bitcoin has managed to absorb recent macro turbulence without breaking down. BTC/USD has been trading in a confined range since Aug. 21, yet it has retained the majority of the roughly 25% gains it built earlier last month.

In comments to Cointelegraph, Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget, said Bitcoin has “digested” last week’s macro volatility trigger—referring to a surprise uptick in nonfarm payrolls numbers. The implication of stronger employment data is typically higher yields and a firmer dollar, conditions that can be challenging for risk assets.

Lee argued that the resilience is notable precisely because employment strength would ordinarily push those rates dynamics in a way that makes it harder for assets like Bitcoin to maintain momentum. “The market’s ability to absorb that repricing suggests investors are not treating a potential Fed hike as the only factor driving Bitcoin at current levels,” he said.

In other words, the market may be more balanced in its interpretation: instead of assuming the Fed path is the sole determinant of BTC, investors appear to be letting Bitcoin’s own supply/demand factors and broader positioning contribute alongside macro expectations.

That said, the narrow range also implies that conviction is still limited. If QCP is correct that the market is waiting for clarity, BTC’s resilience may be more about controlled positioning than a confirmed breakout.

Spot ETF flows remain a supporting narrative

Beyond spot price action and macro data, investor attention continues to track US Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. Cointelegraph previously reported that Thursday saw net inflows of $730 million into the US spot Bitcoin ETF cohort.

That figure was described as the highest single-day tally since January, and it has helped keep ETFs in the broader discussion as a potential source of sustained demand. While Monday’s move has pulled price back below $80,000, ETF flows can remain a stabilizing counterweight—particularly if inflows persist around key macro releases.

Investors, however, will still likely treat inflation data as the main swing factor for near-term volatility, with ETF flows providing context rather than an immediate override to macro-driven repricing.

Heading into the next inflation releases, market participants will likely watch for whether compressed volatility breaks into a sustained trend and whether the liquidation levels highlighted by CoinGlass act as temporary boundaries or get swept through. The uncertainty is less about direction in the immediate term and more about how quickly traders reprice Fed expectations once the data confirms the next inflation reality.