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2026-09-04
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BTC trades in a narrow range over the past hour, up 0.02%: Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and expectations of FED rate hikes suppress short-term volatility

From 12:00 to 13:00 (UTC) on September 4, 2026, BTC traded within a narrow range for one hour, with a Return % of just +0.02%, a price range of 81,134.8–81,268.4 USDT, and an Ampl of 0.16%. Market volatility narrowed sharply, trading activity was subdued, and bearish technical signals, combined with macro risks, suppressed demand for Bids. The main driver of this move was the continued escalation of the US-Iran military conflict and the sharp increase in geopolitical risks in the Middle East. On
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BTC-1.76%
BZ1.09%
XAU-0.96%
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ETH plunged 3.12% in 15 min: Rising risk-off sentiment ahead of the NFP triggered short-term selling

From 12:30 to 12:45 UTC on September 4, 2026, ETH plunged 3.12% within 15 min, falling from 2530.29 USDT to 2435.89 USDT, with an Ampl of 3.73%. Order Book data showed a buy-to-sell depth ratio of just 0.12, with Asks heavily dominant and short-term selling pressure released in a concentrated manner. The main driver of this move was the imminent release of the U.S. August NFP report, as the market repriced expectations that the Fed would maintain high Interest Rates, prompting funds to temporari
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ETH-2.69%