Monetary Policy

Bitcoin surpassed $82,000 for the first time since May, marking a 4-month high, as Federal Reserve rate hike concerns eased. The rally followed comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, traditionally classified as a hawk, who stated he would support a rate pause if inflation indicators remain s

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the US added 162,000 nonfarm payrolls in August, roughly triple the forecasted 56,000, with unemployment holding at 4.1% and labor force participation rising to 61.6% from a five-year low of 61.4%. This reversed July's narrative—when a revised gain of 21,

The U.S. economy added 162,000 jobs in August, nearly triple the 53,000 economists expected, while unemployment held at 4.1%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics report released Friday. Bitcoin fell from a four-month high of $82,240 to near $79,300 following the data release, as fed

At 20:30 Beijing time on September 4, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the August NFP employment report. The data showed that U.S. seasonally adjusted nonfarm payrolls increased by 162,000 in August, the highest level since March and well above the market expectation of 56,000. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, in line with expectations. Meanwhile, July’s figure was revised up from an initial decline of 23,000 to an increase of 21,000. This much stronger-than-expected employ

According to ChainCatcher, citing QCP Capital's latest market report, Bitcoin experienced sharp volatility as Federal Reserve rate hike expectations shifted dramatically. After Fed Chair Warsh's Jackson Hole speech, September rate hike odds spiked from 35% to 70%, triggering a 2.5% single-day BTC de

In the early morning of September 4, 2026, Beijing Time, FED Governor Christopher Waller said in a public interview in Washington that if the August inflation data continued to confirm that price pressures were easing, he would tend to support keeping the federal funds target range unchanged at the September 15–16 policy meeting. The remarks, interpreted by the market as dovish, quickly triggered a global financial market Chain Reaction. Data from Gate 行情 showed that 特币（BTC）价格 had risen 4.17% ov

The FED’s September rate-hike probability fell from 66% to 50% within days. Governor Waller sent a clear dovish signal, saying that if inflation continues to cool, he would support keeping rates unchanged in September. Bitcoin broke above $82,000, gold climbed above $4,500, and U.S. stocks posted their biggest gain in nearly a month. What does the sharp drop in expectations mean? How will the Crypto market’s pricing logic be restructured? The Core of Waller’s “Conditional Dovishness” Waller set

Bitcoin reclaimed $80,000 on Thursday, trading near $80,270 and up close to 3% over 24 hours, as XRP, Ethereum, and BNB rallied alongside a broader stock market advance. The surge followed comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who signaled he could support holding the Fed's benchmark

From 15:45 to 16:00 (UTC) on September 3, 2026, BTC’s 15-min candlestick showed a rapid short-term surge, with Return % reaching +0.60%. The price ranged from 80,727.7 to 81,367.7 USDT, with an Ampl of 0.79%. The overall 24-hour Rise % reached 4.70%. After breaking above the $78,000 round-number level, the price accelerated to around $80,924, with intraday volatility exceeding $4,400. Market attention increased significantly, and safe-haven sentiment was strong. The main drivers of this move wer

On Friday evening, September 4, Beijing time, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics will release the August NFP report. The data will be released during the final week before the FED’s September policy meeting (September 15–16), making its potential market impact self-evident. However, in Bank of America’s view, the NFP report is more of an “appetizer.” The “main course” that will truly determine whether the FED raises rates in September remains the August Consumer Price Index (CPI), scheduled for

Bitcoin is facing dual pressure from inflation concerns triggered by rising oil prices and expectations of a FED rate hike, and was temporarily trading at around $77,000 on September 3. WTI crude oil was trading at around $90.80 per barrel, up approximately 35.48% cumulatively from $67.02 before the outbreak of the Iran war. U.S. President Trump posted on Truth Social proposing that the Strait of Hormuz be renamed the “Trump Strait,” claiming that the United States has almost complete control ov

Bitcoin and gold markets are experiencing correlated movements as gold retraces gains from August. CryptoTwitter commentator Ran Neuner reported that interest rate hike odds have risen to 70%, up from 40% last week. The shift is driven by energy prices and economic discussions at Jackson Hole.

Kalshi is pricing a 25-basis-point September rate increase at 59% against 42% for no change, with other reported measures putting the probability at 60% to 68% before the September 15-16 Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Fed rate-cut odds have dropped to just 1%. The repricing follows a

According to Kalshi, market pricing for a 25-basis-point rate increase in September has reached 59% to 68% ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting on September 15-16. Fed rate-cut odds have collapsed to just 1%, as markets shift expectations toward tighter policy rather than potential eas

According to Bitmine CEO Tom Lee, interviewed by CNBC on September 2, he expects the U.S. stock market will perform strongly in September. Lee believes that upcoming employment data, CPI reports, and Federal Reserve rate decisions could ease inflation concerns. He noted that crypto markets surged

According to Circle's official blog, Circle President Heath Tarbert will testify before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, calling for completion of regulatory frameworks for stablecoins and digital assets. Tarbert's testimony states that approximately 98% of global stablecoin value is

Bitcoin (BTC) traded at $77,264 on Wednesday as the Federal Reserve rate outlook shifted from a tail risk to the base case for a September hike. The cryptocurrency declined 0.2% on the day and 1.6% on the week, per TradingView, while remaining up 22% over 30 days after surging toward $81,000 in