🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Bitcoin is holding around $78,000, down only 1.5% in September, despite multiple macro and regulatory headwinds.

📈 BTC remains up roughly 32% this quarter, potentially marking its first positive quarterly close since Q3 2025.

⚠️ The U.S. Fed raised rates by 25 bps, while the Bank of Japan also increased rates, adding pressure to risk assets.

🏛️ The CLARITY Act failed to advance in the Senate, receiving 49 votes versus the 60 required. BTC briefly dipped below $74,887 before stabilizing.

🛢️ Oil surged above $106/barrel and the U.S. Dollar Index moved above 100, creating additional pressure on crypto markets.

🔥 Despite the negative headlines, Bitcoin has remained above $77,000, indicating limited immediate selling pressure.

🏦 The SEC provided a positive regulatory development by introducing an innovation exemption for qualifying tokenized securities venues.

⚠️ Seasonality remains a risk: Bitcoin has historically averaged a 2.5% decline in the year's 38th week.

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