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MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) stock declined Thursday alongside falling digital asset prices and broader market weakness, with the Nasdaq down 1.14% and the S&P 500 shedding 0.54%.
Bitcoin fell 2% to $77,000 as Brent crude climbed past $102 a barrel and crude oil topped $97, hitting May-level highs amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Iran signaled readiness for escalation, while President Trump predicted the war would extend past the November midterm elections.
A Company Betting Big on a Short Squeeze
Thursday’s pullback follows a very different session just two days earlier. MARA stock jumped 4.60% to $11.83 on Tuesday even as Bitcoin itself slipped about 0.9%, a divergence that traders have flagged as significant.
According to one technical analysis, roughly 26.3% of MARA’s outstanding shares are currently sold short, with some estimates putting short interest at 42% of the floating stock. A wave of forced short covering hit the stock last Friday, though most short positions reportedly remain open.
The same analysis pointed to MARA reclaiming a technical level near $10.88, alongside the previous quarter’s value area low, without a major rejection, a setup seen as opening the door toward $13.50-$14.25 if the breakout holds.
A stronger move, contingent on continued Bitcoin strength, could extend toward $15.85, according to the analysis, though a squeeze of that scale wasn’t expected in the immediate short term.
What the Bitcoin Treasury Is Actually Worth
At Bitcoin’s September 8 close, MARA’s last disclosed coin count of 35,577 BTC (as of June 30) was worth roughly $2.79 billion, about 61% of the company’s $4.57 billion equity value at the time.
Additionally, 9,270 Bitcoin, 26% of the June total, were loaned or pledged, and on August 4 the company pledged another 18,750 Bitcoin, nearly 53% of that coin count, as collateral for two financing facilities tied partly to its pending Long Ridge acquisition.
Mining Economics Remain Under Pressure
MARA’s second quarter was difficult despite higher output. The company mined 2,422 Bitcoin, up 3% year-over-year and yet revenue fell 27% to $174.9 million, with a $611.3 million net loss that included a $343.0 million unrealized Bitcoin mark-to-market loss.
Purchased energy cost ran $38,690 per Bitcoin at owned sites, leaving a gross spread of roughly $39,749 per coin against Thursday’s lower Bitcoin price, before labor, depreciation, financing and other costs are factored in.

The KAS price is finally getting some help from the network itself. Kaspa’s 30-day transaction chart has shown a rising trend since late August, while a new smart-contract development could give that activity another reason to grow.
According to the BSCNews report, Kaspaunchained has launched Silverscript v1, a high-level smart-contract language designed for complex, stateful applications on the Kaspa ledger. The goal is straightforward: reduce the technical burden of raw opcodes and turn implementations that can run into thousands of lines into roughly 60-line scripts that human AI can read.
Kaspa Smart Contracts Get Easier To Build
Silverscript v1 concludes an eight-month development cycle alongside the Toccata framework.Developers can now use the tools to build sophisticated token mechanisms and layered abstractions on Kaspa.
That matters for UTXO-based finance. It also gives the rising transaction activity a more interesting backdrop, although the KCC20 standard still isn’t live.
The release is therefore an infrastructure step, not proof that a full smart-contract ecosystem has already arrived. That distinction matters.
KAS Price Breakout Puts Bulls Back In Control
The KAS price hasn’t ignored the increase in activity. Buying pressure has pushed the token out of a multimonth falling-wedge pattern and above the 200-day EMA band.
KAS is trading around $0.037 at the time of writing. The immediate hurdle sits near $0.040. If buyers clear it, the price could move toward $0.062 or potentially $0.076.
For now, the chart looks considerably better than it did inside the falling wedge. But traders still have a line in the sand.
KAS Price Risks Sharp Drop Below EMA
If the KAS price falls back below the 200-day EMA band, the breakout could lose its credibility quickly. A deeper decline could send KAS toward $0.025 or even $0.010.
So the set up is fairly simple. Rising transactions and Silverscript provide a stronger development narrative, while the KAS price needs to hold its breakout above the 200-day EMA.

The total crypto market cap fell to $2.71 trillion, down 3.0% over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin is holding relatively steady at $77,285.98, also down 3.0%, but altcoins are bearing the brunt of today’s selloff. Ethereum dropped to $2,438.53, XRP fell to $1.36, and Solana slipped to exactly $100.00, all posting losses in the 3-5% range. Zcash, HYPE and DOGE posted losses more than 7% each.
Hot Inflation Data Triggers the Selloff
The catalyst came from Washington. US Producer Price Index data came in at 5.4%, above the 5.3% forecast and the highest reading in two months. The hotter-than-expected inflation print rattled markets broadly, not just crypto, gold and silver lost a combined $490 billion in market value within an hour of the data release.
A Global Rate Story Adding Pressure
The PPI shock wasn’t the only central bank news moving markets today. The European Central Bank raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 2.65%, its highest level in 18 months, adding to a broader tightening narrative weighing on risk assets worldwide.
Oil Prices Erase the Peace Dividend
Oil surged above $99 a barrel for the first time in 15 weeks, according to Bull Theory, completely wiping out the price declines that followed the recent US-Iran peace agreement. President Trump added to the pressure, saying the US isn’t seeking a new deal with Iran and that oil prices won’t meaningfully fall until “right after” the midterm elections, even as he predicted prices would eventually tumble. Brent crude extended its gains above $101 a barrel following those comments.
Treasury Secretary Sends a Warning Shot
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added to the day’s dramatic tone, reportedly saying “I am the house now” and warning markets not to bet against the Treasury’s moves, a comment The Kobeissi Letter framed as a signal that the department is fully committed to its current strategy of managing bond markets and liquidity.
What It Means
With inflation running hotter than expected, a fresh ECB rate hike, oil climbing back above $100, and the Treasury signaling an aggressive stance on bond markets, today’s selloff reflects a convergence of macro pressures rather than a crypto-specific event. Bitcoin’s relative resilience compared to Ethereum, XRP and smaller altcoins suggests capital may be consolidating into the most established asset as investors digest a turbulent macro backdrop heading into the following days.

Charles Schwab’s Prime Advantage Money Fund has disclosed nearly $4.8 million in XRP ETF shares used as collateral, pointing to growing institutional use of XRP linked products.
Despite the Charles Schwab XRP ETF disclosure, XRP continues to fall, dropping 5% to around $1.36.
Schwab Reports $4.8M in XRP ETF Collateral
According to the Form N-MFP3 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Schwab Prime Advantage Money Fund reported $4.8 million in XRP ETF shares used as collateral across three products.
The filing lists the Schwab Prime Advantage Money Fund under the Charles Schwab Family of Funds. It shows exposure to three XRP-linked ETFs, with the Canary XRP ETF making up the largest portion at around $3.06 million.
Followed by the Grayscale XRP Trust ETF, which accounted for roughly $1.01 million, while the Franklin XRP ETF made up about $702,000.
However, the filing does not mean Schwab directly bought these ETFs as an investment. Instead, the shares were pledged as collateral in short-term funding arrangements.
More Institutions Add XRP ETF Exposure
The Schwab disclosure is not a single case. Several investment firms have also reported XRP ETF holdings in regulatory filings.
Recently, Clear Creek Financial Management disclosed 11,621 shares of the Bitwise XRP ETF for the quarter ending June 30.
Leisure Capital Management reported 16,745 shares of the Franklin XRP ETF, while Beacon Pointe Advisors and Brookstone Capital Management have also disclosed XRP-linked ETF exposure.
These positions are relatively small compared with the size of major asset managers.
XRP Price Drops 5%
The growing institutional use of XRP ETFs comes as the token remains well below its previous high. As of now, XRP is down by 5%, trading around $1.36, while down about 60% from its all time high.
Despite all this, U.S. spot XRP ETFs recorded around $12.25 million in daily net inflows, even as Bitcoin and Ethereum funds faced outflows, while the cumulative total net inflow stands at $1.70B
This gives XRP a mixed picture: institutional use is expanding, but the token still needs stronger demand to recover from its long-term decline.

The CLARITY Act, which now appears increasingly likely to fail, has received a fresh push from one of its key supporters. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is urging lawmakers to move forward with the bill as a key Senate vote approaches.
The push comes just days before the September 15 cloture vote.
Bessent Pushes Senate to Move CLARITY Forward
In a recent tweet, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on senators to stay at the negotiating table and reach an agreement when lawmakers return from the August recess.
Bessent said, “In July, I called on the Senate to advance the Clarity Act,” arguing that the bill would create a clear regulatory framework for digital assets while giving the government better tools to stop their misuse.
He warned that failing to move the bill forward would send “a troubling signal to our allies and adversaries alike” that the U.S. is unwilling to lead in digital assets.
In July, I called on the Senate to advance the Clarity Act — a bill to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets and upgrade our ability to prevent bad actors from exploiting these critical technologies.
When the Senate returns from August recess, I…
— Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (@SecScottBessent) September 9, 2026
Ethics Dispute Still Stands in the Way
The biggest hurdle remains negotiations over ethics rules and restrictions involving government officials and digital assets.
Democratic lawmakers have pushed for stronger conflict-of-interest rules and financial disclosure requirements before backing the bill. That has sharply reduced expectations for passage.
Therefore, Galaxy has reportedly cut its estimate for the bill becoming law in 2026 to 9%, down from 75% earlier this year.
Despite doubts over a U.S. crypto bill passing Congress in 2026, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says clearer rules are coming “with or without Senate approval.”
Coinbase CEO Sees Crypto Rules Coming Soon
Speaking to CNBC, Armstrong said Congress is “very close to a solution” and that the SEC and CFTC are also prepared to move forward with their own rules if lawmakers fail to act.
🚨JUST IN: Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says crypto wins no matter how the CLARITY Act vote turns out.
“If it passes, we get legislation,”
“If it doesn’t pass, the SEC and CFTC are ready to issue rules.”
Armstrong said the Sept. 15 Senate vote will bring regulatory clarity… pic.twitter.com/A38qUeLF7d
— Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) September 10, 2026
He added that clearer regulations could help unlock more institutional investment, making the development bullish for Bitcoin.
A successful September 15 vote would not pass the CLARITY Act. It would only allow the Senate to formally take up the bill, followed by debate, amendments, and another vote.

XRP price is set to face two separate events on Friday that could affect market attention: the August U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and an XRP Ledger (XRPL) amendment activation.
The CPI report is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET, while the XRPL amendment is expected to activate at 11:15 a.m. ET.
The two events are unrelated, and the market could react differently to each.
XRPL Amendment Set for Activation
The amendment scheduled for Friday is part of the XRPL 3.3.0 upgrade. It is a maintenance update covering corrections related to single-asset vaults, lending, automated market makers, permissioned exchanges, checks and pseudo accounts.
The amendment passed the XRPL’s required voting process after receiving more than 80% support from trusted validators and maintaining that level for two weeks.
XRPL amendments require more than 80% validator support for two consecutive weeks before they can activate. If support falls below the threshold, the two-week period starts again.
The Friday activation does not include some of the features that have received greater attention, including Confidential Transfers and Dynamic MPT.
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Confidential Transfers Still Need More Support
Confidential Transfers is one of the six amendments included in the XRPL 3.3.0 release published on August 6. The feature would allow multi-purpose token transactions without publicly showing the transaction amounts.
However, the source states that Confidential Transfers had less than 23% validator support at the time of recording. Dynamic MPT was at a similar level. Both remain well below the 80% requirement and therefore are not close to activation based on the figures cited.
Batch Amendment Is Closer to Activation
The Batch amendment, also known as XLS-56, had support from 23 of 35 validators, or slightly more than 65%. It needs 28 of 35 validators to reach the 80% threshold.
If it reaches that level and maintains the required support for two weeks, the amendment can move toward activation. For now, Batch is closer to the required threshold than Confidential Transfers and Dynamic MPT.
August CPI Report Could Have a Larger Market Impact
The August CPI report will be released several hours before the XRPL amendment activation.
July’s CPI was 3.4% year over year, while core CPI was 2.5%.
The new inflation data is also being released after weaker U.S. employment data. August payroll growth was 22,000, compared with expectations of about 75,000. The unemployment rate increased to 4.3%.
The Federal Reserve will announce its next interest-rate decision on September 16. The meeting will also include updated economic projections and the latest dot plot.
A lower-than-expected CPI reading could increase expectations for a larger rate cut. A higher reading could make that decision more difficult as the Fed considers both inflation and weaker employment.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz says XRP could eventually overtake Bitcoin in market value. Speaking during an X Spaces hosted by NFT creator ILLY, Schwartz said XRP would not need Bitcoin to crash for this to happen. Instead, he sees XRP growing much faster as crypto adoption and use of the XRP Ledger expand.
But can XRP really flip Bitcoin?
Schwartz Says XRP Would Need to Grow Faster
When asked whether do you believe that XRP could actually flip Bitcoin, Schwartz gave a direct answer: “Yeah, I do.”
But he quickly explained why. Schwartz said,
“It wouldn’t happen from Bitcoin shrinking. It would happen from XRP growing faster than Bitcoin.”
His view is based on a scenario where the entire digital asset market becomes much larger. Most of them will likely continue to grow. Some may disappear, but the major ones could grow significantly over time.
In that environment, Schwartz believes XRP could capture a bigger share because of the XRP Ledger’s speed and functionality.
Angie asked "David in your humble opinion, do you believe XRP could actually flip Bitcoin?" pic.twitter.com/InhjVrM6Gv
— Vet (@Vet_X0) September 9, 2026
Faster XRPL Adoption Could Drive XRP Higher
Schwartz said XRP’s long term growth will depend on how much the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is used. More real-world use cases and new integrations could increase demand for XRP.
The XRPL has also received several technical upgrades. These include security checks for protocol-level permission features and node improvements that help prevent ledger issues.
Another advantage is that the XRPL handles many financial functions directly through its built-in rules. This reduces the risks that can come with external smart contracts. As a result, the network could become more useful for large financial and business applications.
Another reason is the growing demand for XRP through institutional interest. U.S. spot XRP ETFs have attracted around $1.70 billion in cumulative inflows.
Major financial firms, including Goldman Sachs, have also appeared among disclosed institutional XRP holders.
Is the XRP Flippening Mathematically Possible?
Schwartz sees XRP flipping Bitcoin as a long-term possibility, but the numbers show how difficult that would be today.
XRP has flipped Ethereum before. During the 2017–2018 bull run, XRP briefly became the second-largest cryptocurrency, reaching an $86 billion market cap and closing the gap with Bitcoin.
Today, the gap is much larger. As of now, XRP is trading around $1.38 with an $86.32 billion market cap, while Bitcoin sits around $77,887 with a $1.56 trillion market cap.
For XRP to overtake Bitcoin at these levels, it would need to close a $1.49 trillion market cap gap. If Bitcoin’s market cap stays unchanged, XRP would need to rise about 18x to roughly $25 per token.

VeChain price rally is gaining attention in the crypto market. VET token has pushed sharply higher after months of compressed action, breaking above the descending structure that had kept sellers in control. As VeChain approaches a major protocol upgrade and expands its infrastructure footprint, the key question is this another relief rally, or the start of a deeper trend reversal?
InterStellar Is Giving VeChain a New Catalyst
VeChain is preparing for InterStellar, the next phase of its Renaissance roadmap. At the center of the upgrade is VIP-255, which brings a package of EVM improvements based on Ethereum’s Cancun, Prague and Osaka releases. The goal is to narrow VeChainThor’s compatibility gap with the wider Ethereum ecosystem while giving developers access to newer execution and cryptographic capabilities.
🚨 $VET HAS A MAJOR NETWORK CATALYST AHEAD! ⚡
VeChain’s VIP-255 upgrade is scheduled for September 16, bringing Ethereum-aligned improvements to VeChainThor’s infrastructure. 🔧
The market has already started watching $VET as traders position around the upgrade.
🔥 Will…
— Akshay (@iiam_Akshay) September 7, 2026
VIP-255 introduces capabilities including transient storage, MCOPY, updated contract behavior, historical block information and additional transaction and block-size safeguards. VeChain says the changes are designed to preserve the network’s distinctive architecture while making it easier for developers to bring modern EVM applications and tooling to VeChainThor.
The broader Renaissance roadmap also places InterStellar alongside VeChain’s push toward cross-chain connectivity, real-world adoption and an expanding application ecosystem.
VET Price Analysis: The Rally Has Reached Its First Big Test
VeChain’s technical picture is getting more interesting now. VET spent months carving out a broad base before breaking above its descending trendline. The September rally then accelerated, taking price from the lower accumulation region toward the $0.00816 resistance.
VET price is reaching the major supply zone around the $0.0075–$0.0080 area, meaning the token is now close enough to resistance for the next breakout attempt to become consequential. At press time, VET price was trading around $0.007780, up 18%, highlighting the token among the stronger performers while major cryptocurrencies were under pressure.
A sustained move above $0.00816–$0.0085 would strengthen the breakout and bring $0.0095 into focus. Above that zone, the psychological $0.01 level becomes the next obvious target. But the rally still needs to prove itself. If VET fails repeatedly at supply and slips back below the $0.0070–$0.0072 region, the breakout could turn into another failed recovery.
Why This Rally Looks Different
For months, VET price rallies were repeatedly absorbed beneath declining resistance. The latest move has instead broken that pattern and pushed VET into an area where the market must now decide whether to establish a new range at higher levels. At the same time, VeChain is entering a more active development phase. The network says it has already completed Galactica and Hayabusa before moving into InterStellar, with the latter focused on EVM compatibility and developer capabilities.
The immediate battle sits around $0.00816–$0.0095. Clearing that supply could turn the current recovery into a broader trend shift, while rejection would keep the token vulnerable to a retest of its breakout zone. For now, VET has momentum; the next breakout determines whether traders stay interested.

Story Highlights
The live price of the EGLD crypto token is .
The Elrond price could go as high as $14.54 by 2026.
With a potential surge, the EGLD price could reach a high of $211.06 by 2030.
Elrond rebranded itself as MultiversX, signaling a deeper shift towards the metaverse and Web3 innovation. While the name changed, its core remained the same: a highly scalable and secure blockchain designed for fast, efficient applications.
The ecosystem is powered by the EGLD token, fueling smart contracts, staking, and transaction validation. Further, tokens play a vital role in keeping the network running smoothly.
Are you amazed by the short introduction and interested in learning about its prospects?
This article will thoroughly discuss Elrond’s price prediction for 2026 – 2030 and the years in between.
Overview
CryptocurrencyTokenPrice Market capCirculating SupplyTrading Volume All-time high $542.58 on 23rd November 2021All-time low$2.42 on 26 June 2026
Why Is EGLD’s Price Up Today?
MultiversX (EGLD) is up 8.71% to around $5.45 in the last 24 hours, even as Bitcoin fell 1.33%. The main reason behind the rise is the launch of the Supernova network upgrade on the MultiversX mainnet.
The upgrade went live on September 10 after completing its testing phase. It brings new changes for validators and apps on the network, giving traders a fresh reason to buy EGLD.
EGLD is also showing strong price strength, trading above its key moving averages. However, its RSI is at 75.63, showing that the token is becoming overbought.
If EGLD holds above $5.26, it could retest $5.94. A break below $5.26 could push the price toward $5.
MultiversX’s Price Prediction for 2026
The biggest factor that could influence MultiversX’s price in 2026 is the full launch of the Supernova upgrade and Staking v5. Supernova is designed to make the network faster and more efficient, while Staking v5 introduces a new reward model with around 9.2% annual returns and added DeFi incentives.
Another key advantage is MultiversX’s built-in token burn system. As more Sovereign Chains for Real World Assets (RWAs) go live, every transaction burns a small amount of EGLD through gas fees, helping reduce the circulating supply over time.
If network activity continues to grow, these token burns could help offset inflation and support EGLD prices to jump over $18.38.
MultiversX (EGLD) Technical Analysis
Looking at the daily price chart, EGLD is showing a strong recovery setup after forming a major bottom around the $2.5–$3 zone. The recent move has pushed the token to around $5.49, bringing it close to the first major resistance at $5.67 shown on the chart.
A sustained move above $5.67 could confirm the next upward wave and strengthen the bullish structure. The chart then points toward $8.76, followed by a possible pullback before the projected Wave 5 move toward $14.54. This also aligns with the chart’s major long-term resistance.
On the downside, $5.67 could become support after a successful breakout, while the $4–$5 zone remains important for maintaining the recovery structure. A deeper breakdown could weaken the bullish wave setup.
However, current external data shows RSI around 75, meaning the token is already overbought and could see short-term profit-taking
YearPotential LowPotential AveragePotential High2026$1.14$8.76$14.54
MultiversX Q4 Price Prediction for 2026
Momentum could improve as MultiversX rolls out Sovereign Chains built for Real World Assets (RWAs). Since EGLD is required as collateral for these enterprise chains, new institutional partnerships could drive buying pressure. The network also uses gas fees as a built-in token burn mechanism.
As activity on Sovereign Chains grows, more gas burns could help offset inflation. If the broader crypto market also strengthens, this could support a strong rally toward the end of the year.
If the wedge breakout holds, Q4 could see the strongest part of the recovery as Elliott Wave projections point to a higher high after a healthy pullback towards $14.54
Also, read Solana (SOL) Price Prediction 2025 – 2030
MultiversX Price Prediction 2026 – 2030
YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)20261.148.75914.54120274.6016.5032.20202810.2037.0163.83202914.845.81107.54203031.6695.36211.06
MultiversX Price Prediction 2026 – 2030
MultiversX Price Prediction 2026
The Supernova upgrade and Staking v5 launch help counter the current 9% inflation through native transaction gas fee burns, $14.541.
MultiversX Price Prediction 2027
By 2027, institutional adoption of custom Sovereign Chains for Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization drives strong collateral buying pressure, $32.20.
MultiversX Price Prediction 2028
The next Bitcoin halving cycle has historically boosted broader market liquidity, supporting high-throughput layer-1 networks like MultiversX, $63.83.
MultiversX Price Prediction 2029
In 2029, deep integration with decentralized AI compute networks scales cross-shard transaction volume, significantly increasing the token burn rate to $107.54.
MultiversX Price Prediction 2030
By 2030, Global Web3 micropayment infrastructure dominance positions EGLD as a highly deflationary, mature enterprise-grade digital asset, at $211.06.
Market Analysis
Firm Name202620272030priceprediction.net$23.04$99.88$628.13Trader Union $1.46$1.97$1.49DigitalCoinPrice$17.66$227.19$648.33
*The targets mentioned above are the average targets set by the respective firms.
CoinPedia’s Elrond Price Prediction
Elrond’s price could see strong upside if the network secures strategic partnerships and expands its ecosystem.
According to CoinPedia’s Elrond price prediction, EGLD could climb to a high of $14.54 by the end of 2026. However, if bearish market sentiment takes over, the token could fall as low as $1.114
Also read: Klaytn (KLAY) Price Prediction 2025, 2026-2030: Will KLAY Price Skyrocket To $1?
YearPotential LowPotential AveragePotential High2026$1.14$8.759$14.54
Also, read Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction 2025 – 2030
FAQs
Is Elrond using the Proof of Work consensus algorithm?
No, Elrond uses the Proof of Stake consensus algorithm.
What makes Elrond a unique currency among others?
Elrond is unique among other currencies as it is developer-friendly, secure, and an efficient mechanism.
How high can the Elrond crypto price reach in 2026?
With bullish sentiment hovering over the crypto space, the EGLD price may record a high of $14.54 by the end of the year 2026.
Is Elrond a profitable investment?
Yes, Elrond might be a profitable investment for the long term.
What will the maximum price of EGLD be in 2030?
With a potential surge, the price could reach a high of $211.06 by 2030.
Where to trade Elrond?
Elrond can be traded on popular exchanges like Binance, CoinDCX, EtoroX, OKEx, WazirX, and many more.
Why did Elrond change its name to MultiversX?
The rebranding was to reflect the company’s new focus on Metaverse development.

Bitcoin is holding steady at $78,378, up 1% over the past day and the past week, even as the broader crypto market slides. Total crypto market cap has slipped to $2.76 trillion, down nearly 1%, with Bitcoin proving more resilient than most of the altcoin field around it. Bitcoin’s own market cap sits near $1.57 trillion, with daily trading volume running between $29 billion and $35 billion across major exchanges.
Range-Bound Trading Persists
Bitcoin has been stuck in a tight band below $83,000 for close to two weeks now, a setup that shows a similar stretch of quiet trading in July and August, one that eventually broke into a bullish move. Right now, the coin is holding above its short-term floor near $77,000, with a recent low at $76,230 marking the next line of defense if the range gives way.
Some chart watchers argue that a clean close above $83,000 would open the door to a bigger structural move, one that could eventually stretch toward $160,000, though that figure is framed as a projection tied to a specific pattern playing out, not a forecast of where price is headed.
Support Levels in Focus
The broader uptrend from the July low stays intact as long as Bitcoin holds the $70,500 to $75,180 zone. A break below $70,500 would be the first real sign that the structure is cracking, since that level marks the halfway retracement of the recent rally. Some cycle-based timing models point to a weaker stretch ahead, with a possible low forming in October, a period of calm into November, and a deeper dip near year-end before conditions improve heading into next year.
Sentiment Stays in Greed Territory
Despite the sideways price action, sentiment hasn’t cooled. The Fear and Greed Index sits at 69, still in Greed territory, meaning traders haven’t lost confidence even as the price refuses to move much either way.
What Experts Are Watching
A close above $83,000, which would signal the range is finally breaking upward
A drop below $76,230, followed by $70,500, which would point to a deeper pullback
Whether this range snaps the way July and August’s did, with a fast move once it breaks
For now, Bitcoin is in a holding pattern. The levels are clear, the next move isn’t, and both the short-term chart and the longer-term timing signals agree on one thing: the market is building toward a decision, even if nobody knows yet which way it breaks.

Algorand is quietly making noise again. ALGO has pushed higher from its long-held base, bringing fresh attention to a token that spent much of 2026 trapped in a prolonged downtrend. The latest move comes as the network gains renewed traction around institutional blockchain use, real-world assets and enterprise transactions. Now, with ALGO price pressing into a key resistance area, traders are watching closely to see whether this is simply another relief rally, or the early stages of a more meaningful trend reversal.
A Leadership Change Puts Algorand’s Institutional Ambition Back in Focus
Algorand’s story changed slightly this week with William Herkelrath taking over as CEO. The former Chainlink and Curv executive brings an institutional and financial-markets background to a network increasingly focused on enterprise blockchain applications. Algorand is positioning its infrastructure around payments, tokenized assets and institutional finance, while continuing work on post-quantum security.
🚨 $ALGO GETS A NEW LEADER FROM CHAINLINK
Algorand has named William Herkelrath, a former Chainlink executive, as its new CEO.
His background includes institutional blockchain adoption and enterprise-focused digital assets.
Now Algorand is putting fresh leadership behind its…
— Akshay (@iiam_Akshay) September 10, 2026
If Algorand can turn its technology into measurable institutional usage, the network has a clearer path toward generating demand that is tied to utility rather than market speculation.
Post-Quantum Activity Moves From Roadmap to Reality
One of Algorand’s more distinctive developments is its work on post-quantum security. The network has already processed more than 1 million post-quantum transactions on mainnet, according to the Algorand Foundation. That milestone is notable because quantum-resistant infrastructure remains an emerging area across the blockchain industry.
Algorand is effectively trying to make security against future quantum threats part of its current infrastructure proposition. Whether that becomes a meaningful competitive advantage will depend on adoption, but the milestone gives the network a tangible technology story as institutional players increasingly examine blockchain infrastructure.
ALGO Price Analysis: The $0.11 Ceiling Comes Into View
ALGO token showed a recovery from the $0.08–$0.09 region and breaking above the descending structure that had kept the broader trend under pressure. ALGO price is now hovering around $0.10, bringing the $0.105–$0.11 zone into immediate focus. This area represents the next meaningful resistance on the chart and could determine whether buyers have enough strength to extend the recovery.
A decisive daily close above $0.11 would give the breakout considerably more credibility and could put the next resistance near $0.126 on the radar. The other side of the setup is equally clear. If sellers reject ALGO around $0.11, the token could retreat toward $0.095–$0.09. Holding that support would keep the recovery structure alive; losing it would weaken the latest bullish setup.
Final Words
Algorand now has something traders can measure beyond the recent bounce: a leadership reset, growing institutional ambitions and tangible progress in post-quantum transactions. The market, however, still needs to validate that narrative through price. The $0.11 breakout is the immediate checkpoint. Clearing it could give ALGO room to extend the recovery toward $0.126 and potentially higher, while another rejection would suggest buyers still need more time to absorb supply.

The global cryptocurrency market capitalization fell to $2.75 trillion, down 1.2% over the past 24 hours, with trading volume at $95.24 billion. Bitcoin slipped to $78,218.90, Ethereum eased to $2,470.18, and XRP dropped to $1.39.
Bitcoin: Cooling Off, Not Breaking Down
Bitcoin remains stuck in a resistance zone between $80,000 and $82,000, with support holding between $73,000 and $75,000. Chart analysts say the pullback follows an overbought signal on the 3-day RSI, along with a confirmed bearish divergence that emerged roughly a week ago after Bitcoin’s recent short squeeze. Together, those signals point to further consolidation or a mild pullback rather than a sharp reversal.
Liquidation data shows the more immediate level to watch sits between $77,200 and $77,400, with additional liquidity below that near $76,100. A dip toward the $76,000-$77,000 range remains a plausible near-term scenario, according to the analysis, even as the broader multi-year trend remains on cards.
Ethereum: Still Structurally Bullish Despite the Dip
Near-term, Ethereum faces resistance around $2,520 to $2,530, a level that has rejected price multiple times in recent weeks. The analyst said that repeated tests of resistance without a sharp rejection tend to weaken that resistance over time, increasing the odds of an eventual breakout, though a potential bearish divergence remains a risk if Ethereum’s RSI fails to clear its prior high during any breakout attempt.
XRP: Holding Key Support Amid Sideways Action
XRP continues to hold a critical support zone between $1.30 and $1.40 on the weekly chart, with the token trading sideways in the shorter term. Immediate support sits near $1.34 to $1.35, with resistance at $1.46 to $1.47. Because Bitcoin dominance has pulled back slightly, altcoins including XRP may hold up better than Bitcoin during this cooling-off period rather than falling in lockstep.
Treasury Buybacks Add a Macro Layer
Away from the charts, the US Treasury bought back $12.5 billion in short-term debt today and is expected to repurchase up to $6 billion in long-term bonds tomorrow, triple the usual size. The moves are aimed at managing bond market liquidity and containing yields, a dynamic that continues to factor into broader risk asset sentiment alongside crypto’s technical setup.

The SOL price has enjoyed a strong recovery, but a corporate treasury dispute could complicate the rally. SkyAI, formerly Sharps Technology, holds approximately 2.08 million SOL worth roughly $207 million, making it one of the largest public corporate holders of Solana.
The treasury includes about 1.49 million liquid SOL and roughly 509,650 locked SOL scheduled for release through 2028. That exposure gives SkyAI a meaningful connection to the Solana market. It also makes the company’s latest governance battle worth watching.
SkyAI Shareholders Prepare For A Board Showdown
Forward Industries submitted an all-stock acquisition proposal for SkyAI at a premium in June 2026. SkyAI’s board unanimously rejected the offer.
The dispute didn’t end there. Activist shareholders, along with firms such as Bastion Trading and Forward Industries, have raised concerns about related-party transactions and urged shareholders to vote against current board members.
According to a post from The Block, a group holding nearly 10% of SkyAI plans to oppose the reelection of the entire board ahead of the September 18 annual meeting. The group has cited weakened shareholder rights, a “poison pill,” and related-party dealings.
SOL Price Rally Now Faces A New Risk
The SOL price has been climbing since mid-May after finding support near $60, which aligned with the lower boundary of a falling-wedge pattern. A golden cross is also close to forming, potentially adding strength to the bullish setup.
If the rally continues, SOL could approach the falling wedge’s mid-band near $130 or move higher. But SkyAI’s governance dispute introduces another risk factor for sentiment surrounding Solana treasury companies.
The dispute doesn’t directly change Solana’s network fundamentals. Still, prolonged pressure around a major corporate holder could affect market confidence and demand.
SOL Price Could Revisit $80 Or Even $50
If the SOL price loses momentum, the first downside level is around $80. A deeper sell-off could push SOL toward $50, which aligns with the lower support boundary of the falling wedge.
For now, the SOL price remains technically constructive above its key support. But with SkyAI’s shareholder vote approaching, traders may have to watch corporate governance as closely as the chart.

Apple unveils its iPhone 18 lineup today, September 9, at its “Surprise and Shine” event. The Wall Street Journal reports the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to start around $1,299, with the Pro Max around $1,399 in the US, both above last year’s Pro-tier pricing. Apple hasn’t confirmed official prices yet.
What That Costs in Crypto Today
With Bitcoin trading at $79,196.62 and Ethereum at $2,500.09, an estimated $1,299 iPhone 18 Pro would run about 0.0164 BTC or 0.52 ETH. The Pro Max, at an estimated $1,399, comes to roughly 0.0177 BTC or 0.56 ETH.
Breaking a Multi-Year Trend
According to CoinGecko research tracking iPhone launch prices against BTC and ETH since 2011, the amount of crypto needed to buy each new iPhone has fallen almost every year. The iPhone 4S required a staggering 162.25 BTC back in 2011. By last year’s iPhone 17, that number had shrunk to just 0.007 BTC, an almost uninterrupted decade-and-a-half decline as Bitcoin’s price climbed. Ethereum tells the same story: an iPhone cost 876.4 ETH in 2015, falling to just 0.18 ETH for the iPhone 17 last year.
This year looks different. Bitcoin’s price today sits well below where it was at last September’s iPhone launch, while Apple appears set to raise Pro-tier pricing by $150 to $200. Put those two forces together and the iPhone 18 Pro could require noticeably more Bitcoin than the iPhone 17 Pro did a year ago, a rare reversal after years of iPhones getting steadily cheaper in crypto terms.
Still Nothing Like 2011
Even with this year’s uptick, today’s price tag remains a tiny fraction of what early Bitcoin holders once paid. The gap between 162 BTC for a 2011 iPhone and roughly 0.016 BTC for a 2026 Pro model still reflects Bitcoin’s enormous rise in value over 15 years, this year’s move is a blip on an otherwise steep decline, not a reversal of the broader trend.
What’s Actually Launching Today
Beyond pricing, today’s event is expected to headline the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, both powered by Apple’s first 2-nanometer chip, the A20 Pro, alongside Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone. Reports suggest the standard iPhone 18 and a budget iPhone 18e won’t arrive until spring 2027, splitting Apple’s usual single-launch calendar into two release windows for the first time in years.

The TRX price has a new catalyst, but $0.35 remains a stubborn obstacle. CanaryFunds has announced the launch of the Canary Staked TRX ETF, offering exposure to TRX while seeking additional returns through delegated proof-of-stake validation on the TRON network.
Net staking rewards will be reflected in the fund’s net asset value. That gives investors another potential reason to consider exposure to TRX, although the announcement alone doesn’t guarantee sustained buying pressure.
TRX Price Needs To Clear $0.35 First
The TRX price is currently trading above its 200-day EMA band while facing resistance block around $0.35. A decisive move beyond that level could improve the broader technical setup.
If momentum strengthens, $0.45 becomes the next major level to watch. A move above $0.45 could potentially push TRX/USD into a new price discovery phase and surpass its late-2025 high.
Still, rejection at $0.35 would keep the rally vulnerable. In that case, TRX could decline toward $0.31 or even $0.26.
TRON Activity Remains High Despite Decline
Meanwhile, TRON’s on-chain activity has cooled from its June 2026 peak. Active addresses reached approximately 5.8 million in June but had declined to around 4.35 million by early September.
That’s a reduction, but the figure remains substantial. In early 2024, active addresses were around 2 million, meaning current activity is still more than double that level.
TRX Price Rally Depends On Real Demand
The Canary Staked TRX ETF adds a longer-term demand narrative, while TRON’s active-address figures show that network usage remains elevated despite the recent decline.
For now, the TRX price needs to break $0.35 and hold above it. If buyers manage that, $0.45 could become the next major test; otherwise, the $0.31 and $0.26 levels remain in focus.

The word “CLARITY” has been doing rounds on Crypto Twitter for months, one senator promising it’s finally coming, the next going live to declare it dead on arrival. Somewhere between “most important crypto bill in history” and “dead on arrival,” the September 15 deadline is closing in fast.
Adrian Wall, Managing Director at the Digital Sovereignty Alliance, in an interview with Coinpedia, explained that the September 15 vote is a cloture motion on the motion to proceed, requiring 60 votes to advance, not final passage.
Clearing it would open the bill to floor debate and amendments. Failing it would halt the process entirely for this session, Wall said in an interview with Coinpedia, with the Senate’s shrinking calendar ahead of midterm campaigning making a near-term second attempt unlikely.
What the Bill Would Change
The CLARITY Act aims to resolve a jurisdictional gap that has left crypto companies in the US without clear regulatory guidance. It would establish a statutory test determining when a blockchain network and its associated token qualify as a “digital commodity,” based on factors including network control and maturity.
Token offerings structured as investment contracts would remain under SEC securities law; those meeting the digital commodity threshold would fall under CFTC oversight instead. The bill also sets registration, disclosure, customer protection, and anti-money-laundering requirements for exchanges and intermediaries serving US customers.
Wall said the legislation is designed to let companies answer three basic questions they currently cannot: what their asset is, which regulator oversees them, and what rules they must follow.
A Bill That Has Already Outpaced Its Predecessor
CLARITY has progressed further than any prior US crypto market structure bill. Its predecessor, FIT21, passed the House 279-136 in May 2024 but never received a Senate committee markup or floor vote before expiring with that Congress.
CLARITY has cleared the House 294-134 and the Senate Banking Committee 15-9, with a cloture motion now scheduled for a specific floor date, a level of procedural progress Wall said no earlier attempt achieved.
If the Vote Fails
A failed cloture vote would not end the push for legislation entirely, Wall said, but would push any comprehensive rewrite into the next Congress. Individual provisions, particularly nearly finalized language on stablecoin yield, could resurface in narrower standalone bills. In the meantime, the SEC would likely continue addressing gaps through rulemaking.
Why SEC Rulemaking Isn’t a Full Substitute
The SEC proposed its own rule in August, Regulation Crypto Assets, creating two offering exemptions for token issuers and preempting conflicting state securities rules. Wall said the rule is useful but limited in scope, covering only the fundraising side of the market and leaving CFTC jurisdiction over spot trading untouched. Because it was issued through rulemaking rather than statute, it also remains vulnerable to reversal by a future commission or a court challenge.
“A rule can hand out exemptions; it cannot create a statutory classification test or move jurisdiction,” Wall said, adding that the SEC acting alone underscores why agency rulemaking cannot substitute for durable, bipartisan legislation.