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Bitcoin technical analysis: daily momentum stretched as Clarity Act drives rally Investing.com -- Bitcoin is up +8.39% to $71,519 as Trump pushes the Clarity Act through Congress, but daily oscillators are in overbought territory — RSI at 77.8, StochRSI maxed at 100, and CCI at 333. The rally has moved past daily resistance at $71,547 and is now testing a critical inflection zone. The Catalyst Behind the Surge President Trump urged Congress on August 20, 2026 to pass the Clarity Act, which would define whether cryptocurrency qualifies as a security or commodity and clarify jurisdiction between the SEC and CFTC. Bitcoin (BTC/USD) responded immediately, moving from $65,982 to intraday highs of $72,496 — a $6,500+ single-session move...

BYDFi Joins Coinfest Asia 2026, Connecting with Institutions, Builders and Traders in Bali VICTORIA, Seychelles, August 20th, 2026, Chainwire Global crypto exchange BYDFi is participating as a Gold Sponsor at Coinfest Asia 2026, taking place August 20-21 at Melasti Beach in Bali. Positioned as “The World’s Crypto Festival Built for Institutions, Builders & Traders,” the event brings together participants across digital assets, finance, technology, and trading. Attendees can meet the BYDFi team at Booth A1 throughout the two-day event. Coinfest Asia 2026 Returns for Its Fifth Edition Coinfest Asia 2026 marks the fifth annual edition of the event, spanning five beach clubs at Melasti Beach as one integrated venue. With more than 150...

Binance launches Agent OS platform for AI trading applications Investing.com -- Binance launched Agent OS on Thursday, a developer platform designed to connect AI applications to the exchange’s trading, market data, wallet, payment and blockchain capabilities across cryptocurrency and traditional markets. The platform is part of Binance Intelligence, the exchange’s strategic initiative for AI-powered products. Agent OS provides AI builders, fintech developers and quantitative trading teams with tools to create applications and agents that interact with Binance’s financial infrastructure. The platform supports both pre-built integrations and custom AI agents. Users can authorize agents to access market data, view account information...

Bitcoin leaps above $71k on Trump comments, falling yields Investing.com-- Bitcoin rose sharply on Thursday, headlining a recovery rally in cryptocurrencies after U.S. President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass a key regulatory act. Cryptos were also swept up by improving risk appetite after the U.S. Treasury said it will double the size of its debt buyback operations, sparking a sharp drop in yields.  Bitcoin rose 11% to $71,505.7 by 04:42 ET (08:42 GMT). The world’s largest crypto rose as high as $71,700 during the session, the highest since early June.  The rally resulted in more than $1 billion in short positions being liquidated within roughly an hour, according to data from Coinglass. Across the broader crypto market...

Crypto stocks surge as Bitcoin short squeeze hits record $2.7B Investing.com -- A record $2.7 billion in bearish crypto bets were wiped out in a single 24-hour window on Wednesday, the largest short liquidation event in records going back to 2021, sending Bitcoin to its highest level since early June and lifting crypto-linked equities sharply. Coinbase is among the most direct beneficiaries, gaining 7.6% in premarket trade as a major publicly listed crypto exchange whose revenue scales directly with both Bitcoin price levels and trading volumes driven by volatility events of this magnitude. Bitcoin briefly touched $69,900 before extending to $71,396.50 as of premarket Thursday, up 3.4% on the session. More than $1 billion of Bitcoin...

Bitcoin Climbs 10% In Rally Bitcoin was trading at $71,021.6 by 04:11 (08:11 GMT) on the Investing.com Index on Thursday, up 10.27% on the day. It was the largest one-day percentage gain since February 6. The move upwards pushed Bitcoin’s market cap up to $1,399.7B, or 58.94% of the total cryptocurrency market cap. At its highest, Bitcoin’s market cap was $2,488.1B. Bitcoin had traded in a range of $68,898.5 to $71,021.6 in the previous twenty-four hours. Over the past seven days, Bitcoin has seen a rise in value, as it gained 9.3%. The volume of Bitcoin traded in the twenty-four hours to time of writing was $55.6B or 41.94% of the total volume of all cryptocurrencies. It has traded in a range of $62,553.6641 to $71,026.5000 in the...

Cardano Climbs 10% In Bullish Trade Cardano was trading at $0.1903 by 17:21 (21:21 GMT) on the Investing.com Index on Wednesday, up 10.02% on the day. It was the largest one-day percentage gain since July 3. The move upwards pushed Cardano’s market cap up to $6.8874B, or 0.29% of the total cryptocurrency market cap. At its highest, Cardano’s market cap was $94.8001B. Cardano had traded in a range of $0.1733 to $0.1903 in the previous twenty-four hours. Over the past seven days, Cardano has seen a rise in value, as it gained 3.39%. The volume of Cardano traded in the twenty-four hours to time of writing was $392.8040M or 0.40% of the total volume of all cryptocurrencies. It has traded in a range of $0.1715 to $0.1904 in the past 7...

Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026: Crypto prices rise after SEC announces proposed regulation Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose today following the SEC's announcement of proposed regulations. The crypto market has been volatile recently, with investors keenly watching regulatory developments and their potential impact on cryptocurrency prices. Bitcoin Price Movement Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, showed upward movement. Analysts believe this is in response to the SEC's announcement, which is seen as a pivotal move towards more structured regulatory oversight of cryptocurrencies. The proposed regulation aims to provide more clarity and safeguard investor interests...

EOS Climbs 11% In a Green Day EOS was trading at $0.0664 by 19:56 (23:56 GMT) on the Investing.com Index on Wednesday, up 10.67% on the day. It was the largest one-day percentage gain since December 11, 2025. The move upwards pushed EOS’s market cap up to $0.0000, or 0.00% of the total cryptocurrency market cap. At its highest, EOS’s market cap was $17.5290B. EOS had traded in a range of $0.0600 to $0.0664 in the previous twenty-four hours. Over the past seven days, EOS has seen a rise in value, as it gained 5.03%. The volume of EOS traded in the twenty-four hours to time of writing was $28.5644K or 0.00% of the total volume of all cryptocurrencies. It has traded in a range of $0.0600 to $0.0664 in the past 7 days. At its current...

Coinbase Adds 50x Crypto Perps to Base App Through Hyperliquid Coinbase is making a significant move to enhance its offerings on Base with the introduction of crypto perpetual futures through Hyperliquid. These 50x crypto perpetual futures are set to transform how investors engage with cryptocurrencies on the platform. The collaboration with Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange, aims to bring advanced trading features to Base’s application users. Perpetual futures, a type of derivative contract, allow traders to speculate on the price of an asset without actually having to own it. The introduction of these derivatives can provide users with more sophisticated trading tools, potentially leading to increased liquidity and user...

ECB unveils new banknote designs with a defiant message: Don't count cash out yet ECB unveils new banknote designs with a defiant message: Don't count cash out yet "We are committed to ensuring that paying with public money is always an option, be it with cash or with a digital euro. A digital euro would complement cash and not replace it. All Europeans will continue to have the freedom of choice how to pay — be it with cash, the digital euro, or another means of payment," Schneeberger told Euronews. One redesign so far Euro banknotes have changed only once since the birth of the currency, with the overall design remaining largely the same throughout. "Since their first issuance in 2002, the theme represented by euro banknotes was...

Bitcoin’s 21M Cap Under Fire as Peter Todd Makes the Case for a Gold-Like Supply Bitcoin’s 21M Cap Under Fire as Peter Todd Makes the Case for a Gold-Like Supply Why Compare Bitcoin With Gold? The gold comparison cuts into one of Bitcoin's oldest selling points. Gold is scarce, but it does not have a fixed numerical supply cap. Miners continue adding new gold every year. World Gold Council data shows nearly 220,000 tonnes of above-ground gold existed at the end of 2025, while mines added another 3,672 tonnes during that year. Todd's argument is that Bitcoin could operate similarly: maintain scarcity while allowing a small flow of new supply to fund the network securing it. For Bitcoin holders, however, abandoning 21 million would...

Coinbase to establish 'tokenization hub' in Abu Dhabi Coinbase to Establish 'Tokenization Hub' in Abu Dhabi Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is planning to set up a 'tokenization hub' in Abu Dhabi. This initiative is part of the company's strategic expansion into the Middle Eastern market, which has been showing a growing interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. The tokenization hub will focus on providing services related to the digitization of assets across various sectors such as real estate, commodities, and traditional financial instruments. By converting these assets into digital tokens, Coinbase aims to facilitate easier trading and increased liquidity in global markets. Abu...

SEC proposes new rules for crypto asset investment contracts Investing.com -- The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed new rules on Tuesday that would establish a regulatory framework for certain investment contracts involving crypto assets. The proposal, titled "Regulation Crypto Assets," follows the Commission’s March 2026 interpretation that clarified how federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and related transactions. The proposed rules include two exemptions from registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933. The first exemption would permit offerings of up to $5 million during a four-year period. The second would allow offerings of up to $75 million during each 12-month period. Both...

Wagyu.xyz Surpasses $700 Million in Cumulative Volume and Launches Public API for Developers Reykjavik, Iceland, August 18th, 2026, Chainwire Wagyu.xyz, a cross-chain swap platform providing access to native Monero (XMR), today announced that cumulative transaction volume has surpassed $700 million, reached approximately seven months after the platform’s January 2026 launch. The company additionally announced the general availability of its public application programming interface, which allows third-party developers to operate independent swap services on Wagyu.xyz infrastructure. Volume Milestone The $700 million figure represents cumulative transaction volume across all supported routes since launch, according to company...

Prediction Markets Give the Fed 74% Odds of Standing Pat in September Prediction Markets Give the Fed 74% Odds of Standing Pat in September As the Federal Reserve approaches its next meeting, prediction markets are buzzing with speculation about the central bank's next move on interest rates. Currently, there is a 74% probability the Fed will leave rates unchanged in September. Various economic indicators and statements from Fed officials contribute to this outlook, with investors closely monitoring the signals for any deviations in policy forecasts. Prediction markets aggregate information from a wide array of sources, providing insight into the collective expectations of traders and economists. Their predictions can often serve as...

Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Monday, August 17, 2026: Crypto prices down slightly as analysts question timing of bear market bottom Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Today, Monday, August 17, 2026 Crypto prices have seen a slight dip as analysts question the timing of the bear market bottom. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum, two of the largest cryptocurrencies by market cap, have shown decreased values in the latest trading sessions. The current bearish sentiment among investors has sparked discussions about the potential timeline for market recovery. Some analysts suggest that the market may rebound sooner than expected, given historical trends and macroeconomic factors. However, others warn of prolonged volatility and recommend caution...

Bitcoin Will Eventually Go to Zero, World Gold Council CEO Warns — Here’s Why Former Bitcoin supporter and author Nassim Nicholas Taleb argued in a 2021 paper that Bitcoin's expected value was "no higher than $0," reasoning that an asset requiring continued network maintenance could eventually hit an absorbing barrier if users abandoned it. Economist Steve Keen revived the zero scenario in April 2026, arguing that Bitcoin's energy requirements could become particularly vulnerable if governments imposed restrictions during a severe global energy crisis. Longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff went almost as far in June, predicting losses exceeding 99%. But when Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano challenged him to bet that Bitcoin would...

Copper Hits 2021 Squeeze Levels: What It Means for Bitcoin Miners and the AI Boom Copper Hits 2021 Squeeze Levels: What It Means for Bitcoin Miners and the AI Boom The pressure would be particularly significant for miners already contending with volatile Bitcoin prices, rising network difficulty and shrinking margins after successive block-reward halvings. Higher infrastructure costs could delay projects and favor large operators capable of signing long-term supply contracts. Copper scarcity may also intensify competition for grid connections. Miners increasingly seek locations with abundant power, but new generation and transmission capacity cannot be added without substantial quantities of conductive metal. Existing mining...

Paul Tudor Jones' Firm Buys Back Into BlackRock Bitcoin ETF After a Year of Selling Paul Tudor Jones' Firm Buys Back Into BlackRock Bitcoin ETF After a Year of Selling In a significant move for the financial markets, Paul Tudor Jones’ investment firm has re-entered the BlackRock Bitcoin ETF after a year of reducing its stake. This decision comes in the wake of increasing interest and activity in the cryptocurrency markets, with many investors eyeing Bitcoin as a hedge against global economic uncertainties. Paul Tudor Jones, a prominent hedge fund manager, has been known for his bullish stance on Bitcoin, citing it as a valuable tool for diversification and protection against inflation. His re-engagement with the BlackRock Bitcoin...