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US jobs data lifts rate-cut hopes, but Bitcoin remains range-bound above US$111K. Markets face mixed macro signals as traders tread cautiously.
September began with consolidation across crypto. Bitcoin held around US$108K and global market cap hovered near US$3.9T, while Solana showed resilience and macro shifts kept investors cautious.
Crypto markets ended August under pressure, with Bitcoin near US$108K and altcoins underperforming. AI jitters and tariff uncertainty set a cautious tone heading into September.
The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain, alongside the continued expansion of decentralised physical infrastructure network (DePIN), blockchain gaming, tokenisation of real-world assets (RWA), and the rise of utility tokens, is shaping the industry's future.
XRP surges with whale activity, driving price and market cap. The crypto market grows by 3.46% to US$3.39 trillion. Chainlink rises 29%, and HBAR sees a 700% rally. ASIC proposes expanded crypto regulations.
BTC ETF options drove record growth, while Ethereum ETFs saw US$515 million in inflows. Solana prices soared, and speculation grew over Trump’s SEC Chair pick amid Ripple case developments. Chainlink partners on Brazil's CBDC pilot.