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ETF demand returned in force this week, with institutional capital flowing into Bitcoin, Ether and Solana as crypto markets look to close September in the green.
A Fed rate hike, Senate setback and returning ETF demand tested crypto markets, while Bitcoin recovered above US$80,000 and sentiment remained firmly in Greed.
A difficult week for crypto saw BTC remain near US$77,000 (A$107,800), even as ETF outflows, rising rate expectations and widespread losses tested market resilience.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs extended their strongest inflow run of 2026 as Bitcoin retreated, while jobs data revived rate concerns ahead of a pivotal week for inflation.
Bitcoin pushed above US$81K (A$113K) before closing the week steady, while a hawkish Fed Jackson Hole speech hit altcoins hard. Solana outperforms as ADA and XRP led the week's biggest losers.
Treasury buybacks, renewed ETF demand and regulatory optimism drove crypto sharply higher, setting up a pivotal week for inflation and rates.