Bitcoin Endures September Turbulence Amid Rate Hikes and Clarity Act Setback, Yet Bulls Remain Hopeful
September proved to be a testing ground for Bitcoin, as the world’s leading cryptocurrency faced a confluence of macro‑economic pressures that could have easily derailed its modest rally. Yet, even as central banks around the globe continued to tighten monetary policy, oil prices surged to multi‑year highs, and the U.S. dollar gained strength, Bitcoin managed to limit its decline to a modest 1.5 …
Sept. 18, 2026, 10:07 a.m.