Breaking: Bitcoin Slides Amid Higher Interest Rates and Slumping Consumer Sentiment
In the latest wave of market activity, the world’s leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has slipped further into the red as central banks around the globe continue to tighten monetary policy. The recent uptick in interest rates has exerted downward pressure on risk‑on assets, and Bitcoin, often viewed as a speculative store of value, has not been immune. At the same time, a stark decline in consumer …
Sept. 29, 2026, 10:14 a.m.