Odds of December Fed rate cut plunge to 33% as BTC falls below $89K

Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past the $96,000 mark this week, driven by significant inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a favorable U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which alleviated inflation concerns. This price movement marks the end of a prolonged consolidation phase, leading to a wave of bearish liquidations as short sellers exited their positions.

Bitcoin's price surged to a new high of $97,500, with market data indicating that bullish sentiment is driving expectations for prices to exceed $100,000. This rally suggests a potential return of the bull market in cryptocurrency.

Dash's price surged by 125% as traders shifted their focus to privacy coins, particularly following governance issues faced by Zcash. This shift indicates a growing interest in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies amid a volatile market.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced significant fluctuations in early 2026, with traditional funds attracting $46 billion, while crypto funds lag behind amid a downturn in investor sentiment.