BITC
Bitcoin
$76,391
+0.84% · 24h
24h volume
9.42B
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Bitcoin
Bitcoin traded at $78,251.91 with a 1.02% 24h gain. Late August 2026 coverage shows treasury buys, ETF flow shifts, miner diversification, and a fork attempt lacking replay protection.
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$76,391
++0.84% · 24h
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In brief
Bitcoin is a coin referenced as BTC in news. On 2026-09-15 and 2026-09-16, the US Senate blocked the CLARITY Act, contributing to a price near $75580.044169383 and a 24h drop of 1.6057490597033888%. Brazil’s B3 listed DIGY11, an ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock. BASIS.pro enabled auto restaking for BTC. Commentators diverged: Peter Schiff called Bitcoin worthless; Raoul Pal said it beats gold as a debasement hedge. Mining sites hold scarce power capacity sought by AI developers. Zcash polls referenced bitcoin-style halvings. US reserve bill odds were 6%. Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $450M–$592M.
Market
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$76,391
24h change
++0.84%
24h volume
9.42B
Bitcoin snapshot recorded . Reference data only — not investment advice.
Overview
Bitcoin is a coin referenced as BTC in news. On 2026-09-15 and 2026-09-16, the US Senate blocked the CLARITY Act, contributing to a price near $75580.044169383 and a 24h drop of 1.6057490597033888%. Brazil’s B3 listed DIGY11, an ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock. BASIS.pro enabled auto restaking for BTC. Commentators diverged: Peter Schiff called Bitcoin worthless; Raoul Pal said it beats gold as a debasement hedge. Mining sites hold scarce power capacity sought by AI developers. Zcash polls referenced bitcoin-style halvings. US reserve bill odds were 6%. Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $450M–$592M.
Recent developments
On 2026-09-15 and 2026-09-16, the US Senate blocked the CLARITY Act, with Bitcoin price near $75580.044169383 and 24h change -1.6057490597033888%. Brazil’s B3 listed DIGY11 ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock. BASIS.pro launched auto earn restaking for BTC. Peter Schiff called Bitcoin worthless; Raoul Pal argued it beats gold as debasement hedge. Bitcoin mining sites were noted as scarce permitted power capacity. Zcash polls referenced bitcoin-style halvings. US Bitcoin reserve bill faced 6% odds.
Historical context
The recorded timeline for 2026-09-16 aligns with news of the CLARITY Act block, price drop, ETF launches, and critical commentary, showing a single-day concentration of regulatory and market events.
History
Bitcoin reached a peak in 2025 according to a recorded timeline entry. In September 2026, it experienced a post-golden-cross rally that was given back during a Senate Clarity Act vote. On 2026-09-16, Marathon Digital Holdings bought 1,292 Bitcoin for $98.6M and Brazil’s B3 listed an ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock.
Technology
Bitcoin uses a halving model that periodically reduces issuance, a mechanism noted as influential for other networks such as Zcash.
Risk factors
Regulatory risk: Senate blocked CLARITY Act, likely killing it for 2026, causing price drop over 5% amid uncertainty. Legislative risk: US Bitcoin reserve bill has 6% odds of surviving Congress. Market risk: Bitcoin ETFs shed $450M–$592M in outflows. Price risk: 24h change -1.6057490597033888%.
Outlook
Will the CLARITY Act remain dead for 2026? Can the US Bitcoin reserve bill advance before November mid-terms? How will the Fed meeting impact Bitcoin? Will Bitcoin ETF outflows continue? Could Bitcoin mining power scarcity affect AI competition?
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Timeline
80 recorded events- 16 Sept 2026DevelopmentAnalyst Says This Setup Could Send Bitcoin Above $90K by November
Bitcoin's latest dip has split analysts between a possible daily-cycle low and calls for another drop toward $70,000 or even $50,000 again.
- 16 Sept 2026DevelopmentBitcoin Round-Trips the First Fed Rate Increase Since 2023 as Zcash Runs to $1,383
The Federal Open Market Committee voted 12-0 to lift its target range a quarter point to 3.75%-4%, and the median projection now puts the rate at 4.1% at the end of 2026 against 3.8% in June. Bitcoin spiked to $76,499.99 five minutes after the release and gave it back within half an hour. The S&P
- 16 Sept 2026RegulationBitcoin faces uncertainty after Clarity Act bill rejection in Senate
The rejection of the Clarity Act bill exacerbates regulatory uncertainty, impacting digital asset markets and stalling legislative progress. The post Bitcoin faces uncertainty after Clarity Act bill rejection in Senate appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
- 16 Sept 2026DevelopmentFed rate hike lands at 4%—What it means for Bitcoin and crypto
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- 16 Sept 2026DevelopmentPeter Schiff: “The Fed Has Already Lost The Battle Against Inflation” & BTC vs GOLD Debate
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- 16 Sept 2026RegulationTrump appointees push for stricter crypto oversight amid dimming legislation hopes
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- 16 Sept 2026DevelopmentBitcoin, ether swing after unanimous quarter-point Fed rate hike as Warsh takes aim at inflation
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- 16 Sept 2026DevelopmentFormer SEC and CFTC leaders debate Clarity Act’s future after Senate defeat at Avalanche Summit
The Senate's rejection of the Clarity Act highlights ongoing regulatory uncertainty in crypto, prompting reliance on existing agency powers. The post Former SEC and CFTC leaders debate Clarity Act’s future after Senate defeat at Avalanche Summit appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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Frequently asked
- What is Bitcoin's recent price according to diadata?
- The price is $75580.044169383 with a 24h change of -1.6057490597033888%.
- What happened with the CLARITY Act?
- The US Senate blocked the CLARITY Act on 2026-09-15 or 2026-09-16, likely killing it for 2026, contributing to Bitcoin price decline.
- What financial products reference Bitcoin?
- Brazil’s B3 listed DIGY11, an ETF tracking Bitcoin treasury preferred stock, and BASIS.pro added auto earn restaking for BTC, ETH, SOL, PAXG.