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Cryptopolitan and TronWeekly report ZEC's September 4 daily gain at roughly 20%, while CoinTurk News EN puts the same day's increase at about 6%. Cryptopolitan and TronWeekly report ZEC's September 4 daily gain at roughly 20%, while CoinTurk News EN puts the same day's increase at about 6%.

The president links trade policy toward deficit countries to Federal Reserve interest rate decisions. President Donald Trump said he would consider halting trade with countries that run deficits against the United States if the Federal Reserve refuses to cut interest rates.

A hotter-than-expected payrolls report pushed Bitcoin under $79,500 and dragged broader crypto markets lower. Bitcoin slipped below the $80,000 mark on September 4, falling as low as roughly $79,500, according to multiple market reports. The decline followed the release of a US jobs report that showed stronger-than-anticipated payroll growth.

XRP defended a critical technical floor, raising questions about whether momentum can carry it higher. XRP has managed to defend a support zone that market watchers consider pivotal for its short-term trend. The token's ability to hold this level has drawn attention from technical analysts tracking its price structure in recent sessions.

The surge in fund purchases arrives alongside a historical pattern some analysts link to prior local price tops. U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds absorbed their biggest daily inflow since January, Yahoo Finance reported on September 4, 2026.

One report claims XRP ETFs doubled Bitcoin ETF returns, while another says XRP funds traded lower as Bitcoin ETFs pulled in fresh capital. Two separate reports this week offered different pictures of how altcoin exchange-traded funds performed relative to Bitcoin ETFs.

On-chain metrics cited by analysts point to a possible shift after months of declining sentiment around Bitcoin's four-year cycle theory. Bitcoin may be flashing early signs of a bear market reversal, according to separate reports from Finbold and U.Today published on September 2.

The asset manager's rebalancing move sent HYPE's price higher as the token gained institutional index exposure. Hashdex has included HYPE, the native token of the Hyperliquid decentralized exchange, in its Nasdaq-listed crypto index exchange-traded fund. The addition was reported by CryptoBriefing on September 1, with CoinGape separately noting the same development the same day.

Traders watch whether Ethereum can clear $2,500 as Federal Reserve policy uncertainty keeps risk assets in check. Ethereum's price has stayed close to $2,450 in recent trading, according to Invezz. That stability comes despite pressure on risk assets tied to Federal Reserve policy expectations.

Renewed military action in the Middle East coincides with a sharp bitcoin selloff, though analysts debate what else may be pressuring prices. Bitcoin slid below the $77,000 mark as news broke that the United States had resumed military strikes against Iran.

The largest XRP-focused exchange-traded fund reached the milestone as analysts point to renewed price targets for the token. Bitwise's XRP exchange-traded fund has surpassed $500 million in assets under management. The fund reached the threshold roughly nine months after it began trading. It is now the largest XRP-focused ETF available to investors.

The decentralized derivatives platform is reportedly exploring a partnership to bring compliant perpetual futures trading to US customers. Hyperliquid is reportedly in talks with Kraken's parent company about bringing regulated perpetual futures trading to the United States.

A key risk-adjusted return metric for Ripple's token has reached a level not seen in twelve months, even as spot prices pull back. XRP's Sharpe ratio has moved to a level not seen in a full year, according to a report from CryptoPotato.

XRP-linked exchange-traded funds have logged nine straight days of net inflows, though reports differ on the total amount collected. XRP held steady around $1.35 on Sunday as inflows into ETF products tracking the token continued for a ninth consecutive day.

The brokerage giant is broadening its digital asset platform to include additional cryptocurrencies, according to reports. Charles Schwab is reportedly widening its cryptocurrency platform to include assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. CryptoPotato and NewsBTC both reported the expansion in late August 2026, describing it as a notable shift for one of Wall Street's largest brokerages.

crypto.news and CoinTurk News EN give opposite directional readings of how MSTR and STRC traded in Monday's premarket session relative to Friday's close, following Strategy's disclosed 4,603 BTC purchase. crypto.news and CoinTurk News EN give opposite directional readings of how MSTR and STRC traded in Monday's premarket session relative to Friday's close, following Strategy's disclosed…

A strike near the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil above $90 a barrel as spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows and traders weighed rising geopolitical risk. Bitcoin held near $78,000 on Monday, steadying after a sharp dip below $77,000 earlier in the session.

Technical analysts warn a historical seasonal pattern could reverse XRP's August gains, while an AI model offers its own outlook for month-end. XRP closed out August 2026 with a 28% gain, according to BeInCrypto, extending a month of strong performance for the token.