Weekly crypto update : BTC +5% to $115K, ETH near $4.5K, CPI at 2.9% supports 95% cut odds, BTC ETFs +$2.3B, ETH ETFs +$638M.
Author: Chirag Sharma
The crypto market rallied on friendly macro signals. Bitcoin climbed from $110,000 to ~$115,000 (+5%). Ethereum added 6%, trading near $4,500. Total market cap topped $4T, peaking at $4.27T before easing to $4.09T on late-week profit taking. Sentiment improved from 48 to 53 on the Fear & Greed Index, reflecting recovery as traders priced in a supportive Fed. August CPI printed 2.9% YoY on Sept 11 with 0.4% MoM, in line with expectations. Markets now price ~95% odds of a 25 bps cut on Sept 18. Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $2.3B, the strongest since July, while Ethereum ETFs flipped positive with $638M in net inflows. Altcoins caught a bid, led by SOL and selective high beta names, as the altseason index notched local highs. Volatility remains elevated into FOMC week, but Q4 seasonality still favors upside. Let’s dive into top gainers and losers of this weekly crypto update.
$PUMP (+64%)
$ATH (+59%)
$PEAQ (+58%)
$MNT (+40%)
$FLOCK (+33%)
$FOUR (–44%)
$CRO (–13%)
$FRAX (–12.9%)
$SYRUP (–11%)
$KTA (–9.4%)
A clean CPI print, strong ETF inflows, and rising cut odds have reset the tone. If the Fed delivers 25 bps next week and guidance stays friendly, BTC could re-test $118K–$120K with ETH stretching toward $4.7K–$4.9K. A hawkish surprise would likely knock BTC back toward $110K support. Keep position sizing tight and watch flows around FOMC as big moves are expected before our next weekly crypto update.
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