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The crypto market exceeded $4 trillion, supported by economic data and ETF optimism. Bitcoin and altcoins gained value while whales made significant buys and profit-taking moves. Investors witnessed a dynamic week, featuring new token launches and market volatility.
Economic Data Boosts Crypto Prices
US employment reports and price index data influenced Bitcoin and altcoins:
- US Job Data Revision, September 9, 2025: Only 22,000 new jobs were added in August, raising unemployment to 4.3%. This fueled expectations that the Fed might lower rates, supporting Bitcoin.
- Producer Price Index (PPI), September 10, 2025: PPI rose 2.6%, below expectations, pushing BTC above $113,000 and positively affecting the market.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI), September 11, 2025: CPI reached 2.9%, causing a brief BTC dip before quickly recovering and stabilizing midweek.
Linea Token Launch Faces Challenges
Linea (LINEA) token listed on Binance with a major airdrop. However, whale sell-offs dropped its price by 85% within 24 hours. Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin noted that reward mechanisms could provide recovery potential.
Whales Make Big Moves
Whale activity increased this week:
- $3 million worth of Worldcoin tokens were sold.
- $16 million worth of 1.52 trillion PEPE tokens were purchased; Pepe Coin rose 13% and trading volume surged 150%.
- Arthur Hayes added ~$1 million worth of ENA to his portfolio, linked to Ethena’s potential opportunities.
- Arkham Intelligence reported that top crypto whales hold $1.6 trillion in total, with Binance leading at $209 billion.
Top Performing Altcoins This Week
Several altcoins saw significant gains:
- Solana (SOL): ETF speculation pushed it to $238 in seven months.
- BNB: Growth and partnerships led to a record high of $940.61.
- Dogecoin (DOGE): Rose ~40% to $0.2952 over the week.
- Others: MYX Finance, Worldcoin, Mantle, and MemeCore gained between 45–1000%.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $780 million inflows in two days, while Ethereum ETFs added $215 million. MicroStrategy added 1,955 BTC to its portfolio despite a decline in MSTR shares.
The crypto market remains strong but shows overbought conditions with a 60 RSI. Short-term corrections may occur. Upcoming ETF launches and Fed rate cut hopes suggest continued volatility in the coming weeks.
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