Bitcoin steadies as soft PCE cools October Fed rate hike bets

What happened

Core PCE rose just 0.2% in August, easing pressure for an October Fed hike. Bitcoin trades near $83,700 as rising Treasury yields cap gains.

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The development may change operating conditions or market expectations around Bitcoin. Further confirmation and measurable outcomes matter.

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4 reports · 1 original report · 3 independent

1. The BlockPrimary source · Supports · EN · 52%
   Bitcoin steadies as soft PCE cools October Fed rate hike bets ↗Sep 30, 2026, 12:10 PM
2. DecryptIndependent · Supports · EN · 100%
   Bitcoin Jumps on Cool PCE Inflation Data as Bond Yields Hit 20-Year Highs ↗Sep 30, 2026, 11:50 AM
3. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 48%
   Bitcoin Is More Than Just an Asset, Says TD Cowen ↗Sep 30, 2026, 2:59 PM
4. Bitcoin MagazineIndependent · Supports · EN · 48%
   Bitcoin Surges 40% in Its Best Quarter Since Late 2024 ↗Sep 30, 2026, 4:10 PM

Claims

• Bitcoin steadies as soft PCE cools October Fed rate hike bets Observed

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Timeline

1. September 30, 2026 at 11:50 AMFirst reported
2. Sep 30, 2026, 12:11 PMUnverified · 68/65%
3. Sep 30, 2026, 3:00 PMCorroborated · 66/72%

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