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Bitcoin Holds $78K as Fed Repricing Triggers ETF Outflows

Sep 1, 2026

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Updated Sep 1, 2026

Bitcoin consolidated near $78,039 on August 31, 2026, after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole address knocked prices down from $81,330 and sparked $488M in total liquidations. Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $201.9M in net outflows, while Ethereum ETFs continued a ten-day inflow streak with $102M.

Written and reviewed by Kevin Nerway · Last verified 1 September 2026

Key Takeaways

Bitcoin holds near $78,039 after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish Jackson Hole remarks sparked a drop from $81,330 to $77,678, driving roughly $488 million in crypto liquidations.
Institutional capital showed sharp divergence as spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $201.9 million in outflows, breaking a nine-day streak, while spot Ether ETFs absorbed $102 million in fresh inflows.
Macro headwinds remain firm as 10-year Treasury yields hold near 4.72% across three straight rising sessions, keeping risk appetite suppressed ahead of upcoming ISM PMI and JOLTS data.
Federal Reserve expectations shifted rapidly, with rate-hike probability contracts jumping to 68% after Core PCE prints reached 3.7% over 12 months and 4.1% over six months.

Hawkish Fed Signal Resets Macro Volatility

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