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Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Steadies at USD 84,200 as Traders Await Payrolls

Bitcoin holds near USD 84,200 as softer PCE data eases rate fears, while elevated Treasury yields limit gains. Traders watch Friday's payrolls report and resistance near USD 85,800.

Written By : Simran Mishra
Reviewed By : Ankitha Phulare

Overview:

  • Bitcoin trades near USD 84,213 as soft PCE data meets elevated Treasury yields.

  • Hyperliquid, Dogecoin and Zcash lead the top twelve, while Solana lags.

  • Friday's payrolls report and ETF flows could trigger fresh volatility.


Bitcoin is trading near USD 84,213 on Thursday, October 1, holding gains after a brief spike above USD 85,000. The global crypto market stays steady as traders wait for Friday's US payrolls report and fresh Fed signals.

Softer August PCE data cut October rate-hike odds, though elevated Treasury yields capped the rally. Ethereum trades near USD 2,713, while XRP and Solana hold steady above USD 1.50 and USD 119.

Bitcoin Price Today

Bitcoin trades at USD 84,212.72, up 0.9% over the past 24 hours, per live CoinGecko data. Its market capitalization stands near USD 1.69 trillion, with 24-hour volume near USD 36.09 billion. The coin gained only 0.1% over the past seven days, so weekly momentum looks flat.

Below is today's Daily Quote roundup from leading crypto market desks on Bitcoin's near-term structure.

CoinSwitch: Soft PCE Supports Risk Sentiment

CoinSwitch Markets Desk said headline PCE held at 3.4% in August, below the 3.7% consensus. Bitcoin's structure stays constructive above its 50-, 100- and 200-day averages, though elevated yields weigh on risk appetite.

Mudrex: Whales Buy While Futures Cool

Prateek Gupta, Head of Business at Mudrex, said whales added over 41,000 BTC in 10 days. Speculative futures demand fell 90% in two weeks, which points to cleaner positioning but weaker momentum.

Giottus: Patience Over Chasing Moves

Vikram Subburaj, CEO of Giottus, said spot Bitcoin ETF inflows through September supported the recovery. He urges investors to avoid chasing sharp moves and watch the USD 82,000 to USD 82,500 support zone.

Delta Exchange: Jobs Data is the Next Catalyst

Riya Sehgal, Research Analyst at Delta Exchange, placed Bitcoin support at USD 82,500 to USD 83,000. Resistance sits at USD 84,800 to USD 85,800, and Friday's jobs data could set the next move.

Crypto Prices Today: Top 12 Coins at a Glance

RankCoinPrice24h %7d %Market CapVolume (24h)
1Bitcoin (BTC)USD 84,212.720.0090.001USD 1.69TUSD 36.09B
2Ethereum (ETH)USD 2,712.690.0130.011USD 331.21BUSD 14.24B
3Tether (USDT)USD 0.99950.00%0.00%USD 183.77BUSD 66.46B
4BNB (BNB)USD 769.840.0110.003USD 102.51BUSD 810.49M
5XRP (XRP)USD 1.510.0070.006USD 95.06BUSD 2.76B
6USDC (USDC)USD 0.99980.00%0.00%USD 74.02BUSD 18.89B
7Solana (SOL)USD 119.180.0020.037USD 70.08BUSD 4.30B
8TRON (TRX)USD 0.33760.0050.018USD 32.06BUSD 408.18M
9Zcash (ZEC)USD 1,437.970.0240.044USD 24.39BUSD 985.72M
10Figure Heloc (FIGR_HELOC)USD 1.030.0030.007USD 23.97BUSD 273.01M
11Hyperliquid (HYPE)USD 88.780.0350.033USD 19.75BUSD 1.20B
12Dogecoin (DOGE)USD 0.095870.0250.027USD 14.97BUSD 1.03B

Source: CoinGecko, prices as of today's session.

Biggest Gainers and Losers Today

Hyperliquid led the top twelve with a 3.5% gain, followed by Dogecoin at 2.5% and Zcash at 2.4%. Zcash also posted the strongest weekly move at 4.4%, ahead of Solana at 3.7% and Hyperliquid at 3.3%. Solana lagged among the volatile majors with a 0.2% daily gain, while both stablecoins stayed flat.

Crypto News Today: Top Headlines Impacting Prices

Bitcoin ETFs See Outflows 

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded USD 125.6 million in net outflows during the latest session, according to the WazirX desk. Ether funds also lost 22,260 ETH, worth about USD 59.9 million, marking a pause in recent institutional buying.

Selling stayed contained, as Bitcoin held near USD 84,200 and Ether gained 1.3% over the past 24 hours. Weekly flows still ran strong, with USD 2.386 billion entering last week, the largest haul in roughly a year.

September Crypto Hacks Hit USD 766M 

Crypto hacks and exploits cost USD 766.4 million in September, the worst month of the year, per CertiK. Bitget's USD 387.5 million theft and the USD 318.7 million Liquid Network exploit made up over 92% of losses.

September losses ran about 3.5 times higher than the USD 215 million recorded in August. Roughly USD 270 million was later returned or frozen, though custody risk remains a concern for users holding assets on exchanges.

MetaMask Exits Lido Validators 

MetaMask Staking is exiting its Ethereum validators on Lido after an investigation uncovered an infrastructure compromise, the firm said. It found no immediate threat to MetaMask wallets and is working with external security advisors and partners.

Lido expects the validator exit to finish by October 7, with validators returning to the protocol gradually. MetaMask never held withdrawal keys, so client ETH stays out of reach, though staking infrastructure faces closer scrutiny.

Evernorth Vote Puts XRP in Focus 

Shareholders vote on the Evernorth merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II, which would lead to a Nasdaq listing. Approval would create XRPN, a public vehicle holding more than 473 million XRP for investors seeking listed exposure to the token.

Ripple's monthly escrow window also opens today, with up to 1 billion XRP eligible for release. XRP trades near USD 1.51 after a 0.7% daily gain, so traders will watch resistance around USD 1.55 for supply pressure.

Hyperliquid Unstakes 3.75M HYPE 

Hyperliquid Labs is unstaking 3.75 million HYPE tokens today for team distribution scheduled on October 7. The tokens come from an over-the-counter deal, so they are not expected to reach open markets or add immediate selling pressure.

HYPE trades near USD 88.78 after a 3.5% daily gain, the strongest move among the top twelve coins. Traders will watch whether the unlock headline slows its 3.3% weekly climb on USD 1.20 billion in volume.

Investor and Market Outlook

Bitcoin's hold near USD 84,200 shows buyers still defend the USD 82,500 to USD 83,000 support zone. Resistance sits at USD 84,800 to USD 85,800, and a sustained break above it would reopen higher targets.

Investors should follow Friday's payrolls data, Treasury yields and daily ETF flows closely before adding fresh exposure. Staggered entries and smaller position sizes suit a market stuck between USD 83,000 and USD 85,000.

FAQs

1.What is the Bitcoin price today?

Bitcoin trades at USD 84,212.72, up 0.9% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko. Its market capitalization stands near USD 1.69 trillion, while 24-hour volume reaches USD 36.09 billion.

2.Why is Bitcoin struggling below USD 85,000?

Softer PCE data pushed Bitcoin above USD 85,000 briefly, but elevated Treasury yields capped the move. Fresh spot demand also cooled, so traders now wait for Friday's payrolls report before committing.

3.Are Bitcoin ETFs still seeing inflows?

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded USD 125.6 million in net outflows in the latest session. Weekly demand stayed strong, with USD 2.386 billion entering last week, the largest weekly inflow in roughly a year.

4.Which coins are performing best today?

Hyperliquid leads the top twelve with a 3.5% gain, followed by Dogecoin at 2.5% and Zcash at 2.4%. Zcash also holds the strongest weekly gain at 4.4%, ahead of Solana.

5.What should investors watch this week?

Track Friday's nonfarm payrolls report, Treasury yield movement and spot ETF flows for fresh direction. These triggers will likely decide whether Bitcoin holds USD 82,500 support or retests resistance between USD 84,800 and USD 85,800.

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