Daily Morning Bulletin - 31.08.2026

Spot Bitcoin ETFs show $586.9 million net inflows in the latest verified US flow window (August 25–28, 2026). Spot Ethereum ETFs show $700.1 million net inflows for the same period (August 25–28, 2026).

A Monday-style summary of macro risk remains shaped by U.S. policy expectations: the U.S. Federal Reserve September rate path is now viewed with still-elevated caution, but expectations of a March-style hawkish pivot are easing, with the probability of a September move reported below 60% in the latest read.

Geopolitical risk stayed the headline shock on Monday: after U.S. sanctions action on Iran, oil moved higher and global risk markets showed mixed reaction, while Bitcoin remained resilient and held the strongest relative performance as spot and macro-sensitive assets reacted.

A major security event hit DeFi risk sentiment: Cronos halted its chain after a $75 million exploit tied to Tectonic, which temporarily froze activity and reinforced market focus on liquidity and collateral-quality controls.

Bitcoin is trading at $79,336.64, and Ethereum is trading at $2,498.60.

The Fear and Greed Index is 62 (Greed).