Jackson Hole and derivatives remain Bitcoin's volatility test
Warsh's Aug. 28 inflation-focused remarks pushed BTC below $78K and helped trigger an estimated $481M-$488M liquidation cascade. Higher September hike odds, sticky inflation, oil and geopolitical risks, potentially 5% Treasury yields, and dollar strength keep macro downside active; dealer hedging around $75K-$80K is a key signal.
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Updated Aug 31, 2026