Crypto News August 18, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights
[LIVE] August 18, 2026: Bitcoin and Crypto News — Daily Highlights
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Citi has announced plans to launch its own Bitcoin service in 2026, signifying a significant endorsement for the cryptocurrency from a major Wall Street player. Meanwhile, an analytics company has issued a stark warning regarding Bitcoin's volatility, suggesting that the cryptocurrency is on the brink of either a sharp rise or a substantial decline within an imminent timeframe. This follows the revelation that a leading market maker has pushed Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) above the $1 billion mark, indicating growing institutional interest. Despite challenges in the sector, highlighted by a popular memecoin platform ceasing operations due to funding issues, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index has climbed to 41, suggesting a nascent optimism in the market. Observers are closely monitoring key price levels that could determine Bitcoin's near-term trajectory, as market sentiment shifts.
Printr, a company that provided services for creating and trading Memecoin, announced that it has decided to cease operations due to funding difficulties.