Bitcoin enters ‘Rektember’ as rate-hike risk combines with seasonality to threaten rally
CoinDesk· James Van Straten· Sep 1, 2026 · 1:55 PM
September has historically been a poor month for risk assets in general, and bitcoin, in particular.
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