[Concerns Over BTC and ETH Downside Eased, Market Focuses on Fed Rate Decision]
The downside risks for BTC and ETH have significantly eased, and traders are closely watching the Federal Reserve's rate decision this Wednesday.
[Texas Teachers' Retirement Fund Holds $25 Million Bitcoin Exposure Through MicroStrategy]
The $200 billion Texas Teachers' Retirement Fund recently disclosed that it indirectly holds $25 million worth of Bitcoin exposure through MicroStrategy (MSTR). This investment further demonstrates the growing interest of traditional institutions in crypto assets, while also reflecting the rising appeal of Bitcoin as an alternative asset class.
[Binance Alpha to Support APX Token Swap with ASTER]
Foresight News reports that Binance Alpha will support the swap of APX tokens for ASTER. Starting from October 1, 2025, Binance will temporarily suspend APX trading to facilitate the token swap. All remaining APX will be converted to ASTER at a 1:1 ratio. Trading for ASTER DEX (ASTER) is expected to resume on the same day.
[Whale Reduces BTC Short Position by 200 Units, Only 0.69% Away from Liquidation Price]
According to HyperInsight monitoring, the whale address 0xa523 reduced its BTC short position by 200 units today, decreasing the total position by $22.288 million. The current profit and loss stand at $1.919 million, with a liquidation price of $117,243.646, only 0.69% away from liquidation.
[Upbit Suspends Deposit and Withdrawal Services for VANA and SEI Tokens]
Due to a wallet system upgrade, Upbit will suspend deposit and withdrawal services for VANA (Vana Network) and SEI (Sei Network) starting from 23:00 on September 18, 2025 (Hong Kong Time). The resumption time will be announced separately after stability is confirmed. Users are advised to complete relevant operations in advance to avoid impacting transactions.
