Crypto News Today September 3: Bitcoin approaches $78,000, INDEX soars 125%

Top 15 cryptocurrency news today: Bitcoin rises, Kraken and Federal Reserve developments

The cryptocurrency news on September 3 showed a divided trend: Bitcoin rose slightly, Ethereum fell, and small-cap tokens fluctuated violently. Investor sentiment remains in the "greedy" range.

Cryptocurrency market update today: Prices, Volumes and Trends

According to data recorded by CoinGecko at 1:30 UTC on September 2, 2026, the global cryptocurrency market value is US$2.7 trillion, down 0.2% in 24 hours. Total transaction volume was US$74 billion. Bitcoin (BTC)'s dominance in the industry remains strong, at 57.6%, and Ethereum (ETH) is at 10.8%. In the past 24 hours, AI applications and Binan Wallet IDO cryptocurrency were the sectors with the largest increases.

Bitcoin and Ethereum price analysis

Bitcoin's price today was US$77,330.61, up 0.6% in 24 hours. Its trading volume is approximately US$26.6 billion and its market value is approximately US$1.53 trillion. Ethereum's price today was US$2,388.18, down 0.2% in 24 hours. Ethereum's transaction volume is approximately US$12.69 billion and its market value is approximately US$291.54 billion.

Popular cryptocurrency prices in 24 hours

In the past 24 hours, several popular assets have also experienced significant fluctuations:

Pons (PONS): US$0.5211, up 27.3%, with transaction volume of US$131.47 million.

Lighter (LIT):$3.90, up 12.2%, with trading volume of $97.5 million.

The Index (INDEX):$0.05792, up 132.5%, with trading volume of $14.32 million.

Cash Cat (CASHCAT):$0.2853, up 25.1%, with trading volume of $89.81 million.

Arbitrum (ARB): US$0.1243, up 13.8%, with trading volume of US$361.6 million.

Among them, Arbitrum had the highest trading volume, and The Index recorded its largest increase in 24 hours.

Top 3 (sorted by percentage) gains in 24 hours

The Index's price today: US$0.05609, up 125.5%, with trading volume of US$14.27 million.

Fren Pet's price today: US$2.75, up 89.6%, with trading volume of US$715,020.

Akedo's price today: US$0.01582, up 82.2%, with trading volume of US$207.09 million.

The Index gained the most, with Akedo having the highest trading volume at US$207.09 million.

TOP 3 (sorted by percentage) Decline in 24 hours

Faith Tribe Price: US$0.003508, down 23.6%, with trading volume of approximately US$67,920.

StonkBroker price: US$0.01942, down 19.9%, with trading volume of approximately US$10.08 million.

Siacoin price: US$0.0007026, down 12.3%, with trading volume of approximately US$13.4 million.

Faith Tribe fell the most, with 23.6%, and Siacoin fell the least, with 12.3%.

stablecoins and DeFi market updates

The weakness in the overall market has not affected stablecoins and decentralized finance equally. The market value of stablecoins reached US$289.9 billion and remained flat within 24 hours. The trading volume of stablecoins was approximately US$64.4 billion. The market value of the DeFi Marketplace, which refers to blockchain-based financial applications such as decentralized exchanges and lending agreements, rose 0.1% to $74.2 billion. DeFi transaction volume is approximately US$5.9 billion, accounting for 2.8% of the global market value. It is worth noting that cryptocurrencies overall rose slightly, while stablecoins and DeFi both recorded positive changes.

Today's Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index

On September 3, the Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index was 65 (Greed), up from yesterday's 63, but down from last week's 71. A daily gain of 2 points indicates improved short-term optimism, while a weekly decline of 6 points suggests sentiment has cooled from recent highs. However, the reading is still well above last month's 25 (extreme fear), indicating that the market has shifted strongly towards risk appetite.

Today's major crypto market events

In addition to market prices, the following developments may affect cryptocurrency sentiment, regulation, infrastructure and institutional activity.

1. Binance Alpha launches PONS and FLORK: Binance Alpha launches PONS and FLORK on September 2, supporting market orders and limit orders. PONS currently only supports Binance Alpha 1.0.

2. HashKey joins DTCC Working Group: HashKey Group joins DTCC Digital Asset Advisory Services Industry Working Group, becoming its first digital asset service provider in Asia. More than 100 institutions around the world participated.

3. Morgan Stanley gives MARA a reduction rating: Morgan Stanley covers MARA for the first time, giving it a reduction rating and a US$8 target price, citing limited upside in the data center and continued pressure on Bitcoin mining profitability.

4. Michigan court restricts Kalshi's sports contracts: A Michigan court ordered Kalshi to maintain geofences on sports contracts, requiring the use of approved geolocation services. Violations can result in fines of up to $500,000 per day.

5. Kalshi removes athlete injury market: Kalshi predicts that the market removes athlete injury duration and status markets based on CFTC requirements. Regulators cited manipulation, medical privacy concerns and inappropriate financial incentives.

6. Strategy outperforms most S & P 500 companies: Michael Saylor said Strategy's $72 billion in bitcoin and cash reserves (based on current reserve measures) have exceeded all S & P 500 financial companies except Berkshire Hathaway.

7. ARK vs. Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperliquid: ARK Invest researcher Lorenzo Valente compares Ethereum, Solana, and Hyperliquid (HYPE) to McDonald's, Chipotle, and In-N-Out respectively, emphasizing their respective value capture structures and business models.

8. CFTC requests dismissal of CME lawsuit: The CFTC requests dismissal of CME's lawsuit over perpetual contracts, arguing that CME lacks standing to litigation and that its competition damage stems in part from its own product choices.

9. OCEAN terminates support for BIP-110 fork: Bitcoin mining pool OCEAN terminated support for BIP-110 fork and switched to SHA-256 instead of BLAKE2b. Miners who want to support forking can turn to CONVOY Mining.

10. GTA 6 cryptocurrency wallet scam spreads: Malwarebytes warns that fake GTA 6 countdown and leaked sales pages can steal wallet assets. Recent scams have targeted multiple mainstream networks such as Solana and Ethereum.

11. COLDCARD Wave 3 funds transferred: For the first time, COLDCARD Wave 3 hackers transferred stolen funds and exchanged some of the funds for ETH through THORChain. About 90% of stolen funds remain untouched.

12. Cryptocurrency leads corporate political funding: Public Citizen analysis shows that as of June, corporate political funding reached US$646 million, of which cryptocurrency contributed US$206 million, accounting for the largest proportion of all industries.

13. The Federal Reserve's Beige Book shows moderate growth: The Federal Reserve's Beige Book shows moderate growth in the U.S. economy, with 10 of the 12 regions expanding slightly. Employment rose slightly and consumer price pressures persisted.

14. Kraken parent company delays IPO until 2027: Kraken parent company Payward is understood to delay IPO until at least the second quarter of 2027. Adjusted revenue in the second quarter reached US$508 million, and the number of recharge accounts increased by 42%.

15. Fairshake shifts focus to November election: Fairshake, a cryptocurrency super political action committee, has backed about 50 primary winners and holds about $122 million for the November election, aiming to support candidates who may influence future cryptocurrency legislation.

Comparative insight: What has changed today?

Cryptocurrency news on September 2 showed a general correction in the market, with market value falling 1.4%, Bitcoin falling 1.6%, and Ethereum falling 2.4%. On September 3, the market stabilized, falling only 0.2%, Bitcoin rose 0.6%, and Ethereum fell 0.2%. Market sentiment also rebounded from 63 to 65, but small altcoins still showed sharp fluctuations and momentum switching.

What does the volatility of the cryptocurrency market mean today?

A cryptocurrency news update on September 3 showed that the market was relatively stable but divided. With a global market value of US$2.7 trillion, Bitcoin rose 0.6%, and Ethereum fell 0.2%. The Fear and Greed Index rose to 65, indicating greed. The stablecoin remained stable, and DeFi rose slightly. However, the violent volatility of altcoins highlights continued volatility and speculation.

Market views

Our view is that investors should remain selective and avoid chasing a sudden altcoin rally. Bitcoin rose 0.6% and reached a dominant position of 57.6%, indicating relative strength; Ethereum fell 0.2% indicating a divergence of momentum. A greedy reading of 65 indicates increased risk appetite, but small-cap tokens remain highly volatile. Investors should prioritize liquidity, trading volume, market value and continued price trends before making decisions.

Disclaimer : This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. The cryptocurrency market is extremely volatile, and digital assets may experience large price fluctuations or losses. Readers should research and consult qualified financial professionals on their own before making financial decisions. The availability of cryptocurrency services and assets may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.