Bitcoin Slips Below $80K: Crypto Markets Wrap
Key Facts
- Bitcoin settled at US$79,116 on Monday, September 7, 2026, down 1.54% on the day as thin US Labour Day liquidity saw it slide from an intraday high near US$80,430.
- Ethereum closed at US$2,491, a milder 0.94% decline, with the Ethereum Foundation naming FOCIL and Frame Transactions as the two must-ship upgrades for the Hegotá hard fork.
- Solana was the sharpest loser among major tokens, ending at US$103.87, down 2.43%, while XRP fell 1.76% to US$1.3978.
- Bitcoin fund flows show investors repositioning for the Federal Reserve’s rate path rather than exiting the market, as a September hike is now being priced in.
- Brazilian banks Itaú and Nubank now sell 15 and 28 tokens to retail clients, with Banco do Brasil offering Bitcoin and Ether, in a regulated expansion that still keeps crypto off their own balance sheets.
- Stablecoin transfers can cut remittance fees by up to 92% versus traditional channels, a key driver for Latin America’s nearly US$170 billion in 2024 remittance flows, about 80% from the United States.
Today’s Focus
Bitcoin closed at US$79,116 on Monday, September 7, 2026, down 1.54% for the session. Thin Labour Day trading in the United States left the coin swinging between about US$78,700 and US$80,430, with the psychologically important US$80,000 level lost during the session.
Ethereum fared better, ending at US$2,491 (down 0.94%), as attention turned to the Hegotá upgrade and its two priority proposals, FOCIL and Frame Transactions. Solana dropped 2.43% to US$103.87 and XRP lost 1.76% to US$1.3978.
The main driver was monetary-policy positioning, not panic. Fund flows show traders shifting for a possible Federal Reserve rate hike in September, while French company Capital B bought 376 Bitcoin for US$29 million, lifting its public treasury to 3,521 Bitcoin.
For Latin America, the signal is steady: Bitcoin’s slide is modest relative to its structural role in Brazil, Argentina and El Salvador, where stablecoins and remittances dominate daily use far more than spot Bitcoin speculation.
What matters today. The familiar US$82,000 ceiling remains intact, but the story for Latin America is not Bitcoin’s spot price; it is the quiet deepening of regulated access to dollar-pegged stablecoins.
01 The session in one read
Bitcoin closed Monday, September 7, 2026 at US$79,116, down 1.54%, in a session thinned by the US Labour Day holiday. The coin spent the day giving back weekend gains, opening above US$80,000 before that level gave way for bulls.
Ethereum held up better, settling at US$2,491 for a loss of just 0.94%. The contrast mattered: while Bitcoin tracked macro rate expectations, Ethereum had its own news cycle, with the Foundation naming FOCIL and Frame Transactions as the two must-ship upgrades for the coming Hegotá hard fork.
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02 The board
Solana was the session’s weakest major, closing at US$103.87, a 2.43% decline that erased a larger share of its recent gains. XRP followed Bitcoin downwards, ending at US$1.3978, down 1.76%.
The move is consistent with profit-taking rather than panic: Bitcoin’s market capitalisation sat near US$1.589 trillion, with 24-hour volume around US$19 billion.
| Asset | Level | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | US$79,116 | -1.54% |
| Ethereum | US$2,491 | -0.94% |
| Solana | US$103.87 | -2.43% |
| XRP | US$1.3978 | -1.76% |
Source: RT close, 2026-09-07. Where a commodity has no spot feed, an exchange-traded tracker or leading producer is shown as a labelled proxy.
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Latin America — Cross-Market Board
| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 185,147.15 | -0.02% | +21.85% | 185,188.13 | 168,310 | 167,142 | — |
| IPSA | 11,315.26 | -1.14% | — | 11,445.90 | 11,210 | 10,984 | 1,513,213,483 |
| IPC MEX | 64,639.55 | -0.35% | +12.17% | 64,866.61 | 66,121 | 65,405 | 108,886,187 |
| MERVAL | 3,034,599 | -0.48% | +30.51% | 3,022,485 | 3,042,365 | 2,991,150 | — |
| COLCAP | 2,565.50 | +0.82% | — | 9.04 | 9.05 | 9.02 | 4,133 |
| BVL PERÚ | 59,789.81 | -0.28% | — | — | — | — | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.16 | +0.01% | -5.13% | 5.16 | 5.18 | 5.14 | — |
| EUR/BRL | 5.95 | +1.01% | -5.83% | 5.89 | 5.98 | 5.94 | — |
| USD/MXN | 17.06 | -0.24% | -8.58% | 17.10 | 17.08 | 17.01 | — |
| USD/CLP | 913.98 | +0.04% | -5.67% | 913.65 | 915.11 | 906.68 | — |
| USD/COP | 3,140 | +0.03% | -22.04% | 3,139 | 3,141 | 3,105 | — |
| USD/PEN | 3.36 | -0.66% | -4.82% | 3.38 | 3.38 | 3.35 | — |
| USD/ARS | 1,493 | +0.10% | +12.96% | 1,491 | 1,494 | 1,480 | — |
| USD/UYU | 40.27 | +1.24% | +1.80% | 39.77 | 40.27 | 40.23 | — |
| USD/PYG | 5,939 | +1.68% | -19.54% | 5,841 | 5,939 | 5,925 | — |
| USD/BOB | 11.64 | -0.76% | +72.04% | 11.73 | 11.72 | 11.64 | — |
| USD/DOP | 58.34 | +1.25% | -3.44% | 57.62 | 58.34 | 58.04 | — |
| USD/CRC | 445.92 | +0.89% | -9.71% | 441.97 | 448.50 | 445.92 | — |
03 What moved it
The main driver was the Federal Reserve’s rate path. Bitcoin fund flows show investors are repositioning for a growing chance of a September rate hike, not exiting the market outright.
Corporate buying provided a cushion. Capital B, the French listed firm, added 376 Bitcoin in a US$29 million purchase, lifting its holdings to 3,521 Bitcoin and overtaking H100 Group among publicly traded holders.
Security news also rippled through the market: Liquid hackers returned US$270 million in Bitcoin after initially swiping US$320 million, with nearly 600 BTC still outstanding. Meanwhile, a plea hearing in the US$245 million Malone Lam theft case was set for Tuesday in Washington.
04 The Latin American read
Brazil remains the largest and most structurally advanced stablecoin market in Latin America, with dollar-pegged tokens accounting for about 90% of all crypto transaction volume in the country. The latest signal is regulatory: Itaú sells 15 cryptoassets and Nubank 28, while Banco do Brasil offers Bitcoin and Ether, though none touch crypto with their own balance sheets.
Argentina, the region’s second-largest crypto market, recorded US$93.9 billion in transaction volume between July 2022 and June 2025, driven by inflation, capital controls and FX restrictions that push households into dollar-backed stablecoins.
For remittances, the opportunity is concrete. Latin America and the Caribbean received nearly US$170 billion in 2024 flows, about 80% from the United States, and stablecoin transfers can cut fees by up to 92%. A coming wave of regulated products, including a joint US dollar stablecoin from 21 global banks such as Goldman Sachs and Bank of America targeted for the first half of 2027, would plug those savings directly into banking rails in Brazil and Mexico.
05 The names to watch
Capital B is the session’s standout corporate accumulator, having made its largest Bitcoin purchase in nearly a year. Its 3,521 Bitcoin position moves it past H100 Group among publicly traded holders.
In Brazil, watch Itaú, Nubank and Banco do Brasil as they expand token offerings under the country’s new regulatory framework. Their approach, selling crypto without holding it on balance sheets, is a template for cautious banking adoption across the region.
06 The outlook
The next test is the Federal Reserve’s September decision. A hike would strengthen the dollar and could temporarily cool demand for dollar-backed stablecoins, even as it reinforces the inflation-hedge logic that drives adoption in Argentina and El Salvador. Bitcoin’s ability to remain above its major moving averages despite fading short-term momentum suggests the range holds until macro clarity arrives.
07 What to watch
- Federal Reserve September decision: A rate hike would tighten dollar liquidity and directly affect dollar-pegged stablecoin demand across Latin America.
- Ethereum Hegotá upgrade: FOCIL and Frame Transactions are now the must-ship EIPs; their implementation timeline matters for Ethereum’s 2026 roadmap.
- Brazilian bank token expansion: Itaú, Nubank and Banco do Brasil broadening retail crypto access signals how regulated adoption may scale.
- Liquid hacker returns: The return of US$270 million in Bitcoin reduces systemic risk, but nearly 600 BTC still outstanding keeps bridge security in focus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Bitcoin fall on Monday?
Bitcoin closed at US$79,116, down 1.54%, as thin US Labour Day liquidity and trader repositioning for a possible Federal Reserve rate hike kept US$80,000 out of reach.
Which major crypto fell the most?
Solana dropped 2.43% to US$103.87, the sharpest decline among Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP.
What is happening with Ethereum’s next upgrade?
The Ethereum Foundation named FOCIL and Frame Transactions as the two must-ship proposals for the Hegotá upgrade.
How does this affect Latin America?
The region’s crypto use is dominated by stablecoins for payments and remittances; Brazil’s large banks are expanding token sales, and stablecoin transfers can cut remittance fees by up to 92%.
Market data: RT
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