Bitcoin steadies as soft PCE cools October Fed rate hike bets

Core PCE rose just 0.2% in August, easing pressure for an October Fed hike. Bitcoin trades near $83,700 as rising Treasury yields cap gains.
Key Takeaways
- Core PCE rose just 0.2% in August, easing pressure for an October Fed hike.
- Bitcoin trades near $83,700 as rising Treasury yields cap gains.
- Read the full article for additional context and details.
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