Resilient Crypto: Why Bitcoin Bounced Back Despite Rate Hikes & Regulatory Stalls

VettaFi Head of Sector and Industry Research Roxanna Islam appeared September 21 on Bloomberg TV to discuss the bitcoin rally despite an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve and the stalling of the CLARITY Act, among other topics. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged to $85,222, brushing off a recent Fed rate hike and regulatory stalls.

ETF Trends • Sep 24, 2026

BITU: Bitcoin's Breakout Gives This 2X ETF What It Needs

ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF targets 2X daily Bitcoin performance but is highly path-dependent due to daily resets and volatility decay. BITU surged 53% in a month amid Bitcoin's rally yet remains down 27% YTD, illustrating how leverage amplifies both gains and losses. I rate BITU a Hold; I need Bitcoin to sustain its breakout above $85,000 with reduced volatility before considering a more constructive stance.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 22, 2026

Bitcoin rises above $80,000 as soft dollar, debasement fears boost momentum

Bitcoin rose above $80,000 to hit a more than three-month high on Tuesday as a soft U.S. dollar, in the wake of the moves by ​Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to calm the bond market, revived momentum in the ‌crypto sector.

Reuters • Aug 25, 2026

Monthly-Paid Dividends: 21 Ideal 'Safer' July Dogs Ready To Buy

July's top monthly pay (MoPay) dividend equities offer yields up to 17.62% and projected net gains averaging 35.48% by 2027. Seven of the ten highest-yield MoPay stocks also rank among top gainers by analyst targets, indicating a 70% alignment between yield and upside potential. Twenty-four of forty-seven MoPay equities show negative free cash flow margins, flagging dividend sustainability risks; 21 ‘IDEAL' equities meet stringent safety and yield criteria.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 15, 2026

Bitcoin Is Cheap, But BITU Isn't The Right Tool To Play The Rebound

I rate ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF a Hold, given its leveraged structure and volatility decay. Based on Bitcoin's cycle, I don't think a good risk/reward case can be made to enter today. BITU consistently underperforms Bitcoin except during clear, sustained bull markets due to daily rebalancing mechanisms and high expense ratio. Entering BITU only makes sense when a strong Bitcoin bull trend is evident, such as after breaching previous ATHs or a prolonged period without new lows.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 16, 2026

Bitcoin's high conviction holders are turning into sellers as the crypto's price hits new lows

In the past two days, bitcoin's highest conviction holders have sold about $2.4 billion in bitcoin. Of the bitcoin sold in the past 30 days, 26% came from investors who bought it above $90,000.

CNBC • Jun 3, 2026

BITU's Decay Problem: Why This Bitcoin ETF Lost 31% While Bitcoin Fell Just 10%

ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF (NYSEARCA:BITU) gives traders 2x daily exposure to the Bloomberg Bitcoin Index through swaps, with a 0.98% expense ratio.

24/7 Wall Street • May 6, 2026

30 Monthly-Paid Dividend Buys From April's Ideal Dogs

Monthly pay dividend equities offer high yields and potential gains, with the top ten broker-estimated MoPay stocks projected to net 27.10%–65.84% by 2027. BCP Investment Corp (BCIC), CION Investment Corp (CION), and Dynex Capital (DX) stand out for both yield and upside, with CION forecasted to deliver a 45.69% net gain. Thirty 'IDEAL' MoPay equities are highlighted for safer dividends, combining positive one-year returns, free-cash-flow yields above dividend yields, and dividends from $1K invested exceeding share price.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 14, 2026

Bitcoin Is Down 19% in 2026 and These 3 ETFs Give You Every Way to Play It

Bitcoin is sitting near $71,000 after a rough start to 2026, down roughly 19% year to date.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 25, 2026

ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF BITU Collapses With Double Exposure Risk

ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF ( NYSEARCA:BITU ) promises double the daily move of Bitcoin, and right now that means double the chaos.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 9, 2026