Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Monday (September 15) as of 9:00 a.m. UTC.
Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.
Bitcoin and Ethereum price update
Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$114,794, a 1.2 percent decrease in 24 hours. Its highest valuation of the day was US$116,689, and its lowest was US$114,793.
Bitcoin price performance, September 15, 2025.
Chart via TradingView
Bitcoin topped US$116,000, fueled largely by rising expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. At the same time, investors grew cautious — declines in broader crypto indexes and weaker macroeconomic data (including sticky inflation) dampened momentum.
Ether (ETH) was priced at US$4,534.80, a decrease of 2.8 percent over the past 24 hours. Its highest valuation on Monday was US$4,668.60, and its lowest was US$4,510.01.
Altcoin price update
- Solana (SOL) was priced at US$236.23, a decrease of 4.6 percent over the last 24 hours. Its highest valuation on Monday was US$248.19, and its lowest level was US$232.71.
- XRP was trading for US$2.99, down by 3.3 percent in the past 24 hours. Its highest valuation of the day was US$3.06, and its lowest valuation was US$2.96.
- SUI (Sui) was valued at US$3.53, down by 6.6 percent in the past 24 hours and its lowest price point of the day so far. Its highest price was US$3.78.
- Cardano (ADA) was priced at US$0.8623, down by 5.8 percent over 24 hours. Its highest valuation on Monday was US$0.9161, and its lowest was US$0.8567.
Today’s crypto news to know
Bitcoin ETF inflows fuel bets on a Q4 rally
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the US have seen a staggering US$2.3 billion in inflows over the past week, a sign that institutional demand is surging just ahead of a critical Federal Reserve decision.
Traders widely expect the Fed to cut rates on September 17, a move that could boost risk assets across the board.
Analysts say Bitcoin, which has slipped nearly 8 percent since peaking at US$124,128 in August, may be poised for another leg higher if liquidity conditions ease.
“We’re only halfway through what could be a very powerful Q4 rally,” said Sean Dawson, head of research at Derive, who projects prices could reach US$140,000 by year-end.
Options data shows heavy positioning at US$140,000 to US$200,000 December calls, with some putting cycle tops as high as US$250,000 if flows persist.
France threatens to block EU crypto license “passporting”
France’s financial regulator is raising the stakes in Europe’s battle over crypto oversight, warning it could block firms licensed in other EU countries from operating domestically.
According to a Reuters exclusive, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) says some companies are “shopping around” for jurisdictions with looser standards under the bloc’s new MiCA framework, then using those approvals to “passport” their services across the EU.
Alongside Italy and Austria, France is pressing for the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to take charge of supervising major crypto players.
AMF chief Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani described the potential rejection of EU licences as an “atomic weapon” that Paris could wield if it sees regulatory gaps.
Analysts are concerned that fragmented national approaches could undermine investor protection and financial stability.
Notably, exchanges like Coinbase and Gemini have already secured MiCA licences in Luxembourg and Malta, raising questions about uneven enforcement across the bloc.
Ethereum Foundation pivots to privacy-first roadmap
The Ethereum Foundation has unveiled a new initiative to make privacy a default feature across the blockchain’s ecosystem.
Rebranding its Privacy & Scaling Explorations team as the “Privacy Stewards of Ethereum,” the foundation laid out plans for private transfers, confidential DeFi, and protected governance mechanisms within the next six months.
“Our vision is to make privacy on Ethereum the norm rather than the exception,” the group said in a statement, arguing that users and institutions would otherwise drift to centralized alternatives.
The roadmap also extends beyond transactions, with proposals to embed privacy in wallets, identity tools, and data portability.
Co-founder Vitalik Buterin has long championed stronger safeguards. His recent comments about risks from AI-driven data leakage have reinforced the urgency of integrating privacy at the protocol level.
Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.
Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.