WS #16661
Bitcoin is trading near $81,500 as markets await the Federal Reserve's decision, with ETF inflows providing some support. However, the ThorChain pause following a $242 million hack involving North Korean-linked actors underscores persistent security risks in the decentralized finance sector. This event dampens the bullish crypto narrative by highlighting systemic vulnerabilities, even as broader macro liquidity conditions remain supportive for risk assets.
Crypto Security & Macro Liquidity
Bitcoin is trading near $81,500 as markets await the Federal Reserve's decision, with ETF inflows providing some support. However, the ThorChain pause following a $242 million hack involving North Korean-linked actors underscores persistent security risks in the decentralized finance sector. This event dampens the bullish crypto narrative by highlighting systemic vulnerabilities, even as broader macro liquidity conditions remain supportive for risk assets.