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Bitcoin's price dropped from $87,000 to $84,000 following a stronger-than-expected US business activity report that…

IN · 2026-09-23

Key takeaway

US business activity surprise lifts Treasury yields, making Bitcoin less attractive.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerS&P Global's strong US business activity report lifts US Treasury yields as markets price in stronger growth and tighter monetary conditions.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onHigher Treasury yields increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like Bitcoin, reducing its demand.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onBitcoin's price drops from $87,000 to $84,000 as demand softens globally.
  4. Step 4 · Knock-onLower Bitcoin prices reduce trading volumes and revenue for exchanges like Binance.
  5. Step 5 · Reaches youIndian SMEs with USD-linked costs or crypto-exposed customers face INR volatility and possible delays in cross-border payments or customer orders.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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