Bitcoin traded near $84,000 on Monday, September 21, 2026. The asset gained nearly 2% over the past 24 hours, extending a green streak established over the weekend.
This momentum received industry backing after the SEC officially launched a tokenized securities pilot framework on September 17. The US regulator’s initiative coincided with the onset of the price recovery phase, serving as a key bullish catalyst.
On the macro front, Brent crude prices dropped for a fourth consecutive session - its longest losing streak in three months. Oil prices retreated amid diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran to ease tensions, raising prospects for the reopening of Middle Eastern oil shipping routes.
Political Stage Setting the Course for Assets
Easing energy costs immediately cooled inflation projections that had previously forced the Fed to maintain a tight stance. The US central bank just raised its benchmark interest rate to 4.00% last week, yet crypto assets have so far demonstrated resilience in a high-rate environment.
Speaking to Fox News, Donald Trump said he would ‘likely’ be willing to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN General Assembly this week. Prospects of easing geopolitical friction were met with optimism across traditional markets. S&P 500 futures gained over 0.5%, while Nasdaq 100 futures rose nearly 1%. Tech equities led gains across trading regions, accompanied by strengthening US bond prices.
Beyond Middle Eastern developments, traders actively reallocated capital ahead of a planned summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week. The high-stakes negotiations carry the potential to pivot risk sentiment across global markets.
Monero Gains 13 Percent
Among major tokens, Monero (XMR) posted a 13% jump that pushed its price to nearly $588. The privacy coin led the altcoin rally before retracing 4% in the final hour of trading.
Most major cryptocurrencies traded in the green. Dogecoin climbed 5%, followed by XRP adding 4% to around $1.45. Ethereum, Solana, and HYPE each gained roughly 3%. BNB and ZCash logged 2% gains, while Tron concluded the session up less than 1%.
This week’s economic calendar features several critical indicators, starting with mid-week US jobless claims, followed by housing data and durable goods orders. These macroeconomic releases will test whether Bitcoin has enough momentum to target higher levels through the rest of the month. Reported via CoinDesk.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only, not financial advice. Cryptocurrency assets are highly volatile and carry significant risk. Always do your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
