📊 September Crypto Recap: Strategy Adds 7K BTC, Stablecoins Top $295B, and Millionaires Surge 🚀



September proved to be another eventful month for the crypto markets. Despite Bitcoin’s price slump, institutional accumulation, ETF inflows, and the unstoppable rise of stablecoins showcased resilience across the sector. Let’s break down the highlights of September in numbers.

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💰 Strategy Adds 7,378 BTC Worth $837 Million

Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) purchased 7,378 BTC in September.

The purchase was valued at $837.5 million at an average price of $113,520 per Bitcoin.

While the buy is impressive, it marks a slowdown compared to August (7,714 BTC) and July (31,466 BTC).

Saylor noted that Bitcoin is in a “boring growth stage,” suggesting institutions prefer entering during less volatile periods.

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🔗 Stablecoins Surpass $295 Billion Market Cap

Stablecoin market capitalization crossed $295 billion in September.

Growth of nearly $5 billion in just one week highlights steady demand for stablecoins.

Regulatory clarity is emerging:

US CFTC exploring stablecoins as derivatives collateral.

Australia introduced exemptions for intermediaries distributing stablecoins.

But concerns remain — a Bank of Italy official warned that multi-issued stablecoins could pose risks to the EU financial system.

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👑 241,700 Crypto Millionaires Worldwide

The Crypto Wealth Report shows a record 241,700 crypto millionaires, up 40% YoY.

Crypto centimillionaires (over $100M) grew 38% to 450 individuals.

Crypto billionaires climbed 29% to 36 globally.

Analysts call 2025 a “watershed year” for institutional adoption, fueling wealth creation.

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📈 Bitcoin ETFs Attract $241 Million Inflows

Bitcoin ETFs saw $241 million inflows in September.

Meanwhile, Ethereum ETFs recorded $73 million in outflows.

Net crypto inflows totaled $167.8 million.

BlackRock emerged as a key winner, generating $260 million in revenue from ETFs in under two years — $218M from Bitcoin ETFs and $42M from Ether ETFs.

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🇺🇸 Crypto Bills Progress Across Five U.S. States

State-level momentum continues despite federal gridlock.

Wisconsin introduced a bill exempting data centers (excluding crypto-mining centers) from sales and use tax.

Five U.S. states advanced crypto-related bills in September.

Debate continues over the energy and water impact of future data centers.

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🇪🇺 Seven EU Nations Oppose Chat Control Law

Resistance to the controversial Chat Control law is growing.

Seven EU member states now oppose the law, while only 12 support it, down from 15 earlier in the month.

The law aims to weaken encryption in messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal by requiring message screening.

Pushback suggests privacy remains a priority for many EU nations.

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🔮 Final Take

September highlighted the dual nature of crypto markets: slowing momentum in price but accelerating institutional adoption and regulation. With stablecoins hitting record levels, ETFs attracting billions, and crypto wealth expanding rapidly, the foundations for the next major bull cycle appear stronger than ever.
#Cryptomarketrebound

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