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Why bitcoin cannot clear $80,000 as oil surge to $100 adds pressure

Bitcoin erased overnight gains after U.S. stocks opened on Sept. 9, as investors grew cautious ahead of U.S. producer and consumer price data. Major altcoins also fell. Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time since July 23, adding pressure on risk assets, while Treasury yields stayed high. Spot bitcoin ETF flows turned negative on Sept. 8. In contrast, Zcash surged on ETF-related developments and the launch of options trading.

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Bitcoin in retirement savings should not exceed 5 percent, experts recommend

Experts say bitcoin may be viewed as a long-term investment but should take only a small share of retirement assets because volatility and the risk of losses at withdrawal matter most. Industry sentiment is leaning toward limited allocations rather than making bitcoin a core holding. Some firms suggest 1 to 2 percent or 2 to 5 percent, while advisers recommend keeping crypto below 5 percent. Institutions also tend to invest indirectly via regulated spot ETFs or crypto-related companies.