Market Briefing 7: the market takes a breather, Bitcoin (BTC) enters a range, and Ether (ETH) holds up better

After a spectacular rally, BBitcoin-0.54% (BTC) is easing off and entering the range phase we had been expecting, while Ether is showing a much stronger technical setup. Welcome to Market Briefing #7, our format in which we provide a concise analysis of the crypto market. In this September 2, 2026 edition, we look at the beginning of BTC’s sideways phase, the levels to watch over the coming weeks, EETH-1.37%’s resilience on its support, as well as a macro update on the major global bond sell-off and what it means for crypto.