Bitcoin has gained significant momentum over the past week, surging 10% against the US dollar after a relatively quiet and often painful spring. After recently hitting two-month high, the world’s leading cryptocurrency appears to be setting its sights on a new all-time high, and this signals a potential new phase for the asset. Experts point...Read More
The year kicked off with high hopes following the election of a crypto-friendly US president, raising hopes for regulatory easing. Bitcoin hit a record $109,300 in the first quarter of the year. However, macroeconomic pressures soon took center stage. The crypto asset has retreated to around $85,000. Now, CME Bitcoin futures positions hint at a...Read More
Following a sharp rebound from the recent low around $75,000 last week, traders are now speculating whether Bitcoin might be preparing to break its long downtrend. The shift in sentiment has prompted renewed optimism, with many watching closely for signs of a potential trend reversal. However, data depict investors’ hesitation in a volatile market climate....Read More
The macroeconomic environment remains uncertain as global trade relations realign, reported onchain analytics firm Glassnode on April 16. However, it added that “the performance of hard assets remains remarkable,” citing gold’s all-time high and Bitcoin holding above $80,000 despite the headwinds. “One could consider this a fascinating signal as the foundations of the financial system...Read More
In a crypto market review released on April 16, asset manager Bitwise described Q1 2025 as “the best worst quarter in crypto’s history.” It was a “frustrating” period for the industry, said the firm’s chief investment officer, Matt Hougan. Q1 has been historically positive with the first pro-crypto US president taking office, the creation of a...Read More
Prominent economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff, who gained notoriety for accurately predicting the 2008 financial crash, is at it again, taking another swipe at Bitcoin. In his latest commentary, Schiff is advising investors to sell all of their Bitcoin, which he deems the “epitome of risk assets,” and instead place their bets on gold...Read More
Bitcoin experienced volatile price swings in the second part of Q1 2025 as it struggled to reclaim its record high of over $109,000. The start of Q2 was quite painful as it briefly slid to new yearly lows around $74,500. Although there’s been a slight rebound this week, sentiment among futures traders appears to have...Read More
Bitcoin whale activity picked up in March and April this year, observed crypto YouTuber Lark Davis on April 16. Over the past two months, large holders with a balance from 1,000 to 10,000 BTC “have been buying like never before,” he added, citing a chart from CryptoQuant. The graph shows a steep increase in whale...Read More
The current Bitcoin cycle feels unusually subdued compared to previous bull runs. Despite price appreciation, the level of excitement and retail participation remains muted. CryptoQuant believes that an important on-chain metric underlines this shift – the percentage of BTC held for one week to one month is significantly lower than in past cycles. This suggests...Read More
Public companies have scooped up 95,431 BTC in the first quarter of 2025, the highest ever amount for a three-month period, reported asset manager Bitwise on April 14. This brought the total Bitcoin holdings for corporations to 688,000, representing around 3.3% of the total supply. Additionally, this represents a 16% increase from the previous quarter,...Read More
According to Bo Hines, Executive Director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, the Trump administration is exploring the creation of a U.S. Bitcoin Reserve funded through alternative government revenue streams. Speaking in a recent White House interview with investor Anthony Pompliano, he revealed that officials are assessing the use of revenue from...Read More
Bitcoin’s “apparent demand” has flipped from negative to positive for the first time in 2025, signaling growing accumulation by investors. With the cryptocurrency hovering near $86,000 and its market dominance surpassing 60%, analysts are debating whether this marks the start of a fresh rally toward all-time highs. A Breakout in the Making After weeks of...Read More
Bitcoin experienced a notable rebound this week, briefly touching $86,000. This was a welcome recovery after dipping to a low of approximately $75,000 on April 8th. According to Santiment’s latest insight, this surge appears to be fueled by a mix of improving blockchain fundamentals and a temporary easing of global tariff concerns. However, market analysts...Read More
Metaplanet has once again reinforced its commitment to Bitcoin, acquiring an additional 319 BTC worth approximately $26.3 million at an average price of $82,549 each. This latest buy brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC, valued at about $386.3 million. Relentless Bitcoin Accumulation The publicly traded company listed on the Tokyo Exchange has...Read More
Bitcoin was down on Friday, Apr. 11 by more than 25% from its historic record high price of $109,000 at the time of Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20th. But MN Fund founder and manager Michaël van de Poppe recently compared the situation with BTC prices to the global financial dump and pump during the worst...Read More
At the end of this past week, the prices of cryptocurrencies witnessed a significant rally, which was largely attributed to eased trade tensions due to a tariff pause. Despite this somewhat bullish move, bearish market conditions still persist. According to a weekly report from the market analytics platform CryptoQuant, bitcoin (BTC) has been in one...Read More
Bitcoin’s (BTC) reputation as digital gold has come under scrutiny following investors’ reaction to the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and other countries. Market experts anticipated a scenario where participants would flock to the leading cryptocurrency as macro conditions affect stocks; however, the opposite has been the case. Ki Young Ju, the founder...Read More
Even though he has given no new interviews or made any major new investments from beyond the grave, Munger made the news again this week for his amazing work ethic and sound investment advice. An article that appeared on CNBC reprised an old Munger quote that investors who can’t handle bear markets “deserve the mediocre...Read More
AI-powered education group Genius Group has revealed that it is being compelled to sell off its Bitcoin reserves following a restriction imposed by the US District Court (Southern District of New York), which prevents the company from raising money, issuing stock, or investing investor funds in BTC. Its chief exec now claims that court orders...Read More
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes the economic chaos triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs will inevitably lead to a monetary easing cycle, which, in his view, will act as rocket fuel for Bitcoin (BTC). With digital asset markets struggling to stabilize, the crypto enthusiast is doubling down on his prediction of a massive...Read More
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes, for one, commented on the latest market turmoil and cautioned Bitcoin traders about potential volatility in the coming weeks. In a post on X, Hayes stated, “Market no likey ‘Liberation Day.’ If $BTC can hold $76.5k btw now and US tax day Apr 15, then we are out of the...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) traders are hedging against a potential market drop, with a massive options bet targeting a $60,000 price level for the flagship cryptocurrency. The block trade represents one of the largest bearish bets in recent weeks, suggesting deep pessimism about Bitcoin’s short-term prospects against a backdrop of looming macroeconomic uncertainties. Massive Put Option Signals...Read More
In a filing with the SEC on April 1, the video game retailer reported that it had completed a private offering of $1.5 billion in Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, including the full exercise of the initial purchaser’s option for an additional $200 million. The filing specifically mentioned Bitcoin in the “Proceeds” section. It stated that...Read More
Tokyo-based firm Metaplanet has made yet another move in its crypto acquisition strategy by purchasing an additional 696 BTC through its Bitcoin Income Generation business. The company executed this purchase by selling cash-secured put options, a tactic that enabled it to acquire Bitcoin at below-market prices while earning premiums. The total value of this acquisition...Read More
Despite a minor recovery this week, Bitcoin’s price continues to struggle well below $90,000. The crypto asset has been under tremendous market stress as traders remained cautious due to economic uncertainties. However, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes that Bitcoin could surge to $250,000 by the end of 2025. Bitcoin’s Push to $250,000 In his latest...Read More
The first quarter of 2025 ended on a sour note, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) posting their weakest quarterly performance in nearly a decade. Data from the crypto futures trading and information platform CoinGlass shows that last quarter was the worst Q1 BTC and ETH have posted since 2018. On a monthly basis, March...Read More
Bitcoin whales are continuing to increase their holdings, with the number of wallets having between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC reaching 1,993, the highest since December 2024. This surge in heavyweight investor activity comes as Bitcoin’s prices fluctuated between $81,000 and $84,000 in the past few days. Whale Accumulation on Multi-month High According to data from...Read More
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a $735 million purchase made in the first quarter of 2025. This latest investment has positioned the company as the sixth-largest Bitcoin holder globally. Details From the Purchase According to data from Spot On Chain, Tether acquired 8,888 BTC, bringing its total...Read More
Hut 8 Corp. has launched American Bitcoin Corp, a majority-owned subsidiary designed to focus on industrial-scale Bitcoin mining and reserve development. This move follows the crypto mining company’s strategic decision to contribute nearly all of its ASIC miners to American Data Centers, Inc. in return for a majority stake in the company. The company, initially...Read More
The NASDAQ-listed largest corporate holder of bitcoin seems unfazed by the asset’s lackluster price performance lately, as it continues to scoop up more. In its latest announcement, company co-founder Michael Saylor said the firm spent almost $2 billion to acquire 22,048 BTC. $MSTR has acquired 22,048 BTC for ~$1.92 billion at ~$86,969 per bitcoin and...Read More
