Bitcoin has set a new milestone in on-chain metrics. Its Realized Capitalization has reached a fresh high of $906.04 billion for the fourth consecutive week. This metric reflects the total value of all unspent Bitcoin transaction outputs (UTXOs) based on their purchase price, and has now surpassed its previous record as BTC continues consolidating around...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) has arrived at a crossroads after its recent rally past $106,000. Market participants are speculating whether the digital asset will see more momentum to register new highs or retrace a bit to cool off. A tweet thread by market expert Ali Martinez has outlined factors that could contribute to bitcoin’s surge or correction...Read More
Stock markets notched solid gains last week while crypto markets lost a bit of ground and cooled slightly. The weaker-than-expected readings on CPI and inflation expectations keep markets buoyed, while the Trump administration’s Middle East deals were a boon for the AI sector. Additionally, US Treasury yields are surging again. “Trade deals, recession worries, lower...Read More
Jeff Walton, a Bitcoin podcaster and Strategy investor, recently pointed out that Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) is on track to join the S&P 500 Index. Strategy Could Soon Join S&P 500 Walton wrote in a post on the X app: Q2 is likely going to be the big blow out quarter on Earnings for...Read More
Bitcoin’s surge to $106,000 earlier this week has been primarily driven by robust spot market demand, with Coinbase seeing net buying pressure of $45 million per day, according to Glassnode’s latest report. The rally, which began after the king cryptocurrency dipped to just below $75,000 in early April, has been marked by strong accumulation phases,...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady at around $103,000, but the calm could be the eye of the storm. With volatility compressing and the CME gap still looming like a ghost at $91,970, crypto analysts are torn on whether BTC is headed for glory at $175,000 or prepping for a brutal fakeout. The Bull Case: $175K...Read More
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), an independent agency handling assets for Wisconsin’s retirement and state investment funds, has divested its shares of BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). SWIB was one of the early buyers of spot Bitcoin ETFs, setting a precedent for other U.S. states to follow. It is unclear why the...Read More
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
