Bitcoin’s bear market is entering its final phase and could bottom out around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19, according to a June 12 report from BIT Research. Its main thesis is that a mix of technical patterns, weak market sentiment, and easing inflation pressure could set the […]
New data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment shows that trading activity across crypto’s largest non-stablecoin assets has fallen to levels not seen since 2024. According to the company, the slowdown is pointing to a market where traders have largely stepped back, a condition that has often appeared before relief rallies when confidence eventually comes back. […]
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed after the US launched additional strikes on Thursday. The Iranian military command announced the closure of the key waterway, saying any vessel attempting passage will be shot at, according to Reuters. US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that it had launched strikes on Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication […]
Venture capitalist Tim Draper says fears that quantum computing will break Bitcoin (BTC) are misplaced, arguing that traditional banks and the dollars held within them face a bigger security risk. In comments published by Benzinga and amplified in an X post on June 9, Draper said he considers his BTC holdings safer than cash sitting […]
“Is Bitcoin flashing bear market continuation, or an early bull market reset?” asked Fidelity Digital Assets on Tuesday. The asset manager noted that BTC has been in a death cross for more than 200 days, with the price briefly breaking below the 200-week moving average over the weekend. “Notably, sustained breaks below this level have […]
Strategy’s preferred stock STRC closed Wednesday at $94.65, about 5% below its $100 par value, touching off a wave of alarm on social media. While some critics have aired concern about the sustainability of the structure that has helped fund Strategy’s Bitcoin buying spree, a few supporters argue that STRC’s move down is normal for […]
Mt. Gox-linked wallet has moved a total of 10,306 BTC worth approximately $731 million at the time of this writing to a new wallet, sparking community chatter about a potential sale. Data from Arkham Intelligence shows that the receiving address is not associated with any centralized or decentralized exchange, indicating no immediate need for worry. […]
It appears that Bitcoin is no longer just a campaign talking point in DC – it’s becoming a very visible part of political investment portfolios in the circles close to President Donald Trump. Republican lawmakers have shifted their portfolios to reflect assets and companies that are in the president’s favor. GOP Trades Follow Trump’s Crypto […]
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed back toward $78,000 on Monday after analysts tied the latest rebound to easing tensions between the USA and Iran, and the prospect of a broader recovery across risk assets. Traders who spent much of the past two weeks bracing for another leg down are now watching whether the flagship cryptocurrency can reclaim […]
Around 20,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, May 22, with a notional value of roughly $1.5 billion. This event is smaller than usual, so it is unlikely to have any impact on spot markets. Crypto markets have been in decline all week, with around $50 billion leaving the space as Bitcoin continues to […]