Bitcoin Price & Markets
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Bitcoin Faces Weekend Volatility as Hormuz Tensions and Jobs Data Collide
Bitcoin is trading near $65,000 as traders weigh weaker U.S. jobs data against rising geopolitical risk in the Strait of Hormuz, setting up a potential breakout or breakdown with options markets pricing in a narrow range but hedging for bigger moves.
Bitcoin ETFs Face First Institutional Bear Market as Liquidity Thins
Bitcoin's largest investment products are shrinking as ETF outflows accelerate and liquidity dries up, marking a new phase in the market's evolution where losses are distributed through regulated channels instead of high-profile failures
Proposed U.S. Law Could Reshape Bitcoin Reserve and Market Dynamics
The American Reserve Modernization Act aims to formalize the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, introducing a 20-year lockup and new compliance rules that could influence both U.S. government holdings and global Bitcoin market behavior
Bitcoin Holds $65K as ETFs and Whales Absorb Selling Pressure
Bitcoin's price has rebounded above $65,000 despite a hardware wallet security scare and ongoing legislative delays, as institutional investors and large holders step in to buy over $2 billion in BTC from smaller sellers
Strategy to Sell Bitcoin Holdings for Stock Buybacks and Dividends
Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, will sell part of its Bitcoin reserves to fund stock buybacks and dividends, marking a shift in capital allocation as its share price lags behind Bitcoin's performance
Prediction Markets Overtake Meme Coins as Speculation Shifts in 2026
Crypto traders are abandoning meme coins in favor of prediction markets, driving record revenue for platforms like Robinhood and Polymarket as speculative bets on sports, politics, and crypto assets surge in 2026
Standard Chartered Stands by $100K Bitcoin Target Despite Volatility
Standard Chartered maintains its $100,000 year-end Bitcoin forecast, citing renewed ETF inflows and potential market stabilization even as miners and treasury firms shift strategies amid sector volatility
Bitget Pursues Crypto License in Bhutan's $100B GMC Economic Zone
Bitget has signed an agreement with Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to explore a regulated crypto exchange license in the GMC economic zone, which is backed by the country's national Bitcoin reserves and operates under its own regulatory framework
Gold Rallies on Chinese ETF Demand as Bitcoin Stagnates Near $64K
Gold surged to a six-week high as Chinese gold ETFs saw sustained inflows, while Bitcoin remained rangebound near $64,000 despite record U.S. equity markets and shifting investor sentiment.
How Strategy's Bitcoin Buys Shape Market Liquidity and Sentiment
Large Bitcoin purchases by Strategy can tighten supply and influence market sentiment, but their true impact depends on execution, liquidity, and broader trading conditions-not just headline numbers or social media signals.
Bitcoin Sinks Despite U.S. Regulatory Wins and Institutional Access
U.S. policy shifts removed legal barriers for crypto and expanded institutional access, but Bitcoin's price halved as demand from ETFs and corporate treasuries failed to keep pace with supply.
Strategy Sells 1,638 Bitcoin Raising $105M Cash
Strategy sold 1,638 BTC for about $105 million in a second straight week of sales, raised $290 million via shares, and lifted its dollar reserve to $4 billion for preferred obligations
Trump Media Moves 2,628 Bitcoin to Crypto.com, Denies Sale
Trump Media sent 2,628 BTC worth about $165 million to Crypto.com on August 2 in two transfers. The firm says the coins were not sold, while analytics firms flagged a probable sale and residual balances match disclosed loan collateral
US Treasury Yield Surge Raises Bar for Bitcoin Investors
A $44 billion US Treasury auction locked in a 4.47% yield, forcing Bitcoin to compete with higher risk-free returns as the Federal Reserve signals no immediate rate cuts and market volatility persists
Bitcoin Faces $1.1B Short Pressure as $62K Support Tested
Bitcoin is trading just above $62,900 as a major $1.17 billion options overhang at the $60,000 strike raises the risk of a sharp move if the $62,000 level fails to hold through the weekend.
Satsuma Shareholders Force Bitcoin Sale at Heavy Loss After Vote
Satsuma Technology Plc shareholders voted to liquidate the company's Bitcoin holdings and delist from the London Stock Exchange, overriding board opposition and locking in a substantial per-coin loss for investors
Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip as Fed Holds Rates, Hike Debate Grows
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dipped after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, with several policymakers pushing for a hike. The move highlights ongoing uncertainty for crypto markets as inflation and monetary policy remain in focus.
Bitcoin Holds $64K as ETF Outflows and Derivatives Demand Weaken
Bitcoin's $64,000 support faces pressure as U.S. spot ETF outflows, softer perpetual futures demand, and stagnant on-chain inflows converge, leaving long-term holders as the main stabilizing force in a shifting market environment
Strive Hits 20,000 BTC, But Share Dilution Erodes Per-Share Holdings
Strive's Bitcoin treasury surpassed 20,000 BTC, but a simultaneous increase in outstanding shares meant each share now represents a slightly smaller portion of the company's Bitcoin reserves, raising questions for investors tracking per-share value.
Bitcoin Faces Uncertainty as Fed Signals End to Predictable Rate Moves
Bitcoin traders brace for the Federal Reserve's July decision as Chairman Kevin Warsh abandons decades of market guidance, raising the risk of a surprise rate hike and potential volatility across crypto markets
Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys as Saylor Hints at New Treasury Moves
Strategy has halted Bitcoin purchases for four weeks, its longest pause in two years, while Michael Saylor signals possible changes to the company's capital strategy and transaction types
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Slow Selling as Dormant Coins Stay Put
Dormant Bitcoin movement reached its lowest point since 2022 in Q2, suggesting long-term holders are pausing major sales after significant profit-taking earlier in 2024 and 2025, according to Galaxy data
KULR and Smarter Web Sell 511 Bitcoin to Pay Down $31.7M Debt
Two public companies sold over 500 Bitcoin in 24 hours to eliminate $31.7 million in debt, highlighting how crypto treasury assets can become repayment tools under financing pressure while leaving significant reserves intact
Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms as Market Stalls Near $64K
Bitcoin's price has barely budged despite two major options expiries, leaving traders focused on a $2.5 billion bet set to expire July 31 as thin demand and upcoming Fed decisions shape the next move