Nearly a year since United States-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were launched in January, the funds have experienced remarkable growth. Inflows into the 12 funds have surpassed 500,000 BTC. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract Over 500K BTC In an X post, Vetle Lunde, head of Research at the digital assets research firm K33, stated that...Read More
Bitcoin had a brief hiccup for two days, Monday and Tuesday, against the backdrop of a roaring month-long bull rally for the cryptocurrency. More recently, BTC absolutely melted up from $68,000 at the start of November to a record high above the $100,000 level in about 30 days. But the brief pull-back may have only...Read More
After a turbulent correction, the cryptocurrency market has found some calm, with prices stabilizing. Meanwhile, the Mean Dollar Invested Age is quietly pointing to heightened network activity, often seen as a precursor to extended bullish trends. Despite a market-wide retracement this week, the Mean Dollar Invested Age (MDIA) – an often-overlooked crypto metric – signals...Read More
Ray Dalio, an American investor and founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, says he is investing in bitcoin (BTC) and gold rather than debt assets. The billionaire, who now serves as Bridgewater Associates’ investment chief, is more interested in the precious metal and cryptocurrency because they are “hard money.” On the other...Read More
Bitcoin’s price decline, triggered by a selling spree in the crypto market, hasn’t dampened institutional interest. CryptoQuant’s latest insights show the Coinbase Premium climbing, reflecting robust US investor activity during this volatile phase. Coinbase Premium Jumps The Coinbase Premium, a metric that tracks the percentage difference between Bitcoin’s price on Coinbase Pro and Binance, has...Read More
Anton Tkachev, a State Duma deputy from the New People Party, has formally proposed establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve in Russia. Tkachev sent an appeal to Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov urging an assessment of the feasibility of creating such a reserve. Arguments in Support of the Initiative The document, cited by local media, highlights...Read More
Bitcoin’s rally past the $100,000 threshold was short-lived, as the leading cryptocurrency came tumbling below the level barely 24 hours later. This 14% correction within the past week was driven by market participants, especially long-term holders (LTHs), taking profits. According to a Bitfinex Alpha report, on-chain metrics like realized profit and perpetual futures funding rates...Read More
According to blockchain analytics platform SpotOnChain, on December 9, the Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 402 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $39.56 million to QCP Capital. This is the latest in a series of transactions from Bhutan’s government, which has been actively selling its Bitcoin reserves since October. Previous Transfers and Current Reserves SpotOnChain data shows that...Read More
Amazon shareholders have called on the tech giant to consider Bitcoin as a treasury asset, arguing that this could protect shareholder value while aligning with emerging financial trends. The resolution requests Amazon’s board to assess the long-term benefits of incorporating Bitcoin into its treasury strategy. Bitcoin’s Appeal Grows Amazon shareholders, guided by the conservative think...Read More
Is this December a good time to buy Bitcoin? Some say there’s no gift like the present, especially during the year-end holiday season. Because that’s when equities and cryptocurrencies historically deliver most of their positive yearly returns. “A Santa Claus rally is the sustained increase in the stock market that occurs around the Christmas holiday...Read More
The 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs in the States continue to enjoy substantial investor demand following the presidential elections, with another week of multi-billion dollar net inflows. This time, the same can and will be said about the spot Ethereum ETFs, which finally emerge as attractive investment tools. BTC ETF Inflows Rockets The previous business week...Read More
After Bitcoin (BTC) recently went past the $100,000 milestone, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele took to social media to bask in the glory of a gamble his country made in 2021. Then, the small Central American nation gave the cryptocurrency legal tender status and established a treasury that now holds almost six thousand BTC. When...Read More
Bitcoin’s price experienced one of its most significant surges in the past several years since November 6, gaining over $30,000 and exploding beyond $100,000 for the first time ever. As such, some market participants decided to cash in on profits. After reports that long-term holders had disposed of portions of their bags, it’s now the...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed remarkable growth this year as seen in its realized capitalization growing from $430 billion in January to a new high of $730 billion. The cryptocurrency recently had a historic moment when it crossed the $100,000 mark, becoming worth six figures for the first time. Analysts at the blockchain intelligence platform CryptoQuant...Read More
The healthcare technology provider Semler Scientific has increased its bitcoin holdings once again with a $30 million purchase, bringing its total stash to 1,873 BTC. According to an official release, Semler Scientific bought 303 BTC between November 25 and December 4 at an average price of $96,779 per bitcoin, including fees and expenses. The company...Read More
Bitcoin prices dumped to $92,980 during late trading on Dec. 5. The move follows an all-time high earlier the same day when the asset came just short of $104,000 on Coinbase. The 10% flash crash wiped around $10,000 off the price of BTC as another leverage-induced liquidation event occurred. BREAKING: #Bitcoin briefly falls -$8,000 in...Read More
MARA Holdings, Wall Street’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin miner, has successfully closed a second $850 million offering of convertible senior notes. The company made the announcement on December 5 via an X post, outlining that the primary use of the proceeds will be to acquire additional Bitcoin and repurchase some of its outstanding convertible notes...Read More
Bitcoin’s (BTC) 7% surge above $100,000 in the past 24 hours has ignited a massive reaction in the crypto community. Market experts and analysts are discussing factors that led to the historic move and speculating about how high bitcoin can go, given the current state of the market. CryptoPotato received remarks from analysts at the...Read More
The Mt. Gox-related wallet activities once again captured attention with a massive transfer of 27,871 BTC, worth around $2.8 billion, to an unidentified address on December 4. This transaction coincided with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high above $100,000, marking a historic moment for the cryptocurrency. Analytics from Arkham Intelligence reveal that the wallet, tied to...Read More
Bitcoin prices surged to a record high of $103,630 during early trading in Asia on Thursday, Dec. 5, according to Tradingview on Binance. The breakout of consolidation added more than 7% over the past 12 hours as the asset climbed from an intraday low of around $95,000. Bitcoin has now made a whopping 140% year...Read More
The largest cryptocurrency went on a full bull run after Donald Trump won the US presidential elections a month ago but its most recent price movements have been quite underwhelming compared to numerous altcoins. However, the amount of BTC getting withdrawn from exchanges continues to increase, and another address-related metric suggest the asset’s price still...Read More
“One of the biggest misconceptions in Bitcoin is that HODLers never sell,” said on-chain analyst James Check on X on Dec. 3. However, they do sell, and they’re currently keeping prices from moving higher, he added. Bitcoin has been range bound, oscillating around $95,0000 since Nov. 20, two weeks ago. It has failed to register a...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) currently ranges between $94,000 and $96,000, but on-chain signals suggest the cryptocurrency is on the verge of a massive breakout. Data from blockchain analytics platform CryptoQuant indicates that BTC could witness a sharp and significant uptick within the next one to two months. According to a report by pseudonymous digital asset analyst Crypto...Read More
With December historically a volatile and choppy month for bitcoin (BTC), analysts at the crypto exchange Bitfinex believe the digital asset could experience a short-term pullback; however, a shift in network dynamics could push it above $100,000. According to a weekly report, BTC could maintain upward momentum this month and rally past $100,000 if short-term...Read More
Mining firm MARA Holdings, formerly Marathon Digital, announced plans to offer $700 million in 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 to qualified institutional buyers. The company may allow initial buyers to purchase an extra $105 million in notes within 13 days of issuance. $700M Convertible Notes Offering MARA plans to use up to $50 million...Read More
Following a couple of unsuccessful attempts to decisively reclaim $98,000 and potentially head toward $100,000, BTC’s price tumbled in the past few hours to under $95,000. This adverse move came amid reports that large bitcoin whales have deposited significant amounts of the asset to Binance, potentially to realize some profits. However, there’s some good news...Read More
Rumble, the popular online streaming and video platform, announced that its Board of Directors has approved a plan to diversify the company’s treasury by allocating a portion of its surplus cash into Bitcoin. As part of this new strategy, the company plans to invest up to $20 million in BTC, with purchases made at its...Read More
Bitcoin is making another push toward the coveted six-figure milestone. On November 22, it came within $200 of the $100,000 mark after hitting $99,800, fueling analyst expectations of an imminent breakthrough. However, the subsequent corrections raised concerns. A catalyst for Bitcoin could be the growing narrative as a hedge against global macroeconomic risks and a...Read More
Since the beginning of 2024, publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies have collectively spent more than $3.6 billion on property, plant, and equipment (PP&E). This includes money spent on mining hardware, data center upgrades, and other infrastructure needed to maintain and expand their operations. Record Spending Incoming A November 28 newsletter from TheMinerMag revealed that mining...Read More
Despite bitcoin’s price turmoil over the past week, Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of the market analytics platform CryptoQuant, believes the leading digital asset’s dominance is less likely to decline soon. Historical data shows that alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) have always rallied when BTC retraces and seen a decline in market dominance during bull...Read More
