Tag: Bitcoin

  • MicroStrategy Buys Another 22K Bitcoin: Bold or Risky Move?

    MicroStrategy Buys Another 22K Bitcoin: Bold or Risky Move?

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    Oscar

    MicroStrategy (MSTR) has strengthened its position as the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, adding 22,048 BTC for $1.92 billion. This brings its total holdings to 528,185 BTC, worth over $43 billion at current prices. How MicroStrategy Funded the Purchase The acquisition was primarily funded through common stock issuance, raising $1.2 billion in the week ending…

  • MARA Holdings Plans $2B Stock Sale to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

    MARA Holdings Plans $2B Stock Sale to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

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    Issac Lane

    Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc. has announced plans to sell up to $2 billion worth of its stock, with a significant portion of the proceeds earmarked for acquiring more Bitcoin. The move mirrors the strategy of Michael Saylor’s firm, formerly known as MicroStrategy, which has used similar methods to amass substantial Bitcoin reserves. Stock Sale…

  • MicroStrategy Stock Drops 11% — Is Bitcoin the Next to Fall?

    MicroStrategy Stock Drops 11% — Is Bitcoin the Next to Fall?

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    Oscar

    MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) stock took a sharp hit on March 28, plunging 11% to close at $289.41, sparking concerns across the crypto space. Given the company’s massive Bitcoin holdings (over 140,000 BTC), its stock performance often mirrors Bitcoin’s. But this time, the fall in MSTR was far steeper than that of Bitcoin itself — raising red…

  • Bitcoin Whales Scoop Up $11 Billion Amid Market Optimism

    Bitcoin Whales Scoop Up $11 Billion Amid Market Optimism

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    Oscar

    According to blockchain analytics firm Glassnode, bitcoin whales—wallets holding over 10,000 BTC—have acquired 129,000 BTC worth $11.2 billion since 11 March. This marks the largest accumulation rate since August 2024, indicating rising confidence among major market participants. Bitcoin has rebounded from its lows under $78,000 to $87,500, with bullish sentiment fuelled by dovish Federal Reserve…

  • Crypto Inflows Surge as Five-Week Outflow Streak Ends

    Crypto Inflows Surge as Five-Week Outflow Streak Ends

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    Oscar

    The crypto market has witnessed a dramatic turnaround, with investment inflows breaking a five-week outflow streak totalling $5.4 billion. Net inflows of $644 million last week signal renewed investor confidence, driven by optimism about the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Bitcoin Leads the Comeback Bitcoin (BTC) spearheaded the recovery, recording $724 million in net inflows, according…

  • Bitcoin Could Hit $110K Before Retesting $76.5K as Fed Shifts Policy, Says Arthur Hayes

    Bitcoin Could Hit $110K Before Retesting $76.5K as Fed Shifts Policy, Says Arthur Hayes

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    Issac Lane

    Bitcoin’s Rally Fuelled by Fed’s Liquidity Moves Bitcoin is poised for a significant surge, with BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicting that the cryptocurrency will surpass $110,000 before experiencing a pullback to $76,500. Hayes attributes this bullish outlook to the US Federal Reserve’s shift from quantitative tightening (QT) to quantitative easing (QE), which could inject liquidity…

  • Crypto Market Faces Pressure Amid Trade Wars, Tether Seeks Audit, and Tornado Cash Delisted

    Crypto Market Faces Pressure Amid Trade Wars, Tether Seeks Audit, and Tornado Cash Delisted

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    Issac Lane

    Markets Under Pressure Until April Amid Trade Concerns Despite several positive developments in the crypto sector, global tariff concerns are expected to weigh on the market until at least April, according to Nicolai Sondergaard, a research analyst at Nansen. Sondergaard suggests that risk assets may struggle to find clear direction until the tariff-related uncertainties are…

  • Bitcoin Price Capped at $87,500 Due to Whale Manipulation, Analysis Suggests

    Bitcoin Price Capped at $87,500 Due to Whale Manipulation, Analysis Suggests

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    Issac Lane

    Bitcoin’s recent price action has been constrained by large-volume traders, with analysis indicating that one or more whales are preventing the cryptocurrency from surpassing $87,500. Bitcoin Faces Resistance Amid Whale Activity Bitcoin (BTC) has maintained support above $80,000 for over a week, reaching a two-week high of $87,500 on 20 March. However, market observers suggest…

  • Crypto Market Surges as Fed Maintains Interest Rates

    Crypto Market Surges as Fed Maintains Interest Rates

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    Issac Lane

    Market Capitalisation Rises Amid Stock Market Gains The cryptocurrency market experienced a strong surge on March 20, with its total market capitalisation rising by approximately 3.2% in the last 24 hours to reach $2.8 trillion. Leading the gains were Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), which saw increases of around 3% and 4%, respectively. The market’s…

  • Bitcoin’s Calm Before the Storm: Volatility Set to Surge

    Bitcoin’s Calm Before the Storm: Volatility Set to Surge

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    Oscar

    Bitcoin (BTC) is currently experiencing a rare period of low volatility, but experts warn that this stability might not last long. Nick Forster, founder of Derive, an AI-powered on-chain options platform, believes BTC could soon witness major price swings in either direction. With macroeconomic events and geopolitical tensions looming, the market may be gearing up…