BlackRock intends to launch its first Bitcoin ETP in Europe, based in Switzerland. Inflows to US Bitcoin ETFs totaled $35B ($40.6B) in 2024, indicating substantial institutional interest.

TL;DR Arthur Hayes, former BitMEX CEO, warns that a US Bitcoin reserve could be used as a political tool, leading to instability in the crypto market. Hayes argues that creating a national Bitcoin stockpile could result in significant price volatility and be exploited for political gains by future administrations.

Arthur Hayes foresees a possible Bitcoin price correction to $70,000-$75,000, driven by political factors.

“He and I are focused on the 10-year Treasury,” Bessent stated. “He is not calling for the Fed to lower interest rates.”

MicroStrategy rebrands to Strategy using a Bitcoin logo to emphasize a solid Bitcoin First mission. “Strategy” now holds 471,107 BTC accumulation, worth $46 billion, and continues mass purchases.

In the 48 hours before new tariffs on Canada and Mexico were scheduled to go into effect, there was a huge sell-off in just about every single cryptocurrency, including market leader Bitcoin (BTC 0.75%). At one point, Ethereum (ETH 0.75%) was down as much as 25%.

TL;DR MicroStrategy has rebranded to Strategy™ and announced a $20 billion investment in Bitcoin, solidifying its position as the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency. Despite a 3% year-over-year decline in total revenue, Strategy reported a 74.3% yield on Bitcoin in 2024.

Standard Chartered now projects a staggering $500,000 price target for Bitcoin (BTC) within the next three years. The British multinational bank attributes BTC's potential extraordinary price surge to two key factors.

The crypto landscape is undergoing a silent earthquake. As altcoins attempted to rise into the spotlight, a giant regained control: Bitcoin.

As investors shift focus to tariff fallout, the stakes are rising. Can Bitcoin handle the ripple effects?

In his latest essay entitled “The Genie,” crypto entrepreneur and former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes denounced calls for a United States Bitcoin Strategic Reserve (BSR), warning that such a program would create “unnecessary pain in under two years” and transform the world's largest cryptocurrency into a potent political weapon. Hayes also cautioned the industry against pursuing what he deems to be an overcomplicated “Frankenstein crypto regulatory bill,” which, he argues, would primarily benefit large centralized institutions rather than foster true decentralization.

Bitcoin enthusiasts have long touted the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve as a hedge against inflation that can reduce the national debt and reinforce the United States' position as a global financial leader.

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to clarify Alan Howard's holdings in Block.one. In the wake of a significant upswing in the cryptocurrency market, crypto exchange Bullish Global is reportedly contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) in 2025.

Sygnum forecasts that a $1 billion Strategic Bitcoin Reserve purchase could trigger a demand shock and increase BTC's market cap by $20 billion.

MicroStrategy rebrands as Strategy, emphasizing its bitcoin-first focus despite Q4 losses of $670.8 million, while planning to raise $42 billion over three years for continued bitcoin acquisitions.

US Bank, with assets under management of $472 billion, reported it held $24 million in Bitcoin ETFs. In its SEC filing, the bank reported its ETF holdings at $14 million last year.

Bitcoin is preparing for a rally, targeting values above $100,000. Key resistance lies at $105,784, while support at $96,358 must hold.

Standard Chartered Bank predicts Bitcoin will reach $500,000 by 2028, driven by growing ETF inflows, decreasing volatility, and improved investor access under the current administration

Eric Trump's recent Bitcoin endorsement caused a modest price increase to $98,000, following his earlier Ethereum tweet that coincided with a 35% price recovery, while Trump-linked World Liberty Financial relocated its crypto holdings to Coinbase amid a 90% portfolio value decline.

New Mexico has proposed Senate Bill 57 to invest 5% of public funds in Bitcoin, joining 22 other states in considering cryptocurrency legislation, while the federal government evaluates establishing a national Bitcoin reserve.

On-chain data reveals substantial Bitcoin accumulation by whale wallets in February 2024, with 135 new addresses holding over 100 BTC emerging as prices consolidated above $97,500.

The Czech National Bank (CNB) is considering investing 5% of its €140 billion (around $145 billion) international reserves in Bitcoin, a move that could redefine the role of digital assets in central bank reserves. The proposal, spearheaded by CNB Governor Aleš Michl, has drawn a mixed response from European policymakers and financial experts.

The company has expanded its partnership with Visa to bring innovative Bitcoin rewards programs to the market. This includes Fold's popular debit card and soon-to-be-released credit card products.

Coinbase alone registered a net outflow of over 15,000 BTC Wednesday, hinting at a major institutional purchases of coins.

Hayes warns that a BTC reserve would serve political interests rather than financial stability, with leaders exploiting price fluctuations.

A closely followed crypto strategist is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) could collapse by double-digit percentage points if it loses one key level. Analyst Ali Martinez tells his 122,900 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could plummet to $74,400, a level last seen in November, if BTC cannot hold $92,180 as support.

On-chain data analysis shows that Bitcoin whales with over 100 BTCs have been increasing in February as retail traders liquidate, which is often a bullish signal.

The Czech central bank is reviewing a Bitcoin reserve plan that may take months, with potential exposure set to be well below the originally suggested, sources say.

The American company MicroStrategy, known for its massive commitment to BTC, announced a major rebranding. From now on, it will simply be called "Strategy" and will adopt the orange color and the bitcoin logo, marking a new step in its evolution.

Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) has reported its largest quarterly Bitcoin acquisition to date, marking a significant expansion of its holdings in the fourth quarter of 2024. In the last quarter of 2024, the firm purchased 218,887 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 447,470 BTC as of Dec. 31.

The mystery surrounding Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, has taken an interesting turn. A new on-chain analysis has uncovered 24 Bitcoin transactions from wallets believed to be linked to Satoshi, revealing that some of these funds were sent to Cavirtex, a Canadian crypto exchange.

Bitcoin's recent dip below the $100,000 mark has caused some turmoil in the crypto space, with many investors losing confidence and selling off their holdings.

On-chain data shows user activity on Bitcoin went up during 2024, with the network processing an average of $8.7 billion in daily volume. Bitcoin Witnessed A Massive Amount Of Economic Volume During 2024 In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about the trend in the Transfer Volume of Bitcoin.

TRUMP and LTC are the two top performers from the larger-cap alts today.

Positive sentiment is falling fast in the crypto market. Bitcoin (BTC) is still below $100,000, and some are beginning to wonder if the top has already been reached.

Bitcoin price has shown a modest price drop of 0.40% in the last 24 hours. The cryptocurrency's daily trading volume shows a 32.80% drop as per CMC data.

Amid the recent market shakeouts, Bitcoin (BTC) has shown strength, remaining near the crucial $100,000 barrier during its drops. While the flagship cryptocurrency is momentarily expected to continue its horizontal trajectory, some analysts forecast that BTC's next leg up might start once it reclaims the recently lost key level.

MicroStrategy has officially changed its name to Strategy, marking a pivotal shift in its identity associated with Bitcoin.

After the Czech National Bank (CNB) board approved a proposal to analyze the options for investing a portion of its reserves in Bitcoin (BTC), Governor Aleš Michl has attracted mixed responses.

Conor Grogram, head of product business operations at Coinbase has unearthed evidence that suggests Satoshi may have used Cavirtex, an early Canadian bitcoin exchange that was initially purchased by New York-based Coinsetter in 2015 before being subsequently acquired by Kraken in 2016.

The United States may soon place bitcoin at the center of its financial strategy, with President Donald Trump's administration considering its inclusion in a potential sovereign wealth fund. Brian Sacks, Trump's crypto advisor, recently unveiled this proposal, highlighting bitcoin's potential as a strategic reserve asset to strengthen America's financial leadership.

Bitcoin (BTC) could hit $500,000 by 2028, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Asset Research at Standard Chartered.

El Salvador remains firm in its commitment to Bitcoin, continuing to buy the cryptocurrency even as its price hovers below $100,000. The nation recently added another 12 BTC to its reserve, bringing its total holdings to 6,068 BTC, worth over $554 million.

Standard Chartered predicts that Bitcoin will reach $500,000 before Donald Trump leaves office, citing increased investor access and reduced volatility.

Satoshi Nakamato, Bitcoin's mysterious and pseudonymous creator, still holds more than $107 billion worth of BTC, according to the crypto data platform Arkham. Arkham recently added 22,000 Satoshi addresses to its database, listing total holdings of 1.096 million BTC. Arkham relies on Sergio Lerner's Patoshi Pattern theory, which exploits three privacy-related flaws of v.

The crypto market has been anything but stable in the first month of 2025, with Bitcoin's price fluctuations reflecting broader economic shifts.

BlackRock is expanding its cryptocurrency offerings by launching a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe. But what is it aiming to?