Chinese local governments are selling seized cryptocurrency through private firms to boost finances, despite the country's ban on crypto trading.

TL;DR Hybrid Financing Innovation: VanEck introduces BitBonds—a 10-year debt instrument combining 90% U.S. Treasury bonds with 10% Bitcoin exposure—to tackle the U.S. government's $14 trillion refinancing need. Investor Upside with Controlled Risk: VanEck's BitBonds offers investors shared gains if Bitcoin's performance drives yields above a 4.5% cap, while the Treasury component helps mitigate downside risks.

An analyst at a prominent global investment firm thinks Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to $180,000 in the second half of 2025. Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, says in a new interview with David Lin that his target is based on an analysis of previous BTC cycles.

Oklahoma has officially exited the race to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) after a key bill failed to advance in the State Senate. On April 15, the Oklahoma Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 6-5 to strike down House Bill 1203, also known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act.

A Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) executive floated a $1 million Bitcoin price scenario if the United States were to buy 1 million BTC. In a Bitcoin Magazine podcast, Zach Shapiro, the head of policy for the Bitcoin-focused BPI think tank, said that a 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) purchase by the US would have a massive impact on the price of the asset.

Gold prices have surpassed $3,300 per ounce, setting a historic high as global markets face heightened volatility.

Antpool transferred over 2,009 Bitcoin to unknown wallets, raising concerns about potential miner selling pressure.

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Bitcoin miners are ramping up sales, adding pressure to prices, while large investors remain hesitant amid ongoing bearish conditions.

A Bitcoin whale that was in hibernation for two years has come back to life and immediately went to buy some BTC.

Semler Scientific plans to buy more Bitcoins with its $500 million offering. The healthcare tech firm also disclosed a $30 million settlement with the US DOJ.

Semler Scientific, a healthcare technology firm, has reported significant paper losses on its Bitcoin investments, amounting to approximately $41.8 million since Dec. 31, 2022.

While uncertainty reigns in the markets and regulators tighten the noose, BlackRock continues its crypto strategy without faltering. The American asset manager has just injected an additional 37 million dollars into bitcoin through its IBIT fund.

TL;DR Bitcoin Miners under Pressure: Rising operational costs and declining BTC prices force Bitcoin miners to sell significant BTC reserves to cover expenses. Massive Sell-Off: On April 7, Bitcoin miners unloaded 15,000 BTC—valued at a minimum of $1.12 billion—marking the third-largest daily outflow this year.

Gold continues to chart new all-time highs.

VanEck's Matthew Sigel has proposed a Bitcoin-backed bond product called BitBonds to help the US refinance $14 trillion in debt.

Oklahoma's bill proposed allocating 10% various state of funds into eligible cryptocurrencies.

A recent post by crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr sheds light on Bitcoin's current market health using the Pareto Principle. His analysis shows that 80% of the network's coins are still in profit, while 20% are at a loss.

While Bitcoin has continued in its current corrective phase, the prices of gold and silver have headed strongly in the opposite direction. Gold has now surpassed $3,300, and silver is above $33.

Bitcoin's (BTC) on-chain metrics are flashing a key signal once again, as the short-term holder (STH) MVRV ratio fell to 0.82 — a level historically associated with market stress and capitulation, according to Glassnode data.

Bitcoin has been facing consistent struggles over the past few months, with recent attempts at recovery falling short of expectations.

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) comparative underperformance against gold so far this year may soon flip, with crypto veteran Anthony Pompliano asserting that historical trends point to a coming surge in Bitcoin returns. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on Tuesday, the founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management said the digital asset is "acting like it wants to go higher" and is likely to leave gold behind in the coming months.

The tariffs started by President Trump also have various side effects. One of them comes in the form of BTC mining machines.

On Mar. 6, 2025, an executive order set up the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The order prohibits the government from selling bitcoins or buying more using taxpayers' money.

Bitcoin (BTC) hovers near $83,300 as whales take profits and institutions like Strategy and Semler double down on their BTC bets.

OM is the biggest gainer over the past 24 hours.

Semler Scientific reported a $41.8 million unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings in Q1 2025.

After US President Donald Trump's tariff-induced market plunge, the crypto market, including Bitcoin (BTC), Pi Network's Pi Coin, and the presale-stage PepeX (PEPX), is experiencing a rebound after tariffs pause, with investors eyeing potential gains as the market stabilizes.

Semler Scientific (SMLR), a US-based medical technology company, has revealed plans to acquire more Bitcoin (BTC) despite facing a 5.0% unrealized loss on its previous BTC investments.

Large Bitcoin holders and investors have been aggressively accumulating over the past month or so, say analysts.

Bitcoin (BTC) has broken through the descending trendline of the last three months and is currently consolidating above. Is a dip back below next, or can the bulls hold the line and send the price upwards?

On the higher time frame, Bitcoin appears to still be in a bearish market with the asset recording a 21.7% decrease away from its all-time high (ATH) above $109,000 recorded in January. However, when slightly zoomed in, it is seen that the asset is seeing a gradual and steady rebound surging 6.8% in the past week to bring its asset closer to the psychological $90,000 mark with a current trading price hovering above $85,000.

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Healthcare technology company Semler Scientific Inc. (NASDAQ:SMLR) announced its latest securities offering Tuesday to add to its fast-expanding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) stockpile. What happened: In a Form S-3 registration statement with the SEC, the firm proposed to offer $500 million in securities, including debt securities, common stock, units, and warrants.

President Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. will delay imposing his tariffs for 90 days could provide a unique buying opportunity for crypto investors. Quite simply, it could be the time to load up on cryptos that will continue to perform well, even when higher tariffs go into effect this summer.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been many things in its 16-year existence, with some claiming it to be little more than a gambling fad and yet others taking a completely opposite stance and positioning it as the biggest financial revolution in recent history.

The crypto bull run may have ended, with the market poised for a winter characterized by prolonged losses and stagnation, according to Coinbase's institutional arm.

After rejection at $86K, Bitcoin price is down 3.35% from a high of $86,496. This sudden collapse in Bitcoin (BTC) is due to the short sellers and profit-taking at a key pivot point.

According To Google Finance Today, gold has surged past the crucial $3,300 all-time high, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing rally. The sharp upward movement has energized investors, especially gold enthusiasts. Notably, outspoken gold advocate Peter Schiff has seized this moment to question the future of Bitcoin.

Crypto Market Update: The digital assets continue to bleed as the US President Donald Trump slapped up to 245% tariff on Chinese goods. The intensifying trade war and macroeconomic concerns have continued to weigh on the investors' sentiment, wiping off the previous gains from the digital assets space.

With the failure of Oklahoma's Bitcoin reserve bill, New Hampshire, Texas, and Arizona now lead the push for state-level BTC reserves.

Central banks and sovereign wealth funds around the world are gearing up to go all in on Bitcoin. According to Sigel, these powerful financial institutions won't just use Bitcoin as a store of value like gold.

China has built up a large stash of cryptocurrencies from illegal activities, and now local governments are looking for ways to sell off the holdings. Courts and financial industry have raised concerns calling out on clearer rules to handle these digital assets.

S&P 500 futures extended losses early Wednesday with a 1.6% intraday drop, falling to 444.32 and erasing nearly two days of gains. The move came as investors digested rising uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy, including potential new tariffs targeting Chinese semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

Bitcoin ETFs record second day of inflows as BlackRock's IBIT leads with $38M, while analysts predict bullish patterns despite recent price volatility.

Semler Scientific, a healthcare tech company, is getting ready to raise up to $500 million as it plans to grow its Bitcoin BTC reserves.

Bitcoin (BTC) faces an uphill struggle as a safe haven in 2025 as gold fund inflows circle $80 billion. Data from Bank of America (BoA) uploaded to X by trading resource The Kobeissi Letter on April 15 confirms gold's “best streak” since 2013.

Bitcoin is nearing its peaks, but a specter hovers over its trajectory. While the asset tests $86,000, a dreaded technical indicator remains frozen: the "death cross.