Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has significantly increased its crypto portfolio, disclosing the acquisition of an additional 150 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $12.5 million.

The Bitcoin market has been a little bit sluggish in the early hours of the Tuesday session, as we continue to see a lot of noisy and difficult action. As risk appetite is sluggish, so will Bitcoin be.

Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company Metaplanet Inc. has announced the acquisition of an additional 150 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury operations, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 3,200. The latest purchase was made at an average price of approximately $83,706 (12,526,226 yen) per bitcoin, totaling approximately $12.53 million (1.879 billion yen).

Analysts from QCP Capital suggest that while a rate cut is unlikely, any dovish signal could ignite upside momentum for bitcoin, potentially lifting altcoins in its wake.

After weeks of outflows, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have finally reversed course, recording $274.6 million in inflows on March 17.

Closely-watched crypto trader Arthur Hayes has predicted the Federal Reserve is about to step in to stabilize markets, potentially triggering a bitcoin price boom

Bitcoin's (BTC) price failed another attempt at breaking above resistance at $85,000 on March 17. Since March 12, BTC price formed daily candle highs between $84,000 and $85,200, but has been unable to close above $84,600.

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade below the $85K level, fueling fears of further downside as the bearish trend remains intact. Bulls are losing momentum, failing to reclaim key resistance levels and hold lower demand zones, raising concerns about a potential continuation of the correction.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $274.6 million of inflows on Mar. 17, sparking speculations of a potential reversal. Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs have experienced a notable turnaround, ending their streak of outflows with significant inflows totaling $274.

State-supported North Korean hackers, using the Lazarus Group moniker, stole billions of dollars worth of crypto in less than ten years. Their operations made North Korea the fifth-biggest country in terms of Bitcoin holdings.

Sanctions evasion is proving increasingly “challenging” at scale for Russian firms, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis told Decrypt.

Since closing at a low of $78,620 on March 10, Bitcoin (BTC) has staged a comeback and is currently trending upward gradually.

Bitcoin has reached the end of its bull cycle and the market will face bearish or sideways price movements in the next few months, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju.

Bitcoin shows signs of a potential rally to $130,000+ after forming a cup-and-handle pattern during its current consolidation phase around $83,500.

Yet, amidst the turbulence, Bitcoin has proven to be the standout performer, still outpacing every other asset class. According to recent data from Bloomberg and NYDIG, Bitcoin has delivered a staggering 19.4% return since the election, even with a dip from its peak of 53.7%.

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Bitcoin's $12 billion open interest reduction represents a healthy market reset that historically leads to new opportunities for traders.

Bitcoin traders appear to be in a holding pattern, waiting for any hint of future rate cuts from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Bitcoin managed to outperform the other major global assets, such as the stock market, equities, treasuries and precious metals, despite the recent crypto market correction coinciding with the two-month debt suspension period in the United States.Bitcoin's (BTC) price is currently down 23% from its all-time high of over $109,000 recorded on Jan. 20, on the day of US President Donald Trump's inauguration, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows. Despite the recent decline, Bitcoin still outperformed all major global market segments, including the stock market, equities, US treasuries, real estate and precious metals, according to Bloomberg data shared by Thomas Fahrer, the co-founder of Apollo Sats.

Bitcoin price action has recently sent shockwaves across the broader market with its volatility, flagging a potential bull cycle end. Notably, CryptoQuant CEO on Tuesday said that the “BTC bull cycle is over,” triggering market concerns globally.

This milestone signals a growing acceptance of digital assets among traditional businesses. They are looking to diversify portfolios and hedge against inflation.

The underlying problem is the buying pressure, still too low and showing no signs of wanting to rise.

Since the start of 2025, the Nasdaq Composite index has slipped by over 8.21%. The Nasdaq 100 index has declined by approximately 6.16%. During this period, the Bitcoin market, with a decline of around 11.25%, has mirrored the trend of the US stock market.

Japan's Metaplanet recently purchased 150 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holding to 3,200 BTC. This purchase follows the firm's ¥2 billion ordinary bond issuance to EVO FUND.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju announced today that Bitcoin's bull cycle “is over” and warned investors to brace for “6–12 months of bearish or sideways price action.” This development comes after the on-chain analytics veteran had previously urged caution but maintained a measured outlook on the market as recently as two weeks ago.

The bill seeks to allow wages and other labor-linked payments to be partially settled using virtual assets in Brazil and also calls for educating workers about volatility and transaction security issues.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings once again, purchasing an additional 150 BTC for approximately $12.5 million. The post Japan's Metaplanet Buys $12.5M in Bitcoin, Adding Another 150 BTC to Holdings appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin miners have sold over $27 million recently, potentially threatening BTC's ability to break through key resistance at $87,000 as the market watches for price impact.

Unrealized profits of Strategy from Bitcoin holdings have fallen below $8 billion, putting increasing pressure on Michael Saylor's Bitcoin investment strategy. The cryptocurrency market is clearly struggling, and Bitcoin has failed to maintain its recent bullish momentum.

Charlie Morris, founder of ByteTree, likens this gold rally to a "proper gold rush".

PI continues to lose ground.

Bitcoin's bull run might be over. Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, believes that on-chain indicators point to a bear or sideways market for the next 6 to 12 months.

This purchase brings the company's total holdings to 3,200 BTC as of March 18, 2025. It cements the position of Metaplanet as one of the top 10 publicly listed holders of Bitcoin globally.

An investor who opened a massive $517 million short position on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) with a 40x leverage closed all their trades Tuesday, profiting millions of dollars. What happened: The position was opened at an entry price of $83,898 on the perpetual trading platform Hyperliquid, and would have been liquidated had Bitcoin reached $85,557.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing no signs yet of any kind of volatility ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve FOMC meeting. With no rate cut expected, the Bitcoin price may continue its current sideways trajectory.

Tokyo-based Metaplanet issued its ninth series of zero-interest bonds worth $13.4 million to purchase more Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to approximately 3,200 BTC worth $265 million.

Strategy has announced the acquisition of 130 Bitcoin and now holds a total of 499,226 BTC, acquired for a whopping $33.1 billion.

A Bitcoin whale has closed over half a billion in short positions, betting on Bitcoin price's decline ahead of the much-awaited Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this week.A large crypto investor, or whale, made nearly $10 million profit after closing a 40x leverage short position for 6,210 Bitcoin (BTC) — worth over $516 million — which functions as a de facto bet on Bitcoin's price fall. Leveraged positions use borrowed money to increase the size of an investment, which can boost the size of both gains and losses, making leveraged trading riskier compared to regular investment positions.

CryptoQuant CEO Young Ju, stated that Bitcoin might be showing bearish prices for the next 6-12 months. Bitcoin's recent trading activity suggests the cryptocurrency entering a consolidation phase.

In a series of intriguing social media posts and statements over the last week, rumors have been swirling that the US Department of Defense (DoD) may be on the verge of officially entering the Bitcoin mining space.

Bitcoin's bull market status is under debate after CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju warned of a potential six to twelve months of bearish or sideways action.

Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of the CryptoQuant on-chain data aggregator, has shared his take on the current situation in the Bitcoin market and made a gloomy forecast for the next six-twelve months.

Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery after a period of consolidation, with bulls eyeing the $90K mark.

According to Musk, these systems exist in departments like Treasury, Defense, and Health and Human Services. They issue funds without clear oversight.

The US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds register six-week high gains as the CBOE Volatility Index cools down.

A popular crypto analyst is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may be repeating a similar 2019 bearish pattern for one key reason.

Nearly all United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had net negative performances in March as analysts expect a bearish Bitcoin trend of up to 12 months. Farside Investors data showed that spot Bitcoin ETFs struggled in March, with net outflows surpassing their monthly net inflows.

CryptoQuant CEO predicts the end of Bitcoin's bull market with 6-12 months of bearish or sideways price action due to declining liquidity, though some analysts remain optimistic.