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TL;DR Strategy acquired 22,048 BTC for $1.92 billion, bringing its total reserves to 528,185 BTC, representing more than 2.5% of the total supply of the cryptocurrency. The financing came from the sale of class A shares and STRK preferred shares, raising $1.2 billion and $18.52 million, respectively.
BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) CEO Larry Fink raised serious concerns about the long-term health of the U.S. economy, warning that unchecked national debt and growing fiscal deficits could undermine the dollar's dominance as the world's reserve currency. What Happened: In his annual letter to shareholders released on Monday, he cautioned that digital assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may emerge as a viable alternative if the government fails to rein in spending.
The Trump family is continuing its cryptocurrency efforts, teaming with bitcoin mining firm Hut 8. That company announced Monday (March 31) the launch of American Bitcoin Corp., which will focus on Bitcoin mining and “strategic Bitcoin reserve development.
Michael Saylor announced that Strategy purchased nearly $2 billion worth of Bitcoin. This is a massive leap over last week's purchase, which was already quite substantial.
Bitcoin (BTC) ticked higher at the March 31 Wall Street open as traders stayed risk-averse on the short-term BTC price outlook. BTC/USD 1-hour chart.
MARA Holdings has launched a $2 billion stock offering to fund Bitcoin acquisitions, mirroring MicroStrategy's approach.
Ambient raised $7.2 million in seed funding from a16z, Delphi Digital and Amber Group.
What changed in just three months to push Bitcoin from $109K to $82K? Was it just inflation data, or is something bigger happening behind the scenes?
Markets may be approaching a key turning point, according to Fundstrat's Tom Lee, who believes the current conditions could set the stage for a tradable and possibly real bottom. What Happened: Speaking in an interview with CNBC on Monday, the veteran strategist pointed to a confluence of oversold indicators, investor de-risking, and anticipated policy clarity later in the week.
Bitcoin dropped to a near two-week low on Monday, continuing its recent slide as concerns over increased trade tariffs under U.S. President Donald Trump dampened demand for risk assets. Bitcoin fell 1% to $82,045.2, briefly hitting $81,300, as traders reacted to signs of a looming U.S. recession, especially after Goldman Sachs raised the likelihood of an economic slowdown in 2025.
Hut 8 has spun off its mining operation into American Bitcoin, an 80%-owned venture backed by Trump's sons to boost scale and cut capital costs.
The software firm now holds 528,185 Bitcoin.
China's people continue buying Bitcoin and Tether despite bans, leading to dramatic geopolitical consequences - and a hidden yet continued demand factor for Bitcoin.
In a letter to shareholders, the chairman of the world's largest asset manager warned about the soaring U.S. debt and the possible competition that bitcoin poses to the U.S. Dollar.
California is updating Assembly Bill 1052 to give residents more control over their digital assets, including Bitcoin BTC.
As Bitcoin wavers below $85,000, Michael Saylor, an iconoclastic figure in crypto, challenges the turbulence. His company, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has just swallowed up $1.9 billion in the purchase of 22,000 BTC.
Bitcoin is facing pressure, as indicated by the MVRV data, which signals that the coin is currently forming a death cross.
The crypto market started the week in the red as its recent downtrend continued, thanks to growing investor anxiety ahead of Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” tariffs. As a result, the crypto market cap declined further, dropping almost 2% to $2.65 trillion.
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Buys $1.92 Billion Worth of Additional Bitcoin Strategy continues aggressively stacking sats, acquiring over $1.9 billion worth of additional bitcoin to boost its corporate treasury. The purchase brings the company's total BTC holdings to over 528,000. This post Strategy Buys $1.92 Billion Worth of Additional Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen Bitcoin.
Bitcoin has long been called "digital gold," but with trade war tensions escalating during Trump's second term, institutional investors prefer the real precious metal.
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink cautions that the United States risks forfeiting its global economic leadership to digital assets such as bitcoin if it fails to confront its mounting debt. He advocates for modernization through tokenization and decentralized finance (DeFi), emphasizing the potential to democratize investment opportunities.
The Bitcoin mining industry is becoming increasingly competitive as the network's hashrate reaches an all-time high (ATH). At the end of March 2025, Bitcoin's hashrate hit 850 million TH/s.
The U.S. risks losing its global financial dominance to Bitcoin if the country's deficits keep growing, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned in his annual letter. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warns the U.S.
March was a rough month for markets — US President Donald Trump's uncertain tariff policies created volatility in Bitcoin and crypto markets; meanwhile, decentralized finance (DeFi) struggled with security concerns.Retaliatory tariffs on US goods in China and the European Union hit markets on March 10 and 12, respectively. Amid the tête-à-tête between the United States and its largest trade partners, Bitcoin managed to recover on March 24 to $88,0000 before slumping down again to around $82,000 at the time of writing.
The Trump family expands its involvement in the cryptocurrency sector, announcing a significant investment in Bitcoin mining. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump will merge their company, American Data Centers, with Hut 8, one of the largest publicly traded miners, to create a new entity called American Bitcoin.
Bitcoin price is hovering around $81,360, slipping below $82K. Trump's upcoming tariffs on “Liberation Day” resulted in the crypto market sell-off.
Strategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Monday announced it has significantly expanded its cryptocurrency portfolio by acquiring 22,048 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for $1.92 billion between March 24 and March 30 at an average price of $86,969 per BTC. What Happened: As of March 30, the company now holds a total of 528,185 BTC, purchased at an average cost of $67,458 per coin, amounting to a total investment of approximately $35.63 billion.
Bitcoin is likely to fall below $80,000 this week, according to digital assets research firm 10x Research. In a recent market update on X, the firm cited growing uncertainty over U.S.
BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink officially recognized in his 2025 annual letter to shareholders that Bitcoin can challenge the U.S. dollar's status as the global reserve currency. The letter explicitly frames Bitcoin as both a disruptive innovation and a geopolitical risk should the U.S. government fail to rein in debt and deficits.
Bitcoin is now facing a critical test around the $82,000 level after bulls lost momentum during last week's failed attempt to reclaim $90,000. The rally that pushed BTC to $87,000 sparked a wave of optimism, but it quickly faded as selling pressure resumed.
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are supporting a Bitcoin BTC mining business through a company called American Bitcoin.
The Japanese hotel firm secures 15.5% weighting in crypto-focused exchange-traded fund.
Digital asset firm Hut 8 announced it is acquiring a majority stake in American Bitcoin, with plans to become the world's largest Bitcoin miner.
Metaplanet issued ¥2B in 0% bonds, fully allocated to EVO FUND, to acquire more Bitcoin. Bitcoin holdings reached 3,350 BTC after a March purchase of 150 BTC at ¥12.57M ($80K) per BTC.
Bitcoin (BTC) wrapped up its worst quarter 1 since 2018 and the pain might not be over yet. Goldman Sachs just turned bearish on the US economy.
As his aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy continues to result in significant losses, Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy and one of the most-well-known institutional backers of Bitcoin, is coming under increasing pressure. Per the most recent data, Saylor's purchases during the last four months have led to an astounding unrealized loss of $3 billion, which could be the worst period of Bitcoin accumulation in his investment history.
The crypto market continued slumping on Monday, with the fear and greed index slipping to 24. Bitcoin price plunged for four days, moving to a low of $82,000, while Ethereum tumbled to $1,800 and Ripple slipped to $1.05.
The Bitcoin market has been initially sold off in the early hours of Monday, as the market continues to look to the rest of the financial markets for risk appetite to improve.
Trump's sons announced a new bitcoin venture with miner Hut 8 as President's family dug deeper into the crypto industry.
Larry Fink, the CEO of asset management firm BlackRock, has warned that the U.S. dollar could potentially lose its hegemony to Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy has upped the ante, buying $1.92 billion worth of bitcoin during the past seven days with Michael Saylor, its CEO, stating:
TL;DR Democratic lawmaker Avelino Valencia is pushing for a reform to California's financial legislation that officially recognizes the rights of Bitcoin and crypto users. The new proposal guarantees self-custody of crypto assets, prohibits discrimination against their use as payment, and protects citizens from regulatory abuse.
The Trump family is entering the Bitcoin (BTC) mining business with a new company called American Bitcoin. According to the press release dated March 31, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.
The company expects to reach its previously planned 52 EH/s of bitcoin mining capacity in coming months.
Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has acquired 22,048 additional Bitcoin between March 24 and March 30, bringing its total holdings to 528,185 BTC, according to a March 31 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The purchase, valued at approximately $1.
Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to end Q1 with its worst performance since 2019. Without an unexpected recovery, BTC could close the quarter with a 25% decline from its all-time high (ATH).
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have partnered with Hut 8, a publicly traded crypto infrastructure firm. They want to launch American Bitcoin, a U.S.-based mining company.