Metaplanet to open US arm, plans to raise $250M for Bitcoin strategy

Metaplanet — a Japanese company focused on accumulating Bitcoin — announced it will launch a United States-based subsidiary. In a May 1 X post, Metaplanet announced that the firm is launching a wholly...

Thursday Mailbag: Is it cypherpunk to contribute crypto to bitcoin treasury companies?

This is a segment from the Blockworks Daily newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. “It looks a little bit like crypto keeps playing a prank on the stock market, and the stock market keeps falli...

Myriad Moves: Predictions on Strategy’s Bitcoin, Fed Rate Cuts, Pope Conclave and More

In brief Myriad Market predictors expect Michael Saylor and Strategy to keep buying more Bitcoin this week. Predictors are split on whether the papal conclave will last more than two days. They are mo...

Bitcoin Consolidates Ahead of Jobs Report as Ripple’s Acquisition Bid for Circle Faces Rejection

In the latest developments in the cryptocurrency sphere, market fluctuations and significant corporate maneuvers dominated headlines over the past 48 hours. With Bitcoin [BTC] displaying resilient con...

Bitcoin Surges as Market Dynamics Shift

Bitcoin‘s current trading value is hovering around $96,500, suggesting a promising phase for the cryptocurrency sector as altcoins show signs of recovery. A decisive closing above $95,500 is deemed es...

Max Keiser Explains How Bitcoin Could End Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Bitcoin Bitcoin maximalist and prominent advocate Max Keiser made a bold and controversial statement on social media, suggesting that Bitcoin (BTC) has the potential to transform the minds of Israeli ...

Strategy achieves $5.8B in yearly Bitcoin gains, raises BTC Yield target to 25%

Strategy’s Bitcoin-focused investment operation achieved a year-to-date BTC Yield of 13.7% and a BTC $ gain of $5.8 billion as of April 28, according to its first quarter earnings report. The firm als...

Bitcoin Rises as ‘Magnificent 7’ Earnings Fuel Risk-Taking

In brief Bitcoin climbed toward $97,000 as most altcoins notched bigger gains. U.S. stocks rallied after positive earnings results from Microsoft and Meta The U.S. Chamber of Commerce warned tariffs w...

26K Bitcoin floods exchanges in 24 hours – But one concern arises

Bitcoin demand momentum fell to -480k BTC, showing heavier selling from STHs than LTHs. Short-term selling activity weighed on Bitcoin, slowing the ongoing price rally. Over the past week, Bitcoin [BT...

The Bitcoin That Got Away: Docuseries Explores $800 Million Trash Tragedy

A Londoner’s years-long quest for an $800 million Bitcoin-containing hard drive hidden somewhere in a Welsh landfill has now been licensed into a cross-platform documentary series. Entertainment compa...

Bitcoin Surges Above $96,000 Amid Optimism Following Strong Earnings from Meta and Microsoft

Bitcoin surged past $97,000 in reaction to positive earnings reports from Microsoft and Meta, indicating resilience in the crypto market despite economic tensions. This bullish momentum comes as inves...

Is Bitcoin Rally Over Now As BTC Inflows Slow Down?

Investors appear to be growing cautious about the Bitcoin rally, with the BTC inflow slowing down. The recent outflow in the US Spot Bitcoin ETF indicates a waning institutional interest, with many se...

Peter Brandt Suggests Bitcoin Could Rally to $150,000 by Late Summer If it Reclaims Key Parabolic Pattern

Bitcoin is poised for a significant price increase, with expert predictions suggesting a potential rally to $150,000 by late summer, driven by technical patterns. This anticipated surge comes as econo...

Strategy reports $4.2B loss but aims to raise $21B to buy more Bitcoin

Key Takeaways Strategy reported a $4.2 billion loss due to a $5.9 billion unrealized markdown reflecting Bitcoin’s price. The company plans to raise $21 billion for an accelerative Bitcoin strat...

CIA Deputy Director Calls Bitcoin ‘Another Tool’ in Fight Against China

In brief Speaking on Anthony Pompliano’s podcast, Deputy Director of the CIA Michael Ellis said that Bitcoin is “another tool in the toolbox.” The agency’s deputy director said the U.S. must position ...

Top Trader Issues Big Bitcoin Price Update

Bitcoin (BTC) is pressing higher this week – and trader DonAlt summed it up in four words: “We love to see it.” As of Thursday, BTC is trading around $95,650, up over 2% on the week. The p...

Strategy Stock Nears 2025 High as Bitcoin Inches Closer to $100K

In brief Strategy’s stock is rising ahead of its earnings report, nearly matching its 2025 peak price. The company now owns 553,555 BTC. Bitcoin’s price is fast approaching $100,000 again....

Relai Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans In Partnership With Sygnum Bank

Swiss-based Bitcoin startup Relai has announced a strategic partnership with Sygnum Bank to launch Bitcoin-backed loans for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), enabling users to access liquidity witho...

Bitcoin short squeeze rally meets heavy resistance: what comes next?

Bitcoin has surged on the back of a textbook short squeeze, but now finds itself at a decisive resistance zone. Will it break out or roll over? Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price action has caught many off ...

Tether Reports Q1 Profit Above $1 Billion, Down From 2024 Amid Bitcoin Yield Decline

In brief Tether notched a profit in excess of $1 billion in Q1 2025, the company said Thursday. That figure marks a notable year-over-year decline from Tether’s Q1 2024 profits of $4.52 billion....

Bitcoin Pepe (BPEP) Amongst Best Cryptos Now as Mastercard Launches Stablecoin Payments

Advertisement &nbsp &nbsp Mastercard launches stablecoin payments. They unveiled a full-stack solution for stablecoin transactions, enabling wallet support, card issuance, and global merchant ...

Global Crypto Market Reclaims $3T as Bitcoin Crosses $96,000: Here’s Why

Bullish developments and sustained momentum have pushed Bitcoin above $96,000 and the global cryptocurrency market cap above $3 trillion. After a turbulent period, Bitcoin could be on the verge of bre...

Bitcoin Rises Steadily And Crosses The $96,000 Mark

May 01, 2025 at 18:11 // News Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above its recent high and current support as it targets the $100,000 psychological price level. BTC price long-term prediction: bullish IIf the c...

Michael Ellis Suggests Bitcoin’s Role in U.S. Strategy Amid Growing Crypto Adoption

In a recent discussion, Michael Ellis, the CIA’s Deputy Director, emphasized the crucial role of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in modern geopolitical strategies, signifying their growing importance. El...

Morgan Stanley Plans to Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading for E*Trade Retail Clients

Morgan Stanley, a leading wealth manager and bank with an AUM of $1.7 trillion, is preparing to offer spot crypto trading on its E*Trade brokerage platform.  According to a Bloomberg report today, Mor...

Strategy’s Stock Surges as Bitcoin Approaches $100,000 Ahead of Earnings Report

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is experiencing a surge as it prepares to report Q1 earnings, coinciding with Bitcoin’s climb towards $100,000. The company is leveraging its Bitcoin holding...

Here’s what happened in crypto today – Ripple’s bid for Circle, BTC, & more

BTC consolidated tightly around $95K ahead of Friday’s U.S. Jobs report.  Ripple’s offer to acquire Circle for $5 billion was reportedly rejected as ‘too low.’ Bitcoin [BTC] extended its price consoli...

Veteran Analyst Brandt Issues New Bold Prediction for When Bitcoin Will Hit $120K to $150K

Bitcoin has shown a strong start to the new month, breaking into the $96,500 level and inching closer to the long-lost $100K threshold. Amid this promising movement, renowned market veteran Peter Bran...

How Much Has MicroStrategy Gained Since Adopting the Bitcoin Standard?

Bitcoin Strategy (MicroStrategy, $MSTR), the business intelligence firm led by Michael Saylor, has seen explosive growth in its stock price since adopting Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset...

Bitcoin on Cusp of Moving Higher Amid Bullish Signal, Says Crypto Analyst Kevin Svenson – Here Are His Targets

Analyst and trader Kevin Svenson is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid the flagship crypto asset rising by over 15% over the past month. Svenson tells his 82,800 YouTube subscribers that, based on ...

Bitcoin Primed for New All-Time High if BTC Breaks Above This Resistance Level, Says Crypto Trader

A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) could skyrocket to a new all-time high if it can shoot above a key resistance level. In a new strategy session, crypto trader Ali Martinez tell...

BTC Breakout Targets $125K–$150K in 2025, Say Analysts

Bitcoin holds above $95K with analysts predicting a breakout toward $125K–$150K by Q3 2025 Chartists confirm ascending triangle breakout and RSI strength supporting further upside MVRV bands show $95,...