Checkonchain Analyst Says AI Rotation Creates Bitcoin’s Next Major Entry Point for Holders

Key Takeaways Checkonchain founder James Check says bitcoin’s “time pain” process removes sellers before any major move, leaving no forced liquidation pressure. Bank of America triggered 70% of its bear-market indicators in June 2026, lowering its S&P 500 year-end target to 7,100. Morningstar valued SpaceX at $780B, roughly 48% below private market prices, citing net losses and unproven Starship economics. ‘Time Pain’ as a Feature James Check, founder of Checkonchain and co-author of Cointime Economics, laid out the thesis on the TFTC podcast in a clip shared on X. His…

Traders Bet 60% Odds Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Drops Today as Rumors Hit Fever Pitch – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways Polymarket gives a 60% probability Claude Mythos launches publicly by end of June 9, with $42,212 in volume. Anthropic’s Project Glasswing found 10,000+ critical vulnerabilities; a public Mythos release would add guardrails. Kalshi’s “Before July 1” contract sits at 43% after a 30% confidence drop tied to “Claude Fable” rebranding rumors. What the Markets Are Saying As of Tuesday morning, Polymarket‘s “Claude Mythos released on…?” contract shows a 60% probability that the model becomes publicly available on or before June 9. The June 10 outcome carries a 19%…

BTC Price Nears $62,000 as Bitcoin Bear Market Support Failures Continue

Bitcoin (BTC) hit week-to-date lows at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as analysis put $65,000 as bulls’ level to beat. Key points: Bitcoin needs to revisit $65,000 for bulls to take charge, says new BTC price analysis. Bear market history continues to play out as BTC/USD loses key supports. Iran peace hopes see oil fall below $88 for the first time this month. Bitcoin price copies bear-market history with support losses Data from TradingView tracked 1.2% BTC price downside on the day as sell-side pressure returned ahead of key US inflation…

These Four Bitcoin Charts Hint at BTC Price Dropping Below $50K

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls successfully defended the $60,000 psychological support during last week’s 13% correction. BTC/USD daily chart. Source: TradingView However, the rebound has not fully erased downside risks, with some traders warning that a deeper breakdown remains possible as the US–Iran tensions and fading rate-cut expectations weigh on risk appetite. Several Bitcoin valuation and technical indicators now support that scenario, suggesting BTC could still revisit $50,000 or lower levels in the coming weeks. Key takeaways: Bitcoin trades near its average production cost of $62,650, but risks dropping toward its lower…

Cardano Isn’t Fading Away, DEX Aggregator Says As DeFi Metrics Rise

They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Privacy Push Accelerates as StarkWare and Sui Launch Compliance-Ready Confidential Transfers

StarkWare and Sui launched new privacy features this week that allow users to conceal transaction data without fully sacrificing auditability or regulatory oversight. StarkWare said Tuesday that it launched STRK20, a privacy framework for ERC-20 tokens on Starknet that allows users to shield balances and transaction data while providing mechanisms for disclosure under certain circumstances. Eli Ben-Sasson, co-founder and CEO of StarkWare, told Cointelegraph that “compliance-ready” does not mean STRK20 itself determines legal compliance or guarantees regulatory approval. He said the framework is built around a risk-based model in which…

‘Bitcoin to zero’ searches just hit a record. Could it happen?

Something revealing is happening on Google. Summary U.S. searches for “Bitcoin to zero” reached a record as fear intensified during the market decline. Bitcoin reaching zero would require a fatal technical failure, total abandonment, or an effective worldwide ban. Its distributed ownership, mining infrastructure, ETFs, corporate holdings, and liquidity make complete abandonment highly improbable. Record fear searches are a sentiment signal and have historically appeared closer to bottoms than market tops. Searches for the phrase “Bitcoin to zero” have surged to the highest level ever recorded in the United States,…

Analyst Reveals The Best Time To Actually Start Buying Bitcoin

Bitcoin’s crash over the weekend has brought the $60,000 level back into the market conversation, but crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader believes the real opportunity may come at a lower price. Technical analysis comparing the current Bitcoin structure with the 2022 Wyckoff accumulation phase shows that buying the current bounce would be a costly mistake because the real accumulation window has not even opened yet. Bitcoin’s Wyckoff Setup Points Below $60,000 To understand where Merlijn The Trader believes Bitcoin is headed, it helps to understand where it has been. Merlijn’s…

Ethereum DeFi Protocol That Just Raised $175 Million From a16z And Paradigm Has A Bold Message For Wall Street

Morpho, a decentralized lending protocol operating on Ethereum, HyperEVM, and other blockchains currently holding $6.6 billion in total value locked, has raised $175 million in a funding round led by Paradigm, Ribbit Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz’s digital assets arm a16z crypto — valuing the protocol at up to $2 billion and positioning it for an eventual public debut as its founders set their sights on bringing Wall Street’s most traditional institutions into DeFi, according to Fortune’s report published June 9. Related Reading The round also drew participation from Apollo Funds,…

MiCA Architect Says EU Should Prioritize Tokenization Over DeFi Rules

The European Union should focus on a broader digital asset framework covering real-world assets and tokenization instead of regulating decentralized finance through a second version of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), an adviser at the European Commission said. The European Commission launched a public consultation on MiCA in May, seeking feedback through Aug. 31. “I do not believe that [MiCA] is outdated now. That’s my personal opinion, but it does not matter. That’s why we have this consultation,” Peter Kerstens told Cointelegraph during a fireside chat at WAIB Summit…