Category: Bitcoin News

Bitcoin, Ethereum and utility protocols today

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. A $109 billion surge in the crypto market cap signals renewed momentum for Bitcoin and Ethereum while emerging DeFi protocols such as Mutuum Finance gain attention. Summary The total crypto market capitalization has climbed to $2.36 trillion, with strong leadership from Bitcoin near $70,000 and Ethereum around $2,000. Continued accumulation by major investment firms and inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs are reinforcing market confidence and supporting the rebound. DeFi…

Metaplanet stock drops despite new Bitcoin venture and asset management push

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Shares of Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc declined Thursday despite the company unveiling a major expansion of its digital asset strategy, including a ¥4 billion venture initiative focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem. Summary Metaplanet Inc shares fell about 4.6% despite announcing two new crypto-focused subsidiaries. The company will invest ¥4 billion through Metaplanet Ventures to support the Bitcoin ecosystem in Japan. Its first venture investment includes up to ¥400 million in JPYC, Japan’s licensed yen stablecoin project. The company’s stock closed around ¥352, down roughly 4.6% on the day, according…

Bitcoin supply shock brewing as whales stay inactive and exchange reserves fall

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Bitcoin could be approaching a supply shock phase as retail investors sell under pressure while long-term holders keep their coins dormant, according to a new market analysis by CryptoQuant. Summary CryptoQuant says Bitcoin may be entering a supply shock phase as whales remain inactive and retail investors sell at a loss. Around 71% of Bitcoin UTXOs remain profitable, while roughly 28% are currently underwater, reflecting stress among short-term holders. Bitcoin exchange reserves have fallen by about 204,000 BTC in 2026, potentially tightening supply and setting the stage for a price…

Will Bitcoin price drop to $65,000 as bearish forces come into play?

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Bitcoin price risks a drop back to the $65,000 zone as bearish macroeconomic forces continue to impact investor risk sentiment. Summary Bitcoin price failed to hold the $70,000 support on Thursday. Investor demand for risk assets dropped amid surging oil prices and rising U.S. Treasury yields. The latest U.S. CPI print came in line with market expectations, which can force the Fed to keep interest rates elevated for a longer period. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell 4.8% over the past 7 days, dropping below the $70,000…

From Blackouts to Bitcoin: South African Power Utility’s Surreal Pivot to High-Intensity Power Sales

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Eskom, South Africa’s state-owned power utility, is reversing its previous stance by targeting high-intensity energy consumers, specifically bitcoin mining companies. Nyati announced plans to sell excess electricity generated during the day due to increased solar power usage. The Solar Paradox In a shift that seemed impossible only two years ago, South African state-owned power utility […] Original

Bitcoin Holds $69K–$71K Range Amid Middle East Ceasefire Confusion

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Bitcoin hovered in a narrow band between $69,000 and $71,000 as traders weighed mixed diplomatic signals over a possible Middle East ceasefire. Divergent Signals From Washington Bitcoin maintained a tight consolidation pattern between $69,000 and $71,000 Wednesday as market participants grappled with conflicting diplomatic signals regarding a potential ceasefire in the Middle East. The top […] Original

Strive hikes SATA yield to 12.75%, doubles down on Bitcoin and preferred stock bets​e%

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Strive has raised the dividend on its SATA preferred stock to 12.75% while tying more of its balance sheet to Bitcoin and high‑yield preferred equity bets. Summary Strive lifts the SATA preferred coupon to 12.75% with a 1.0625 dollar dividend due April 15 for holders of record on April 1. The firm now holds about 13,311 bitcoin and is allocating 50 million dollars into Strategy’s STRC preferreds to amplify yield over common equity. Investors in SATA are effectively underwriting Strive’s core business plus a leveraged macro bet on Bitcoin and…

Strategy’s Bitcoin-Backed STRC Outperforms Tech Stocks on Risk-Adjusted Returns

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Strategy Inc.’s bitcoin-backed preferred equity STRC crossed a notable milestone this week after Chairman Michael Saylor announced the instrument had delivered one of the strongest risk-adjusted performance metrics in the market. Saylor Promotes STRC as Digital Credit With Sharpe Ratio Over 3 Strategy Inc. issued the preferred security STRC—short for Strategy Inc. Variable Rate Series […] Original