Saylor pushes “1.4% forever” Bitcoin play to Middle East wealth funds

Michael Saylor pitches a 1.4% credit‑funded balance‑sheet formula to Middle East capital, aiming to turn corporates into perpetual Bitcoin accumulators in a fragile market. Summary Saylor claims selling credit equal to 1.4% of capital assets can both fund stock dividends and grow a company’s Bitcoin stack indefinitely.​ He frames Bitcoin as “digital capital” and “digital gold,” arguing Bitcoin‑backed credit can deliver two to four times traditional fixed‑income yields.​ The pitch hits as Bitcoin trades near $70,345 and major alts like ETH, SOL, and XRP reflect a macro‑sensitive, drawdown‑scarred risk environment.​…

Hyperscale Data doubles down on Bitcoin as treasury hits 589 BTC

Hyperscale Data lifts its Bitcoin treasury to 589 BTC and targets $100m, using a strict dollar‑cost‑averaging plan as crypto remains a macro risk barometer. Summary Hyperscale Data now holds 589.4502 BTC worth about $41.4m, aiming to scale its Bitcoin balance‑sheet position to $100m over time. The firm deploys at least 5% of allocated cash weekly into BTC via a disciplined dollar‑cost‑averaging strategy run through Sentinum and Ault Capital Group. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana prices underscore the risk‑asset backdrop as external analyses flag elevated BTC volatility and deep drawdowns from 2025…

Fresh capital dries up as Bitcoin demand thins, CryptoQuant warns

CryptoQuant data shows Bitcoin’s slide is now driven by negative inflows, weak spot demand and fading risk appetite, raising the odds of an early-stage bear market. Summary CryptoQuant says new investor inflows have turned negative, with Bitcoin sell-offs no longer absorbed by fresh capital.​ BTC has dropped about 23% in 80+ days after losing its 365-day MA, while Sharpe ratios slide into zones tied to late bull unwinds or entrenched bears.​ Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana all trade lower as analysts warn that without renewed demand, “weakness triggering withdrawal” could harden…

Bitcoin-gold ratio flashes historic warning as altcoins sink to record lows

Gold at $5k exposes how brutally altcoins have lagged, even as gold-backed RWA tokens like PAXG and XAUT surge in adoption and on-chain trading. Summary Analyst flags weekly RSI near 25 for altcoins versus gold, matching or exceeding COVID-crash style stress.​ Gold-backed RWA tokens PAXG and XAUT track spot near $5k yet remain a tiny slice of global bullion despite accelerating inflows. Tokenized gold and silver markets expand with volatile derivatives flow as investors hunt on-chain exposure to hard assets. Michaël van de Poppe fires a warning flare. “The current…

Analyst: Bitcoin Will Shine in a ‘Wartime’ Environment, Becoming the ‘Ultimate Hedge’

Jeff Park, CIO at Procap, explained that bitcoin, as a decentralized asset, will shine in what he called a “wartime” period, when the fragmentation of world powers and the centralization of the governments’ roles will allow it to surge again as a tool to fight capital controls and financial oppression. Jeff Park: ‘Wartime Bitcoin’ Will […] Original

South Korea launches probe Into Bithumb after $43B “fat-finger” Bitcoin blunder

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has escalated scrutiny of major cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb following an unprecedented operational mistake in which the firm accidentally credited customers with tens of billions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin. Summary South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched a full-scale investigation into Bithumb following a massive $43 billion Bitcoin “fat-finger” error. The incident stemmed from an internal operational mistake that temporarily credited users with Bitcoin far exceeding the exchange’s actual holdings. Regulators are examining Bithumb’s internal controls and IT systems, with potential penalties possible…

Bitcoin price dips below $70K as analyst calls it unpumpable

Bitcoin price slipped again on Feb. 10 after failing to stay above the $70,000 level, an area that had supported the market through much of the recent consolidation. Summary Bitcoin is under pressure as capital inflows fail to translate into price expansion. On-chain data shows rising whale exchange deposits and steady ETF outflows. Technical structure continues to favor distribution over accumulation. At press time, BTC was trading around $68,979, down 2% over the past 24 hours. The weakness extends across all major timeframes, with losses of 12% over the past…

Analysts Double Down on $150K Bitcoin as Market Faces ‘Weakest Bear Case’

Bitcoin’s bull case holds firm as analysts say the latest pullback marks the weakest bear phase ever, reinforcing a $150,000 price target for 2026 despite sharp volatility and renewed confidence-driven selling pressure. Bernstein Reaffirms $150K Bitcoin Target, Signaling Bullish 2026 Path Bitcoin’s long-term outlook remains firmly bullish despite recent volatility. Research and brokerage firm Bernstein […] Original

Trump’s Bitcoin bet? Cramer hints at $60k strategic reserve

Market commentator Jim Cramer claimed on CNBC that the Trump administration plans to purchase Bitcoin for a proposed U.S. Strategic Reserve amid ongoing market volatility. Summary Cramer claimed the Trump administration may buy Bitcoin for a proposed U.S. Strategic Reserve, reportedly targeting a $60,000 entry price amid recent market volatility. The U.S. government currently holds 328,372 BTC (over $23 billion), with executive orders specifying that reserves come from asset forfeitures and cannot be sold; Treasury officials say public funds cannot be used to buy crypto. Interest in a Strategic Bitcoin…