If bitcoin had a theme song today, it’d be “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop”—except, maybe it might stop to catch its breath. Trading in a narrow intraday range, the asset has taken a breather above the $95K threshold, forming what might be a bullish flag waving at momentum. The market’s pulse? Steady with a chance of […] Original
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COVID March 2020-Style Event Potentially Brewing for Bitcoin: Luke Gromen
Macro guru Luke Gromen says a potential COVID March 2020-style market capitulation could rock bitcoin and financial markets in the near future before any sort of liquidity-driven rally arrives. Sudden AI Deflation Could Cause COVID-Style Market Crash, Investor Luke Gromen Argues Speaking in an update to investors on his YouTube channel, Luke Gromen, founder of […] Original
Deal Done: Strive Closes Semler Acquisition, Expands Treasury to 12,798 Bitcoin
Strive’s acquisition of Semler vaults the firm into the top tier of corporate bitcoin holders, amassing nearly 12,800 bitcoin as it accelerates an aggressive treasury strategy alongside a growing healthcare business. Strive–Semler Deal Creates 12,798 Bitcoin Balance Sheet, Signals Aggressive Treasury Expansion A major corporate transaction has reshaped a bitcoin-focused balance sheet. Strive Inc. (Nasdaq: […] Original
Crypto analyst predicts Bitcoin rally above $99,000 despite bearish indicators
Cryptocurrency analyst TARA has forecast that Bitcoin will rally above $99,000 despite recent bearish signals. Summary One analyst states that Bitcoin is expected to reach the target price level before experiencing a deeper retracement. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas reported that Bitcoin ETFs recorded strong net inflows recently and now show robust one-week and year-to-date inflows. In a recent blog post, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicted that the rally could be sustained as dollar liquidity rapidly increases. According to analysis published by NewsBTC, Bitcoin is expected to reach the target price…
Bitcoin bots compete for funds in compromised wallet linked to block reward identifier
A Bitcoin user lost funds after sending cryptocurrency to a compromised wallet that used a transaction identifier from a coinbase block reward as its private key. Summary A Bitcoin user sent 0.84 BTC to a compromised wallet whose private key was derived from a block 924,982 coinbase transaction identifier, exposing it to theft. Automated programs monitoring the mempool detected the deposit and competed via replace-by-fee transactions, sometimes paying nearly 100% of the value in fees to claim the funds. Using predictable or publicly available data—like transaction IDs or common word…
Bulls Exhausted? Bitcoin Momentum Fades as ETF Buying Frenzy Slows
Bitcoin’s early-week rally stalled as the asset retreated from a near-miss of $98,000 to stabilize around $95,000. The pullback was driven by “technical exhaustion” and a cooling of institutional demand as spot ETF inflows slowed. Macroeconomic Vacuum and Capitalization Slides Bitcoin’s midweek momentum stalled Friday as the premier digital asset extended its Jan. 15 reversal. […] Original
Bitcoin price shows failed auction traits, breakout volume weakens
Bitcoin price has broken above range-high resistance, but weak follow-through volume is raising failed auction risk and increasing the probability of rejection back toward range support. Summary BTC broke out above range-high resistance, but momentum stalled Weak volume follow-through signals failed auction / rejection risk Breakdown back below support targets $80,000 range-low support Bitcoin (BTC) price’s latest breakout attempt is starting to show early warning signs as price struggles to sustain momentum above the range-high resistance zone. While BTC technically pushed above a major structural level, the market is now stalling near the…
Matrixport turns cautiously bullish on Bitcoin structure
Matrixport says Bitcoin’s on‑chain health is improving after Q4 stress, with downside risks fading but limited new capital arguing for selective, low‑leverage exposure. Summary Matrixport notes Bitcoin’s Q4 2024 selling pressure and liquidity stress are easing, with structural supports holding and downside risks looking more contained. Valuation and positioning indicators have stabilized, yet a lack of strong spot inflows and long‑term holder urgency still caps breakout potential. The firm recommends a measured, selective strategy rather than aggressive risk‑on, keeping leverage tight while BTC grinds out of its fragile phase. Cryptocurrency…
11 EH/s: Bitmain Eyes a New Bitcoin Mining Proxy? – Miner Weekly
While most attention in recent months has focused on publicly traded miners racing to add hashrate or pivot toward AI, one of the fastest-growing bitcoin mining operations has expanded largely outside the spotlight. This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, Blocksbridge Consulting’s weekly newsletter curating the latest news in bitcoin mining and data analysis from […] Original
Bitcoin emerges as top diversification bet for 2026 portfolios
ARK’s Cathie Wood says Bitcoin’s low correlation and fixed supply make it a powerful diversification tool, after a 360% price surge since late 2022. Summary ARK’s 2026 outlook shows Bitcoin’s weekly return correlation to gold at 0.14 and to bonds at 0.06, below links seen among traditional assets. Bitcoin’s protocol caps supply growth near 0.8% annually before dropping to ~0.4%, creating structural scarcity as demand from institutions rises. Wood says BTC’s 360% gain since late 2022 could push it toward a core role in both retail and institutional portfolios as…