Category: Bitcoin News

XRP Bulls Drive Token Above $90B Market Cap as Bitcoin Retakes $82,000

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Key Takeaways XRP topped $1.50 on May 10 as bitcoin reclaimed $82,000 during a crypto market rally. Sosovalue reported $34.21M in XRP ETF inflows, lifting XRP market cap above $92.6B. Ripple, Mastercard, and J.P. Morgan-backed XRPL treasury tests as analysts eye a $3.60 setup. ETF Inflows and Exchange Withdrawals Boost XRP Momentum On May 10, XRP breached the $1.50 mark for the first time in nearly two months amid a rare weekend cryptocurrency market rally that also saw bitcoin briefly reclaim $82,000. According to Bitstamp data, XRP nearly touched $1.51,…

Bitcoin leads $858M crypto fund inflows as CLARITY Act hopes grow: CoinShares

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Digital asset investment products recorded $857.9 million in inflows last week, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly fund flows report.  Summary Crypto investment products saw $857.9 million in inflows, marking their sixth straight positive week. Bitcoin led demand with $706.1 million, while Ethereum, Solana, and XRP also attracted capital. Short-Bitcoin funds posted their largest outflow this year as bearish positioning eased across crypto products. The figure marked the sixth straight week of positive flows and the largest weekly total since April 24. Total assets under management rose to $160 billion. CoinShares…

Raoul Pal Says a Bitcoin Supercycle Is More Likely Than Ever in 2026

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Key Takeaways Raoul Pal sees rising supercycle odds driven by debt monetization and the largest capex boom in history. Bitcoin’s 90% correlation with global M2 suggests significant upside if liquidity expands as Pal expects. Pal’s price target of $450,000 per BTC hinges on central banks injecting liquidity by end of 2026. What Is Driving Pal’s Supercycle Thesis? Raoul Pal, the founder of Real Vision and one of the most closely followed macro voices in crypto, posted on X Sunday that he sees a “rising probability” that markets are entering a…

Capital B raises $17.8 million to expand bitcoin treasury holdings

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Capital B has raised €15.2 million ($17.8 million) from institutional investors, including Blockstream CEO Adam Back and French asset manager TOBAM. Summary Capital B raised €15.2 million from institutional investors including Adam Back and TOBAM. Company estimates show the latest funding could increase its bitcoin holdings to 3,125 BTC. Warrant exercises linked to the private placement could unlock another €99.1 million in capital. According to Capital B’s May 11 press release, the company issued 23 million shares with attached warrants at €0.66 per ABSA through a private placement reserved for…

What Bitcoin Was Worth on Every Mother’s Day Since 2011

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Bitcoin traded at a daily high of $81,700 on Mother’s Day 2026, up from $8 in 2011, a 10,000-fold increase. Every bitcoin bear market low since 2011 has been higher than the previous cycle’s low. Spot bitcoin ETF approval in early 2024 helped drive prices to $104,000 by Mother’s Day 2025. A Mother’s Day Gift That Kept Compounding Every second Sunday in May offers a unique lens through which to measure bitcoin’s extraordinary 15-year run. If someone had gifted their mother a single bitcoin on Mother’s Day 2011, when it…

Bitcoin whipsaws near $82K as President Trump rejects Iran peace offer

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Bitcoin held near the $80,000 mark on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s latest response to a U.S. peace plan.  Summary Bitcoin defended $80,000 as Trump’s Iran rejection fueled fast swings across weekend crypto markets again. Short liquidations jumped after BTC rebounded above $82,000, showing leveraged traders remain exposed to headlines. Traders now watch $85,000, while $78,000 remains the key downside level for Bitcoin bulls. The move kept traders focused on the conflict, oil prices, and the Strait of Hormuz. Trump called the Iranian counterproposal “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE” after Tehran…

2013 Bitcoin Whale Wallet Transfers 500 BTC After 12 Years of Dormancy

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin wallets from 2013 moved 500 BTC on May 10, reviving long-dormant holdings. According to btcparser.com data, Bech32 addresses absorbed 859.13 BTC, signaling continued wallet migration trends. Bitcoin worth $461,500 in 2013 now exceeds $40M, fueling whale-watch attention. Nearly 900 BTC Moved From 11 Dormant Wallets On Sunday, a total of 11 sleeping bitcoin addresses woke up for the first time since they were created. Out of all of these transfers, between blocks 948694 and 948822, a total of 859.13 BTC worth $69.47 million was spent from dormant…

Trump Tells Reporters Gas Is ‘Way Down’ — US Pump Prices Say Otherwise – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Trump claimed gas prices fell “very substantially” on May 8, but AAA data shows they rose to $4.52/gal that day. The U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted roughly 20% of global oil supply, pushing Brent crude past $100/barrel in May 2026. EIA forecasts Brent could peak near $115/bbl in Q2 2026 before easing if the Strait of Hormuz tensions resolve. U.S. Gas Prices Are up $1.40 From Last Year Trump made the claim during a press exchange this week when reporters asked about his Middle East strategy amid pump prices exceeding…

Stablecoin Market Adds $2 Billion in 7 Days as USDT Holds Near $190 Billion – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Tether’s USDT hit $189.63B on May 10, keeping 58.76% control of the stablecoin market. Circle’s USDC added $1.61B in 7 days, signaling renewed demand for dollar-backed crypto. USDG jumped 11.89% to $2.658B, putting newer stablecoins back in the spotlight. Stablecoin Market Starts Swelling Again As of this weekend, tether ( USDT) remains the unquestioned heavyweight of the sector, holding a towering $189.63 billion market valuation; the asset posted a mild 0.05% increase over the past week. USDT’s share of the $322.74 billion stablecoin market now stands at 58.76%,…

Saylor Posts ‘Back to Work’ Signal as Strategy Eyes More Bitcoin After One-Week Pause – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Saylor posted “Back to work. BTC” on May 10, signaling Strategy’s return to bitcoin accumulation after a one-week pause. Strategy holds 818,334 BTC worth ~$66.15 billion, with a +7.02% unrealized gain as of May 10, 2026. Saylor said Strategy may sell 1 BTC to fund STRC dividends while buying 10 to 20 more. Strategy Flips Switch to Accumulation Mode The social media post came alongside a chart showing Strategy, formerly known as Microstrategy, holding 818,334 BTC valued at approximately $66.15 billion. The company’s average purchase cost sits near…