Category: Bitcoin News

Ink Ecosystem Gains Institutional Liquidity via New Maple Finance Partnership – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Maple integrated with Ink on May 13, 2026, to expand institutional yield products to layer two ( L2) users. The launch scales DeFi by giving 10 million Ink users access to Maple’s $3.8 billion AUM ecosystem. Users can soon access syrupUSDT on the Tydro protocol as Maple eyes further onchain fintech expansion. Onchain Yield Expansion: Maple Deploys syrupUSDT on OP Stack-Based Ink The move is designed to broaden access to the firm’s dollar-yield product, known as syrupUSDT, throughout the Ink decentralized finance ( DeFi) ecosystem, according to the…

Despite $82,000 Resistance, Bitcoin Prints Higher Lows Since April Bottom

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin held near $80,550 on May 13, 2026, as indicators stayed mostly neutral. Market data showed bitcoin volume hit $40.58B as resistance formed near $82,800. Charts suggest bitcoin must reclaim $81,500 or risk falling toward $77,000. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily bitcoin chart continued flashing a cautiously bullish tone despite repeated rejection near the $82,000 to $82,800 range. Bitcoin’s broader structure remained constructive after consistently printing higher lows from the April bottom around $70,480, while buyers repeatedly defended pullbacks into the upper-$70,000 region. Still, recent candles showed hesitation…

How to profit with AJC Mining Bitcoin cloud mining

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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. AJC Mining expands access to Bitcoin cloud mining with simplified online hash rate contracts. Summary AJC Mining offers Bitcoin cloud mining contracts without hardware, maintenance, or setup requirements. AJC Mining provides mining calculators, flexible plans, and daily settlement tools for users. Built for beginners and experienced users, AJC Mining simplifies access to online mining participation. The cryptocurrency market is once again attracting global attention. XRP-related headlines have highlighted a…

Bitcoin bulls defend $80K support after hot U.S. CPI report, will BTC reclaim $85K?

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Bitcoin price held firmly above the key $80,000 psychological support on Tuesday after hotter-than-expected U.S. CPI data briefly triggered volatility across risk assets, with bulls now attempting to regain momentum toward the $85,000 region. Summary Bitcoin price held above the $80,000 support zone after hotter-than-expected U.S. CPI data triggered brief market volatility. CryptoQuant’s market cycle signal flipped Bitcoin into early bull territory for the first time since March 2023. CoinGlass liquidation data shows major liquidity clusters near $84,000–$85,500 as traders watch the CLARITY Act catalyst. According to data from crypto.news,…

Jane Street cuts Bitcoin ETF holdings while boosting Ether exposure

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Jane Street has reduced several major Bitcoin-linked holdings during the first quarter of 2026 while adding to its exposure across Ether ETFs and selected crypto equities. Summary Jane Street cut major Bitcoin ETF holdings in Q1 2026 while adding exposure to Ether funds. The trading firm sharply reduced its Strategy stake after boosting the position during late 2025. According to a 13F filing released Tuesday, the Wall Street trading firm sharply lowered its positions in spot Bitcoin ETFs tied to BlackRock and Fidelity Investments, cutting holdings in the iShares Bitcoin…

Square reaches 1m Bitcoin-enabled merchants in U.S. rollout

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Block’s Square has reportedly enabled roughly one million U.S. merchants to accept Bitcoin payments.  Summary Square’s auto-enrollment push has now enabled roughly one million U.S. sellers to accept Bitcoin payments. Lightning Network support lets customers pay in BTC while merchants receive U.S. dollars by default. Block’s wider Bitcoin strategy includes Cash App rewards, Bitkey custody, and proof-of-reserves reporting across products. The rollout uses the Lightning Network, allowing customers to pay in BTC while sellers receive U.S. dollars by default. The update follows Square’s earlier plan to bring Bitcoin payments to…

Ray Dalio Warns Bitcoin’s Correlation With Tech Stocks Hurts Its Safe Haven Appeal

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Key Takeaways Ray Dalio argues Bitcoin failed as a safe haven in 2026. Bitcoin’s 20% first-quarter drop and link to tech stocks bolster Dalio’s view that it is not digital gold. Michael Saylor defends bitcoin, noting it has outperformed gold since Strategy adopted the asset in 2020. Dalio: Bitcoin Too Small to Rival Gold In a jab likely to rankle the crypto community, Bridgewater Associates founder and billionaire Ray Dalio noted that bitcoin has struggled to fulfil its promise as a safe haven role. The billionaire argued the asset is…

Exodus Movement Sells 1,076 Bitcoin to Fund Global Payments Expansion

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Key Takeaways Exodus Movement reduced its bitcoin treasury by 63% in Q1 2026 to fund strategic fintech acquisitions. The 1,076 BTC liquidation helped raise cash for the May 1 purchase of payments firms Monavate and Baanx. Despite the $73.2 million disposal, Exodus reported a $32.1 million net loss amid lower trading volumes. NYSE American Listed Exodus Liquidates 63% of Bitcoin Treasury in Q1 According to the company’s unaudited Q1 2026 financial results and 10-Q filing, the self-custodial platform sold 1,076 bitcoin between January and March. This move slashed the firm’s…

21shares Debuts US HYPE ETF With $1.8M Day-One Volume on Nasdaq – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways THYP launched with spot HYPE exposure, staking rewards, and $1.8 million in trading volume. Investors face staking risks, market-price trading, and no direct individual share redemption. TXXH’s daily leverage reset may amplify losses over time. Hyperliquid ETF Debut Puts THYP in Focus Asset management firm 21shares announced on May 12 the launch of the 21shares Hyperliquid ETF (Nasdaq: THYP), offering U.S. investors spot exposure to HYPE and integrated staking rewards. The issuer also introduced the 21shares 2x Long HYPE ETF (Nasdaq: TXXH) on the same day as a…

Ray Dalio says Bitcoin blocks central banks

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Ray Dalio said Bitcoin lacks privacy and its transparency is why central banks will not hold it. Summary Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio posted on X that Bitcoin lacks privacy and its transactions can be monitored and potentially controlled by governments. Dalio said gold remains superior because it is more widely held, deeply established, and still plays a central role in the global financial system. Michael Saylor pushed back directly, calling Bitcoin’s transparency a feature rather than a flaw that makes it usable as global digital collateral. Bridgewater Associates founder Ray…