Key takeaways In 2025, oil-linked capital from the Gulf, including sovereign wealth funds, family offices and private banking networks, has emerged as a significant influence on Bitcoin’s liquidity dynamics. These investors are entering Bitcoin primarily through regulated channels, including spot ETFs. Abu Dhabi has become a focal point for this shift, supported by large pools of sovereign-linked capital and the Abu Dhabi Global Market, which serves as a regulated hub for global asset managers and crypto market intermediaries. Oil-rich investors cite diversification, long-term portfolio construction, generational demand within private wealth…
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Crypto Volatility Returns: Bitcoin’s Price Clings to Support Amid Bearish Pressure
Bitcoin’s price is currently parked at $89,417 with a market cap standing at $1.78 trillion. Over the last 24 hours, it’s swung between $88,929.64 and $90,469, with a trading volume clocking in at $35.66 billion—so yes, it’s still the life of the liquidity party, even if the dance floor’s gotten a little tense. Just like […] Original
Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Now Driven by Politics, Not Halving: Analyst
Bitcoin’s long-debated four-year cycle is still playing out, but the forces behind it have shifted away from the halving toward politics and liquidity, according to Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research. Speaking on The Wolf Of All Streets Podcast, Thielen argued that the idea of the four-year cycle being “broken” misses the point. In his view, the cycle remains intact, but it is no longer dictated by Bitcoin (BTC)’s programmed supply cuts. Instead, it is increasingly shaped by US election timelines, central bank policy and the flow of…
Squeeze Incoming? Bitcoin’s $90K Compression Set to Pop Wide Open
This weekend, bitcoin is coasting along between the $89,250 to $90,500 range, giving off “maybe I will, maybe I won’t” vibes as it flirts with a breakout but lacks follow-through. With a market cap north of $1.8 trillion and $53.15 billion in daily volume, it’s attracting attention — but not committing to a clear direction […] Original
Here’s Why Bitcoin’s Reaction To Fed Policy Turns Bearish After Each FOMC Update
The Bitcoin’s behavior around US Federal Reserve announcements has become one of the most consistent market patterns of the year. After every FOMC update, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has reacted with a noticeable downside move, underscoring how closely the asset is now tied to shifting interest-rate expectations and broader macro sentiment. What Future FOMC Meetings Could Mean For Bitcoin In an X post, analyst CryptoMichNL has mentioned that the Federal Reserve (FED) is preparing to update the printer from 2021 liquidity settings toward a more supportive 2025 stance. However, this…
Silk Road Bitcoins Are On The Move Again, Is The BTC Price Ready For Another Dump?
After nearly five years of dormancy, a cluster of Silk Road–linked wallets just moved 33.7 Bitcoin—roughly $3 million—in a sudden on-chain resurgence that immediately brought the BTC price back into focus. While the volume is modest, the combination of its origin, timing, and institutional destination gives it an outsized narrative impact. With Bitcoin already navigating a fragile price range, this development raises concerns about renewed downward pressure. The 33.7 BTC Silk Road BTC Transfer And Its Potential Impact On Bitcoin’s Price The movement began with a series of small outputs originating from…
Forget Bitcoin’s Old Cycle—A New Institutional Era Has Begun: Cathie Wood
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood says Bitcoin’s long-running four-year pattern may be losing its grip as big financial players buy and hold more of the supply, a shift that could tame price swings and change how investors plan ahead. Related Reading Institutional Buying Is Changing Markets According to Wood, large firms and spot ETFs are slowly locking up coins that used to flow in and out of retail hands. The most recent halving, on April 20, 2024, cut the miner reward to 3.125 BTC. On a daily basis, that reduction…
Bitcoin’s Market Structure Strengthens Despite Slower Trading Activity — Here’s Why
Despite a noticeable cooldown in trading volumes, Bitcoin’s underlying market structure has continued to strengthen. The price action has stabilized within a narrow range as long-term holders maintain firm conviction. As more BTC flows into cold storage and supply on exchanges tightens, the market is transitioning from hype-driven swings to steady structural support. How The Price Compression Builds Energy For A Larger Move CIO and founder of MNFund and MNCapital, CryptoMichNL, emphasized that Bitcoin shares a strong correlation with the Nasdaq. While Nasdaq continues to show steady resilience, BTC has…
Coinbase and Korea Premiums Flash Green While Bitcoin’s December Chaos Deepens
Recent data shows the Coinbase Premium Index has finally clawed its way out of a long streak of discounts since the end of October, and it’s now lounging comfortably in positive territory. Meanwhile, bitcoin prices in South Korea are still riding high, holding their own in premium territory too. Coinbase and Korea Premiums Glow Amid […] Original
Big Buyers Storm In as Bitcoin’s Rebound to $91K Triggers Massive Liquidation Wave
After spending the morning flirting with the dungeon below $88,000, BTC clawed its way upward and blasted to an intraday high of $91,767. Bitcoin’s latest rebound didn’t just flip the script on weekend traders — it triggered a full-blown liquidation bonfire across the crypto market as deep-pocketed buyers muscled shorts into oblivion. Heavy Buyers Reappear […] Original