Cryptocurrencies weren't spared as stocks, bonds, gold and oil all declined on Wednesday.

Following the backlash from his earlier comments regarding custody providers and self-custody, Michael Saylor turned to X to clarify that he does not oppose self-custody.

American institutions are making ripples in the cryptocurrency market, having invested a staggering $13 billion in spot Bitcoin ETF shares since its inception in January 2024. Many people are surprised by this move, given that traditional financial institutions were first hesitant to enter the world of digital assets.

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Bitcoin poised to fill price gap, potential bullish continuation toward higher levels.

Bitcoin's correction ignited selling in altcoins, which are slipping below critical support levels.

Michael Saylor, the Chairman of American business intelligence and software firm MicroStrategy came under fire over his Bitcoin statements earlier. As a major social town hall, conversations sprung up on X regarding self custody options for the top coin.

BRICS leaders advocate Bitcoin use to bypass Western sanctions, highlighting a shift towards decentralized financial systems. The post BRICS leaders push Bitcoin to bypass Western sanctions as Putin calls for alternatives appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

In a Wednesday social media post, MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor recently addressed his controversial comments about self-custody.

According to Arkham Intelligence, the bitcoin transferred by Tesla last week was likely just relocated to newer wallets, but the company still holds control over the funds. Arkham revealed that the assets are now spread across seven separate wallets.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could soar to $200,000 by the end of 2025, driven by a combination of rising institutional demand and supply reduction following the latest halving. What Happened: In their October “Bitcoin Investing Guide,” Bernstein analysts highlighted Bitcoin's unique supply structure, particularly its capped total supply of 21 million coins and the halving events that reduce the rate at which new coins are created.

Riot Platforms, Marathon Digital, and CleanSpark, three of the largest Bitcoin mining companies in the U.S., have backed a new political action committee to support pro-crypto candidates in key swing states.

Russian officials are reportedly discussing how to use Bitcoin (BTC) to conduct international trade outside the purview of the US dollar system.

On Tuesday, Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their first net negative flow in seven days. This comes amid the steady decline in market activity, which has caused the leading coin's price to plummet to a weekly low.

Bernstein has predicted that Bitcoin will surge to $200,000 by the end of 2025 as it continues to gain traction as an institutional asset and the regulatory landscape improves, based on excerpts shared by VanEck's head of digital assets research, Mathew Sigel.

Bitcoin (BTC) is down slightly below the $66,000 mark after briefly touching the $69,500 level on October 21. This three-day $4,000 crash created a buying opportunity, according to a Bitcoin smart trader who accurately predicted this target.

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As global tensions rise, Russia is increasingly turning to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a way to sidestep Western sanctions. This development is a major discussion topic at the ongoing BRICS summit as Russian leaders and companies look for ways to harness BTC and increase the country's presence in the digital economy.

The long-criticized Chair is not backing down from his "regulation by enforcement" approach to the crypto industry.

Bullish Bernstein analysts now think Bitcoin will hit $200,000 per coin by the end of 2025—and say that's a "conservative" projection.

Bitcoin's (BTC) push to realize the ‘Uptober' momentum is fading as the asset has struggled to claim the $70,000 mark. This grim projection is now backed by technical indicators that signal more downside for Bitcoin at the end of October.

BlackRock buys $43 million of Bitcoin, strengthening its position and highlighting the growing importance of cryptocurrencies!

Bitcoin on-chain metrics indicate that the digital asset has hit a short-term price top ahead of the U.S. election, according to analysts.

The $66k mark previously served as a resistance level for Bitcoin price, but it is turning out to be a key support level.

Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, has captured the attention of investors and traders alike with recent forecasts suggesting a potential rise to $100,000. After months of price stagnation since March 2024, many are eager to understand what this means for the future of Bitcoin.

A government can run a “permanent primary deficit” if it bans or taxes Bitcoin (BTC), according to researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. The Fed researchers ask their readers to imagine an economy “in which the government issues stock and pays a flow of non-negative dividends.

A recent European Central Bank (ECB) working paper criticizing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has sparked strong reactions from cryptocurrency academics, accusing the paper of bias and flawed analysis. What Happened: The paper, released on Oct. 12 by ECB authors Ulrich Bindseil and Jürgen Schaaf, painted a negative picture of Bitcoin's future viability, focusing on its volatility, wealth concentration, and lack of productive contributions.

Bitcoin Voter PAC launches ads to boost former President Donald Trump, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick in their respective races.

Bernstein's report is the latest in a series of bullish forecasts from institutional market researchers ahead of the November US presential election.

In his recent podcast, Anthony Pompliano, a founder and partner at Morgan Creek Digital, shared his insights on Bitcoin's rise toward the $70,000 mark. He made one such argument, stating that even if some hostile candidate gets elected and attempts to legislate punishment for cryptocurrency, that may be the catalyst for increased Bitcoin adoption.

Trump's potential presidency boosts crypto optimism and BTC prices near $69K. Upcoming NFP report critical for interest rate expectations and market movements.

Data shows that Bitcoin sentiment has been on the edge of extreme greed recently, but investors haven't yet looked ready to embrace the hype.

As the broader cryptocurrency market continues to experience price fluctuations, the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), has not been spared. BTC's price is hovering around $66,000 after its brief surge to $69,300 over the weekend.

Russian Bitcoin miners have paved the way for the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international trade.

Michael Saylor, cofounder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, has once again stirred the crypto community with his latest statement. In a recent tweet, Saylor declared, "working for Bitcoin.

Retail investor activity in Bitcoin has seen a notable uptick in October, according to analysts from CryptoQuant.

Analysts at Bernstein have issued a forecast for Bitcoin, predicting that the cryptocurrency will reach $200,000 by the end of 2025.

The market might need some time to accumulate energy to grow further, according to CoinStats.

Repeat bearish engulfing candles near range highs and Bitcoin's inability to flip $70,000 to support are possible signs of an incoming correction

A critical phase in Bitcoin's price movement is on the horizon. On Crypto Banter's The Sniper Trading Show, the analyst warned of a “shakeout” phase following a period of side capitulation. He said that this phase is characterized by increased volatility and price fluctuations.

On-chain data shows the 7-day average Bitcoin mining hashrate has just witnessed a fresh surge to set a new all-time high (ATH). Bitcoin Mining Hashrate Has Observed A Sharp Rise Recently According to data from Blockchain.com, the 7-day average of the BTC mining hashrate has observed growth recently.

What does the rising BTC accumulation addresses balance mean for the price of the digital asset?

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant dip, with Bitcoin's price dropping over 2% to around $67,000. However, this decline hasn't deterred institutional investors.

Analysts at Bernstein, a leading research and brokerage firm, have reportedly described their Bitcoin price prediction of $200,000 by the end of 2025 as “conservative.” They urged those skeptical about cryptocurrency to reconsider its potential, particularly given the rising U.S. debt levels.

Seasoned trader Peter Brandt believes that Bitcoin (BTC) and two additional crypto assets including Ethereum (ETH) are showing signs of strength. Brandt tells his 744,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin continues to trade within a consolidation pattern.

Bitcoin's market cap surge without support from realized cap signals a potential price correction, leaving investors bracing for short-term volatility.

Bitcoin's mining difficulty has reached an unprecedented level of 95.67 terahashes (T), reflecting a 4% increase in just 24 hours.