According to reports, Ark Invest has added 997 Bitcoin (BTC) to its holdings in two separate transactions. The asset management firm, led by Cathie Wood, made the purchases on March 13, 2025, through Coinbase.

The UK court system has issued a final ruling preventing James Howells from searching a landfill where he believes his hard drive containing the Bitcoin was dumped.

The price of the traditional safe-haven asset has soared recently, but bitcoin is the real “hot sauce,” says analyst Eric Balchunas.

Are traders using this as an accumulation sign before re-entry?

Early in 2025, there was a significant surge in the stablecoin market, with a $20 billion increase in total supply. With a 10% increase from January, the total supply now stands at almost $205 billion.

It's not a good idea to thoughtlessly follow in the footsteps of a big player when it announces that it's going to be buying, selling, or holding an asset, especially when it comes to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC 4.73%). But there is one player in particular that's so large that it's simply not advisable to ignore when it commits to something.

Apparent demand for Bitcoin (BTC) has hit the lowest level in 2025, dropping down into negative territory, as traders and investors take a cautious approach to risk-on assets due to macroeconomic uncertainty. According to CryptoQuant's Bitcoin Apparent Demand metric, demand for Bitcoin has dropped down to a negative 142 on March 13.

Other major cryptos rose well into positive territory along with major equity indexes.

Fundstrat's Tom Lee has predicted that Bitcoin will outperform gold this year during a recent podcast appearance. In fact, Lee is convinced that Bitcoin will become the best-performing asset class of the year despite its underwhelming performance in the first quarter of the year.

Retail investors can now access bitcoin-backed corporate bonds through a groundbreaking ETF, offering exposure to companies using convertible debt to integrate bitcoin into their financial strategy.

The agency responsible for conducting criminal prosecutions in England and Wales announced that a National Crime Agency (NCA) officer was due to be charged with the alleged theft of Bitcoin worth roughly $75,000 in 2017.In a March 14 notice, the Crown Prosecution Service said it had authorized the Merseyside Police to charge NCA officer Paul Chowles with 15 offenses related to the alleged Bitcoin (BTC) theft “during an investigation into online organized crime.” Authorities said Chowles could face one count of theft, 11 charges for concealing, disguising, or converting criminal property and three counts for acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Is A Strategic Asset, Not XRP The U.S. government should ignore proposals requesting that it conceptualize XRP as a strategic asset, as bitcoin is the only strategic asset in the crypto space. This post Bitcoin Is A Strategic Asset, Not XRP first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

The cryptocurrency market is starting to recover due to an overall increase in buying from traders. This boost follows a positive consumer price report and ease in global tensions. As a result, Bitcoin's price is on its way to hitting $90K after getting past some key hurdles.

Will Coinbase get the green light to offer tokenized securities? It's something the company has wanted to do since before it went public in 2021.

Bitcoin's tight correlation with global M2 has returned to the spotlight, suggesting that broader monetary conditions remain a key force behind the cryptocurrency's market trajectory. Recent price action shows Bitcoin converging with M2's downward drift—mirroring roughly a 70-day lag.

Bitcoin could see a bounce on the charts as traders begin buying.

Senior Bloomberg analyst Mike McGlone is warning investors that Bitcoin (BTC) could crater nearly 90% from its current price due to the conditions of the gold and stock markets.

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) could go down by double-digit percentage points if it loses support at a key price level.

When bitcoin slipped beneath the $80,000 mark last Thursday, a cluster of 13 long-dormant wallets from 2013 suddenly sprang to life, shifting 325 BTC—now worth $27.4 million—into motion.

As of March 12, the U.S. government controls 195,234 Bitcoin, valued at more than $16 billion, according to a new Nansen report. The government's crypto portfolio also includes $4.

Modeled after Solana's Pump.fun, ODIN-FUN leverages Dfinity's Internet Computer and the Runes protocol while inheriting Bitcoin's security.

Crypto markets are surging into the weekend, sparking speculation on whether Bitcoin's break above $84,000 could fuel further upside. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,793.95 +5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,939.46 +4.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.25 +9.2% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.35 +4.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1713 +4.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001265 +5.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 15.5% and daily active addresses up by 3.6%.

UK NCA officer Paul Chowles is charged with stealing 50 BTC in 2017. Chowles will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on April 25, 2025.

Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, the Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, urged the US Treasury Department to abandon plans to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and the digital asset stockpile.

A new report from Copper.co, a Swiss-based digital asset service provider, highlights a significant alignment between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and the S&P 500. What Happened: The report notes that both cryptocurrencies have achieved an 83% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) since their 2020 lows, compared to the S&P 500's 20% CAGR over the same period.

Michael Saylor has built a Bitcoin empire while Wall Street sat on the sidelines. He turned Strategy into a corporate Bitcoin vault, using convertible bonds to stack billions in crypto while traditional firms drowned in debt.

Sacks' divestment highlights potential conflicts of interest in government roles influencing digital asset policies, impacting regulatory trust. The post White House reveals David Sacks sold $200M in Bitcoin, Ether, and other crypto holdings before new role appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with approximately $11.6 trillion in assets under management, currently holds over 567,000 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at over $47.8 billion — making the asset manager one of the largest holders of BTC in the world.According to Arkham Intelligence, the asset manager's most recent BTC acquisition occurred on March 14 when a Coinbase Prime wallet transferred 268 BTC, valued at over $22 million, to the asset manager's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) wallet. Tracking onchain funds to and from BlackRock.

Russia is using cryptocurrencies in oil transactions with India and China, according to a new Reuters report.

The US dollar has long reigned as the world's primary reserve currency and the default choice for global trade and international transactions. But its dominance is now facing growing scrutiny as shifting geopolitical and economic forces—and concerns over the potential weaponization of the greenback—push more countries to accelerate efforts to loosen their dependence on the dollar.By almost every measure, the US dollar's command of the global economy is staggering.

Financial expert and long-time Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has once again voiced his skepticism about the long-term viability of Bitcoin (BTC). In a recent post, Schiff directed his remarks at Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy.

Rex Shares has introduced a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to provide investors with exposure to convertible bonds issued by companies incorporating Bitcoin into their corporate treasuries. The REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (BMAX), launched on March 14, 2025, is the first fund of its kind.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes that crypto markets are undergoing a short-term correction before Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets soar to new all-time highs by the year's end.

For a long period, Bitcoin investors have been demonstrating a waning activity. With BTC's price facing significant downward pressure due to the heightened volatility in the broader crypto market, this negative performance may extend, creating a bearish environment for the flagship asset in the upcoming weeks or months.

The new year started off with considerable fanfare for the cryptocurrency market. Under President Donald Trump's crypto plan, America was going to become "the crypto capital of the world.

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reclaimed the $84,000 level on Friday, traders and technical analysts are discussing the impacts of the bullish market structure break on price action. What Happened: Prominent trader Ansem on Thursday on X emphasized that multi-month range breaks are crucial in technical analysis, as they often signal major trend shifts.

Bitcoin may have passed the tipping point in America, but in Canada it's just about getting there according to a survey by the Bank of Canada, their central bank.

In the first three months of his presidency, Donald Trump has ignited trade tensions by announcing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China and the result has been unexpected turmoil in US and global markets.The fallout from the tariffs has been relatively swift, and the impact has been felt across the crypto market. As of March 8, the US president had backed away from some plans to impose tariffs on certain Mexican and Canadian goods—another twist in the rollercoaster of US trade policy that continues to shake markets.

Bitcoin prices made a dazzling leap on Friday, climbing to an intraday peak of $85,294 per coin. Equities also staged a strong comeback after the S&P 500 tumbled 10% from its record high. Bitcoin's Bounce Back: From $79K Lows to $85K Highs in 24 Hours The value of bitcoin (BTC) jumped 4.55% against the U.S.

Friday brought some 'hopium' to the cryptocurrency market as the price of Bitcoin is actively storming the $84,000 level. Eventually, BTC actually made it above the crucial price point and is now trading at almost $85,000.

A recently launched exchange-traded fund, named the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (NASDAQ:BMAX), began trading on Friday, focusing on convertible bonds issued by firms that hold Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on their balance sheets, such as Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), previously known as MicroStrategy. Managed by REX Financial, this fund targets companies that have adopted the practice of issuing equity-linked notes to finance their cryptocurrency investments, a strategy led by Strategy under its executive chairman, Michael Saylor, Bloomberg reported.

REX Shares has launched the Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond (BMAX) ETF, designed to give investors access to convertible bonds issued by companies using debt to acquire Bitcoin. The fund, announced on March 14, will target firms that incorporate Bitcoin into their corporate treasuries.

Bitcoin Magazine Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Self-Custody Rights Legislation ensuring Bitcoin self-custody rights and protecting mining now heads to the Governor's desk for final approval. This post Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Self-Custody Rights first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, has reclaimed the $85,000 level for the first time since March 9.

The rebound in risk assets propelled BTC above its 200-day moving average, a key benchmark for the long-term trend.

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A federal jury has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the creator of AML Bitcoin, on charges of wire fraud and money laundering. The verdict was delivered after a five-week trial in a case that exposed false claims about the cryptocurrency and its supposed technological capabilities.