Prominent angel investor Jason Calacanis has sounded the alarm over Michael Saylors aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, predicting the MicroStrategy co-founder will ultimately break the Bitcoin ecosystem. Calacanis accuses Saylor of centralizing the leading cryptocurrency and damaging its long-term sustainability with relentless purchases and debt-driven strategies.

The crypto market is reeling as digital asset investment products suffer their longest streak of outflows in a decade. CoinShares reports that funds have exited for 17 consecutive days, marking five straight weeks of declines.

Bitcoin surged close to $85,000 on Friday, March 14, fueling optimism across the crypto market. At press time, BTC is trading at $83,195, marking a 0.38% gain in the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.

A mysterious Bitcoin whale has drawn intense market attention by amassing a massive $464 million short position. Initially, the whale opened a $332 million Bitcoin short at $84,040, later increasing it to $400 million with 40x leverage and a liquidation price of $86,384.

On-chain data shows that the Bitcoin “Supply Stress Ratio” has climbed to 0.23 recently, a sign that may not be positive for the BTC market.

A dormant whale booked an $85M profit, and miners cashed out $27M, increasing selling pressure on Bitcoin. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded five consecutive weeks of outflows, raising concerns over institutional support.

Bitcoin's price action has been trapped in a tight range between $84,000 and $82,000 in recent days, with bulls struggling to push upwards. The general market sentiment is one of a cautious nature, and hopes of a quick return above $90,000 are starting to fade.

Could U.S. crypto policies trigger the next global financial crisis? Europe thinks so.

North Korea's Bitcoin holdings rise to the fifth largest globally, overtaking Bhutan and El Salvador. Arkham data reveals Lazarus Group's Bybit hack conversion boosted North Korea's Bitcoin reserves, spotlighting escalating cybercrime and its global security implications. The post North Korea Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings, Fueled by Bybit Hack appeared first on Cryptonews.

Data shows the Bitcoin futures market has seen a massive deleveraging event recently. Here's what this reset could mean for BTC, based on past trends.

Bitcoin's (BTC) price is waiting for long-term holders or institutional demand to absorb the recent sell pressure from short-term holders, according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. Bitcoin's decline from its all-time high of $109,590 on Jan. 20 has intensified concerns about the role of institutional investors in sustaining market momentum.

Michael Saylor's Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) unveiled a $10.7 billion Bitcoin purchase Monday, lifting its total holdings to nearly 500,000 BTC as the company resumed Bitcoin acquisitions after a two-week hiatus. It's the smallest Bitcoin purchase in Strategy history, both in terms of BTC total and US dollar value.

Hard knocks tend to teach lessons that don't get forgotten, in investing as well as in life. But as most investors know, learning from someone else's experiences is a far better way of deriving hard-earned wisdom than going through the difficulty of stumbling over challenges yourself.

Bitcoin ATMs may be on the verge of a worldwide crackdown, as several governments have taken action against these kiosks.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs have been bleeding funds, with $900M in outflows over the past five weeks.

The Bank of Korea says BTC does not meet the IMF's standards for joining foreign exchange reserves, and its volatility will be a problem.

The submission comes three months after Hashdex's fund, which currently focuses on Bitcoin and Ethereum, first received SEC approval.

A crypto analyst has revealed that the recent pullback in the Bitcoin (BTC) price has triggered a Fischer Transform indicator reminiscent of the 2022 bear market.

Strong retail sales could boost the USD, pressuring BTC, while weak numbers may fuel Fed rate cut speculation, benefiting Bitcoin. A BOJ rate hike could dampen Asian crypto sentiment, while the BOE's stance may impact European markets.

Market watchers have taken notice of Bitcoin's recent price swings after a notable surge in transactions from affluent individuals. Market observers think that this might lead to a brief price spike, even while larger economic worries still throw a shadow over the cryptocurrency scene.

A crypto rally to new highs may have to wait until later this year, said Coinbase Institutional's head of research.

Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone its second-largest correction of this bull run, according to analysts at crypto exchange Bitfinex. The correction, from the coin's all-time high of $109,590 set on Jan. 20 to a low of $77,041 during the week of March 9-15, represents a 30% retracement triggered by selling pressure from short-term holders.In its report, Bitfinex defines short-term holders as those who have bought within the last seven to 30 days.

One trader's $521 million Bitcoin short position on Hyperliquid is being targeted by other traders who want to force a liquidation.

Crypto markets are in a holding pattern ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and other crucial macroeconomic data. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,316.40 +1.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,938.92 +2.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $129.46 +1.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.36 +2.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1747 +3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001304 -1.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses up by 2.6%.

Bitfarms Ltd. has finalized its acquisition of Stronghold Digital Mining, Inc., marking an expansion of its U.S. operations and energy capabilities. The deal strengthens Bitfarms' position in the PJM market and advances its high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Prominent Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Peter Schiff once again took to X to criticize the apex cryptocurrency and extol the benefits of gold compared to Bitcoin. What Happened: In a post on Monday, Schiff highlighted that gold prices have surged past $3,000 as foreign central banks continue selling U.S. dollars to accumulate gold.

A closely followed analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins are about to ignite massive rallies and leave paper-handed investors on the sidelines.

The central bank of South Korea is not buying into the (popular) notion of including Bitcoin in its foreign exchange stockpile, citing the cryptocurrency's extreme price volatility and lack of recognition as a reserve asset under international standards.

South Korea rejects Bitcoin reserve plan, citing volatility, as BTC struggles below $90K amid global caution.

Bitfinex analysts said Bitcoin buyers with purchases in the last month were the hardest hit during recent crypto market selloffs.

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 12% since March 2, when it nearly reached $94,000. Interestingly, during the same period, the US dollar weakened against a basket of foreign currencies, which is usually seen as a positive sign for scarce assets like BTC.

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On Monday, following Sunday's action, the notorious Hyperliquid trader returned with a 40x short bitcoin play carrying a notional value of $524 million at about 2:45 p.m. Eastern Time on March 17.

The newly reintroduced Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide (BITCOIN) Act of 2025 by Senator Cynthia Lummis would allow the United States to potentially hold over 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) in its crypto reserves. The bill directs the government to buy 200,000 BTC annually over five years, to be paid for with existing funds within the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department.

Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan joins CoinDesk with insights into the upcoming FOMC meeting and how economic uncertainty could impact the crypto market. Plus, the overall sentiment in the industry under a friendlier administration and the promising future of Ethereum despite the price drop.

Prominent American entrepreneur Jason Calacanis has predicted that Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor will "break" the Bitcoin game.

Bitfarms has completed buying Stronghold Digital Mining (SDIG). This makes Bitfarms the biggest Bitcoin miner in the PJM market and gives it a much bigger presence in the US, ” the world crypto capital.

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The crypto market has had a bearish start to the week, with most cryptocurrencies trading in the red. However, some have managed substantial gains, including Toncoin (TON), Polkadot (DOT), Hedera (HBAR), and Litecoin (LTC).

President Donald Trump's tax reduction plans, paired with his aggressive tariff policies, have significantly disrupted the cryptocurrency market, prompting heightened volatility and an ETF-driven sell-off in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) over the past weeks.

Bitcoin could be bound to making a new ATH by June as historical data suggests.

Bitcoin (BTC) has largely stayed above $80,000 since March 11, indicating that the bulls are not waiting for a deeper correction to buy. However, the failure to propel the price above $86,000 shows that the bears have not given up and continue to sell on rallies.CoinShares' weekly report shows that cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) witnessed $1.7 billion in outflows last week.

Bitcoin's hashrate has bounced back impressively after dipping to 752 exahash per second (EH/s) on Feb. 25, now climbing to 819.65 EH/s, even as earnings took a notable hit in March. Earnings Drop, Hashrate Rises The network's computational strength has strengthened, currently sitting over 67 EH/s above its Feb. 25 low.

Bitcoin's next move would be impacted by key economic events set to unfold this week.

The HLP whale continues to outmaneuver rivals with unexpected trades—masterful strategy or a ticking time bomb?

Bitcoin (BTC) dominance, a measure of Bitcoin's overall share of the crypto market, has been steadily rising since 2023 amid a torrent of new cryptocurrency coins and tokens.The current BTC market dominance is roughly 61.6%, down from the local peak of 64.3% recorded on Feb. 3. BTC market dominance broke back above 60% on Feb. 2 amid a general market downturn over fears of a prolonged trade war between the United States and its trading partners.

A Bitcoin whale opened a $450M short position on Hyperliquid with 40x leverage. The whale deposited $5M in USDC to strengthen its position and avoid liquidation.