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Known for its heavy investment in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) on Tuesday revealed plans to raise $500 million by offering 5 million shares of a new type of stock called Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock, or STRF, to the public. What HappenedL The company stated that the money raised will be used for everyday business needs and to buy more Bitcoin, continuing its strategy of building a large Bitcoin reserve.

CryptoQuant says such massive liquidations in Bitcoin's open interest have presented good short and medium-term opportunities for investors in the past.

With bitcoin lingering below the $83,000 mark and the crypto market hovering at a $2.7 trillion valuation—a slight 1.

A crypto whale with a history of profitable trades has managed to come out on top after opening a massive short position on Bitcoin (BTC). Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain says a deep-pocketed trader built a 3,940 BTC short position worth $332 million by ramping up leverage to 40x.

Bitcoin (BTC) has gone down by 0.8% to $82,364 per coin in the past 24 hours as the sellers took over the price action right after the American session ended yesterday.

The company, which will pay a higher rate on shares, grew its Bitcoin stash by 0.026% on Monday.

The world's largest corporate holder of bitcoin is looking to raise around $500 million in an offering of Perpetual Preferred Strife Stock.

The crypto market remained relatively flat over the past 24 hours, with the market cap registering a marginal decline and falling to $2.71 trillion. Markets were mixed, with some cryptocurrencies registering marginal increases while others registered marginal declines.

Bitcoin is wobbling. In three months, a staggering drop of 30%: from $109,590 to $77,041.

Bitcoin fell 1% to $82,415.50 early Tuesday, extending its subdued performance as investors awaited the U.S. Federal Reserves policy meeting. The worlds largest cryptocurrency has slipped 2% this month, reflecting cautious sentiment amid economic uncertainties.

Bitcoins bull market may be fading, according to CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju. He expects 6-12 months of bearish or sideways price action due to declining market liquidity.

Bitcoin has faced intense selling pressure and uncertainty, with its price aggressively declining over the past few weeks. The ongoing trade war tensions and macroeconomic instability continue to weigh on financial markets, pushing both crypto and U.S. stocks lower.

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen has provided a roadmap for Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recovery, emphasizing that broader market trends, particularly a local bottom for the S&P 500's, will play a crucial role in crypto market movements. What Happened: In a podcast on March 16, Cowen suggested that Bitcoin's current downturn could extend until late March before a potential rebound in the second quarter.

Bitcoin is struggling to break through the crucial resistance at the 200-day moving average. A successful reclaim of this level could pave the way for a rally toward the $90K region.

When it comes to cryptocurrency, traders look at different indicators to try and predict where the market is going, and one of the most battle tested technical analysis tools can be called Bollinger Bands.

A major crypto investor has closed short positions worth over $516 million in Bitcoin, betting on a price decline ahead of this week's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting.

The digital asset remained relatively stable over 24 hours, mostly trading just below the $82,000 level, as both traditional and crypto markets await tomorrow's Federal Reserve interest rate announcement. Bitcoin Edges Lower as Investors Await Federal Reserve's Next Move Bitcoin ( BTC) traded within a tight range of $81,630 to $84,725, dipping slightly by 1.

A $520 million Bitcoin shorting whale aka “Hyperliquid whale,” who appeared on Hyperliquid on March 16, has finally closed its positions. The whale's huge agenda to short Bitcoin price left traders guessing and investors panicking.

Bitcoin price has failed to break past $85,000 for more than a week as the crypto fear and greed index plunges into extreme fear. The choppy price moves have led to massive institutional outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs this week.

Crypto miners can now leverage Bitcoin-backed loans through M2's partnership with NiceHash. Abu Dhabi-based cryptocurrency exchange M2 has partnered with NiceHash, a cryptocurrency mining services provider, to introduce flexible lending solutions for miners.

Bitcoin evangelist and founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) Michael Saylor has taken to social media to make an announcement of his company launching a new stock offering in order to raise money for further Bitcoin purchases – Strife (STRF).

A sudden spike in U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF inflows has caused only a brief rally, with prices reversing in early Tuesday trading. What Happened: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their highest daily net inflows in six weeks on Monday, totaling $274.6 million.

Since the start of 2025, both the Nasdaq Composite and Nasdaq 100 indices have faced significant declines, with the former dropping by over 8% and the latter by around 6%.

Ethereum (ETH) appears to have reached its bottom, despite market players previously stating that the bottom is not in sight. According to analytical insights from Glassnode, the Ethereum Cost Basis Distribution metrics have displayed an upsurge in supply at $1,886, an increase from 1.6 million Ether to 1.9 million Ether.

Bitcoin Magazine DMND To Launch First Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Pool and Closes Venture Capital Investment DMND (“Demand Pool”) aims to revolutionize Bitcoin mining with the launch of the first-ever Stratum V2 mining pool, empowering miners with greater control, security, and transparency. By allowing miners to construct their own block templates and implementing an auditable payout system, DMND aims to decentralize mining and maximize profitability. This post DMND To Launch First Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Pool and Closes Venture Capital Investment first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

Now it has become the tenth company in the world by number of BTC held.

Bitcoin ETFs experienced a significant inflow of $275 million, signaling a gradual recovery, while ether ETFs continued their outflow trend with a $7 million withdrawal, marking the 9th consecutive day of declines.

Xapo Bank hopes to attract people back to a sector hit hard following the collapse of centralized lenders like Celsius and BlockFi in 2022.

Business intelligence firm and Bitcoin investor Strategy plans to offer 5 million shares of the company's Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock and use the proceeds to purchase more Bitcoin. In an announcement, the company said it intends to use the proceeds for general purposes.

In March, the performance of U.S.-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a significant decline, with many experiencing net outflows, while analysts predict a bearish Bitcoin trend that could persist for up to a year.

After slumping to multi-year lows in recent weeks, Standard Chartered expects the Ether price to continue its “structural decline” by the end of the year. As such, the UK investment bank has revised down its 2025 price target to $4,000 from $10,000.

Market participants anticipate heightened activity, influenced by global economic trends.

The Bitcoin bull market is already over, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju, who foresees 6-12 months of bearish or sideways price action.

The private bank's new service allows customers to access up to $1 million in Bitcoin-backed debt.

Bitcoin Magazine Access USD Without Selling Your BTC With Bitcoin Backed Loans Xapo Bank now offers bitcoin-backed loans, allowing members to access USD funds using their BTC as collateral without asset sales. This post Access USD Without Selling Your BTC With Bitcoin Backed Loans first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen Bitcoin.

Xapo Bank, a global cryptocurrency-friendly bank headquartered in Gibraltar, is betting on crypto lending revival by launching Bitcoin-backed US dollar loans.Qualifying Xapo Bank clients can now access Bitcoin (BTC) loans of up to $1 million, the firm said in an announcement shared with Cointelegraph on March 18. The new lending product is designed for long-term Bitcoin hodlers who want to access cash while keeping their BTC, Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca told Cointelegraph.

Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has significantly increased its crypto portfolio, disclosing the acquisition of an additional 150 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $12.5 million.

The Bitcoin market has been a little bit sluggish in the early hours of the Tuesday session, as we continue to see a lot of noisy and difficult action. As risk appetite is sluggish, so will Bitcoin be.

Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company Metaplanet Inc. has announced the acquisition of an additional 150 BTC as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury operations, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 3,200. The latest purchase was made at an average price of approximately $83,706 (12,526,226 yen) per bitcoin, totaling approximately $12.53 million (1.879 billion yen).

A Bitcoin whale has secured nearly $10 million in profit after closing a 40x leverage short position worth over $516 million. The post Crypto Whale Nets $10 Million in Profit on 40x Leverage Bitcoin Short appeared first on Cryptonews.

Analysts from QCP Capital suggest that while a rate cut is unlikely, any dovish signal could ignite upside momentum for bitcoin, potentially lifting altcoins in its wake.

After weeks of outflows, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have finally reversed course, recording $274.6 million in inflows on March 17.

MicroStrategy has made another bold move to bolster its Bitcoin Treasury and move past the 500,ooo BTC mark. The firm, now known as Strategy, has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer more shares worth $500 million, with the proceeds going to more Bitcoin acquisitions.

Closely-watched crypto trader Arthur Hayes has predicted the Federal Reserve is about to step in to stabilize markets, potentially triggering a bitcoin price boom

Bitcoin's (BTC) price failed another attempt at breaking above resistance at $85,000 on March 17. Since March 12, BTC price formed daily candle highs between $84,000 and $85,200, but has been unable to close above $84,600.

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade below the $85K level, fueling fears of further downside as the bearish trend remains intact. Bulls are losing momentum, failing to reclaim key resistance levels and hold lower demand zones, raising concerns about a potential continuation of the correction.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded $274.6 million of inflows on Mar. 17, sparking speculations of a potential reversal. Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs have experienced a notable turnaround, ending their streak of outflows with significant inflows totaling $274.