State-supported North Korean hackers, using the Lazarus Group moniker, stole billions of dollars worth of crypto in less than ten years. Their operations made North Korea the fifth-biggest country in terms of Bitcoin holdings.

Sanctions evasion is proving increasingly “challenging” at scale for Russian firms, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis told Decrypt.

Bitcoin has reached the end of its bull cycle and the market will face bearish or sideways price movements in the next few months, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju.

Bitcoin shows signs of a potential rally to $130,000+ after forming a cup-and-handle pattern during its current consolidation phase around $83,500.

Yet, amidst the turbulence, Bitcoin has proven to be the standout performer, still outpacing every other asset class. According to recent data from Bloomberg and NYDIG, Bitcoin has delivered a staggering 19.4% return since the election, even with a dip from its peak of 53.7%.

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Bitcoin's $12 billion open interest reduction represents a healthy market reset that historically leads to new opportunities for traders.

Bitcoin traders appear to be in a holding pattern, waiting for any hint of future rate cuts from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Bitcoin managed to outperform the other major global assets, such as the stock market, equities, treasuries and precious metals, despite the recent crypto market correction coinciding with the two-month debt suspension period in the United States.Bitcoin's (BTC) price is currently down 23% from its all-time high of over $109,000 recorded on Jan. 20, on the day of US President Donald Trump's inauguration, Cointelegraph Markets Pro data shows. Despite the recent decline, Bitcoin still outperformed all major global market segments, including the stock market, equities, US treasuries, real estate and precious metals, according to Bloomberg data shared by Thomas Fahrer, the co-founder of Apollo Sats.

Bitcoin price action has recently sent shockwaves across the broader market with its volatility, flagging a potential bull cycle end. Notably, CryptoQuant CEO on Tuesday said that the “BTC bull cycle is over,” triggering market concerns globally.

This milestone signals a growing acceptance of digital assets among traditional businesses. They are looking to diversify portfolios and hedge against inflation.

Since the start of 2025, the Nasdaq Composite index has slipped by over 8.21%. The Nasdaq 100 index has declined by approximately 6.16%. During this period, the Bitcoin market, with a decline of around 11.25%, has mirrored the trend of the US stock market.

Japan's Metaplanet recently purchased 150 BTC, bringing its total Bitcoin holding to 3,200 BTC. This purchase follows the firm's ¥2 billion ordinary bond issuance to EVO FUND.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju announced today that Bitcoin's bull cycle “is over” and warned investors to brace for “6–12 months of bearish or sideways price action.” This development comes after the on-chain analytics veteran had previously urged caution but maintained a measured outlook on the market as recently as two weeks ago.

The bill seeks to allow wages and other labor-linked payments to be partially settled using virtual assets in Brazil and also calls for educating workers about volatility and transaction security issues.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings once again, purchasing an additional 150 BTC for approximately $12.5 million. The post Japan's Metaplanet Buys $12.5M in Bitcoin, Adding Another 150 BTC to Holdings appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin miners have sold over $27 million recently, potentially threatening BTC's ability to break through key resistance at $87,000 as the market watches for price impact.

Unrealized profits of Strategy from Bitcoin holdings have fallen below $8 billion, putting increasing pressure on Michael Saylor's Bitcoin investment strategy. The cryptocurrency market is clearly struggling, and Bitcoin has failed to maintain its recent bullish momentum.

Charlie Morris, founder of ByteTree, likens this gold rally to a "proper gold rush".

PI continues to lose ground.

Bitcoin's bull run might be over. Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, believes that on-chain indicators point to a bear or sideways market for the next 6 to 12 months.

This purchase brings the company's total holdings to 3,200 BTC as of March 18, 2025. It cements the position of Metaplanet as one of the top 10 publicly listed holders of Bitcoin globally.

An investor who opened a massive $517 million short position on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) with a 40x leverage closed all their trades Tuesday, profiting millions of dollars. What happened: The position was opened at an entry price of $83,898 on the perpetual trading platform Hyperliquid, and would have been liquidated had Bitcoin reached $85,557.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing no signs yet of any kind of volatility ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve FOMC meeting. With no rate cut expected, the Bitcoin price may continue its current sideways trajectory.

Tokyo-based Metaplanet issued its ninth series of zero-interest bonds worth $13.4 million to purchase more Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to approximately 3,200 BTC worth $265 million.

Strategy has announced the acquisition of 130 Bitcoin and now holds a total of 499,226 BTC, acquired for a whopping $33.1 billion.

A Bitcoin whale has closed over half a billion in short positions, betting on Bitcoin price's decline ahead of the much-awaited Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this week.A large crypto investor, or whale, made nearly $10 million profit after closing a 40x leverage short position for 6,210 Bitcoin (BTC) — worth over $516 million — which functions as a de facto bet on Bitcoin's price fall. Leveraged positions use borrowed money to increase the size of an investment, which can boost the size of both gains and losses, making leveraged trading riskier compared to regular investment positions.

CryptoQuant CEO Young Ju, stated that Bitcoin might be showing bearish prices for the next 6-12 months. Bitcoin's recent trading activity suggests the cryptocurrency entering a consolidation phase.

In a series of intriguing social media posts and statements over the last week, rumors have been swirling that the US Department of Defense (DoD) may be on the verge of officially entering the Bitcoin mining space.

Bitcoin's bull market status is under debate after CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju warned of a potential six to twelve months of bearish or sideways action.

Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of the CryptoQuant on-chain data aggregator, has shared his take on the current situation in the Bitcoin market and made a gloomy forecast for the next six-twelve months.

Bitcoin is showing signs of recovery after a period of consolidation, with bulls eyeing the $90K mark.

According to Musk, these systems exist in departments like Treasury, Defense, and Health and Human Services. They issue funds without clear oversight.

The US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds register six-week high gains as the CBOE Volatility Index cools down.

A popular crypto analyst is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may be repeating a similar 2019 bearish pattern for one key reason.

Nearly all United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had net negative performances in March as analysts expect a bearish Bitcoin trend of up to 12 months. Farside Investors data showed that spot Bitcoin ETFs struggled in March, with net outflows surpassing their monthly net inflows.

CryptoQuant CEO predicts the end of Bitcoin's bull market with 6-12 months of bearish or sideways price action due to declining liquidity, though some analysts remain optimistic.

Coinbase Global (COIN 3.27%) just made a move that could open up new capital inflows for both Bitcoin (BTC -0.28%) and XRP (XRP -2.09%), among other cryptocurrencies large and small. Importantly, the same action could also end up routing a large and growing number of developers into the crypto sector, which would have major knock-on effects in terms of creating new opportunities for investors.

Bitcoin (BTC) has gone through three previous halving cycles with a relatively clear price pattern. The supply decreased, demand surged, and Bitcoin's price skyrocketed afterward.

The Tokyo-listed firm disclosed today that it bought an additional 150 BTC, boosting its total holdings to 3,200 BTC.

South Korea's central bank has ruled out adding bitcoin to its foreign exchange reserves, citing extreme price volatility and failure to meet liquidity and investment-grade standards. This stance follows U.S. President Donald Trump's March 6 executive order promoting bitcoin stockpiling. The Bank of Korea, responding to a query from Rep.

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo: 3350), a fast-growing company through a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy, has strengthened its balance sheet with more Bitcoins amid the ongoing market correction. The mid-capped company, with a market capitalization of about ¥175 billion, announced an acquisition of an additional 150 Bitcoins.

Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw significant outflows last week, with $1.7 billion withdrawn, continuing a streak of negative flows for the fifth consecutive week.

On-chain data shows the largest of Bitcoin holders have been slowly shifting back to buying while the other cohorts have continued to distribute.

The crypto market held steady, dipping just 0.5% as big players like Bitcoin and Ethereum stayed calm. The total market cap sits at $2.72T, down 0.45%, with trading volume hitting $72.59B in the last 24 hours.

Metaplanet has raised 2 billion yen ($13.4 million) through zero-interest bonds, allocated to Evo Fund and backed by stock acquisition rights, to purchase more BTC.

BTC currently faces low volatility, but a storm could be coming, Derive's Nick Forster said.

The crypto market today has taken a minor dip over the past day, taking its market capitalisation down by 0.39% to $2.7 trillion. The fall in valuation, led to a boost in intraday trading volume, which shot up 7% to $72.6 billion.