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150 BTC added to Metaplanet's stash, pushing total holdings to 3,200 BTC amid aggressive accumulation.

South Korea's central bank reportedly has no plans to include Bitcoin (BTC) in its foreign exchange reserves. The Bank of Korea said “a cautious approach is needed” when it comes to Bitcoin, citing the top crypto asset's price volatility, per a new report from The Korea Herald, a South Korean news outlet.

Joe Weisenthal, the co-host of Bloomberg's "Odd Lots" podcast, has mocked Strategy's Bitcoin gains in his recent social media post.

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) futures have started trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (NASDAQ:CME) this week, but early activity was underwhelming compared to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to a report by research firm K33, the first day of trading for Solana futures saw a total volume of $12.3 million, with open interest ending at $7.8 million.

Ethereum's native token, Ether (ETH), has ventured into oversold territory multiple times against Bitcoin (BTC) in recent months, but the altcoin has yet to show any signs of finding a price bottom. The trading situation is actually quite similar to a previous scenario, and ETH's market structure suggests that it could repeat itself in Q2 to Q3 of this year.Ether's repeat breakdowns point to more downside The relative strength index (RSI) on ETH's 3-day timeframe remains below 30, a level that typically signals a potential bounce.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in bear territory following a sharp correction, but from a broader perspective, the asset remains firmly in a bull market after hitting a record high of $108,000 in late January.

The maintainer of AIXBT's social media account said the attacker gained access to the bot's “simulation wallet” through malicious prompting.

The administration's Bitcoin acquisition strategy could significantly influence global crypto markets and U.S. financial policy dynamics. The post Trump administration wants to buy as much Bitcoin as possible, Crypto Council's Bo Hines reveals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Administration Eyes Massive Bitcoin Accumulation, Says Executive Director At the Digital Assets Summit in New York, President Trump's Executive Director on Digital Assets, Bo Hines, made a bold declaration: the United States wants "as much [Bitcoin] as we can get." This post Trump Administration Eyes Massive Bitcoin Accumulation, Says Executive Director first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

The latest offering comes as a part of the company's "21/21" roadmap.

Ethereum is currently consolidating below the $2,000 mark, trading within a narrow range between $1,800 and $1,900 as market uncertainty persists. Bulls have lost control, and speculation about a potential continuation of the bear trend is growing among analysts and investors.

As the Bitcoin ETF market is seeing inflows again, the issuers are purchasing BTC in huge volumes. Fidelity and ARK Invest, two of the leading issuers, acquired more than $40 million in Bitcoin since yesterday.

The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in crypto markets, where illicit activities can manipulate prices and undermine market integrity. The post Bitcoin short whale exposed as cybercriminal using stolen funds for high-leverage trades appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

As Bitcoin (BTC) and the overall crypto market continue to confuse investors and traders with massive price fluctuations, BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager has garnered significant attention with its recent actions.

The weight of the evidence suggests that Bitcoin is going through a correction, which can target as low as $70-65K within an ongoing Bull market to ideally ~$166K by the end of this year.

Bitcoin's bull run is losing steam, with experts warning of a prolonged bear market and stagnant prices ahead.

Solana generates a lot more fees with a much smaller market cap than Ethereum, Samani argued.

Ethereum's price has crashed more than 53% from its 2024 high, wiping out $255 billion in market value as its market cap fell from $482 billion to $227 billion. Ethereum (ETH) has dropped as concerns about the network continued.

With crypto market tension rising due to US President Donald Trump's new tariff policy, all eyes are on the US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on March 19. Experts believe Fed Chair Jerome Powell will keep rates at 4.25%-4.

A Hyperliquid trader banked nearly $4 million profit on a massive leveraged Bitcoin short, then proceeded to bet on MELANIA.

In recent weeks, financial markets have experienced notable fluctuations. After a significant downturn, gold has spiked to a new all-time high, and the stock market shows signs of recovery. The post As Gold Pushes To New Heights, And The Stock Market Recovers From The Crash, Could Bitcoin Follow? appeared first on Cryptonews.

As leverage unwinds at an unprecedented pace, analysts question whether this reset is a warning sign—or the perfect setup.

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) bull cycle appears to have come to an end, according to Ki Young Ju, Founder and CEO of blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant. The comments follow fresh signals from CryptoQuant's proprietary PnL Index chart, which now reflects a sell signal that has historically aligned with prior market tops.

Future trading volume for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana are showing diverging trends, according to Glassnode. Per Glassnode, an onchain and financial metrics platform, Bitcoin (BTC) futures volume is suggesting a rebound.

Bitcoin holds its ground as Trump's tariffs put investors on the back foot and projects like $ETH, $DOGE, and BTC Bull Token, that are directly connected to $BTC's success, may capitalize on it.

Heightened fear and uncertainty were witnessed around Bitcoin traders, as the flagship crypto asset faces robust downside pressure, triggered by unfavorable market conditions. After significant selling activity due to the ongoing price drop, investors are once again demonstrating buying interest.

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Ahead of a much-anticipated phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's president Vladimir Putin, Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price action remains closely tied to the outcome of a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. What Happened: According to Polymarket data, a ceasefire in Ukraine has a 61% chance of being announced until July and a 76% chance of being announced until the end of the year.

According to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, stablecoin issuer Tether has increased its stake in Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added $12.5 million in Bitcoin to its corporate treasury‌, marking the latest move in a series of buys that started last April.

The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape continues to evolve, and Bitcoin-centric solutions are gaining momentum. BTCFi is an emerging sector that transforms Bitcoin (BTC) from a passive store of value into an actively utilized asset in DeFi.

Strategy would use proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes such as buying more bitcoin, possibly adding to the firm's nearly 500,000 BTC holdings.

A $521M Bitcoin short is on the brink of liquidation. If BTC hits $85,591, a short squeeze could trigger a major price surge. Will traders force a rally? The post Is a $521M Short About to Get Liquidated? Bitcoin Traders Smell Blood appeared first on Cryptonews.

It is not every day that you hear someone call Bitcoin (BTC) not just a bad investment but outright harmful to the economy. But then again, Peter Schiff is not just anyone.

While momentum remains weak, this may be a potential market reversal.

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February 17, 2025: 269.43 BTC bought for ¥4 billion.

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.

Crypto wealth manager Xapo Banks is offering U.S. dollar loans backed by Bitcoin to expand liquidity options for customers.

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.