Neptune Digital Assets Corp., a leading Canadian blockchain company, has announced the acquisition of 20 additional Bitcoin and 1 million Dogecoin.
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The tariff war between the U.S. and other countries had caused a bloodbath within the crypto markets. The Bitcoin price, which sustained above $102K, dropped below $91,500 in no time as the fear & panic among the traders intensified.
President Donald Trump's executive order to create a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) has triggered debates over its structure, funding and potential investments. While experts acknowledge its potential to transform U.S. fiscal strategy, significant challenges exist in aligning such a fund with the country's current economic reality as a net debtor.
Riot Platforms announced a 2% increase in Bitcoin production for January 2025 compared to December 2024, with a total output of 527 BTC.
The latest BTC purchase brings El Salvador's total holdings to 6,067.18 BTC, valued at $613.7M, per the Nayib Bukele Bitcoin Tracker.
Crypto analyst Merlijn has described the Bitcoin price crash to $91,000 as a major bear trap as optimism returns to the market. The flagship crypto had dropped to this level following a wave of weekend sell-offs but has since recovered above the psychological $100,000 level.
Bitcoin is hovering near $99,300 as tensions escalate following China's announcement of new tariffs on select U.S. imports.
Tariffs on. Tariffs off. Bitcoin whipsaws as China imposes tariffs against the U.S. and U.S. President Donald Trump delays tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Plus, Trump signs an executive order for a sovereign wealth fund and his Commerce Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick tones down his remarks on Tether's stability. CoinDesk's Christine Lee reports “CoinDesk Daily.”
The rise in dominance suggests a rotation of capital from altcoins to Bitcoin, with TOTAL2 declining from $1.6 trillion to $1.3 trillion.
The publicly traded company plans on accumulating other cryptocurrencies through its Sygnum credit line.
Semler Scientific (SMLR) is making headlines again. This time, the company has added another 871 Bitcoin (BTC) to its holdings, spending $88.5 million between Jan. 11 and Feb. 3.
The medical technology company Semler Scientific (NASDAQ: SMLR) continues its aggressive investment strategy in bitcoin with the acquisition of an additional 871 BTC, bringing its total portfolio to 3,192 BTC. This transaction comes as the giant MicroStrategy takes a pause in its acquisitions.
The round was led by early Taproot Wizards supporter Standard Crypto, with participation from Cyberfund, Collider Ventures, among others.
The Central American country snapped up another 11 Bitcoin for its national reserve as crypto prices slumped this week.
In the aftermath of yesterday's Bitcoin crash, market participants are closely examining whether the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization can rebound or if it faces the prospect of another decline. In a post shared on X today, February 4, on-chain analysis data provider Lookonchain offered insights into five critical indicators that may help traders and investors assess Bitcoin's current position.
Semler Scientific has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring an additional 871 BTC for $88.5 million.
Thanks for Bitcoin price action in recent months, the Bitcoin went from being worth $5 to approximately $5 million over 15 years.
Bitcoin and the broader crypto market faced renewed selling pressure on Tuesday as global trade tensions intensified. After the U.S. imposed 10% tariffs, China retaliated with an anti-trust investigation into Google and new tariffs on coal, crude oil, and farm equipment. BTC initially rebounded to $100,000 when the U.S.
Analyst and trader Michaël van de Poppe is flipping bullish on digital assets following a massive crypto market correction.
In January 2025, bitcoin exhibited modest volatility yet clung steadfastly above the $100,000 threshold through much of the month's closing weeks. Within this period, dormant holdings totaling 3,422.29 BTC—equivalent to $348.11 million at prevailing valuations—stirred into motion after years of inactivity.
Semler's latest bitcoin acquisitions were made with proceeds from its January 2025 senior convertible notes offering.
This new study titled “A Supply and Demand Framework for Bitcoin Price Forecasting” was made by Murray A. Rudd and Dennis Porter.
Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies are experiencing renewed selling pressure as escalating trade tensions between the United States and China lead to fresh tariffs on both sides. The largest cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $91,000 on Monday, while major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) also faced losses.
Trump's administration is set to unveil a major crypto policy shift, with lawmakers outlining regulatory reforms and market structure changes by J
Crypto giant Bitcoin may have witnessed significant volatility, causing its price to drop as low as $91,000 after reaching a new all-time high. However, a crypto analyst believes that BTC's bull run has not yet reached its peak, suggesting an impending move toward new highs and a market top.
The Bitcoin market continues to look a bit lost at this point, as there are no real reasons to go higher, but at the same time, there are no real reasons to drop.
Bitcoin and most altcoins pulled back on Tuesday as cryptocurrency traders awaited the upcoming David Sacks press conference. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around the $100,000 mark, while most blue-chip altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), and Ripple (XRP) were barely moved.
Bitcoin is teetering near the critical $100,000 level as global tensions rise.
MicroStrategy has paused its stock sales to purchase Bitcoin for the first time in 12 weeks, following its recent billion-dollar BTC acquisition.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading around $99,200 on Tuesday, following China's announcement of retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. goods. What Happened: On Tuesday, China announced new tariffs on certain U.S. imports, marking a retaliatory response to recent U.S. trade measures.
While reacting more to macroeconomic developments and trading like traditional financial assets, bitcoin is still resilient and has a positive long-term outlook.
Millions of Americans may soon find out they're crypto investors when their states leap into the markets even before the feds figure out what to do.
Trade war concerns and traditional market volatility threaten a short-term BTC correction below $90,000, analysts told Cointelegraph.
MicroStrategy has made headlines again, but this time not for another mammoth Bitcoin acquisition. The company, known for its aggressive accumulation strategy, has temporarily put the brakes on its Bitcoin buying spree after 12 straight weeks of purchase.
In a significant update, Semler Scientific has announced updates regarding its bitcoin activity and holdings, and BTC Yield, a key performance indicator. The press release noted that from January 11 to February 3, 2025, Semler Scientific bought 871 bitcoins for $88.
Bitcoin (BTC) draws in buying from corporate holders, with eight companies adding to their balances. For now, the buying does not offset the slower acquisition schedule of MicroStrategy.
Gold is trading above $2,820, nearing Monday's all-time high, while volatility in bitcoin and U.S. equities continues to rise.
On December 30, 2024, a whopping $18 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired, and it's got everyone on edge. This is one of the largest events of its kind, and traders are gearing up for some wild price swings that could send the markets into a frenzy.
Something interesting is happening on XRP's price chart, but whether it is the start of something bigger or just another moment in crypto's unpredictable cycle remains to be seen. The token's performance against Bitcoin (BTC) has been hard to ignore, with a 367% surge since November at its peak.
The 24-hour liquidation heatmap showed that the $97.5k and $94k were the immediate targets.
Bitcoin bulls face an uphill struggle to stem selling amid worries that BTC price weakness will end up challenging levels around $90,000.
Bitcoin trades at $99.5K, posting a modest gain of over 5% in the last 24 hours. Donald Trump's AI Crypto Czar will hold a press conference to outline the digital asset regulatory plans.
Today, on February 4, Bitcoin evangelist and co-founder of MicroStrategy giant Michael Saylor has turned sixty.
Bitcoin faced increased volatility and notable liquidations due to Donald Trump's imposition of trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Nevertheless, the asset has received support from a crucial region, maintaining optimism in the market.
Exploring the potential of a Bitcoin strategic reserve for the U.S., analyzing its implications on the dollar's dominance and the global financial system.
The price of bitcoin has fallen below the $100,000 mark following China's announcement of new tariffs on American imports. This decision, which comes amid increasing trade tensions between the two powers, has caused a shockwave in the markets.