Latest News and Articles about Bitcoin
Warren Urges Labor Dept to Block Bitcoin and Crypto in 401(k) Plans
Senator Elizabeth Warren is pressing the U.S. Department of Labor to block Bitcoin and other crypto assets from 401(k) retirement plans, arguing that Americans’ nest eggs should not be exposed to volatile, fee-heavy bets dressed up as innovation. Warren, Sanders, and Scott want the Labor Department to scrap the proposed rule Crypto in 401(k)s could […]
Read MoreBitfinex: Bitcoin Faces Slow Bleed from Distribution-Driven Selling Pressure
Bitcoin is not getting nuked; it is getting worn down. Bitfinex says BTC is facing a slow bleed as steady, distribution-driven selling pressure keeps chipping away at price instead of triggering one giant panic dump, as noted in Bitfinex’s market read. Slow bleed: Bitcoin is drifting lower under persistent sell pressure Distribution phase: Larger or […]
Read MoreBitcoin On-Chain Activity Falls 44% as ETFs Shift Demand Off-Chain
Bitcoin’s on-chain activity has fallen sharply from the 2021 bull market peak, even as BTC has held far above those levels for much of the current cycle. That gap points to a market that looks very different now: less retail frenzy, more institutional flows, and a lot fewer people spamming the blockchain like it’s a […]
Read MoreCharles Schwab Launches 24/7 Bitcoin, Ether, Solana and XRP Futures, Eyes Spot Crypto Access
Charles Schwab is pushing deeper into crypto with 24/7 futures trading for Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Ripple, while also eyeing spot crypto access for financial advisors as soon as next year. 24/7 crypto futures trading now live for BTC, ETH, SOL, and XRP Spot crypto access for advisors could arrive next year Institutional demand keeps […]
Read MoreBitwise: Bitcoin Could Benefit as $30 Trillion Debt Refinancing Stress Looms in 2026
Bitcoin is being squeezed by short-term market weakness, but Bitwise thinks a bigger macro shock could ultimately work in its favor if global debt markets start to fracture under refinancing pressure. Close to $30 trillion in debt may need refinancing in 2026 Japanese bond yields and weaker sovereign debt demand are flashing stress Bitcoin ETF/ETP […]
Read MorePro-Bitcoin Bill Pulte Named Acting Intel Chief While Keeping FHFA Post
Bill Pulte has been named acting director of national intelligence while keeping his grip on the Federal Housing Finance Agency, adding a loud pro-Bitcoin conservative to one of Washington’s most powerful lanes. Bill Pulte becomes acting director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard exits on June 30 Trump says Pulte keeps FHFA, Fannie Mae, and Freddie […]
Read MoreBitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Hits Record, but Demand Is Weakening
Bitcoin Holds Record Long-Term Holder Supply, So Why Isn’t Price Rising? Bitcoin has slipped back below $75,000 even as long-term holder supply hits a record 15.8 million BTC, and that gap is exposing a simple but uncomfortable truth: the market may have a demand problem, not a supply problem. BTC lost the $75,000 level as […]
Read MoreBitcoin Weakness Driven by Demand Shortage as ETF Outflows Mount
Bitcoin’s latest price weakness isn’t about a shortage of coins. It’s about a shortage of buyers. Long-term holders are sitting on a record pile of BTC, but ETF outflows and fading fresh demand are keeping the market stuck in neutral. Bitcoin price weakness is being driven by demand, not supply Long-term holder supply has hit […]
Read MoreOranjeBTC Adds 20 Bitcoin, Pushes Treasury Holdings to 3,762 BTC
OranjeBTC has added another 20 Bitcoin to its treasury, bringing total holdings to 3,762 BTC — a small buy in size, but a loud one in signal. New purchase: 20 BTC Total holdings: 3,762 BTC Strategy: Ongoing Bitcoin treasury accumulation Why it matters: More companies still see BTC as a reserve asset OranjeBTC’s latest move […]
Read MoreU.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve No-Sell Policy, Not a True Buying Spree Yet
The U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is real, but it is not the giant sovereign buying machine some people hoped for. Right now, it looks more like a legal and custody framework with a no-sell rule than a full-blown Bitcoin accumulation program. No-sell policy, not active buying About 328,372 BTC reportedly held by the U.S. Congress […]
Read MoreCLARITY Act Could Decide U.S. Crypto Leadership, Says Senator Lummis
Senator Cynthia Lummis is treating the CLARITY Act as a make-or-break bill for U.S. crypto regulation, warning that America could lose its shot at leading the next financial system if lawmakers keep stalling. CLARITY Act: a proposed reset for digital asset regulation U.S. crypto leadership could slip to rivals like Singapore and the UAE Senate […]
Read MoreFurther x 3iQ Launch USD Class II for Bitcoin Exposure and Alpha Generation
Further Asset Management and 3iQ have expanded the Alpha Digital Fund with a new USD Class II share class, giving institutional investors a cleaner way to get long Bitcoin exposure and alpha generation in one regulated package. New launch: USD Class II for the Further x 3iQ Alpha Digital Fund What it does: Combines long […]
Read MoreBitcoin Drops Below $73K as U.S.-Iran Conflict Sends Markets Risk-Off
U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites have rattled global markets, and Bitcoin didn’t get the “digital gold” treatment — it slipped below $73,000 as geopolitical risk surged. When tension spikes, traders usually do what traders do best: hit the sell button first and ask questions later. U.S. reportedly struck Iranian military sites Bitcoin dropped below […]
Read MoreEU Eyes 0.1% Crypto Trading Tax, Raising EU Revenue and Market Fears
Brussels is once again eyeing crypto trading as a revenue source, with a proposal that would slap a 0.1% tax on cryptocurrency trades across the European Union and, according to estimates, raise €3–4 billion a year. On paper, that sounds tiny. In practice, it could become another irritating bite out of market activity, liquidity, and […]
Read MoreCriminals Shift from Bitcoin to Stablecoins as Illicit Crypto Use Changes
Criminals are moving away from Bitcoin and leaning harder on stablecoins, and that says a lot about where illicit crypto use is headed. River reports criminals prefer stablecoins over Bitcoin as illicit crypto use shifts dramatically, and the shift comes down to one brutal fact: if you’re moving stolen funds, you don’t want them melting […]
Read MoreXRP Price Outlook Hinges on Bitcoin Rebound, Grok AI Projects $16 High Case
Bitcoin is still setting the pace, and XRP’s next major move may depend less on its own story than on whether BTC regains momentum and drags the rest of the market into an old-fashioned altcoin frenzy. Bitcoin leads, XRP follows — XRP’s upside still depends heavily on BTC strength and later capital rotation into altcoins. […]
Read MoreBitcoin Tests $72,400 Support as Active Holder Pressure Builds
Bitcoin is sitting on a knife edge near $73,500 after pulling back hard from roughly $78,000, and one on-chain support level around $72,400 is now doing the sort of heavy lifting usually reserved for overworked bartenders and unpaid interns. BTC fell from about $78,000 earlier this week Price is stabilizing near $73,500 for now $72,400 […]
Read MorePro-Crypto Florida Candidate Michael Carbonara Sells 10 Bitcoin to Fund Campaign
Florida pro-crypto candidate Michael Carbonara sells 10 Bitcoin for $800,000 to fund campaign Michael Carbonara, a pro-crypto Florida political candidate, reportedly sold 10 Bitcoin for about $800,000 to help finance his campaign — a move that neatly captures both the promise and the awkward reality of Bitcoin in the real world. 10 BTC sold for […]
Read MoreBitcoin Faces Heavy Sell Pressure as Futures, Spot Demand and ETF Flows Weaken
Bitcoin is under pressure from every angle right now, with futures traders selling hard, U.S. spot demand cooling, and ETF outflows piling on. The market looks fragile, but a sharp relief rally could still kick in if the sell-side gets exhausted. Bitcoin price decline: down 11% over the last 14 days Futures selling pressure: net […]
Read MoreUS Seizes Nearly $1B in Iranian Crypto as Tether Freeze Exposes Stablecoin Control
Washington says it has seized nearly $1 billion in Iranian crypto-linked assets, turning blockchain surveillance and sanctions enforcement into a very real headache for Tehran. Nearly $1 billion seized in Iranian crypto assets, according to the U.S. Treasury Operation Economic Fury is targeting wallets, bank accounts, and overseas properties USDT freezes on Tron show how […]
Read MoreBitcoin Tops $74K as CFTC Approves BTCPERP and SEC Hits AI Crypto Scam
Bitcoin pushed above $74,000 as U.S. regulators split between supporting crypto derivatives innovation and cracking down on a fresh round of old-fashioned fraud dressed up in AI hype. Bitcoin topped $74K as the market kept its bullish footing CFTC approved KalshiEX’s BTCPERP Bitcoin spot price-linked perpetual contract SEC sued Nathan Fuller over an alleged “AI […]
Read MoreBitcoin Slips Below $75K as Stocks Rally and ETF Demand Weakens
Bitcoin price weakness is getting harder to ignore as stocks keep climbing. While the S&P 500 sits near record territory, BTC has slipped below $75,000 and is struggling to reclaim momentum after a failed push above $82,000 in May. BTC below $75,000: Bitcoin is trading around $73,600 after losing traction. Stocks still strong: The S&P […]
Read MoreBitcoin Below $75K as 7,459 BTC Move Into Coinbase Prime From BlackRock and Strategy Wallets
Bitcoin is under pressure below $75,000 as more than 7,459 BTC tied to BlackRock and Strategy moved into Coinbase Prime, raising fresh questions about whether institutional demand can absorb any eventual selling. 7,459+ BTC moved into Coinbase Prime from institution-linked wallets BlackRock-linked IBIT wallets sent 7,048.324 BTC Strategy-linked wallets sent 411.480 BTC Bitcoin is trading […]
Read MoreBitcoin Faces $512M $70K Bid Wall as Coldcard MK5 Pushes Self-Custody
Bitcoin is staring down a chunky $512 million bid wall near $70,000 even as its RSI slips to a three-month low, while Coldcard’s MK5 hardware wallet debut puts self-custody back where it belongs: at the center of the Bitcoin conversation. $512M bid wall near $70K — a massive buy cluster, but not a magic shield […]
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