Strive acquires 334 BTC and reduces most debt from Semler Scientific agreement
Strive Makes Significant Debt Payment and Expands Bitcoin Holdings Bitcoin treasury firm Strive has recently managed to pay off 92% of the debt inherited from its acquisition of Semler Scientific earlier this month. Additionally, the company announced it has bought another 334 Bitcoins following its preferred stock offering. On Wednesday, Strive indicated it anticipates around […]
Bitcoin update: BTC remains close to this year’s low while precious metals attract interest.
Bitcoin is currently around $88,000, showing some slight recovery after a weekend sell-off, though it’s lower than the near $90,000 mark from late Friday. The drop on Sunday was largely due to worries about a possible government shutdown on January 31 and the subsequent liquidity issues, yet this news didn’t seem to affect the precious […]
‘Opportunists’ advocating for protocol changes pose the greatest risk to BTC: Saylor
Bitcoin Co-Founder Warns of Threats to the Network Michael Saylor, a co-founder of Bitcoin, expressed concerns that “ambitious opportunists” could pose significant risks to the Bitcoin network by pushing for changes in its protocol. His remarks ignited discussions online, particularly with Bitcoin maximalist Justin Bechler suggesting they were directed at software developers promoting alternative uses […]
Bitcoin price update: BTC below $88,000 before Fed week and major tech earnings
Bitcoin Experiences Decline Below $88,000 On Sunday, Bitcoin dipped below the $88,000 mark, continuing a downward trend that affected the cryptocurrency market last week. It seems brokers were less active during the weekend, leading to a somewhat muted trading atmosphere. By the afternoon in the U.S., BTC was hovering around $87,800, down roughly 2% over […]
Is Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Expected to Change and Will BTC Start a Major Supercycle in 2026? CZ from Binance Believes So
Bitcoin’s Potential Shift and CZ’s Insights Bitcoin (BTC) has historically followed a four-year cycle linked to halvings, with the price generally peaking 12 to 18 months post-supply reduction. After that, a notable market correction usually leads into a longer bear market. The next halving is anticipated around April 2028, with hopes for record highs by […]
Steak ‘n Shake Increases Bitcoin Investment by $10 Million Alongside BTC ‘Strategic Reserve’
Simply put Restaurant chain Steak ‘n Shake has reported a $10 million increase in its Bitcoin exposure. The company has previously established a Bitcoin reserve, which encompasses all BTC payments made to its businesses. After beginning to accept Bitcoin payments last year, Steak ‘n Shake has attributed rising sales partly to this decision. American restaurant […]
What BTQ’s Bitcoin quantum testnet shows about the risks of “old BTC”
Bitcoin faces potential threats related to quantum computing, especially concerning the security of public keys and signatures. To explore this, BTQ Technologies launched a Bitcoin-like testnet on January 12, 2026, aimed at experimenting with post-quantum signatures without interfering with Bitcoin’s main governance. The plan involves replacing Bitcoin’s current signature scheme with the ML-DSA, a modular […]
Ripple Price Update: XRP Charts Show Warning Signals Against USD and BTC
XRP Price Action Overview XRP remains under correction after a significant rise earlier in the month. While it has managed to stabilize beyond key demand levels against USDT, it hasn’t yet been able to reclaim a broader distribution zone. When looking at Bitcoin, XRP is still experiencing a structural downtrend. It briefly hit resistance but […]
Key Cryptocurrencies to Monitor This Weekend: BTC, ETH, and SOL as Open Interest Increases
Weekend trading often has less liquidity, which is important to consider for BTC, ETH, and SOL. In a market with fewer orders, even small transactions can lead to significant price changes. This weekend, two key indicators are noteworthy: large accounts show a preference for long positions in major cryptocurrencies, and there’s an uptick in derivatives […]
Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Cash Out: 41,800 BTC Transferred to Exchanges
Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Move Tokens Amid Price Recovery On-chain data indicates that short-term Bitcoin holders have been transferring significant amounts of their tokens to exchanges alongside a recent recovery rally in the asset’s price. Profit-Making Trades by Short-Term Holders In a recent discussion on X, CryptoQuant analyst Maartunn highlighted the latest trends in how short-term […]