Theme Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin briefly touched 78,100 dollars after two very clear triggers: the extension of the truce with Iran announced by Donald Trump and Strategy's new massive purchase. The market not only welcomed a geopolitical respite. It also regained an old reflex: to closely follow the return of large buyers.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) surprises with an Open Interest exploding by +20%, crushing Bitcoin and XRP! Is a historic rise coming? Discover why traders are massively betting on SHIB, and what it means for the future of cryptos.

The crypto market gives contradictory signals. While sentiment remains hesitant, institutions are increasing their exposure to Bitcoin and XRP. This discreet movement contrasts with the caution of retail investors. At the same time, banks oppose this progress, revealing growing tension between traditional finance and cryptos.

Miracle on life support: crypto puts on lipstick, bitcoin parades, Ethereum follows, and capital returns. The question remains whether the dance will last after the cannon shot.

Bitcoin is about to face a decisive test. The expiration of $7.9 billion in options places the market at a rarely reached tension point, where every move can be amplified. Behind this deadline, a complex mechanism of derivatives, technical levels, and institutional positions could dictate the short-term direction of prices. Between critical thresholds and market adjustments, this sequence reveals an unavoidable reality: it is the options that set the pace.

Michael Saylor warned: "Think even Bigger." He kept his word. Strategy has just made its third largest bitcoin purchase in its history, propelling its holdings well beyond the symbolic threshold of 800,000 BTC. A machine to accumulate that obviously knows no brakes.

The halving cycle, long considered the compass of the crypto market, shows signs of exhaustion. In 2024, bitcoin does not reproduce the spectacular rallies of past cycles, with significantly lower performance. This break intrigues analysts and rekindles a fundamental debate: is the historical Bitcoin model changing? Between decreasing volatility and market transformation, this cycle could well mark a lasting shift.

Bitcoin seems to be a gradually changing category in the eyes of the markets. Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, recently mentioned a scenario in which the cryptocurrency could eventually reach 1 million dollars per unit. This projection highlights again the place taken by bitcoin in financial debates, as its evolution continues to fuel the expectations of investors and major institutions.

Bitcoin is trading around 75,000 dollars, without calming the market. In this context, the head of Tether publishes a message with symbolic meaning that draws attention. This speech comes at a pivotal moment, where the price stabilizes and expectations remain high. It thus reveals the role of major players in shaping the narrative around Bitcoin.

Crypto news: Strategy has $1.76B. A record bitcoin purchase seems imminent. Full analysis in this article.

Iran introduces bitcoin into its oil-related mechanisms. Under the effect of international sanctions, the country explores this asset as a strategic lever for its energy transactions. This direction marks a significant evolution, even if, in fact, flows still largely rely on other digital instruments, notably stablecoins. Between political display and operational constraints, a hybrid strategy is emerging.

The Bitcoin network sends an ambiguous signal. While mining difficulty has just dropped, suggesting a respite for companies in the sector, indicators already point to an imminent rebound. Behind this technical adjustment lies a brutal reality: a weakened sector facing growing economic constraints. Between algorithmic mechanics and profitability tensions, the mining industry is going through a pivotal phase whose implications could soon be felt.

What if your dividend came twice a month instead of once? Strategy proposes to do this with its STRC stock, combining 11.5% yield and enhanced liquidity. A move that could change the game for crypto investors and boost its bitcoin accumulation.

A massive sale of U.S. debt attributed to China draws market attention. The amount mentioned, 910 billion yuan, and its timing raise questions. Thus, this information fuels tensions around global financial balances and revives concerns about risky assets.

Bitcoin finally breaks through a resistance monitored for months. This breakout ends a bearish sequence established since October and places the market at a technical turning point. In an uncertain macroeconomic environment, this movement revives expectations without dispelling doubts. It remains to be seen whether this break marks a real change in momentum or just a rebound.

Prediction markets sell a simple promise. Bet on the future, read the crowd, win thanks to better intuition than others. But the latest data on Polymarket tells a much less flattering story, at the very moment Kalshi and the entire sector are attracting more political and institutional attention.

An Iranian announcement was enough to move two markets at once. On one side, oil fell sharply. On the other, bitcoin gained altitude, passing above 76,000 dollars with an intraday peak around 78,000 dollars on Friday.

The crypto market is going through a zone of severe turbulence. In the first quarter of 2026, trading volumes on centralized platforms plummeted by 39%, confirming what many feared: a well-established crypto winter. And the signals for the second quarter are hardly reassuring.

BlackRock restarts bitcoin accumulation with over 500 million dollars bought in 48 hours, confirming the return of institutional investors and reinforcing the hypothesis of a new bullish cycle in the crypto market.

Geopolitical tensions are already reshaping global financial circuits. In this unstable context, bitcoin could change dimension. According to Bitwise, BTC would no longer be just a reserve asset comparable to gold, but a monetary tool used in strategic exchanges between states. A shift fueled by concrete cases and valuation projections that revive a radical hypothesis: a bitcoin capable of exceeding one million dollars.

A statement from Beijing revives the debate about the origin of bitcoin. Educator Jiang Xueqin proposes a sensitive hypothesis: the first crypto could be linked to American intelligence agencies. This stance questions both the genesis of the protocol and the interests it might serve. In response to this theory, the crypto ecosystem presents technical arguments, reviving a subject as old as it is controversial.

Bitcoin under pressure: the most vulnerable miners are massively liquidating their reserves. A worrying dynamic for the crypto market.

Wall Street had long sniffed crypto like a dubious cheese. Here comes Schwab finally laying the table, visible fees, and inviting 39 million clients to the well-mannered feast.

The quantum threat hangs over Bitcoin. It is still distant, but real enough for experts to sound the alarm. Adam Back, one of the most respected figures in the crypto ecosystem, believes it is time to act, carefully, but without delay.

Bitcoin is moving within a pivotal zone after crossing 74,000 dollars. Behind this rebound, CryptoQuant's on-chain data reveal a gradual increase in selling pressure, notably driven by whales' activity. Between major technical resistance, BTC inflows to exchanges, and rising profit-taking, the market could quickly shift into a correction phase, with a key threshold identified around 67,600 dollars in case of reversal.

At Tether, the stablecoin is no longer enough: bitcoin, gold, and now wallets are being stacked. At this pace, the vault almost starts to see itself as a State.

Denmark, a high-tech and innovative country, shows one of the lowest crypto adoption rates in Europe, with only 4%. Why this paradox? Between discouraging taxation, strict regulation, and prudent financial culture... The reasons for this delay are numerous, as are the opportunities.

Pakistan now allows its banks to open accounts for licensed crypto companies. It's a sharp turn after eight years of blockage. The State Bank of Pakistan does not legalize a digital Wild West. It rather opens a narrow, monitored, but decisive door.