Bitcoin tends to outperform traditional safe haven assets like gold in the two months following major global crises, according to new analysis from Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin. The study, led by Rony Szuster, head of research at the Latin American crypto platform, examined 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks such as the COVID-19
Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK’s former Chancellor of the Exchequer who served just weeks in September 2022, is re-emerging with a new focus on bitcoin, monetary history, and long-term economic thinking. Reflecting on the infamous mini-budget in an interview with CoinDesk, he was candid about the missteps. “The mini budget was literally two weeks after we
The era of buying bitcoin and calling it a treasury strategy is over. By early 2026, more than 200 publicly listed companies hold digital assets on their balance sheets, collectively managing over $115 billion (DLA Piper, October 2025). The total market capitalization of these companies reached approximately $150 billion by September 2025 – a nearly
As tensions between the US and Iran rapidly escalate, Donald Trump has drawn attention with his harsh statements. In his latest statement, Trump reiterated his ultimatum to Iran, saying, “I gave Iran 10 days to make a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz. The time is running out; if there is no result within
A recent report published by the cryptocurrency analysis platform CryptoQuant points to a notable divergence in the Bitcoin market. According to the analysis, Bitcoin demand has contracted internally due to sales by both individual investors and large wallet holders, resulting in a significant mismatch between market sentiment and capital flows. The report noted that despite
Fed rate cut expectations collapsed after stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data changed market sentiment and forced traders to adjust their outlook. As a result, Treasury yields moved higher and erased earlier bets on policy easing. At the same time, rising oil prices tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict added pressure, strengthening uncertainty around inflation and monetary policy
Ripple’s institutional trading platform Ripple Prime is scaling rapidly as institutional clients have supported it with leverage surging by over 70 times. As highlighted by Eri Carpe Diem on X, Ripple itself is showing huge financial support as a way to reassure investors. Ripple Prime’s repo-based model drives institutional leverage growth As per Ripple Prime’s
Bitcoin is moving inside a tight short term range while a broader chart suggests the market is still cooling from earlier excess. One chart shows whales defending key levels on both sides. Meanwhile, another places $BTC back near its long term fair value zone. Together, they point to a market that has lost momentum but
A growing number of market commentators are reinforcing the idea that Bitcoin may have already established a cycle bottom at around $60,000. Crypto analyst Astronomer on X has doubled down on his earlier call, arguing that the $60K region marked a decisive low for Bitcoin, with price action holding firm for over eight weeks despite
After a volatile first quarter dominated by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, the market appears to be searching for a definitive floor. Leading financial institutions and regulatory bodies have provided the “one-two punch” of confidence that many traders were waiting for. From Goldman Sachs declaring the bottom