IB1T’s rise could reshape Europe’s battle for institutional Bitcoin capital — and the numbers arriving this week make that case impossible to dismiss. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETP (IB1T) crossed $1.1 billion in assets under management as of May 1, 2026, holding approximately 14,200 $BTC across major European exchanges including Euronext Amsterdam, Euronext Paris, and Xetra
Bitcoin has spent years moving almost in sync with U.S. stocks, especially technology shares. When the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 rallied, Bitcoin usually rallied harder. When equities crashed, Bitcoin often fell even faster. But 2026 has looked very different. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq recently reached fresh all-time highs, fueled by strong corporate earnings and
Bitcoin is holding above a key support level as traders track whether $BTC can continue its recovery toward the $84,000 to $85,000 CME gap. The latest charts show $78,180 as the main level to defend, while the weekly FVG remains the next major resistance area. Bitcoin Bulls Hold Key $78,180 Level as $BTC Trend Stays
Bitcoin continues to dominate financial discussions across global markets. This time, the spotlight returned to MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor after his bold prediction about Bitcoin’s future performance. Saylor stated that Bitcoin could average a 30% annual return for the next 20 years. His comments immediately triggered intense debate among traders, institutions, and long-term investors. The
Bitcoin trades at $80,400 on May 9, printing a rising wedge on the daily chart with 85% of the upper CME gap filled, as liquidation clusters stack below price and analysts warn that FOMO-driven longs could be the next target. Bitcoin 4H Chart: Rising Wedge With a Loaded Trap Below Bitcoin 4H Price Action (Source:
Bitcoin is seeing an explosive rise in Open Interest, with derivatives activity now surpassing peak session levels recorded during the 2025 all-time high. This explosive growth reflects rising trader participation and increased leverage that is often seen during periods of heightened anticipation for major price moves. As positions rise across futures and perpetual markets, the
With bitcoin trading above the $80,000 threshold, bitcoin prices in South Korea have carried premiums approaching 2%, marking their highest level since late February. The move follows a choppy stretch since that period, during which both notable discounts and elevated premiums emerged across the past nine weeks. Key Takeaways: The Cryptoquant Korea Premium Index (KPI)
Bitcoin is presently trading above $80,000, as market bulls sustain the rebound from early April. However, the flagship cryptocurrency remains firmly in bear-market territory, down roughly 37.5% from its all-time high. Amid the ongoing rally, crypto analyst Aralez has outlined a potential price trajectory for the remainder of 2026, highlighting the key macroeconomic and market
For years, Strategy’s Bitcoin playbook could be summarized in two words: never sell. That era is technically over, but the replacement policy is so restrictive it might as well be the same thing. CEO Phong Le has laid out the specific, narrow conditions under which Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, would consider parting with any
Bitcoin continues trading above the $80,000 level as traders debate whether the latest pullback represents a healthy bullish retest or the start of a deeper correction. The cryptocurrency has remained relatively stable despite stronger-than-expected US labor market data, which reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and briefly pressured risk assets across global markets. Strong