There is a popular indicator that crypto pundits watch closely for cues on whether U.S.-based investors, especially institutions, are actually buying bitcoin or sitting on sidelines watching the market. It is called the Coinbase premium index and as of now it is flashing the most sustained bullish signal since bitcoin traded at record highs above
Bitcoin is breaking out of the Iran-headline chop. Bitcoin traded at $77,541 on Wednesday morning, up 2.2% over 24 hours and 4.3% on the week, after Trump said he would extend the Iran ceasefire indefinitely and Strategy disclosed the purchase of 34,164 $BTC for $2.54 billion. Ether rose 2.1% to $2,366, BNB climbed 1.3% to
The big picture: The film Finding Satoshi aims to solve what its creators call one of the biggest financial mysteries ever. Director Tucker Tooley said the project blends investigative reporting with storytelling about “a human being” behind Bitcoin. The team deliberately avoided conspiracy tropes, instead focusing on Satoshi’s motivations, struggles, and context. The mystery itself,
Bitcoin is heading into one of the year’s largest options expirations at the worst possible moment. CoinGlass data shows roughly $8.07 billion in notional open interest for Deribit’s options expiring on April 24, split between 56,300 calls and 49,540 puts. While the ratio itself leans bullish, it’s sitting against one of the most uncertain macro
Bitcoin is entering another dangerous macro moment. On one side, President Trump is increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. On the other, Iran-related tensions and Strait of Hormuz headlines are keeping global markets alert. For Bitcoin, this creates a difficult mix. Lower rate expectations can support risk assets, but geopolitical fear
The U.S. Senate session to confirm the new Federal Reserve Chair, initially scheduled for last week, began today, with approval expected soon. Current Chairman Jerome Powell’s term ends on May 15, and Kevin Warsh is set to step in. There is now only a slim chance of any change in the nominee, so it appears
Strategy, the Michael Saylor-led company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has surpassed BlackRock’s flagship spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to become the world’s largest institutional holder of Bitcoin. According to an April 20 regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy acquired an additional 34,164 Bitcoin over the past week at an average price
Bitcoin ($BTC) price could explode in a full-blown bull market amid a buildup of short traders as of April 21, 2026. Bitcoin price is likely to experience a short squeeze – a bull rally that occurs when rising prices force short sellers to buy back their positions – in the near term, according to Chris
It has emerged that the US military views Bitcoin ($BTC) not only as a financial asset but also as a cyber defense tool from a national security perspective. The issue was formally raised today at the Indo-Pacific hearing of the US Senate Armed Services Committee. Commander Samuel Paparo of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) stated
Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has embraced cryptocurrency as a necessary tool to dismantle the financial establishment. She has stated that Bitcoin can serve as a vital “counterweight” to the unchecked authority of central banks and the permanent bureaucracy. A critical counterweight For Truss, the appeal of cryptocurrency is tied to its ability to