The link between activity in the U.S. and the broader crypto market has strengthened in recent months, particularly as domestic economic factors such as interest rates and inflation, along with U.S.-linked crypto assets, have grown increasingly influential. One of the clearest links right now is the correlation between Bitcoin [BTC] and the upcoming U.S. midterm
Bitcoin has historically entered bearish phases approximately one year prior to each US legislative election. A Binance Research report notes that the asset dropped an average of 56% during completed midterm cycles since 2014. Previous presidential elections showed a different behavior, with sharp rallies following candidates’ victories. Joao Wedson recently published an analysis asserting that
With less than two days left in July, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States are heading toward an unwelcome milestone: the smallest month of net inflows since they hit the market. The day-ahead outlook flagged the trend early Thursday, confirming what subdued trading volumes and flat price action have been hinting at for
Strategy (MSTR), the world’s largest corporate bitcoin $BTC$64,714.55 holder, reported Thursday an $8.2 billion second-quarter net loss after the cryptocurrency’s price decline erased billions of dollars from the value of its digital asset holdings. The quarterly loss was driven almost entirely by an $8.32 billion unrealized markdown on its bitcoin holdings under fair-value accounting. The
Strategy, the world’s largest institutional Bitcoin investor, announced its results for the second quarter of 2026. The company’s Bitcoin reserves increased by 11 percent during the quarter, reaching 843,775 $BTC. According to data shared by Strategy, the company’s Bitcoin holdings have grown by 25% year-to-date as of July 26, 2026. The company reported a 4.5%
Strategy (MSTR), the world’s largest corporate bitcoin $BTC$64,774.49 holder, reported Thursday an $8.2 billion second-quarter net loss after the cryptocurrency’s price decline erased billions of dollars from the value of its digital asset holdings. The quarterly loss was driven almost entirely by an $8.32 billion unrealized markdown on its bitcoin holdings under fair-value accounting. The
Legendary investor Ray Dalio still only holds 1% of his portfolio in Bitcoin — and prefers gold instead. Speaking on a Thursday episode of the Diary of a CEO podcast, the Bridgewater Associates founder explained that while there are different types of money, and Bitcoin was one of them, gold was a better investment. Dalio
Nasdaq-listed Zeta Network Group (ZNB) has announced the signing of a $10 million private investment agreement, with the funding to be delivered entirely in Bitcoin. The deal marks a notable instance of a publicly traded U.S. company directly receiving a significant capital infusion in cryptocurrency. Deal Structure and Details Under the terms of the agreement,
The DeFi Report, a cryptocurrency analysis and research company, shared critical predictions about the future of Bitcoin and general risk assets in its latest macroeconomic analysis. The assessment, which considered the Fed’s interest rate policies, the cooling technology sector, and macroeconomic vulnerabilities, argued that a potential final wave of decline in Bitcoin could reset the
Shareholders of Satsuma Technology Plc approved a capital return and delisting with 90.63% and 90.59% of votes cast, respectively, against the majority board’s recommendation. The votes put the UK-listed Bitcoin treasury company on a path toward selling its Bitcoin and returning cash to shareholders. The result converted the conditional proposal CryptoSlate covered on July 16