Bitcoin
Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency and the largest by market capitalization. LeoDex News tracks the Bitcoin economy in real time: spot ETF inflows and redemptions, institutional treasury moves (MicroStrategy, sovereign reserves, public-company allocations), mining hashrate and difficulty, on-chain analytics from Glassnode and Arkham, and the regulatory environment that shapes Bitcoin's adoption curve.
Our coverage skips the price-prediction noise and focuses on what's actually moving capital: which custodian is winning ETF flows this week, which jurisdictions are passing Bitcoin-reserve legislation, what miners are doing as block subsidies compress, and where institutional demand is coming from. We cite primary sources, name the entities involved, and link to official filings wherever possible.
Latest in Bitcoin
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Chamath Palihapitiya Names Two Core Challenges Facing Bitcoin
Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya identified liquidity diversion to prediction markets and AI's energy efficiency advantage as Bitcoin's two main challenges, sparking debate across the crypto community.
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Bitcoin's DOG Mode client sidesteps BIP 110 without miner consensus
Leonidas, co-founder of the Runestone project, announced DOG Mode, an open-source Bitcoin client that raises transaction limits without miner signaling, offering an alternative to the stalled BIP 110 proposal that has drawn zero support.
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ORANGE JUICE raises $40M for permanent capital firm with bitcoin treasury
ORANGE JUICE, founded by bitcoin venture partners including Jeff Booth and Lyn Alden, raised $40 million to acquire and permanently own American businesses while building a bitcoin treasury, diverging from traditional private equity fund structures.
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Bitcoin Rallies to $65,000 on Softer Inflation, Long-Term Holders Sell
Bitcoin bounced to nearly $65,000 this week after U.S. inflation data missed forecasts, but on-chain metrics show two investor groups selling into the rally—long-term holders locking in losses and short-term profit-takers exiting at a $4 million daily pace.
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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Post Inflows as Markets Rally Up to 5%
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $181 million on Tuesday while ether funds added $58 million, reversing outflows from the prior session as both asset classes rallied sharply.
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US gasoline prices rise for first time since May as Iran ceasefire collapses
US gasoline prices posted their first weekly increase since May following the collapse of a ceasefire between the US and Iran, reigniting oil market volatility and reviving inflation concerns for crypto markets.
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US CPI Drops 0.4% in June, Triggering $134M Crypto Short Liquidations
A surprise monthly decline in US inflation sparked the largest single-hour short squeeze in crypto markets, liquidating $134.90 million in bearish positions and wiping out 89,498 traders across 24 hours with total losses of $413.37 million.
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Solo Bitcoin miner nets $200K with $150 Bitaxe in 8-hour run
A hobbyist using a $150 open-source ASIC miner struck Bitcoin block 957,382 in just eight hours on Public Pool, earning 3.1382 BTC worth approximately $200,000. Solo mining has surged 41% year-over-year, with 24 blocks claimed in the past 12 months.
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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Sale Raises Questions on Market Stabilizer Role
Michael Saylor's cryptic X post about Strategy's Bitcoin portfolio, combined with a recent $216 million forced sale, has triggered concern among analysts over whether the company can maintain its historical role as a market stabilizer.
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Blockstream's 30,021-BTC Treasury Deal Loses Binding Terms
Cantor Equity Partners I and BSTR announced they will not close the proposed business combination under the original July 2025 agreement, postponing the shareholder meeting and returning redeemed shares as both parties negotiate revised terms to reflect current market conditions.
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Bitcoin BIP-110 fork deadline nears with zero miner support
BIP-110, a proposal to cap arbitrary data on Bitcoin for one year, faces August's lock-in deadline with virtually no miner backing and fierce opposition from Michael Saylor and Adam Back, who argue the consensus fight poses greater risk than the spam it aims to solve.
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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Post Outflows as Institutional Momentum Stalls
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs lost $95 million on Thursday while ether funds shed $52 million, snapping a five-day inflow streak as institutional investors remain sidelined despite modest price gains across both assets.
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Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Plan Still Unresolved 16 Months Later
The Trump administration continues to evaluate the best structure for a strategic bitcoin reserve and digital asset stockpile 16 months after the president's initial executive order, with Treasury and Commerce both under consideration as potential homes for the federal crypto funds.
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Bitcoin Hits Two-Week High; Bernstein Reaffirms $150K Target
Bitcoin touched $63,900 on Monday, its highest price in two weeks, as Bernstein analysts reaffirmed their ambitious $150,000 year-end price target despite the asset's 50% decline from its October peak.
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Dollar hits two-week lows as rate-hike bets fade, boosting Bitcoin and Ether
Weak June jobs data sent the dollar tumbling and rate-hike odds falling, triggering a sharp rally in Bitcoin and Ether as investors rotated back into risk assets.
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Strategy Inc. ends 'never sell' Bitcoin policy, authorizes $1.25B sales
Strategy Inc. announced a Digital Credit Capital Framework on June 29 that permits Bitcoin sales and $2 billion in repurchases, marking a formal shift from its long-standing accumulation-only stance toward dynamic capital allocation.
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Bitcoin hits $62.3K as global stocks reach all-time highs
Bitcoin reached $62,295 on Friday, its highest level since June 24, as global equities hit record highs and weak US jobs data boosted risk appetite ahead of the Independence Day holiday.
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Bitcoin, Ether Traders Skeptical on Bounce, Options Markets Show
Bitcoin trades near $61,820 as options markets signal lingering downside fears, with put premiums elevated across multiple timeframes despite signs of long-term accumulation and thin weekend liquidity.
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JPMorgan warns MicroStrategy bitcoin sales create two-way market risk
JPMorgan analysts said MicroStrategy's policy of selling bitcoin to fund preferred dividends introduces unnecessary volatility into crypto markets. The bank recommends equity issuance instead to build a 24-36 month cash buffer.
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Bitcoin climbs above $61,000 as Fed signals inflation risks have eased
Bitcoin surged more than 4% to trade above $61,000, its strongest level in over a week, after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh signaled that inflation risks had come down. The move defied weakness in Asian equities, where South Korea's Kospi fell 7.9% on AI chip concerns.
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Metaplanet expands bitcoin treasury to 43,000 BTC with $170.7M purchase
Japanese firm Metaplanet purchased 2,823 BTC for $170.7 million, bringing its total bitcoin holdings to 43,000 BTC ($2.6 billion) and cementing its position as the world's third largest publicly traded bitcoin holder, behind MicroStrategy and Twenty One Capital.
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Xapo Bank: Gibraltar-Regulated Bitcoin Custody and USD Banking
Xapo Bank, a members-only Gibraltar-regulated institution, combines Bitcoin custody with USD banking, debit card access, and yield products for high-net-worth and Bitcoin-native users seeking cross-border financial services.
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Cantor Fitzgerald: Bitcoin bear cycle nearing bottom in late October
Cantor Fitzgerald analysts believe cryptocurrency markets are in the final stage of the current downturn, with a potential market bottom around late October based on historical cycle patterns. The bank recommended investors focus on networks with durable value accrual rather than speculative activity.
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Crypto Fear & Greed Index hits 11, signaling extreme investor anxiety
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 11, reflecting extreme fear among investors and historically preceding volatile market conditions for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.