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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U.Today analysis: XRP trades near $1.537 as GRAM tests its 200-day average
A U.Today price analysis from September 28 put XRP near $1.537 with support at $1.45 to $1.50, and also covered GRAM's rebound, NEAR's month-long run and Bitcoin near $84,900.
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Bitcoin on track for second-best Q3 in CoinGlass data with 43.5% gain
Bitcoin was on track for its second-strongest third quarter in CoinGlass data, up roughly 43.5% for July-September 2026 and trailing only 2017's 80.41%, after losing ground in Q1 and Q2.
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Bitget says BTC withdrawals are open after $387.5M hot wallet breach
Bitget said it opened BTC withdrawals on the Bitcoin network on Sept. 28. It's the first stage of a phased reopening after a hot wallet breach the exchange now estimates at approximately $387.5 million.
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Strive buys 1,107 BTC for $94.5 million, lifting holdings to 27,462 BTC
Strive bought 1,107 BTC for about $94.5 million between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25, lifting its holdings to 27,462 BTC, with its SATA preferred stock supplying 85% of the capital raised, according to an SEC filing.
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Bitcoin slips below $83,000 as Asia markets sell off
Bitcoin slipped below $83,000 during Monday's Asia session, breaking the lower edge of the range established late last week as oil and Treasury yields climbed in broader market moves.
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Bitcoin and Dollar Rally Together, Defying Inverse Pattern
Bitcoin has risen from $63,000 in early August to $84,600, while the U.S. dollar index climbed above 101—a rare simultaneous rally that suggests other market forces may now outweigh traditional currency dynamics in crypto pricing.
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Jason Calacanis Calls Meme Coins a 'Giant Scam,' Warns Investors
Tech investor and entrepreneur Jason Calacanis has branded meme coins a "giant scam" and warned investors to avoid them unless prepared to lose their entire investment. He's also distanced himself from all meme coin projects.
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Bitget $387.5M breach: Sygnum shields institutions while retail freezes
Bitget's $387.5 million breach on September 24 triggered a withdrawal freeze, but Sygnum's Swiss bank custody service let institutional clients trade with collateral held off-exchange—a protection unavailable to retail traders.
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Diesel hits $6.53 record, testing inflation pressure on Bitcoin
US on-highway diesel reached $6.529 per gallon on September 21, marking a nominal record as tight global supplies and elevated crude prices squeeze freight costs. Upcoming CPI and producer-price reports will show whether higher fuel costs are spreading inflation, potentially keeping the Federal Reserve's rates elevated longer.
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Lightning Labs discloses critical bug marking canceled invoices as paid
Lightning Labs disclosed a critical vulnerability in older Lightning Terminal software that could mark a Bitcoin Lightning invoice as paid even after the payment was cancelled and returned to the sender, risking merchants releasing goods without receiving funds. Fixes shipped in 2025.
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Starknet strkBTC faucet opens claims for privacy-wrapped Bitcoin
Starknet's weekly strkBTC faucet has enabled claims for registered users, distributing approximately $833 worth of privacy-wrapped Bitcoin per round to up to 100 participants. Registration for the next round reopens September 29.
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Bitcoin ETFs Add $347M as BlackRock IBIT Leads Inflow Surge
US spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $347 million on September 23, with BlackRock's IBIT leading the session. The inflows mark the fifth consecutive day of net gains, even as Bitcoin's price slipped below $84,000.
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Bitcoin ETFs pull in $1.7B as BTC tops investor cost basis
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded more than $1.7 billion in net inflows over two consecutive days as Bitcoin rose above the estimated average cost basis of ETF holders, marking a profitability milestone for investors.
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Moscow Exchange launches crypto perpetual futures with 600B ruble turnover
Moscow Exchange launched perpetual futures contracts tied to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Tron on September 22, allowing qualified investors to gain crypto price exposure without holding the underlying assets. Cumulative turnover has exceeded 600 billion rubles.
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BlackRock's IBIT leads $999M in US spot Bitcoin ETF inflows
US spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs drew $1.269 billion in net inflows on September 21, with BlackRock's IBIT capturing $618 million. Cumulative inflows since January 2024 have reached $55.8 billion as institutional adoption accelerates.
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Jameson Lopp maps 360 physical attacks on Bitcoin holders worldwide
Jameson Lopp, Casa's Chief Security Officer, released an interactive dashboard documenting 360 known physical attacks on crypto holders worldwide. The data shows attacks occurring at a pace of more than one per week in 2025 and early 2026, highlighting an often-ignored security risk in the industry.
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Strategy and Strive buy $183M Bitcoin as token rallies above $85,000
Strategy Inc. and Strive Inc. acquired $183 million in Bitcoin last week as the token rebounded to its highest level since January, signaling renewed appetite among listed companies for digital asset treasuries.
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Strategy buys 950 Bitcoin for $76 million, holdings hit 846,000 BTC
Business intelligence company Strategy acquired 950 Bitcoin for approximately $76 million last week, pushing its total holdings to 846,000 BTC worth nearly $72 billion. The purchases reflect continued accumulation amid Bitcoin's rise to near $85,000.
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Bitcoin $80K Rally Lacks Institutional Backing, Futures Data Shows
Leveraged funds reduced net-short exposure by 7,275 BTC while asset managers cut longs by 4,733 BTC in the week ending Sept. 15. Weekly spot ETF inflows totaled just $6.1 million, signaling weak institutional conviction despite the price surge.
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Strategy Inc. tops Nasdaq-100 with 48% gain as Bitcoin rally accelerates
Strategy Inc., the publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company formerly known as MicroStrategy, surged 48% over the past month to become the Nasdaq-100's best performer, outpacing Meta's 21.9% gain as institutional demand for crypto exposure through equities intensifies.
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Bybit taker buy/sell ratio spikes above 25 as traders aggressively long Bitcoin
Bybit's taker buy/sell ratio surged above 25, signaling extreme bullish sentiment in Bitcoin perpetual futures. Analysts warn that such one-sided positioning has historically preceded sharp price reversals and cascading liquidations.
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Fidelity Bitcoin ETF inflows of $310M stabilize spot BTC funds
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $433 million in net inflows on Friday, led by Fidelity's $310.7 million surge, partially offsetting $746.3 million in withdrawals earlier in the week tied to Federal Reserve rate hikes.
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Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF posts 20-day inflow streak with $51.5M gains
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) has recorded no outflow days over the past 20 trading days, accumulating $51.5 million in Bitcoin purchases amid broader strength in spot BTC ETFs and a 3.86% 24-hour rally.
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Bitcoin rallies to $81K after BOJ raises rates to 1.25%
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on September 18, with new rates taking effect September 24. Bitcoin climbed to $81,000 intraday following the announcement, though the yen weakened rather than spike sharply, limiting immediate carry-trade unwind pressure.