Bitcoin tops $65,000 with U.S. inflation data due this week
Every major except XRP is green on the week, with BTC, ether and BNB each up nearly 3% as global stocks trade near a record.
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XRP is getting left behind in the crypto bounce even as ETFs keep attracting investor money
The token fell 5% last week while BTC, ETH and SOL climbed.
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BTC, ETH, XRP Whales Step Up Accumulation as CryptoQuant Sees the Bear Market Nearing Its End
The firm said whale accumulation near realized prices aligns with the late stage of a bear market.
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With $0 in revenue and 35 idle machines in storage, an inactive Bitcoin miner printed 1.65 billion shares to stay alive
Only 800 million of those shares raised $700,000 in cash as the inactive miner searched for an operating restart. The post With $0 in revenue and 35 idle machines in storage, an inactive Bitcoin miner printed 1.65 billion shares to stay alive appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Bitcoin 'Anti-Spam' Fork Sputters to a Halt After Mining Just Two Blocks
The breakaway chain drew just 2.53% of mining support, leaving its blocks hours apart and roughly 350 days from a difficulty adjustment while the main network powered ahead.
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Top Economist: Bitcoin Not Safe Haven
Robin Brooks has renewed his criticism of Bitcoin’s safe-haven credentials, arguing that its underperformance against precious metals during the so-called “debasement trade” shows it has failed to establish itself as a digital equivalent of gold.
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$96 Billion Japan Bond Losses Put America Debt and Bitcoin on Alert
Japan’s exit from decades of ultra-low interest rates is beginning to expose the hidden costs of higher borrowing costs. The country’s four largest life insurers are now sitting on roughly $96 billion in unrealized losses on Japanese government bonds (JGBs). On their own, the losses are largely an accounting issue. However, they also highlight a The post $96 Billion Japan Bond Losses Put America Debt and Bitcoin on Alert appeared first on BeInCrypto .
A major Bitcoin miner burned through 357 BTC on secret compute deals while its output plummeted
Production and managed hashrate fell in July, while the price and economics of the prepaid capacity remain undisclosed. The post A major Bitcoin miner burned through 357 BTC on secret compute deals while its output plummeted appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Bitcoin Price Analysis: Here’s What the Charts Suggest for BTC Next Week
Bitcoin remains trapped in a broader consolidation structure, with the latest recovery failing to generate convincing bullish momentum. The price is again approaching overhead supply, but buyers have yet to produce the type of breakout needed to signal a meaningful structural shift. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, BTC is trading […]
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XRP Price Prediction: What Could the September 15 CLARITY Act Vote Mean for XRP?
XRP price hovered at $1.059 on Sunday after holding above the crucial $1.00 psychological support level. The XRP price traded around 1.8% higher, although weekly performance remained negative following recent selling pressure. Its recovery reflects improving cryptocurrency sentiment as Bitcoin reclaimed $65,000 and ETH price remained above $1,900. Ad Ad CLARITY Act Faces Key September The post XRP Price Prediction: What Could the September 15 CLARITY Act Vote Mean for XRP? appeared first on CoinGape .
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Michael Saylor reveals how ChatGPT helped Strategy unlock $15 billion for its Bitcoin machine
Michael Saylor says Strategy used AI to design a new class of preferred stocks that ultimately allowed the company to raise roughly $15 billion for its Bitcoin strategy. The Strategy executive chairman said he turned to AI after the company’s existing financing channels, including common-stock sales and convertible bonds, were becoming harder to scale. “I […] The post Michael Saylor reveals how ChatGPT helped Strategy unlock $15 billion for its Bitcoin machine appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Satoshi's Bitcoin Fortune Now Worth $71 Billion Amid Recent Selloff
Bitcoin pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto's BTC Stash takes a hit as Bitcoin records a 48% drop from its peak.
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Solana Price Outlook This Weekend: Can SOL Hold Its Key Support Level?
Solana price rose 1.40% to $76.47 over 24 hours, outperforming Bitcoin as institutional accumulation strengthened market demand. SOL has just crossed a significant downward trendline, still with a higher-low pattern around key support. This formation implies that the bullish momentum is still in effect as the weekend approaches. The resistance is between $75 and $90, The post Solana Price Outlook This Weekend: Can SOL Hold Its Key Support Level? appeared first on CoinGape .
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Bitcoin investors pour $853 million into spot ETFs. BlackRock’s IBIT claims the bulk
Bitcoin ETFs recorded $853.54 million in net inflows last week, the strongest since mid-April, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking the bulk.
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Never sell treasury model cracks again as 1,635 BTC is offloaded shrinking Empery reserves by 76% in weeks
The company retained 1,279 BTC by Aug. 6, with 954 pledged against $35 million of debt. The post Never sell treasury model cracks again as 1,635 BTC is offloaded shrinking Empery reserves by 76% in weeks appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Michael Saylor Teases Strategy’s Next Bitcoin Move: Analysts Expect Another Sale
Saylor made another hint on Sunday. The question is: what follows on Monday?
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Strategy Ready to Buy Bitcoin? Saylor Drops Fresh 'Doing Business' Teaser
Saylor triggers Bitcoin buying speculation with a fresh 'Doing Business' chart as Strategy balances a $4 billion cash hoard against a $9 billion paper loss.
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AI financial advisers carry a hidden Bitcoin bias activated by a single specific switch
An AI financial adviser receives the same client three times, with the finances and tolerance for risk left unchanged. The first prompt asks for a diversified long-term portfolio. The second introduces bank failures and capital controls, while the third imagines an economy in which autonomous software buys services and pays other machines. The client hasn't […] The post AI financial advisers carry a hidden Bitcoin bias activated by a single specific switch appeared first on CryptoSlate .
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Crypto Market Update August 9: Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip as Solana Tops Altcoin Gains
The crypto market shows a mixed outlook today, August 9, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) registering slight drops while Solana (SOL) trades in the green. The mixed outlook comes amid fresh speculation about whether the CLARITY Act bill might pass in 2026 after Senator John Thune filed cloture on the bill. Ad Ad What The post Crypto Market Update August 9: Bitcoin, Ethereum Slip as Solana Tops Altcoin Gains appeared first on CoinGape .
Zcash (ZEC) Breaks 9-Year Trend vs. Bitcoin (BTC): Why the Old Rules of Crypto Market Are 'Dead'
ZEC/BTC breakout past its 200-period SMA officially ends a 9-year capitulation trend and rewrites the crypto market playbook.