Bitcoin (BTC) news
BlackRock boosts Strive SATA preferred stake by 133%
Why it matters: The world's largest asset manager is increasing its position in an instrument that directly funds bitcoin purchases, strengthening institutional demand for BTC.
Fed hikes rate to 3.75-4%, but bill purchases are not QE
Why it matters: Fed balance sheet growth does not equal easing: as long as purchases are only in bills, bitcoin should not expect a liquidity inflow.
Canaan posts $97.6 million loss for Q2 2026
Why it matters: Falling demand for ASIC miners and Canaan's weak guidance signal pressure across the mining sector amid low bitcoin prices.
BlackRock moves $285.5 million in BTC and ETH to Coinbase Prime
Why it matters: Large BlackRock transfers to Coinbase Prime are typically tied to spot ETF flows and can signal seller pressure.
Chainalysis: Chinese AI models drove 440% surge in malicious blockchain records
Why it matters: Blockchains are increasingly used as a censorship-resistant malware delivery channel, raising reputational and regulatory risks for public networks.
Bitwise softens outlook after CLARITY Act fails in Senate
Why it matters: The market showed growth is possible without the law passing, but regulatory uncertainty and risks remain.
Sparrow Wallet 2.5.5 tightens PSBT signature and Silent Payments checks
Why it matters: The update reduces the risk of signature substitution and data leaks when using hardware wallets and multisig setups.
Bitcoin realized cap falls for first time in a month, next support at $71,300
Why it matters: Two demand indicators weakened at once: a return to growth requires two daily closes above $76,700 and a rising realized cap, otherwise the market will test $71,300.
Fortitude names ex-Hut 8 chief Jamie Leverton CEO ahead of Nasdaq listing
Why it matters: A public listing for the miner via a SPAC-like deal could draw fresh capital into the bitcoin mining sector.
Crypto market breadth flips: 89 of 100 assets gained for the week, bitcoin lags
Why it matters: Broadening participation with bitcoin lagging signals capital rotation into altcoins; confirmation would require several sessions of rising volume.
Chainalysis: onchain malware up 420%, with North Korea and Iran involved
Why it matters: The growth of onchain malware increases risks for users and exchanges, as blockchains become part of cybercriminals' infrastructure.
BlackRock bought $843.78 million of BTC and ETH in 20 days via spot ETFs
Why it matters: Continued buying by the largest ETF issuer will support the current uptrend in BTC and ETH.
Bitcoin consolidates, gold tests $4,200 as market awaits two more Fed hikes
Why it matters: Further Fed tightening strengthens the dollar and pressures BTC and gold, while ETF outflows raise the risk of a return to $74,900.
US 10-year Treasury yield falls to 4.98% after Fed rate hike
Why it matters: Falling US Treasury yields ease pressure on risk assets including Bitcoin, but persistently high inflation keeps the risk of further tightening alive.
CleanSpark to issue $2.23 billion in bonds through subsidiary
Why it matters: The miner's large debt raise shows how public companies in the sector are funding growth amid pressure on revenue.
Bloomberg: Fed Rate Hike May Be a One-Off, as in 1997
Why it matters: If the hike proves to be a one-off, pressure on risk assets, including bitcoin, will ease faster than the market expects.
Bitcoin at $76,265, Ethereum at $2,433 After Fed Rate Hike
Why it matters: The market is holding onto gains after the Fed's hawkish decision, but whether one rate hike is enough to contain inflation remains an open question.
Arc network DEX logs $72.6 million and 574,000 trades in first day
Why it matters: The first metrics show how quickly the Arc ecosystem is gaining real activity after the mainnet launch.
Trump promises oil slump after Iran war: what it means for crypto
Why it matters: Cheaper oil would lower inflation and pressure on the Fed rate, and improve miner margins — a key macro catalyst for bitcoin.
Crypto market rebounds after Fed rate hike, but ETFs bleed funds
Why it matters: The market is testing whether the 2022 scenario repeats: a post-hike rebound could turn into a selloff if ETF flows stay negative.