Bitcoin surged past $81,000, its highest since January, driven by options market strategies betting on a gradual price rise despite ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions and steady central bank policies. While other major cryptocurrencies showed mixed performance, Bitcoin's options desks have positioned for a breakout, with risk-reversal indicators expected to turn positive if the price decisively stays above $80,000. Upcoming U.S. earnings and jobs data could further influence Bitcoin's volatility in the near term.
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose by 1.20% and 1.32% respectively, boosting overall crypto market sentiment despite a decline in decentralized finance (DeFi) trading volume. Large-cap altcoins mostly gained, with Bitcoin dominance increasing to 58%, i...
Bitcoin held above $63,000 with a 5.5% weekly gain, while Ether led major cryptocurrencies with a 12.4% surge. Other tokens like HYPE and Solana also posted notable increases despite a strong dollar. Equity futures rose following record highs, with t...
While Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs experienced significant outflows of $526 million and $14 million respectively last week, XRP and Solana ETFs saw positive inflows totaling $49 million. XRP ETFs have shown strong institutional demand, with total a...
Michael Saylor highlights that Bitcoin's biggest evolution over the next decade will come from the expansion of its financial ecosystem rather than changes to its protocol. He believes institutional adoption—through ETFs, corporate treasuries, banks,...
Bitcoin started July strong, trading above $63,000 after a tough first half of 2026, with a 6.09% weekly gain despite being down nearly 28% year-to-date. The rebound is driven by large holders aggressively buying the dip, while institutional demand w...
