Bitcoin price action, ETF flows, mining, Lightning, and protocol development. 371 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
A key Bitcoin supply metric has printed its first 'buy' signal since November 2022, hinting that the 2026 bear market may be nearing its end. However, analysts warn that BTC prices could still drop further before any recovery.
Moody’s says President Trump’s new quantum computing executive orders highlight an urgent need for Bitcoin and the broader digital asset industry to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography.
Bitwise argues that the recent volatility in STRC, a Bitcoin Strategy ETF from Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), reflects a late-cycle leverage unwind, not a failure of the firm's bitcoin strategy. The firm believes institutions are poised to replace Strategy as the biggest buyers of bitcoin.
Bitcoin surged to a two-week high, fueled by a short squeeze that cost bearish traders $281 million. Ether and Solana also climbed, with gains of nearly 10% and 19% respectively this week, as tech stocks rebounded.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs had their strongest inflow day in two months, with $221 million flowing in, breaking a 10-day streak of outflows. The surge was driven by funds other than BlackRock’s IBIT, marking a significant shift in investor sentiment.
While U.S. institutional demand for Bitcoin had its worst month ever in June, large holders bought $16.7 billion worth in just two weeks. This divergence has historically signaled potential market bottoms.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says the recent selloff of Strategy's STRC is typical of end-of-cycle deleveraging in bitcoin markets, and he believes the market may be nearing its bottom.
Wavespace, the Bitcoin-only neobank, has achieved MiCA compliance and launched its self-custodial wavecard® that uses Nostr Wallet Connect to automatically top up from users’ Lightning nodes, eliminating custodial preloading risks.
Bitcoin exchange inflows surged to 49,000 BTC on June 30, according to CryptoQuant — a rare spike historically linked to heightened volatility and often downside risk, even as Bitcoin rebounded above the key $60,000 support level.
Metaplanet, a Japanese company, purchased 2,823 bitcoin in Q2 2026, spending $222 million. This brings their total bitcoin holdings to 43,000 BTC, the largest corporate stash outside of MicroStrategy.
Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, has bought an additional $170 million worth of Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 43,000 BTC. This makes it the world's third-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder.
Bitcoin surged to $60,000 after weaker U.S. economic data suggested the Federal Reserve might slow interest rate hikes. This marks a significant recovery from a 21-month low, boosting investor confidence.
Bitcoin miners, who have secured long-term access to large amounts of power, are being courted by AI companies in desperate need of electricity. However, retrofitting mining campuses into high-performance data centers is a difficult and capital-intensive process facing technical and regulatory hurdles.
Bitcoin is hovering near $60,000 as US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.79 billion in outflows last week, the largest weekly withdrawals since their launch. Analysts cite growing fears of a Federal Reserve rate hike and a broader sell-off in the AI sector as key drivers. The $60,000 level is a critical support that, if broken, could lead to further declines.
Strategy, the subsidiary of MicroStrategy, has authorized up to $2 billion in share buybacks and created a program to sell bitcoin for liquidity. The company also increased its dividend on its STRC preferred stock, signaling confidence in its financial strategy.
Strategy (MSTR) has raised its STRC dividend to 12%, authorized $2 billion in share buybacks, and permitted limited Bitcoin sales to fund reserves, dividends, debt obligations, and stock repurchases. This new capital management framework marks a strategic shift for the company.
Strategy, the Bitcoin treasury firm chaired by Michael Saylor, has approved a new 'Digital Credit Capital Framework' that allows it to sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin as part of an 'active capital management' strategy to optimize its financial position.
Perception exited beta and launched its digital asset narrative intelligence platform with integrations from BitGo, Swan, Relai, and Bitcoin Well, providing AI-driven market insights from over 1,000 curated industry sources.
Bitplanet signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Antalpha to enter the Bitcoin mining space. This partnership aims to leverage Antalpha's expertise and equipment to establish Bitplanet's mining operations.
Bitcoin has fallen below $60,000, down nearly 7% this week. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum are ending the second quarter in the red, a back-to-back losing first half that runs against the usual pattern.
Bitcoin is testing a crucial support level between $58,000 and $60,000 for the third time. If it breaks below this range, it could trigger a deeper decline in the market, though some investors view the volatility as an opportunity to buy.
Strategy's flagship preferred stock STRC hit a new record low as U.S. markets opened, with Bitcoin lingering below $60,000. CEO Michael Saylor acknowledged the 'volatility test' but remained optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term potential.
Senior Bitcoin developer Matt Corallo is urging Bitcoin projects to leave GitHub following a ban on the Rust Lightning implementation. Citing broken merge scripts, hidden diffs, and unreliable tracking, developers recommend migrating to self-hosted Forgejo solutions, with Andrew Poelstra among those raising concerns.
Trezor Academy released a documentary showcasing Bitcoin adoption in Africa and launched a donation program to fund Bitcoin education initiatives in the Global South. The initiative aims to empower communities through financial literacy and access to decentralized finance.