Micah Zimmerman

Bitcoin price jumped to around $105,200 on Wednesday as traders are gearing up for an end to the record U.S. government shutdown ahead of a key House vote to reopen federal agencies.

Bitcoin price plunged to the $102,000s on Tuesday after briefly topping $107,000, retreating despite initial gains from government reopening news and potential tariff checks, as mixed market sentiment weighed on Bitcoin.

A Chinese woman who ran a $5.6 billion Ponzi scheme and laundered billions in bitcoin was jailed in the UK for nearly 12 years.

Bitcoin feud: China has accused the U.S. of seizing 127,000 Bitcoin worth $13 billion from a 2020 mining pool hack.

Bitcoin price dipped below $104,000 after briefly rising above $106,000, as traders weighed Trump’s proposed $2,000 “tariff dividend” stimulus, ongoing government reopening, and key technical levels near $99,000 support and $109,000–$111,000 resistance.

SoFi has become the first U.S. national bank to offer retail crypto services, launching its SoFi Crypto platform to let customers buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin directly in their accounts, with full access for all 12.6 million members expected by the end of 2025.

Bitcoin rebounded above $106,000 on Monday after a volatile week of sub-$100,000 dips, as buyers repeatedly defended key support levels.

President Trump wants to send Americans a $2,000 “tariff dividend” check, funded by record tariff revenues and aimed at sharing the benefits of the booming U.S. economy.

Square has officially launched Bitcoin payments for its 4 million U.S. merchants, allowing businesses to accept BTC with zero processing fees until 2027.

Bitcoin price rebounded from early lows near $100,000 to reach $103,500 today, capping a volatile week of trading.