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Strive Hikes Preferred Share Dividend Rate as Bitcoin Treasury Companies Continue to Plunge
Bitcoin has tumbled below $88,000 on Monday, helping to send Strive (ASST) common stock lower by 7% to $0.79

Michael Saylor's Strategy Made Second Consecutive $1B Bitcoin Purchase Last Week
Despite the continued struggles of its share price, Strategy again funded the purchase mostly via sales of common stock

Fear and Greed Index in Fear 30% of the Past Year, Bitcoin Back in Extreme Fear
The latest death cross in November has so far marked a bottom of around $80,000, aligning with prior examples this cycle.

These Three Metrics Show Bitcoin Found Strong Support Near $80,000
Onchain data shows multiple cost basis metrics confirm heavy demand and investor conviction around the $80,000 price level.

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to Bitcoin
Rising Japanese rates and a stronger yen threaten carry trades and could pressure crypto markets despite easing U.S. policy.

Bitcoin Plunges Below $90K as AI Worries Drag Nasdaq, Crypto Stocks Down
Chipmaker Broadcom's 10% slide weighs on the market as Chicago Fed's Goolsbee signals more cuts than the median for 2026.

Most Influential: Michael Saylor
Despite facing a year of tough conditions for bitcoin treasury companies, Michael Saylor’s Strategy developed new ways to make money — and acquire more bitcoin for its vast holdings — in 2025.

From Lockstep to Lag, Bitcoin Poised to Catch Up With Small Cap Highs
The Federal Reserve begins Treasury bill purchases later Friday, starting with $8.2 billion as part of its reserve management program.

Bitcoin Stumbles Back Below $90K as Dollar Sinks to 7-Week Low After Fed Rate Cut
The U.S. dollar, along with precious metals and bond yields, is reacting as expected to easier financial conditions, but crypto remains in a bearish trend.

UK Bitcoin Company Satsuma Sells 579 of Its 1,199 Bitcoin for $53.2 Million
The company sells BTC to secure cash for upcoming loan note obligations ahead of its planned uplisting.

