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BlackRock bitcoin ETF options saw record activity during crash, sparking theories of hedge fund blowup
Options trading on BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, IBIT, surged to a record 2.33 million contracts on Thursday as bitcoin crashed.
Here's what Wall Street analysts are saying about Strategy after massive Q4 loss
The numbers weren't pretty, but the fourth-quarter loss does not signal a cash crunch or the necessity of bitcoin sales, say analysts.
Bitcoin crashed to $55,000 on Bithumb after exchange accidentally airdropped users 2,000 BTC
An internal reward distribution mistake briefly sent bitcoin prices sharply lower on South Korea’s Bithumb exchange after users were mistakenly credited with large phantom balances.
Bitwise says peak anxiety signals crypto market is nearing a bottom
The crypto asset manager argued that while the current drawdown mirrors the anxiety of 2018 and 2022, long-term upside catalysts remain intact.
Bitcoin rises above $70,000, extending bounce from Thursday's crash
Strategy, MARA Holdings and Galaxy Digital are among crypto-related stocks posting double-digit percentage gains early Friday.
Here's what Wall Street analysts are saying after IREN's earnings miss
The weaker results were tempered by continued progress in the bitcoin miner’s shift toward AI infrastructure.
Citi cuts Coinbase price target to $400 after stock's 65% plunge from record high
The bank trimmed its Coinbase revenue and earnings forecasts amid a brutal risk-off environment for crypto and delays around U.S. market structure legislation.
XRP at center as Ripple lays out institutional DeFi blueprint for XRPL
Ripple and XRPL developers say recent mainnet upgrades and upcoming features position the XRP Ledger as a hub for regulated, real-world finance.
Tether buys $150 million stake in Gold.com to boost tokenized gold distribution
The companies plan to expand global access to tokenized gold and allow the buying of bullion with Tether's stablecoins.
Strategy posts Q4 loss of $12.4 billion on tumbling bitcoin price
The price of bitcoin fell from about $120,000 to $89,000 during the final three months of 2025.
