Bitcoin

Bitcoin

Policy

Why Bitcoin Could Be Good for El Salvador

Adopting Bitcoin as legal tender could help the El Salvador economy grow, says our columnist, but there are risks if the government over-indulges new borrowing.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele

Markets

Bitcoin Likely to Be Rangebound After Rebound From $29K

"The market looks to have digested most negative news during the recent sell-off from $41,000 to $29,000," one analyst said.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Back Above $30K in Volatile Trading Session

Bitcoin’s near 50% decline from all-time highs surprised analysts as China’s crackdown fueled bearish sentiment.

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Markets

MicroStrategy’s Most Recent Bond Drops Below Par as Bitcoin Sells Off

The price on the $500 million bond has fallen by almost three points.

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor.

Policy

China's Anti-Crypto Crackdown Is Different This Time

Miners leaving China show the seriousness of new enforcement. But constrained trading and investment are more likely to really matter.

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Markets

Why Ethereum's Price Is Built on Firmer Ground Than Bitcoin

Bitcoin's thesis rests on a theory of money and power. Ethereum has a more durable footing: creative computation.

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Markets

Bitcoin Futures' Open Interest Drops More Than Half in 2 Months

The Arcane Research report says this downward trading indicates institutional investors are being “cautious” at the moment.

Arcane Research

Markets

MicroStrategy Falls With the Bitcoin It Holds; Breakeven Point Looms

With the price of BTC just north of $29,000, it's little more than $3,000 a coin above the average price of $26,080 that CEO Saylor shelled out.

MicroStrategy CEO Michael J. Saylor