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Bitcoin price crash illustration showing a golden BTC coin with falling red candlestick charts in a snowy Japanese setting, symbolizing $150B market wipeout after Japan bond yield shock.

Liquidations

$150B wiped: Bitcoin drops below $87k on Japan yield shock

Thin order books met hard macro triggers and the market snapped as it entered December.

2 months ago

President Donald Trump standing confidently against a bright sky, flanked by large metallic cryptocurrency symbols for Ethereum, Bitcoin, and another gold coin, illustrating a report on his alleged $12 billion crypto portfolio.

In Focus

How Trump’s crypto empire became the center of a new influence economy

Allegations of "shadow lobbying" through crypto raise questions about Trump's financial interests and national security risks.

2 months ago

Nasdaq building facade with a floating glassy-textured Bitcoin coin in vibrant daylight

ETF

Bitcoin on Wall Street will never be the same after a quiet Nasdaq move

Nasdaq's proposed increase in IBIT options limit positions Bitcoin within traditional financial risk frameworks.

2 months ago

A dramatic scene shows giant Bitcoin and Ethereum symbols emerging from glowing green energy beams that crack the rocky ground beneath them, set against a bright sky and mountain landscape.

Market

Why Bitcoin pumped today: How US liquidity lifted BTC above $90,000 and ETH over $3,000

Bitcoin and Ethereum rally as excess Treasury cash flows into markets, amidst shifting institutional strategies.

2 months ago

Mining

How long can miners hold out as revenue hits record lows while Bitcoin’s security is at record highs?

The zettahash era highlights strong Bitcoin security, yet underlying mining sector upheaval signals structural distress.

2 months ago

A modern glass Tether headquarters rises into the sky as a floating gold bar and a glowing Bitcoin coin hover prominently in front of the building under bright blue, cloud-filled daylight.

TradFi

‘We wear your loathing with pride:’ Why S&P downgraded Tether after it bought more gold than any country

Despite a downgrade from S&P, Tether's gold and Bitcoin stockpile is seen as strength by crypto markets.

2 months ago

A man lies face-down on a bed in distress while a glowing Bitcoin coin stands upright in the foreground, illuminated by warm orange light.

Trading

Bitcoin traders can’t sleep: How Bitcoin’s recent price crash is affecting people IRL

The survey showed that 70% of traders blame sleep deprivation for poor trading decisions during Bitcoin's turbulent times.

2 months ago

A hand holds up a gold Bitcoin coin inside a grand building with warm lighting and a Texas flag visible in the background.

ETF

Why Texas is buying Bitcoin from BlackRock before building a real reserve

Operational challenges prompt Texas's strategic use of an ETF as a temporary measure while building sovereign-grade custody.

2 months ago

A cinematic sunset scene shows a highway sign for the S&P 500 beside a fallen “Strategy₿” sign with a Bitcoin symbol, symbolizing diverging paths between traditional markets and crypto strategies.

Market

Why Wall Street is blocking Strategy’s S&P 500 entry — even with its $56B Bitcoin empire

The strategy that transformed MicroStrategy into a corporate Bitcoin giant appears to be hindering its S&P 500 aspirations as market skepticism fuels stock volatility.

2 months ago

A massive whale breaches from stormy ocean waves beside a giant glowing Bitcoin coin at sunset.

Analysis

Bitcoin whale’s $2 billion wager hints at dramatic market rebound as retail sells off

With retail selling waning, Bitcoin's strategic accumulation phase signals a potential market shift.

2 months ago

glowing XRP coin erupts from a city street with bright green energy, surrounded by flying dust and debris, while tall buildings and trees stand in the background under a clear sky.

ETF

XRP breaks market trend as altcoin ETF leader by key metric, outpacing Solana

With Franklin Templeton's zero-cost allure, XRP ETF inflows set sights on reaching $2 billion.

2 months ago

A sunlit rooftop plaza showcases a prominent Dogecoin capsule in front with XRP, Chainlink, and Solana capsules receding toward a bright blue skyline.

ETF

Spot Dogecoin ETF launch gets no inflows revealing concerning market reality

Despite famed meme status, Dogecoin ETF starts with zero new capital, signaling trouble for upcoming crypto funds.

2 months ago

Oluwapelumi Adejumo

$150B wiped: Bitcoin drops below $87k on Japan yield shock

How Trump’s crypto empire became the center of a new influence economy

Bitcoin on Wall Street will never be the same after a quiet Nasdaq move

Why Bitcoin pumped today: How US liquidity lifted BTC above $90,000 and ETH over $3,000

How long can miners hold out as revenue hits record lows while Bitcoin’s security is at record highs?

‘We wear your loathing with pride:’ Why S&P downgraded Tether after it bought more gold than any country

Bitcoin traders can’t sleep: How Bitcoin’s recent price crash is affecting people IRL

Why Texas is buying Bitcoin from BlackRock before building a real reserve

Why Wall Street is blocking Strategy’s S&P 500 entry — even with its $56B Bitcoin empire

Bitcoin whale’s $2 billion wager hints at dramatic market rebound as retail sells off

XRP breaks market trend as altcoin ETF leader by key metric, outpacing Solana

Spot Dogecoin ETF launch gets no inflows revealing concerning market reality

Oluwapelumi's Trending Articles

Bitcoin’s “quantum” death sentence is causing a Wall Street rift, but the fix is already hidden in the code

Ripple is winning on Wall Street and in the UK, but the XRP Ledger is losing users fast and the split will define 2026

Ripple’s massive license victory hides a structural shift that could actually divert volume away from XRP

Oluwapelumi Adejumo

$150B wiped: Bitcoin drops below $87k on Japan yield shock

How Trump’s crypto empire became the center of a new influence economy

Bitcoin on Wall Street will never be the same after a quiet Nasdaq move

Why Bitcoin pumped today: How US liquidity lifted BTC above $90,000 and ETH over $3,000

How long can miners hold out as revenue hits record lows while Bitcoin’s security is at record highs?

‘We wear your loathing with pride:’ Why S&P downgraded Tether after it bought more gold than any country

Bitcoin traders can’t sleep: How Bitcoin’s recent price crash is affecting people IRL

Why Texas is buying Bitcoin from BlackRock before building a real reserve

Why Wall Street is blocking Strategy’s S&P 500 entry — even with its $56B Bitcoin empire

Bitcoin whale’s $2 billion wager hints at dramatic market rebound as retail sells off

XRP breaks market trend as altcoin ETF leader by key metric, outpacing Solana

Spot Dogecoin ETF launch gets no inflows revealing concerning market reality

Bitcoin’s “quantum” death sentence is causing a Wall Street rift, but the fix is already hidden in the code

Ripple is winning on Wall Street and in the UK, but the XRP Ledger is losing users fast and the split will define 2026

Ripple’s massive license victory hides a structural shift that could actually divert volume away from XRP

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