Bitcoin breaks $66,000 but 4 key signals show this rally is far from normal
Spot trading remains thin and derivatives traders are still hedging against another drop, even as long-term holders stay put and U.S. ETF demand begins to recover.

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More than 380 investors supplied the funds, while court approval, penalties and any recovery remain unresolved.
The options wall blamed for Bitcoin's stagnation was worth $1.2 billion in notional value and almost nothing in real pressure.
Raphael Zagury inherits a large Bitcoin balance sheet and a mandate to prove it can support a durable business.
ETF inflows have returned and exchange balances are falling, but stablecoin outflows show the market still lacks the capital needed for a sustained breakout.
The company’s quarterly BTC Yield and BTC Gain turned negative after its share count rose while its 843,775-Bitcoin balance remained unchanged.
Brent’s return toward $89 raises fresh inflation and interest-rate risks for Bitcoin as traders assess whether the oil shock will persist.