The crypto investor made Claude search through two Macs, two external hard drives, an Apple Notes export, iCloud Mail, Gmail inbox and X messages to help retrieve the Bitcoin.
Strategy's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation could reshape corporate treasury strategies, but risks amplify if Bitcoin's value declines significantly.
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SoftBank's investment in Graphcore could reshape the AI chip market, challenging Nvidia's dominance and potentially easing GPU shortages.
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US adults are largely wary of crypto and consider it the least important policy issue when picking who to vote for, according to a poll by POLITICO.
MARA Holdings still has in its coffers 35,303 Bitcoin valued at roughly $2.84 billion, making it the fourth largest corporate Bitcoin holder in the world. But that position comes after the company sold a significant chunk of its reserves — and investors took notice. Related Reading: Crypto Firm Exodus Drains 63% Of Its Bitcoin Reserves As Q1 Loss Doubled Year Over Year A Rough Quarter By The Numbers MARA’s stock dropped 5% during Tuesday’s trading session, touching an intraday low of $11.74 before closing around $12.65. After-hours trading brought another 1.85% decline. The sell-off followed the release of the company’s first-quarter 2026 earnings, which showed a net loss of $1.26 billion — more than double the $533 million loss recorded in the same period last year. Revenue came in at $175 million, down 18% from a year ago, partly due to falling Bitcoin prices. During the quarter, MARA sold 20,880 BTC worth nearly $1.5 billion. A large portion of those sales — 15,133 BTC sold between March 4 and March 25 for about $1 billion — went toward buying back convertible notes. About $1 billion of the proceeds were used to reduce the company’s convertible debt load from $3.3 billion to $2.3 billion, a reduction of roughly 30%. That transaction generated a $71 million gain from debt extinguishment. Shifting Away From Mining MARA is making a clear move away from aggressive Bitcoin mining. Officials said the company does not plan to make large-scale purchases of ASIC mining hardware going forward. About 90% of its non-hosted mining capacity can reportedly be converted into AI and IT infrastructure. The company said its strategy centers on placing new infrastructure alongside existing Bitcoin mining operations, allowing it to generate revenue from power assets while drawing on its operational experience in mining. The company is also cutting 15% of its workforce, a move expected to save $12 million annually. The biggest move, though, is the acquisition of Long Ridge Energy from FTAI Infrastructure. The deal is valued at close to $1.5 billion, including about $785 million in debt, and marks the largest acquisition in MARA’s history. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bulls Awaken As Rare Golden Cross Signal Flashes On Charts Long Ridge operates a 505-megawatt combined-cycle gas power plant in Ohio and sits on more than 1,600 contiguous acres. MARA projects $144 million in annualized EBITDA from the asset. Stock Performance In Context Despite Tuesday’s drop, MARA shares are up 30% over the past month. Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, continues to buy while MARA sells and restructures — a contrast that reflects how differently companies in the space are approaching the current environment. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Warsh's hawkish stance may stabilize inflation but risks economic fragility, impacting markets and crypto amid political and productivity pressures.
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Nvidia's potential 40% stock rise underscores the transformative impact of AI infrastructure growth on tech investment strategies.
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Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,265. ETH is now consolidating above $2,220 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,265 zone. The price is trading below $2,280 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,285 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,300 zone. Ethereum Price Extends Losses Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,300 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price dipped below the $2,280 and $2,265 levels. The price even traded below $2,250. A low was formed at $2,233, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,322 swing high to the $2,233 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,280 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,285 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If the bulls remain in action above $2,220, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,265 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,285 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,322 swing high to the $2,233 low and the trend line. The next major resistance is near the $2,320 level. A clear move above the $2,320 resistance might send the price toward the $2,350 resistance. An upside break above the $2,350 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,400 resistance zone or even $2,420 in the near term. Another Drop In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,285 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,250 level. The first major support sits near the $2,220 zone. A clear move below the $2,220 support might push the price toward the $2,180 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,120 region. The main support could be $2,080. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,220 Major Resistance Level – $2,285
DeFi Development Corp attributed the growth to 'unconventional' strategies that aligned the company better with the Solana ecosystem.
eBay's rejection highlights the challenges GameStop faces in its transformation efforts, emphasizing the need for sustainable growth strategies.
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Anthropic's decision highlights the intensifying tech rivalry, potentially impacting global AI collaboration and cybersecurity dynamics.
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Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $80,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $78,800 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $80,500 and extended losses. The price is trading below $80,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $80,700 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $80,500 and $81,200 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Further Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $80,500 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish zone and extended losses below the $80,000 level. There was a move below the $79,500 level. The price even dipped below $79,000. A low was formed at $78,720 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor increase above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $81,250 swing high to the $78,720 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $80,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $79,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $80,000 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $81,250 swing high to the $78,720 low. The first key resistance is near the $80,500 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $80,700 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. A close above the $80,700 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $81,200 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $82,000 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $82,500. Downside Extension In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $80,500 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $79,200 level. The first major support is near the $78,800 level. The next support is now near the $78,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $76,200 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $75,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $79,200, followed by $78,800. Major Resistance Levels – $80,000 and $80,700.
The deteriorating US-Iran relations could destabilize global oil markets and heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting international diplomacy.
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Decentralized trading of Hong Kong equities via Trust Wallet could democratize access, reduce reliance on intermediaries, and increase market fluidity.
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AI's role in crypto recovery highlights its potential in digital asset management, raising ethical questions about privacy and security.
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Iran's submarine deployment heightens geopolitical instability, potentially disrupting global oil transit and impacting market expectations.
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Gelephu's initiative could position Bhutan as a competitive hub for crypto firms, leveraging green energy and streamlined regulatory processes.
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The previous Bitcoin market top may not have been marked by a dramatic crash or obvious sell signal, but by a highly coordinated, sophisticated wave of whale distribution. While most participants were driven by optimism and bullish conviction, large holders were quietly offloading positions in a way that blended seamlessly into normal market activity. How Whale Distributed Bitcoin Without Triggering Warning Signals The Bitcoin market top last year was less obvious than in past cycles, unfolding through a quiet, highly coordinated wave of whale distribution. ForeDex on X revealed that at a time when BTC participants were filled with optimism and conviction, a whale moved roughly 30,000 BTC to exchanges over 10 days via Galaxy Digital. Meanwhile, most market participants failed to recognize the significance of these flows. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply Shock: 100,000 BTC Vanish From Exchanges In Under 90 Days ForeDex explained that BTC was split into smaller amounts and distributed across multiple exchanges, unlike previous cycles. In earlier market tops, large flows often ranging from several thousand to 10,000 BTC were sent directly to platforms such as Coinbase, Binance, or Gemini in a single transaction, making these movements relatively easy to detect. However, after the ETF approval, market structure and trading behavior became more sophisticated. As selling pressure was distributed across different exchanges, the historical exchange-specific sell premium became less reliable. Even the well-known Coinbase-Binance Gap data no longer shows these traces as clearly as it used to. Ultimately, BTC market dynamics are evolving, and new patterns are constantly emerging. Even if some participants had identified unusual flows, the strong optimism and conviction at the peak would likely have led many to dismiss them. Bitcoin Could Face Another Liquidity Sweep To The Downside Bitcoin is showing signs of weakening market structure, with price forming lower highs following the rejection at $82,000. Crypto analyst Kaz has noted that one of the biggest warning signs is the sharp rise in Open Interest (OI) that is aggressively occurring, and both perpetual and spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) are trending downward, indicating bullish traders are already starting to get squeezed out of the market. Related Reading: 14,600 Bitcoin Sold in Profit in One Day: Here Is How BTC’s Own Structure Broke It Below $80K At the same time, bears appear to be actively building short positions, a continuous liquidation that is adding fuel to the decline. Kaz argues that additional long positions could be flushed out, as perpetual and spot CVDs are currently declining, and there is still long liquidation at the downside. Currently, BTC is retesting the $80,000 level with the highest OI bearish positioning seen at this level so far. In the bullish case, if price holds above the $80,000 zone and CVD starts rising, the market could trigger a short squeeze back toward the $82,000 resistance. In the bearish scenario, a loss of the $80,000 level, combined with current weak internals, could lead to a liquidity sweep of the lows, with price potentially moving toward testing the point of weak order (pwO). Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana's surge in perps volume signals increased DeFi activity but also hints at potential market volatility and competitive shifts in the crypto space.
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The embargo exacerbates global energy instability, heightening geopolitical tensions and market volatility, impacting oil-dependent nations.
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The GUARD Act's identity verification could stifle innovation, limit access to digital tools, and create lasting surveillance infrastructure.
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The attack highlights the critical need for enhanced security measures in software supply chains to protect digital asset infrastructures.
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eBay's rejection highlights skepticism about GameStop's financial capacity, impacting future takeover bids and shareholder strategies.
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OpenAI's strategic shift into enterprise AI integration challenges India's IT sector, potentially reshaping global tech service dynamics.
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A potential ECB rate hike in June could pressure euro-area bonds and make traditional assets more appealing than cryptocurrencies.
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A crypto analyst has set multiple bullish price targets for Dogecoin (DOGE), predicting a strong, sustainable rally to the highly anticipated $1 milestone. The analyst has shared technical chart patterns to back his optimistic forecast. However, he still believes that a critical catalyst is needed to propel Dogecoin to these higher levels. His analysis shows how the DOGE price will climb to each target until it crosses $1. Dogecoin Rally To $1 Contingent On Elon Musk As Catalyst Crypto analyst Celal Kucuker has laid out seven bullish price targets for Dogecoin on X, with his outlook depending significantly on billionaire investor Elon Musk serving as a key catalyst for a major rally. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Set To Hit $5 Amid New Influx From Smart Money? Kucuker’s confidence in Musk as a driver is based on past incidents between Dogecoin and the Tesla CEO. Musk has a well-known track record of moving the meme coin’s price with little more than a tweet or public endorsement. From referring to DOGE as “the people’s crypto” to changing his X profile to Dogecoin-related images, Musk’s past interactions with the meme coin have triggered some of its most explosive price surges. At the same time, Kucuker anchors his projections in what he describes as a “very clean chart,” which traces a descending channel that has been guiding Dogecoin’s price action since its peak earlier in 2025. Within this channel, DOGE has been moving in a consistent zigzag pattern, grinding sideways while hitting the channel’s upper and lower boundaries. The channel reveals a consistent, recurring pattern in Dogecoin’s price. Each time the meme coin has risen to touch the upper boundary of the descending channel, it has formed a local high before pulling back. The first touch led to a local top of around $0.517, and the second produced a lower high of roughly $0.315. Based on this recurring trend, Kucuker believes that Dogecoin is preparing to touch this upper boundary a third time, potentially leading to a lower high at $0.204. Once that happens, the analyst expects a pullback toward $0.09. At this bottom point, Dogecoin is likely forming a strong base for its next upward move. Kucuker predicts that once this potential rally begins, Dogecoin’s price will officially break free from its multi-year descending channel and begin its ascent toward its ultimate top around $1.61. However, before reaching that target, the analyst noted that Dogecoin will have to cross several resistance and support levels. He marked them at $0.50, $0.12, $0.30, $0.08, $0.20, $0.010, and finally $1.60. Each of these levels represents critical checkpoints where price could rise sharply toward or reverse its advance before the next leg up begins. Analyst Reveals Best Time To Buy DOGE Before A $12 Run Market expert Mikybullcrypto has shared the ideal time for investors and traders to reenter the Dogecoin market. According to the analyst, the best time to build positions in the meme coin is around the $0.10, where DOGE is currently trading Related Reading: Dogecoin Has Entered The Zone That Led To The 2021 26,000% Surge And The Target Is Above $2 The reason the analyst has marked this area as a key buy zone is because he believes that a strong bullish rally to $12 is imminent. His chart shows an ascending trend that has been forming since 2014, with trendlines pointing toward upper targets between $0.5 and $50 for Dogecoin. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
A DeFi advocacy group has warned about a list of proposed amendments to the long-awaited crypto market structure bill that threaten the sector’s developers and hinder innovation in the US. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally At Risk: This Critical Resistance Could End BTC’s Bullish Run CLARITY Act Amendments Could Harm The DeFi Sector On Wednesday, the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) shared a list of 16 “anti-DeFi amendments” to the Senate Banking Committee’s crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, ahead of its highly anticipated Thursday markup session. In an X post, the advocacy group warned that some of the recent amendments submitted for consideration could harm DeFi technology, users, and developers if they are implemented in the final text of the legislation. These amendments came from Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, Andy Kim, Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren, and Jack Reed, who collectively targeted core DeFi protections in the bill. Some of the most notable “anti-DeFi” proposals include amendments by Senators Cortez Masto and Reed targeting the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), which exempts non-controlling developers and providers from federal money transfer requirements. According to DEF’s assessment of the text, Cortez Masto’s amendments “re-write the BRCA to turn it from a shield to a sword against developers,” and “strike protections for non-controlling developers” in Sections 301 and 302. Meanwhile, Reed’s amendments reportedly include a “direct attack on Van Loon – 5th Circuit federal court decision by subjecting smart contracts to sanctions ‘without regard to whether such contracts operate autonomously, can be modified, or are owned.’” In addition, he proposed eliminating the BRCS from the CLARITY Act. Other related amendments also target DeFi front ends, tokenization provisions, and expand BSA/AML obligations for developers and digital asset businesses. DEF Urges Community Action The DeFi Advocacy group called for action against the potential changes, urging X users to contact Senators’ offices to oppose them. However, it noted that Thursday’s markup will not consider every amendment. This gives the community a timely opportunity to press Senators to dismiss the proposals that would affect the industry. Responding to DEF’s post, Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Semenov also slammed the Senators for targeting the DeFi sector, affirming that they “are trying to push last-minute amendments into Clarity Act that would defeat its entire purpose” and urging community members to act. Moreover, Justin Slaughter, VP of Regulatory Affairs at Paradigm, highlighted DEF’s “anti-DeFi” list, affirming that they are “basically the key amendments to watch,” alongside those affecting stablecoin rewards, the use of digital assets for tax payments, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) crypto guidelines and rules, and DeFi ability to operate. Related Reading: Crypto Funds Extend Six-Week Streak With $858M Inflows On CLARITY Act Progress It’s worth noting that Senators submitted over 100 amendments to the CLARITY Act’s text ahead of the markup vote, with roughly 40 of them coming from anti-crypto Senator Elizabeth Warren. As journalist Eleanor Terret reported on X, one of these proposals would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing master accounts to crypto firms, resulting in heavy criticism from the crypto community and White House Crypto Advisor Patrick Witt. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The strong correlation between BETZ and Bitcoin highlights the interconnectedness of risk-on assets, impacting investment strategies and market predictions.
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The bond market's shift highlights the fragility of monetary policy assumptions amid volatile energy prices, impacting global financial stability.
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Ondo's rapid growth in tokenized stocks signals a shift towards blockchain in traditional finance, highlighting evolving market dynamics.
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