"Deal with the difficult while it is yet easy;
Deal with the great while it is yet small."
- James Clear
Note: This blog post updated throughout the day; come back for more later in the day.
BITCOIN
JUST IN: Strategy expands preferred stock offering to $2B amid Bitcoin-fueled rally — Report (Cointelegraph) - Michael Saylor’s company has accumulated 607,770 BTC since adopting its Bitcoin treasury strategy in 2020.
Bitcoin due 'massive short squeeze' as BTC dominance bounces to 62% (Cointelegraph) - Bitcoin exchange order-book liquidity is creating the conditions for a giant short squeeze event as traders bet against BTC price upside.
UK firm smashes local Bitcoin treasury record with $135M raise (Cointelegraph) - Satsuma Technology raised $135 million to fund one of the UK's biggest single Bitcoin treasury acquisitions, positioning itself as a top regional BTC holder.
Arkham Confirms $24 Billion in US Bitcoin Holdings, Shuts Down Sell-Off Rumors (BeInCrypto) - The US government’s Bitcoin, seized from criminal cases, hasn’t moved for four months, raising concerns about market impact.
Another One: Japan’s Kitabo Turns to Bitcoin for Treasury Reserves (CryptoPotato) - The 70-year old textile firm joins the growing trend of Asian companies adopting the leading asset.
Jim Cramer Says Bitcoin and Ethereum are a Hedge Against U.S. Debt: Is This True? (Blocknews) - Jim Cramer, longtime CNBC host and ex-hedge fund manager, just made a move that’s raising crypto eyebrows—he’s holding Bitcoin and Ethereum as a legacy play for his kids.
Square Begins Bitcoin Payments for Sellers as Block Stock Hits S&P 500 (Decrypt) - Block's share price has risen more than 14% over the past week.
Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Whale with $468,046,931 BTC Exposed After 14.5 Years’ Sleep (UToday) - Ancient Bitcoin whale comes back with BTC bought back in 2011 and 32,212,400% profit
ETHEREUM
Ether emerges as winner after crypto’s ‘watershed moment’: Bitwise (Cointelegraph) - A pro-crypto US government, near-insatiable institutional investor demand, and the chance for ETH staking ETFs made ETH a top performer last week.
Ethereum to Hit $10K and ‘Tear the Market a New Asshole.’ (Decrypt) - BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes now thinks that Ethereum will soar to $10,000 this year, doubling his previous projection. Here's why.
ALTCOINS
Ripple CEO Warns of Rising YouTube Scams Targeting XRP Community (BeInCrypto) - Fraudulent YouTube accounts promote a fake 100 million XRP reward event, tricking users into participating.
XRP price drops 19% but analysts say it’s a ‘healthy correction’ (Cointelegraph) - XRP price is down today due to overheated conditions, but analysts say it’s a normal market pullback that could precede a stronger rebound in the short term.
XRP dump: Ripple co-founder under fire for moving $175M XRP near highs (Cointelegraph) - Ripple’s Chris Larsen shifted 50 million XRP to exchanges just as prices peaked, sparking accusations of “dumping” tokens.
VOICES
MICHAEL SAYLOR: "If you're using Bitcoin right now, you're an early pioneer. If you keep it, you'll be insanely rich." 💰(@BTC_Archive)
JPMorgan: Crypto inflows have surged to $60 billion year to date amid regulatory push (The Block)
Scottie Pippen: NBA Legend Predicts XRP to $10 in 2026 (UToday)
Arthur Hayes: Reveals Year-End Price Targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum, Predicts Massive Unexpected ETH Bull Run (The Daily Hodl)
TWEETS
JUST IN: Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz predicts $150,000 Bitcoin. “It feels like we’re going higher.” Hard to argue with that. 😁
JUST IN: Semler Scientific just bought another $21 million Bitcoin. Semler now holds 5,021 Bitcoin worth $594.9 million 🔥 (@BTC_Archive)
JUST IN: 🇬🇧 UK-based gold miner Nativo Resources plans to establish a Bitcoin treasury. From gold to digital gold. 🟧 (@BTC_Archive)
JUST IN: 🇯🇵 Japanese AI company Quantum plans to buy $356 million Bitcoin within the next 12 months. Gradually, then suddenly 🟧 (@BTC_Archive)
UPDATE: The US government still holds 198,000 BTC worth $23.5 BILLION. A recent FOIA request revealed only $3.4B, but Arkham confirms the remaining $20B is still held across multiple agency wallets. None of it has moved in 4 months. (@BTC_Archive)
Michael Saylor's STRATEGY leads all other corporations with 608,000 Bitcoin, more than the rest combined. 😅 (@BTC_Archive)
VIDEO OF THE DAY
PODCAST OF THE DAY
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