Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 1.2% in the last hour
Analysis
Bitcoin dipped 1.2% over the past hour as traders reacted to mixed signals around “Strategy” (MicroStrategy) and near-term demand: Benchmark reiterated a bullish $570 target and highlighted a stronger cash reserve for future bitcoin purchases, but Strategy also reportedly skipped buying BTC again and instead bought back $25M of STRC stock, which may have tempered immediate accumulation expectations. Separately, reports that a prominent mining-pool co-founder moved millions in crypto to Binance added a potential near-term selling/transfer overhang that can pressure spot prices.
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Benchmark reiterates $570 Strategy target, says cash reserve strengthens bitcoin acquisition plan
Benchmark reiterated its $570 Strategy target, citing disciplined capital allocation, growing cash reserves and continued long-term BTC plan.
Strategy Skips Bitcoin Again, Buys Back $25M of STRC Stock
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Skips Bitcoin Again, Buys Back $25M of STRC Stock The company has not bought Bitcoin now for five weeks. This post Strategy Skips Bitcoin Again, Buys Back $25M of STRC Stock...
End of HODL: Co-Founder of Once World's Largest Bitcoin Mining Pool Moves Millions in Crypto to Binance
F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang reverses his two-month accumulation strategy, depositing millions in Ether and wrapped Bitcoin back into Binance hot wallets.
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