Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is down 1.5% today
Analysis
Bitcoin slipped about 1.5% over the past 24 hours as broader risk sentiment weakened, with equities falling amid geopolitical headlines even as oil surged above $100—an environment CoinDesk noted alongside crypto market moves. Separately, Bitcoin Magazine reported that Strategy again paused its Bitcoin purchases last week, removing a steady source of incremental demand that can support prices.
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Jack Dorsey's Block Applies for Bank Charter to Custody Bitcoin
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Bitcoin climbs as oil tops $100, equities drop after Iran strikes
Bitcoin advanced to as high as $79,700 while Brent crude topped $100 and European shares fell, leaving crypto tracking gold rather than equities.
Strategy Halted Its Bitcoin Buys Again Last Week
Bitcoin Magazine Strategy Halted Its Bitcoin Buys Again Last Week The largest corporate holder of bitcoin is instead focusing on buying back its stock and building up its cash reserves. This post Str...
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