After enjoying steady expansion throughout 2025 as Bitcoin (BTC) first hit a new all-time high (ATH) above $125,000 before retreating, the global network of cryptocurrency ATM’s saw a notable contraction in the first five months of 2026. Specifically, there were 39,456 such BTC machines worldwide on January 1 and, by May 18, the number dropped […]
When the CEO of a publicly traded company starts taking meetings with lawmakers about Bitcoin, it’s usually a sign that corporate treasury strategy and national policy are about to collide. That’s exactly what happened when Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich met with Japanese lawmaker Junichi Kanda to discuss Japan’s Bitcoin strategy. The meeting signals a deepening […]
XRP’s market capitalization has erased nearly $10 billion in four days as bearish momentum continues to pressure the broader cryptocurrency market. Specifically, on May 14, XRP’s market capitalization stood at $95.39 billion before falling to $85.66 billion at press time, wiping out about $9.73 billion in four days. XRP one-week market cap chart. Source: CoinMarketCap […]
The technical outlook for Bitcoin, the leader of the cryptocurrency market, is once again focused on critical levels. Analysts note that the $78,000 level continues to act as a strong support area, and that a break above the $85,000 resistance could quickly push the price up to $95,000. Analyst James Van Straten stated that approximately […]
Crypto analysts are divided over whether markets will see a major Bitcoin sell-off in May, a pattern that has emerged in the last two bear markets during US mid-term election years. In May 2018, Bitcoin crashed from nearly $10,000 to about $7,000 by the end of the month. It happened again in May 2022, when […]
Bitcoin dropped under $77,000 and traded at $76,901 after a brutal one-hour wipeout hit the crypto market. About $600 million in positions were liquidated in 60 minutes, forcing leveraged traders out fast while the broader market turned red, according to data from Coinglass. The pain was clear in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. Last week, those […]
Robert Kiyosaki renewed his bitcoin bull case, tying $BTC ownership to inflation protection, hard assets, and long-term wealth planning. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited oil prices, national debt, and currency weakness while urging investors to consider real assets. Key Takeaways: Kiyosaki linked bitcoin ownership to inflation protection, debt concerns, and weakening fiat currencies. […]
According to a recent on-chain study, the Bitcoin market has entered another crucial phase, driven by a growing divergence between retail and whale activity. Whale Positioning Diverges Sharply From Retail Optimism In an X post on May 16, crypto analyst Joao Wedson highlights a clear schism between Bitcoin retail and whale activity. This post’s assertion […]
Sell in May and go away is a popular saying in the financial markets, and renowned analyst Merlijn The Trader outlined a historical pattern that could be even more painful for $BTC now. His targets are quite worrying, with the worst-case scenario predicting a massive plunge to $33,000. Another 60% Decline Soon? Following bitcoin’s rejection […]