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Strategy’s October filing shows an accounting consequence. ETF cost estimates measure fund holdings, while redemptions determine how Bitcoin leaves. The post Bitcoin rally delivers $4.1 billion tax windfall for Strategy appeared first on CryptoSlate.

September's prices index rose to 74.0 while growth slowed, leaving rate relief uncertain for leveraged Bitcoin exposure. The post US services price gauge hits a four-year high, clouding Bitcoin’s rate-relief outlook appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Hashrate Index's October comparison still puts about two-thirds of estimated hashrate in three countries, without measuring ownership or pool control. The post 3 countries control 66% of Bitcoin mining, but 1 rival is gaining appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin price action was kept in check by overhead ask liquidity while US stocks broke out to new all-time highs. Bitcoin (BTC) continued to circle $86,000 on Tuesday as US stock markets hit fresh all-time highs. Key points: Read more

Glassnode’s weekly snapshot pairs a smaller derivatives footprint with rising holder activity, while spot buying supplies a counterweight. The post Bitcoin futures drop $1.4B, but spot buyers step in to help appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The optional SATA ceiling is $215.3 million above October 2 cash, with no completed repurchases or dedicated funding source disclosed. The post Bitcoin treasury Strive risks cash reserve to fund $500M buyback and trim dividends appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) made its smallest positive Bitcoin purchase of 2026 even as a 43% quarterly rally in the cryptocurrency helped generate a $20.9 billion gain on its digital-asset holdings. In an Oct. 5 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Michael Saylor-founded company said it bought 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million […] The post Strategy buys just 334 Bitcoin as preferred-share buybacks reach $1.45 billion appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Weak US jobs data has narrowed expectations for another Fed hike in October, offering Bitcoin some relief as investors continue to embrace the debasement trade. Bitcoin (BTC) is coming off its best third quarter since 2017, but extending the rally may prove more difficult as Treasury yields above 5% offer investors an increasingly attractive alternative to risk assets, according to Delphi Digital.  In its latest weekly newsletter, Delphi highlighted Bitcoin’s 43% gain in the third quarter, followed by a third straight weekly advance last week. However, “the grind higher is happening against real resistance,” Delphi wrote, pointing to the Federal Reserve’s September rate hike and surging Treasury yields, which have reached multi-decade highs. “When a government bond pays over 5% risk-free, every risky asset has to work harder to deserve the money,” Delphi wrote. Read more

Metaplanet sold 10,000 Bitcoin and later bought back 11,000 BTC to strengthen its credit profile and expand beyond accumulation during the third quarter. The Tokyo-listed company said it converted enough Bitcoin into cash during the third quarter to exceed the outstanding principal of its bonds, borrowings, and other interest-bearing debt. It subsequently rebuilt the position […] The post Metaplanet sold 10,000 Bitcoin in a credit-rating bid, only to buy back 11,000 BTC at a higher price per coin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s highest weekly close in eight months formed low-timeframe resistance at the start of Monday’s US trading session. Bitcoin (BTC) fluctuated around $86,000 after Monday’s Wall Street open as US bond yields continued to rise. Key points: Read more

Metaplanet revealed a revised capital allocation framework proposing to allocate as much as 15% of total assets to strategic investments to fund its Bitcoin accumulation. Japanese investment and Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet introduced a net interest income strategy on Monday, seeking to invest capital in income-generating assets and use the net interest to fuel its Bitcoin accumulation and dividend payments. The move is part of the company’s revised capital allocation policy under which 10% to 15% of assets can move into strategic investments, including mergers and acquisitions and interest-generating assets. Bitcoin (BTC) remains the company’s core treasury reserve asset, accounting for 85% to 90% of total assets, Metaplanet revealed in a Monday notice. The decision aims to enhance the Japanese company’s financing capacity and credit quality to grow its BTC holdings per share through additional acquisitions. Read more

The diesel-release window sets an implementation test for fuel relief, while any easing in Bitcoin financing costs remains conditional. The post Bitcoin gets a 20-day window to see whether energy relief can move the Fed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Rating agencies ask if a Bitcoin company will actually sell when obligations fall due. "We answered by doing it," said CEO Simon Gerovich.

Bitcoin bulls renewed pressure on range highs with the 2026 yearly open forming the next key resistance to break through. Bitcoin (BTC) is eyeing a key level as BTC/USD is on the cusp of turning the 2026 yearly candle green. Read more

Bitcoin came within about $500 of its late-September peak before sellers pushed it back under $86,000. It's the second rally in a week to stall.

Waivers for missed accumulation criteria accompany renewed commitments, with no further Bitcoin accumulation envisaged beyond documented donations. The post El Salvador’s $666 million Bitcoin reserve survives IMF review appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Roman Storm and the XRP army aren’t happy former SEC boss Jay Clayton is Trump’s new AI czar, Peter Brandt flips bullish and says Bitcoin may reach as high as $600K by 2029. President Donald Trump has named Jay Clayton, US director of national intelligence, to lead the country’s new Super Intelligence Force, according to a post on Truth Social on Sunday. The announcement followed media reports on Friday of the appointment. Cointelegraph reported Sept. 20 that Trump planned to create an “AI Force” modeled after the Space Force and appoint an artificial intelligence czar. “The Super Intelligence Force is tasked with coordinating the effort of the Federal Government to ensure that America continues to lead the World in Super Intelligence,” Trump wrote in his post. Read more

Glassnode estimated the probability of an additional quarter-point hike at the Oct. 28 meeting fell from 66% on Sept. 28 to 22% by 15:00 UTC on Oct. 2. The post Bitcoin’s $85,000 recovery awaits proof that ETF investors kept buying after payrolls appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The products target triple daily futures-benchmark returns before fees, while registration effectiveness and a first trading date remain unconfirmed. The post 3x Bitcoin and Ether futures funds clear SEC listing hurdle appeared first on CryptoSlate.

When you hold a dollar stablecoin, somebody else may be earning interest on the assets backing your balance, while a company borrowing to buy Bitcoin has to find the money to pay its lenders. Both businesses are crypto-native, but a higher interest rate can reward the first and eat into the economics of the second. […] The post The same Fed rate hike can help stablecoins and hurt Bitcoin borrowers appeared first on CryptoSlate.