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After announcing the “largest forfeiture action” in the history of the DOJ, the US faces questions about how it accessed the over 127,000 Bitcoin stolen from the LuBian mining pool. China’s national cyber defense agency has made big claims around the alleged role of the US in the multibillion-dollar hack of LuBian, once a major Chinese Bitcoin mining pool. The Chinese National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC), a state-backed cyber defense agency, on Sunday published a technical analysis report on the 127,272 Bitcoin (BTC) stolen in the LuBian hack. Although the hack occurred in December 2020, it remained largely unknown to the public until recently, with Arkham reporting it in August as the “largest ever” Bitcoin hack. Read more

Bitcoin held around $105,000 and ether near $3,550 as traders weighed whether the recent recovery has the strength to break higher or risks forming a lower high.

Bitcoin ETF inflows and Strategy’s BTC acquisitions have been the main vehicles fueling Bitcoin’s momentum this year, according to market analysts. Update Nov. 11, 12:08 p.m. UTC: This article has been updated to include a paragraph on Ether and Solana ETF inflows. The lack of demand for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is raising concerns about Bitcoin’s prospects for the rest of the year, even as the US government appears to be nearing the end of its 41-day shutdown. On Monday, the US Senate approved a funding package, bringing Congress one step closer to ending the shutdown. Legislation is now headed for a full vote in the House of Representatives, which may occur as early as Wednesday, CBS News reported on Monday. Read more

Bitcoin rose 290% in the five months after the end of the last major US government shutdown. That 2019 move, from roughly $3,500 in late January to nearly $14,000 by June, now circulates as a template for what comes next. The Senate advanced a deal to end the current 40-day shutdown, the longest on record, […] The post The $413k Bitcoin question: What happens to BTC when Washington reopens? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

X users have already reported using the new Bitcoin payment feature at coffee shops across the United States. Payment processor Square has launched its Bitcoin payment feature for sellers, allowing them to opt in and accept Bitcoin at checkout through its point-of-sale system. Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Block, which owns Square, said in an X post on Monday that with the new feature, merchants using Square can receive Bitcoin to Bitcoin, Bitcoin to fiat, fiat to Bitcoin or fiat to fiat payments. At the same time, Jacob Szymik, an account executive at Square, stated that Bitcoin (BTC) payments are currently only available for in-person purchases and point-of-sale terminals, but online and invoicing options are “in the works,” and teased that updates would be coming soon. Read more

A bullish breakout lifts Bitcoin toward $110,000, but a stablecoin build-up and looming CME gaps signal caution. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin double bottom pattern may boost bullish momentum toward $110,000. The CME gap near $104,000 could trigger a short-term retracement. Read more

Behind every wild Bitcoin candle in 2025 is a quiet shift in collateral, basis, and ETF flows. Funding rates, margin haircuts, and spot ETF hedging now have as much impact on the price as any macroeconomic headline. Collateral settings across futures and lending venues influence the Bitcoin spot price through forced hedging and liquidations. The […] The post At $2.1T market cap, what causes Bitcoin price to move up or down in 2025? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A Bitcoin rally through $112,000 could be brewing. Cointelegraph explains why the pending release of US economic data and the end of the government shutdown are good for BTC. Key takeaways: A US government shutdown resolution might spark a short squeeze, yet traders remain skeptical that it alone can sustain Bitcoin’s move beyond $112,000. Investor caution grows as AI valuations and weak consumer earnings weigh on risk appetite, limiting conviction in Bitcoin’s rally potential. Read more

Despite $1.7 billion in spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF outflows, whale accumulation and altcoin inflows continue to stabilize sentiment across the broader crypto market. Key takeaways: Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a combined $1.7 billion in weekly outflows. Solana and a select few altcoins continued to attract steady inflows despite market weakness. Read more

Michael Saylor’s company increased its acquisition of BTC over the previous week by purchasing another 487 coins as part of its $67 billion treasury. Michael Saylor’s Strategy increased its cryptocurrency buying strategy by acquiring 487 Bitcoin worth about $50 million, marking an escalation over its previous week’s report. In a Monday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Strategy said it had acquired 487 Bitcoin (BTC) at an average price of $102,557 per coin — about $50 million. The addition of the BTC brought the company’s total holdings to 641,692 BTC, or more than $67 billion at the time of publication. Read more

Bitcoin and Ethereum funds bleed $1.17 billion as rate cut hopes fade, but Solana bucks the trend with massive inflows.

AsiaStrategy said Sora Ventures CEO Jason Fang is now its largest shareholder following a change to the ownership of its major shareholder, Pride River Limited. According to a company statement dated Nov. 10, Pride River’s cap table will shift under an agreement signed Nov. 7. It will move from 70% held by Mr. Ngai Kwan […] The post Sora Ventures CEO gains largest stake in AsiaStrategy amid Bitcoin reward strategy appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s dominance is unquestioned in 2025. The world’s first cryptocurrency has transformed into a core financial instrument, with ETFs from BlackRock, Fidelity, and VanEck channeling billions in institutional inflows. Corporate treasuries now hold Bitcoin as part of digital asset reserves, reinforcing its position as a macro hedge comparable to gold. That success, however, has made […]

The high-leverage trader said he was “all-in,” betting on a Bitcoin decline below $92,000 despite the optimism surrounding the end of the 40-day US government shutdown. While most cryptocurrency investors welcomed the market recovery following the potential end of the US government shutdown, some short sellers were caught off guard by the rebound. The crypto market recovery saw popular high-leverage trader James Wynn’s main Hyperliquid account liquidated multiple times during the past 24 hours, with his wallet’s value sinking to just $5,422, according to Hyperdash data. The unexpected recovery liquidated Wynn 12 times in the last 12 hours, resulting in 45 liquidations over the past two months, according to blockchain data platform Lookonchain. Read more

As Bitcoin rallied on the Senate passing an agreement aimed at ending the shutdown, experts see a path to $150K BTC by year-end.

Bitcoin is back at $106,400, a pivot point that has been critical to this cycle’s rallies and pullbacks. As we outlined in “Today’s $106k retest decided Bitcoin’s fate,” acceptance above this band has tended to unlock the next level. At the same time, rejection has forced a rebuild below a fair-value axis that acts as […] The post Bitcoin at critical test: If BTC breaks above $106k, bear market could be postponed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The reopening of the US government could fuel Bitcoin price recovery, as exchange order-book liquidity placed $112,000 on top of the list for bulls. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price rebounded as traders expected the US government shutdown to end this week. Bitcoin market analysis sees a squeeze toward $112,000 after a bullish weekly close. Read more

Bitcoin made major gains on the back of the US government potentially ending its shutdown, while planning to give many Americans a $2,000 tariff “dividend.” Bitcoin (BTC) storms back above $106,000 to start the week as US government reopening excitement takes over. Bitcoin joins risk assets in rebounding amid hopes that the US government will end its record shutdown this week. US inflation data could also return, providing key insight into future Fed policy. Read more

Bitcoin and gold often display a recurring pattern during the Christmas rally. Their movements are shaped by Federal Reserve policy, inflation trends and overall market liquidity. The Christmas rally, also known as the “Santa Claus rally,” refers to a recurring pattern in which crypto markets tend to rise during the final weeks of December and early January. Several factors contribute to this trend, including improved investor sentiment during the festive season and year-end portfolio adjustments as traders and institutions rebalance their holdings. Lower liquidity during the holidays can also amplify price movements, adding to the rally’s momentum. Around Christmas, crypto investors often behave differently than they do throughout the rest of the year. Read more

Bitcoin rose over $106,000 for the first time in almost a week. Ethereum was up more than 7% over the past 24 hours.