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Whether the Fed yields to political pressure or stands firm, inflation looks inevitable. The only variable is speed and what it means for Bitcoin. Key takeaways: US President Donald Trump’s push for aggressive interest rate cuts could trigger a surge in inflation, weaken the dollar and destabilize long-term bond markets. Even without rate cuts, trade policy and fiscal expansion are likely to push prices higher. Read more

Bears continue to attack Bitcoin price as it falls closer the the key $110,530 support. Would a bounce lead to a fast recovery in altcoins? Key points: Bitcoin risks falling to $110,530, where the buyers are expected to step in. Bitcoin is approaching a solid support, and a strong rebound off it could see buyers return to ETH, BNB, LINK and MNT.  Read more

SEC-registered adviser Two Prime is partnering with Figment to give institutional investors access to yield on Bitcoin and other crypto protocols. US investment adviser Two Prime has partnered with staking infrastructure provider Figment to offer institutional clients access to cryptocurrency yield opportunities — highlighting the growing institutional shift toward blockchain-based yield strategies. Through the partnership, Two Prime’s institutional clients will gain access to yield strategies for Bitcoin (BTC) and more than 40 other digital asset protocols, including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche and Hyperliquid, the companies announced Tuesday. Two Prime, a crypto-native investment adviser registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, manages roughly $1.75 billion in assets and operates one of the industry’s larger Bitcoin lending businesses. Read more

Bitcoin gets new "plunge protection" amid an ongoing sell-off and more liquidations for those hoping they had bought the dip. Key points: Bitcoin selling pressure increases as US stocks dip at the Wall Street open. BTC price almost hits $113,500 as over $100 million in longs gets liquidated in an hour. Read more

Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP were flat Tuesday morning as "dry powder" builds in stablecoins—but analysts are split on how bullish a signal that is.

Healthcare company KindlyMD recently merged with Nakamoto, a Bitcoin entity established by former Trump crypto adviser David Bailey, with the aim of acquiring 1 million BTC. Nasdaq-listed healthcare service provider and Bitcoin treasury company KindlyMD has acquired $679 million worth of Bitcoin for its corporate reserve. KindlyMD acquired 5,744 Bitcoin (BTC) for about $679 million at a weighted average price of $118,204 per Bitcoin, the company announced Tuesday. The purchase was made using private investment in public equity (PIPE) proceeds and reflects KindlyMD’s “disciplined Bitcoin treasury strategy,” the company said. Read more

Bitcoin’s sharp sell-off caught many traders off-guard, intensifying the rate of long liquidations, but data shows bulls stepping in to buy the dip. Key points:  Profit-taking near Bitcoin’s range highs aligns with traders’ previous reaction to new all-time highs.  Dip-buying near key liquidation zones and consistent institutional investor demand suggest the sell-pressure won’t last long.  Read more

Bitcoin derivatives, spot ETFs, top trader positions and stablecoin demand suggest BTC’s correction is near completion. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin options skew and stablecoin activity show fear remains contained, pointing to limited downside pressure. Spot BTC ETF flows and top trader positioning confirm liquidity and resilience, signaling recovery potential above $120K. Read more

Bitcoin’s (BTC) stalling between its recent all-time high and range lows is a sign of investors digesting the movement rather than market weakness. According to the August 18 Bitfinex Alpha report, BTC surged to a record $123,640 before retreating 5.44% from peak to trough, returning to the lower end of its established trading range. The […] The post Bitcoin consolidation below $123,000 reflects caution rather than market weakness appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Rural residents in Hood County are pressing for a community vote to gain more authority over a Bitcoin mining site that they say has disrupted their lives with round-the-clock industrial noise, local media outlet KERA News reported on Aug. 18. The mine, operated by Florida-based Marathon Digital Holdings, has been running for about three years […] The post Rural Texans continue push to regulate Bitcoin mining over noise, quality of life concerns appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin and Ether draw late shorts as price action begins to target liquidation clusters after a cross-crypto price drawdown. Key points: Bitcoin attempts a rebound into a cluster of shorts as market expectations flip bearish on BTC and altcoins. Speculative ETH traders form the largest-ever leveraged short postion, per data from CME Group. Read more

The Royal Government of Bhutan has cut its Bitcoin exposure by selling more than $92 million of the top digital asset during the recent market downturn. On Aug. 18, blockchain analysis platform Onchain Lens reported that Bhutan moved 799.69 BTC, valued at approximately $92.06 million, into two new wallets. According to the firm, these transfers […] The post Bhutan trims $92 million in government Bitcoin amid market dip appeared first on CryptoSlate.

ASICKey executive Samuel Li said that solo Bitcoin miners have a one in 650,000 chance of solving a block every 10 minutes with one petahash of hashpower. A solo miner successfully mined a Bitcoin block on Sunday, collecting a 3.137 BTC payout, worth about $371,000 at the time. The miner operated through the Solo CK pool, a service for solo miners. They mined block 910,440 and collected the standard 3.125 BTC and about 0.012 BTC in transaction fees. The block included 4,913 transactions, and the fees totalled $1,455.  With Bitcoin’s hashrate being dominated by massive industrial-scale mining operations, the chances of a solo miner hitting a block are slim. Yet, with efficient hardware, even smaller players can claim the same block rewards in rare instances.  Read more

Institutions are buying up Bitcoin, but the average fund manager is barely allocated to crypto. What does it mean?

Strategy bought $51.4 million in Bitcoin last week as BTC surged to all-time highs above $124,000 on Wednesday, only to dip to $115,000 on Sunday. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public Bitcoin holder, added more BTC to its balance as the price swung to new all-time highs before retreating last week. Strategy acquired 430 Bitcoin (BTC) for $51.4 million during the week ending Sunday, according to a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday. The new Bitcoin batch cost the company an average price of $119,666 per coin, reflecting the massive volatility last week, with BTC trading at about $120,000 on Monday and slipping to as low as $115,000 on Sunday, according to CoinGecko. Read more

Amdax is launching a Bitcoin treasury company, aiming for a Euronext listing as more European companies join the growing corporate Bitcoin adoption wave. Dutch cryptocurrency service provider Amdax is preparing to launch a Bitcoin treasury company on Amsterdam’s Euronext stock exchange, as more European companies follow US counterparts in adopting Bitcoin strategies. Amdax said Monday it is creating AMBTS B.V., a privately held company with independent governance that will operate as a stand-alone firm. AMBTS aims to become a “1% Bitcoin treasury company,” with the goal of eventually accumulating 1% of all Bitcoin (BTC) in circulation. The company said it plans to raise capital in stages through the markets to expand its Bitcoin holdings, grow equity value and increase Bitcoin-per-share metrics for investors. Accumulating 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply would require more than $24 billion at current prices, with Bitcoin trading above $115,800 this week. Read more

Multiple technical indicators and recent whale activity raise Bitcoin's odds of declining below $100,00 in coming weeks. Key takeaways: Bitcoin risks a deeper correction toward $88K–$94K after breaking below a rising wedge. A 2021-like double top pattern is increasing BTC’s odds of declining below $100,000. Read more

Bitcoin no longer has promising odds of a breakout in coming days as opinions differ on what caused the BTC price dip and what will happen next. Bitcoin (BTC) started a new week with a fresh sell-off, and traders are split over where it will head next. BTC price action has dipped $10,000 since its latest all-time high just days ago, leading to comparisons with the 2021 top. Order-book manipulation may be to blame, analysis argued; a large entity may be “buying the dip.” Read more

Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin purchase by Strategy, as BTC's price hovers around the $117,000 level, down from the all-time high. Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor signaled an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase by the company, as the price of Bitcoin hovered below the all-time high of over $124,000 reached on Thursday. The company’s most recent Bitcoin acquisition occurred on Monday, when Strategy purchased 155 BTC for $18 million, bringing its total holdings to 628,946 BTC, valued at over $74.2 billion. Data from SaylorTracker shows the company is up over 60% on its BTC investment, representing over $28 billion in unrealized gains. Read more

Bitcoin is almost overdue for another "price discovery correction" after six weeks of gains — will BTC price action copy history? Key points: Bitcoin has enjoyed six weeks of its latest “price discovery uptrend” — but a correction is now due. Analysis shows that in previous halving cycles, BTC price tends to halt its second uptrend after five to seven weeks. Read more