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Bitcoin owners are becoming a significant voting group in the United States, and their influence is poised to grow ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Following their noticeable role in the 2024 presidential vote, recent polling from Cygnal shows that these voters are aligning more closely with pro-Bitcoin candidates, most notably from the Republican Party. […] The post Bitcoin owners emerge as pivotal voting bloc ahead of 2026 midterms, poll shows appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin lending is making a quiet comeback with tighter controls, but volatility still threatens sudden liquidations. Bitcoin lenders are betting that tighter controls and clearer risk management can rebuild trust in a sector still haunted by the collapse of predecessors Celsius and BlockFi. Major Bitcoin lenders of the previous cycle imploded after turning user deposits into undercollateralized loans. When Bitcoin (BTC) prices fell and liquidity dried up, billions in customer funds were frozen or gone. But those implosions don’t prove that crypto-backed loans are doomed by design. The failures were largely the result of poor risk management rather than the model itself. Some platforms are now taking the right steps, such as overcollateralization, while enforcing stricter liquidation thresholds, according to Alice Liu, head of research at CoinMarketCap. Read more

The past week was a wild one at the cryptocurrency market but that’s also true for legacy markets as well. This just goes to show that the mounting institutional involvement in crypto is, in part, responsible for the correlation, but that’s a topic for another discussion. Even though Bitcoin is trading almost flat on the […]

Bitcoin long-term holder supply has increased at a record rate over the past month, data from CryptoQuant reveals. Key points: Bitcoin long-term holder supply has increased by a record 800,000 coins over the past 30 days. Data shows that even a 750,000 BTC increase has only occurred six times in Bitcoin’s history. Read more

If successful, Genius Group’s $1 billion lawsuits could net shareholders $7 per share while boosting the company’s Bitcoin holdings by 5,000 BTC. Artificial intelligence-driven edtech firm Genius Group plans to distribute potential winnings from billion-dollar lawsuits to shareholders and use a portion to expand its Bitcoin treasury, the company said. In a Thursday press release, the board of directors at Genius Group approved the distribution plan for repurposing any wins from two lawsuits that seek combined damages of more than $1 billion. One lawsuit has been filed under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), which seeks damages of over $750 million against LZGI International. The second is yet to be filed, according to Genius Group’s CEO, Roger Hamilton.   Read more

UK-based The Smarter Web Company has made a multimillion-dollar raise just days after it purchased $20 million worth of Bitcoin to bring its holdings to over 540 BTC. UK-based web design and marketing firm The Smarter Web Company has raised 41.2 million British pounds ($56.59 million), days after it purchased 196 Bitcoin to add to its growing holdings. The firm said on Thursday that the raise came from institutional investors via accelerated bookbuild, a process where a company raises capital quickly, usually within one or two days, without any marketing push. The Smarter Web Company raised 36.27 million British pounds ($49.8 million) with the bookbuild and a further 4.97 million British pounds ($6.82 million) by subscription. The offer price was 2.9 British pounds ($3.98) per share. Read more

US stock futures have hit record highs, fueling analyst predictions that Bitcoin could soon break past resistance to hit a new price peak. US stock futures are at record highs as the country’s largest markets are nearing their peaks, which could help propel Bitcoin to reach another all-time high, according to analysts.  S&P 500 futures entered new all-time high territory on Thursday with the index tapping 6,145 points, surpassing February’s peak. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite futures also hit a peak at 20,180 around the same time.  The S&P 500 has gained 23% since its April 8 crash as trade tariff shocks ease and a ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to hold. Read more

Mounting macroeconomic risks, declining Bitcoin miner revenues, and cautious sentiment among investors could trigger a sharp BTC price correction. Key takeaways: Despite strong macro trends, Bitcoin derivatives show fading investor confidence in sustaining the recent price gains. Bit Digital’s pivot to Ether raises fears that other miners may also unload their BTC reserves. Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) has traded between $100,000 and $110,000 for a seventh consecutive week due to slower profit realization, cooling transfer volume, and a cautious derivatives backdrop, according to a June 26 Glassnode report.  The report cited the market’s struggles to extend May’s all-time high rally, with the 30-day realized profit gauge peaking in early May, […] The post Bitcoin stays confined to $100k–$110k band as realized profit and network activity recede appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A Bitcoin price pattern with a high hit rate formed on the daily chart. Are new BTC all-time highs incoming? Key takeaways: Since 2021, 78% of Bitcoin's bullish engulfing patterns have led to new local highs, especially within broader uptrends. Bitcoin has absorbed over $544 billion in capital since November 2022, pushing the realized market cap to $944 billion. Read more

Pickup in MVRV momentum, profitability and onchain activity could push BTC above the next big hurdle at $110,000 into price discovery. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s weakening MVRV momentum could signal the start of the late stage of the bull cycle. Spot and onchain transfer volume must recover for BTC price to break out.  Read more

BTC price returns to retest recently reclaimed levels as Bitcoin analysis flags the 50-day moving average trendline as a "buying opportunity." Key points: Bitcoin order book liquidity remains a decisive force on low-timeframe BTC price action after a $108,000 grab. Whales show divergent behavior from smaller retail investors, choosing to up BTC exposure at current prices. Read more

Bitcoin and Ethereum have inched forward, as 77% of Myriad Market users signal they’re certain Iran's supreme leader will remain in power.

Pradeep Bhandari, spokesperson for India’s ruling BJP party, called for a Bitcoin reserve pilot and clarity on the country’s “taxed but unregulated” approach to crypto. The national spokesperson for India’s ruling party called on the country to consider launching a Bitcoin reserve pilot, saying that it would be a strategic step toward economic resilience.  In an article for India Today, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said the US strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve and Bhutan’s state-led mining operations signal that global finance is shifting toward crypto.  He added that India, with an expanding renewable energy infrastructure, is positioned to create a sovereign Bitcoin strategy. Read more

Despite on-chain buy signals, Bitcoin may face downside risk as macro headwinds and liquidity issues mount across derivative markets.

Bitcoin price all-time highs spark a sea change among larger miners, who instead of taking profits are actively adding to their BTC reserves. Key points: Bitcoin miners are showing rare behavior as BTC price action hits repeat all-time highs in 2025. Large miners are adding to their reserves, while the oldest participants have slashed sales compared to 2024. Read more

Bitcoin reclaimed the 50-day EMA, a crucial bullish signal historically linked to strong rallies. A $120K breakout may follow.

The Iran-Israel conflict reportedly cost the two nations roughly $25.5 billion, worth over 240,837 BTC at current prices, according to a report by Opportunity Cost, a digital tool that translates global spending into Bitcoin and Satoshi equivalents. According to the platform, Israel fired Arrow interceptor missiles, each costing around $3 million or 28.3 BTC, to counter Iranian missiles […] The post Iran and Israel spent over $25B during the ’12-day war,’ equivalent to 1% of total Bitcoin supply appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Data shows spot Bitcoin ETF inflows are largely unhedged, pointing to real institutional investor conviction and BTC’s growing role as a macro-driven financial asset. Key takeaways: Avenir Group and Glassnode data conclude that a significant portion of spot BTC ETF inflows are unhedged, long-only positions, indicating genuine institutional conviction rather than reliance on short-term arbitrage strategies. BTC continues to behave like a traditional macro asset with strong correlations to equities, gold and liquidity cycles, while inversely tracking the dollar and high-yield credit spreads. Read more

Bitcoin bulls appear poised to win the upcoming $20 billion options expiry, raising the chances for a rally to $110,000. Key takeaway: Bitcoin bulls aim to secure the $105K support as $20B in monthly options expire on Friday. Bitcoin (BTC) traders are closely watching the $20 billion monthly options expiry set for Friday. Although Bitcoin is down 1.5% over the past 30 days, traders who used options to hedge against downside risk were already bracing for a steeper decline. Read more