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Nakamoto Holdings, led by Trump’s crypto adviser David Bailey, raises $51.5M in fresh capital to accelerate its Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Bitcoin holding company Nakamoto Holdings, founded by US President Donald Trump’s crypto adviser, David Bailey, has secured $51.5 million in fresh capital through a private placement in public equity (PIPE) deal, according to a statement from merger partner KindlyMD. Bailey said that the new funds were raised in less than 72 hours, reflecting growing investor appetite for Nakamoto’s Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy. “Investor demand for Nakamoto is incredibly strong,” Bailey said. “We continue to execute our strategy to raise as much capital as possible to acquire as much Bitcoin as possible.” Read more

Eric Semler says he enjoys being the “lone voice crying in the wilderness” with Bitcoin as most hedge fund executives think Bitcoin is a “fly-by-night concept.” Eric Semler, chairman of healthcare tech firm Semler Scientific Inc., says many of his hedge fund peers are skeptical about Bitcoin’s future once US President Donald Trump leaves office. “I think that they think it is a fly-by-night concept and that it is probably going to, after the Trump administration, go back down a lot,” Semler told Coin Stories host Natalie Brunell on Thursday. Semler, who also founded hedge fund TCS Capital Management in 2001, made his comments amid skepticism within the crypto industry about how long political support for crypto will last after US President Donald Trump’s administration ends. While Trump recently signed off on a Bitcoin (BTC) Strategic Reserve, some, like JAN3 founder Samson Mow, are concerned that support may potentially unravel under a future president. Read more

Bitcoin derivatives traders turned cautious, despite steady inflows to the spot BTC ETFs. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin futures premium dropped to a 3-month low, even with prices just 8% below their all-time high. BTC options metrics turned bearish, despite stock market resilience amid macroeconomic pressure. Read more

Bitcoin’s $96 billion in derivatives open interest fuels BTC price momentum near all-time highs, but rising leverage use raises the risk of liquidations and market volatility. Key takeaways: Open interest in Bitcoin futures and options has ballooned to $96 billion, up sharply from 2022 levels. Elevated speculative leverage fuels BTC’s bullish breakouts, but it also raises the risk of cascading liquidations, reminiscent of 2021 volatility. Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to its lowest price this month on June 20, triggering $464 million in liquidations across cryptocurrency markets as geopolitical jitters and heavy selling pressure rattled traders. Bitcoin dropped to a low of $102,225, reversing the gains recorded earlier in the day after failing to break through resistance above $106,000. Data from Coinglass […] The post Bitcoin falls to monthly lows triggering $464 million in liquidations amid global market jitters appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin may hold above $100,000 throughout summer, but seasonal trading data suggests minimal upside in Q3. Key takeaways: Analysts say Bitcoin is trading more like a risk asset than a safe haven like gold, undermining its “digital gold” narrative. A potential Fed rate cut in July may boost Bitcoin, but historical data shows Q3 tends to be flat, with only a 1% median return from June to September. Read more

The Federal Reserve may be forced to cut rates in the near future if the US goes to war with Iran or the trade talks collapse. Key takeaways: The Federal Reserve may cut rates early if global trade, the energy supply or the US relationship with the Middle East deteriorates. A weakening dollar could be followed by an acceleration in Bitcoin price.  Read more

Norway is reportedly planning to introduce a temporary ban on the development of new data centres linked to crypto mining, Reuters reported on June 20. According to the report, the government is expected to implement the restrictions before the end of the year, citing environmental and energy concerns. The government says the aim is to […] The post Norway eyes crypto mining ban amid local firms’ heavy investments in Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s open interest divergence and a cleansing of latecomer longs could set BTC price on track toward fresh all-time highs. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price trades 6% below all-time highs, but several market signals suggest more upside ahead. Bitcoin is poised for a breakout to all-time highs if a key resistance level at $108,000 is broken. Read more

Bitcoin bulls attempt to reclaim daily moving averages while volatility warnings come before a unique options expiry event for TradFi markets. Key points: Bitcoin gives up pre-Wall Street gains as range-bound BTC price action stays in place. A potentially record-breaking TradFi options expiry event threatens curveball volatility across risk assets. Read more

Parataxis will launch a Bitcoin-native treasury platform in South Korea via Bridge Bio, aiming to expand institutional access to BTC despite regulatory barriers. Parataxis Holdings, an affiliate of digital asset-focused investment company Parataxis Capital Management, is set to launch a Bitcoin-native treasury platform in the South Korean public market. The firm announced on Friday it had entered a definitive agreement to invest 25 billion South Korean won ($18.5 million) into Bridge Biotherapeutics, a publicly traded biotech company. Following the acquisition, Parataxis will take a controlling interest in the firm, which will be renamed Parataxis Korea and repurposed as a treasury vehicle for institutional Bitcoin (BTC) exposure. Read more

Against 1 in 3,000 odds, a solo miner used a short burst of rented hash power to win a $330,000 Bitcoin block, proving that strategy can still beat scale in today’s mining landscape. On June 5, 2025, a solo miner pulled off what most would call impossible: solving a Bitcoin block alone and earning over $330,000 in Bitcoin block rewards.  And they did it during the most competitive mining conditions in Bitcoin’s history. Read more

The $100K-$110K range has emerged as a sensitive battleground for Bitcoin.

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley believes the actual competition for Bitcoin isn’t gold, but government-backed bonds like US Treasuries and UK gilts. In a June 20 post on X, Horsley argued that gold and Bitcoin are apolitical stores of value that operate outside direct government control. However, he said Bitcoin’s actual competition lies with instruments tightly […] The post Bitwise CEO says Bitcoin’s true rival is US Treasuries, not gold appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Despite Bitcoin’s rise, major corporations like Meta, Amazon and Microsoft are steering clear of holding it in their treasuries, favoring stability over crypto risk. When a company holds Bitcoin on its balance sheet, it is referred to as a corporate Bitcoin treasury. Instead of only holding traditional financial assets and cash, organizations can also own Bitcoin as an alternative store of value or investment strategy. The approach of converting cash holdings into cryptocurrency is a new shift in corporate finance strategy. The concept has gained huge media coverage in recent years, with Strategy’s consistent Bitcoin treasury growth sparking debates. Read more

BlackRock’s ETF is nearing the $70 billion mark as Bitcoin transactions continue to be dominated by large investors. Update June 20, 1:49 pm UTC: This article has been updated to include quotes from Brickken analyst Enmanuel Cardozo. BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is nearing the $70 billion mark in assets under management, signaling growing interest from institutional investors even as retail inflows appear to be slowing. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has acquired over $69.7 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF, representing over 3.25% of the total BTC supply. Read more

Health tech firm Semler Scientific wants to boost its Bitcoin holdings from 3,800 BTC to 105,000 BTC by 2027 and has appointed a new director to lead the plan. Healthcare tech firm Semler Scientific Inc. says it plans to boost its Bitcoin stack by nearly 28 times in the next two-and-a-half years, growing its holdings from 3,808 Bitcoin to 105,000 Bitcoin. Semler is aiming to hold a total of 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) by the end of this year, then 42,000 BTC by the end of 2026, before going for its final target of 105,000 BTC by 2027, the company said on Thursday. It plans to use equity, debt financing and operational cash flow to reach its target, and has appointed a new director to lead the plan. Read more

This week, 15,000 Bitcoin were moved at a loss by short-term holders, raising the chance for a BTC price dip under $100,000. Key takeaways: Short-term Bitcoin holders sold 15,000 BTC at a loss throughout the week. Onchain data suggests a Bitcoin price bottom in the $97,000–$94,000 zone. Read more

As Washington printed trillions, Bitcoin evolved into a global asset class, trusted by nations and corporations, amid growing US debt concerns. While Washington, DC printed trillions, Bitcoin mined block by block, quietly evolving from digital experiment to global asset class.  As policymakers increased government spending and implemented stimulus measures, the US national debt surged to over $37 trillion, sparking worries about inflation, currency devaluation and long-term fiscal stability.  Read more

A similar OBV divergence in March–April 2025 triggered a 57% Bitcoin rally, reinforcing strong accumulation signals for the current setup. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s OBV is rising despite price consolidation, signaling hidden accumulation. A similar OBV divergence in March–April preceded a 57% BTC price rally. Read more