Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), revealed that over 13,000 institutional investors now hold shares in the company. Surprisingly, Vanguard Group, a firm known for its anti-Bitcoin stance, is the largest shareholder with over 16 million MSTR shares, despite trimming its position by 6.5% in Q4 2024. Other major institutional holders include BlackRock, UBS Asset Management AG, State Street Global Advisors, Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management, and Morgan Stanley. The stock has also gained traction among individual investors, with approximately 814,000 retail holders....

XRP is flashing bullish signals as a Bollinger Band squeeze unfolds on the four-hour chart, according to trader and analyst Ali Martinez. A Bollinger Band squeezemarked by narrowing bands due to low volatilityoften precedes a strong price breakout. In XRPs case, the squeeze has already begun to resolve to the upside, with a green candlestick breaking above the upper band. The token has surged to an intraday high of $2.12, its highest price since April 16. This move aligns with a broader rally across the cryptocurrency market, driven in part by a weakening U.S. dollar. The U.S. Dollar Index...

Metaplanet, a publicly-listed Japanese firm, has added 330 more bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury, pushing its total holdings to 4,855 BTCworth over $420 million at current market prices. The announcement on Monday comes as Bitcoin surged past $87,300, reversing last weeks losses. This marks Metaplanets third BTC purchase in April alone, highlighting its aggressive strategy to accumulate digital assets despite broader market concerns, including ongoing global tariff disputes. Earlier this month, the company became the tenth-largest public holder of Bitcoin. Metaplanet isnt the only Japanese firm...

Bybit CEO Ben Zhou reported that nearly 28% of the $1.4 billion in crypto stolen during the February hack, attributed to North Koreas Lazarus Group, has gone dark and is no longer traceable. Zhou detailed the breakdown on X, stating that out of approximately 500,000 ETH taken, 68.57% remains traceable, 27.59% is untraceable, and 3.84% has been frozen. The untraceable assets were initially funneled into crypto mixers like Wasabi, then routed through cross-chain bridges and decentralized platforms including P2P and OTC exchanges. Additional laundering involved services like Railgun, Tornado...

Dogecoin (DOGE) is struggling to regain momentum as bearish pressure mounts. Currently trading near $0.155, the once-popular meme coin remains in a prolonged downtrend. Since its last major rally in late 2024, DOGE has consistently posted lower highs and failed to break above key technical indicators such as the 50-day and 100-day exponential moving averages (EMAs). These levels now serve as strong resistance amid weakening market conditions. Investor sentiment has cooled significantly, with daily trading volume showing a steady decline. Technical indicators further confirm the downtrend. The...

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $87,000 on Monday, climbing over 2% amid growing political uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve. The rally came as the U.S. dollar index dropped to a three-year low following reports that former President Donald Trump is exploring ways to remove Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. BTCs price broke out of its recent consolidation range between $83,000 and $87,000, marking its highest level since April 2, according to CoinDesk. Altcoins such as Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Cardano (ADA) followed BTCs lead with gains over 1%, though they lagged behind Bitcoins momentum. The...

Made-in-USA crypto assets Solana (SOL), SUI, and Aerodrome Finance (AERO) are showing contrasting signals heading into the final week of April, each offering a distinct setup for traders and investors. Solana has rebounded 6% this week, reclaiming the $130 level after a 53% correction earlier in the year. With DEX volume hitting $15.65 billionoutpacing Ethereum by nearly 50%bullish momentum is strong. A break above $147 could open the door to $160 and $180, but failure to hold support at $124 may send it down to $112. SUI, despite generating ecosystem buzz with $2.14 billion in DEX activity...

Dogecoin fans worldwide celebrated Dogeday on April 20, highlighting the memecoins cultural status and strong community. However, the holiday failed to spark any price rally for DOGE. Instead, the token dropped more than 2.5%, making it the worst performer among the top 20 cryptocurrencies within 24 hours, according to BeInCrypto. This decline triggered significant trader losses, with over $2.8 million in liquidations. Data from CoinGlass shows that more than $2 million of those losses came from long positions, as traders incorrectly bet on a Dogeday price surge. Despite the lackluster price...

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki is making headlines again with his bold Bitcoin price prediction. The renowned financial educator believes Bitcoin (BTC) will reach at least $180,000 this year, possibly even hitting $200,000, according to his latest social media post. Known for his bearish views on the U.S. economy, Kiyosaki recently declared that the stock market crash he has long warned about is already underway, pointing to recent tariff-related turbulence as proof. He continues to criticize the U.S. monetary system, arguing that traditional financial assets are at risk due to the...

Solana (SOL) briefly lost its long-standing $125 support, dipping below the range it had defended since late 2023. The move triggered widespread concern, with traders anticipating a significant breakdown. However, what followed surprised the market a swift rebound that pushed SOL back above the critical support level and closed the week with a 7.81% gain. This sudden reversal has sparked renewed interest in SOL, with some analysts labeling the event a fakeout rather than a genuine breakdown. The price action suggests a classic bear trap, where longs were liquidated before the asset bounced...