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Primary Beat Bitcoin

Traders’ leveraged bets on Bitcoin’s $60,000 level drive market volatility

Traders’ leveraged bets on Bitcoin’s $60,000 level drive market volatility

Election uncertainties compound Bitcoin's unpredictable market behavior.

Bitcoin loans gain prominence in digital assets sector’s bankruptcy proceedings

Bitcoin loans gain prominence in digital assets sector’s bankruptcy proceedings

Galaxy Digital offers $30 million loan or 500 Bitcoin alternative to distressed Bitcoin miner.

Berkshire Hathaway joins $1 trillion club, Meta fastest to reach milestone

Berkshire Hathaway joins $1 trillion club, Meta fastest to reach milestone

MicroStrategy's ambitious path to match Meta's rapid market cap growth.

Texas sees a 31% rise in Bitcoin mining energy use paired with an 80% drop in electricity prices

Texas sees a 31% rise in Bitcoin mining energy use paired with an 80% drop in electricity prices

Riot Platforms: Bitcoin miners stabilize grids, easing Texas energy volatility.

Long-term holders currently possess more than 14 million BTC

Long-term holders currently possess more than 14 million BTC

Long-term Bitcoin holders control over 70% of supply despite market volatility.

BlackRock’s IBIT sees second outflow since launch

BlackRock’s IBIT sees second outflow since launch

Bitcoin ETFs see third consecutive day of outflows, totaling $71.8 million.

IREN shares rise 8% in pre-market trading following strong FY24 results and no debt

IREN shares rise 8% in pre-market trading following strong FY24 results and no debt

IREN boosts Bitcoin mining capacity to 15 EH/s, aiming for 30 EH/s by year-end.

Market underwhelmed by NVIDIA’s Q2 revenue and EPS beats

Market underwhelmed by NVIDIA’s Q2 revenue and EPS beats

NVIDIA's stellar YTD returns overshadow concerns over shrinking EPS surprises.

Bitcoin ETFs see $105 million outflow, ARK leads with $59.3 million loss

Bitcoin ETFs see $105 million outflow, ARK leads with $59.3 million loss

Ethereum ETFs show first inflow since Aug. 14.

Bitcoin’s 2024 market patterns echo 2019

Bitcoin’s 2024 market patterns echo 2019

Unexpected similarities between 2019 and 2024: Bitcoin's $60K price consolidation.

Global conflicts and censorship issues add to crypto market turbulence

Global conflicts and censorship issues add to crypto market turbulence

Political and global tensions contribute to bearish crypto sentiment.

Bitcoin options highlight bullish sentiment towards $90,000 by September

Bitcoin options highlight bullish sentiment towards $90,000 by September

Q4 Bitcoin options reveal strong bullish trends with eyes on $100,000.