Bitcoin
Japan Crypto Trust Push: SBI and Rakuten Expand Bitcoin Investment Access
Japans largest online brokerages, SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities, are preparing to launch in-house Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts, marking a major step in the countrys growing digital asset market. The move could dramatically change how Japanese retail investors access cryptocurrency by offering exposure through traditional brokerage accounts instead of crypto exchanges.
IREN Shifts From Bitcoin Mining to AI Cloud With $3.7 Billion Revenue Target
IREN ($IREN), formerly known as Iris Energy, is accelerating a strategic pivot away from Bitcoin (BTC) mining as it seeks to reposition itself as an AI cloud and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure provider—a shift that underscores how compute demand and power access are becoming the new battlegrounds for energy-intensive digital businesses. The company said it expects its ongoing build-out to support roughly $3.7 billion in annualized AI cloud revenue once key projects are completed.
Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Hits 15.26M BTC Ahead of Key FOMC Minutes
Bitcoin long-term holders are once again accumulating BTC, signaling renewed confidence among investors despite ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, wallets categorized as long-term holders now control approximately 15.26 million BTC, the highest level recorded since August 2025.
Michael Saylor Hints at Another Massive Bitcoin Buy as Strategy Raises $2 Billion
Michael Saylor has once again fueled speculation of a new Bitcoin acquisition after posting the well-known orange-dot Bitcoin accumulation chart on May 17. The Strategy executive shared the chart with the caption Big Dot Energy, a phrase widely associated with the companys larger Bitcoin purchases.
Bitcoin Social Euphoria Hits Yearly High Amid CLARITY Act Buzz
The CLARITY Act's landmark committee approval has sent Bitcoin sentiment soaring to its highest point in months. Related Reading: $10M Gone: Thorchain Exploit Triggers Security Fears Across DeFi Data from Santiment shows that bullish Bitcoin commentary on social media has climbed to one of its greediest readings of the year, with 1.
$BTC Whale-Retail Gap Crashes to January 2024 Lows as ETF Money Walks
Whales are backing off. Retail is buying.
Robert Kiyosaki Reinforces Bullish Bitcoin Outlook Amid Inflation Warning
Robert Kiyosaki renewed his bitcoin bull case, tying BTC ownership to inflation protection, hard assets, and long-term wealth planning. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited oil prices, national debt, and currency weakness while urging investors to consider real assets.
Bitcoin Whale-Retail Delta Drops To ETF-Era Lows As Smart Money Turns Cautious
According to a recent on-chain study, the Bitcoin market has entered another crucial phase, driven by a growing divergence between retail and whale activity. Related Reading: Bitcoin Struggles Below Resistance While Fibonacci Support Comes Into Focus Whale Positioning Diverges Sharply From Retail Optimism In an X post on May 16, crypto analyst Joao Wedson highlights a clear schism between Bitcoin retail and whale activity.
Bitcoin Faces Potential Drop to $41K in Four-Stage Collapse in 2026 – Analysis
Bitcoin is currently trading south of the $80k support-turned-resistance level after a significant rejection above the key psychological level.
$BTC Buyer Saylor Pushes Retail Voters to Back STRC Semi-Monthly Dividend Plan
Michael Saylor wants more Bitcoin. He said so Sunday, publicly, while also nudging retail investors to show up for a proxy vote that could reshape how STRC dividends get paid out.
Michael Saylor Hints at Another Bitcoin Purchase After 18th Tracker Update
Strategy holds 818,869 BTC worth $64B as traders watch for next accumulation confirmation signal
Bitcoin leverage hits 14.9% as profit-taking rises – Is volatility ahead?
Long-term Bitcoin holders continue absorbing volatility while rising leverage and weaker institutional flows increase broader market instability.
