Bitcoin
Abu Dhabi Doubles Down on Bitcoin ETFs as Harvard Cuts Exposure
Major institutional investors took sharply different approaches to cryptocurrency exposure during the first quarter of 2026, with Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth entities increasing or maintaining positions in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF products while Harvard University's endowment aggressively reduced digital asset holdings amid market volatility.
Will Strategy Sell Bitcoin? Saylor Says ‘Never Sell' Needed a Reset
Michael Saylor says Strategy may sell Bitcoin if needed, as dividends, a $1.5B note buyback and liquidity questions test its treasury model.
Bitcoin Stalls After Fed Rate Hold
Bitcoin stalled after the Fed held rates steady on April 29, with fresh Middle East uncertainty pushing BTC briefly below $75,000.
Crypto Market Under Pressure: $290M Bitcoin ETF Withdrawals, CLARITY Act Progress, and Rising Bond Yields
Bitcoin retreated toward the $78,000–$79,000 zone last week as climbing Treasury yields and inflation worries created pressure on risk-sensitive assets. The upcoming days will determine whether this represents a temporary correction or signals the beginning of a more significant downturn.
Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs Bleed $1 Billion as Six-Week Rally Ends Abruptly
The spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund market experienced its most substantial weekly capital drain since January, marking the conclusion of a six-week period characterized by steady institutional accumulation. These investment vehicles shed precisely $1 billion during the five trading days ending May 15, 2026, based on SoSoValue tracking data.
Bitcoin Faces Structural Fragility as Leverage Surges and ETF Outflows Mount
BTC stalls near $79K as elevated leverage, weak institutional demand, and macro headwinds pressure the market.
Sovereign Wealth Funds Double Down on Bitcoin While Elite Universities Retreat
Mubadala Investment Company, Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, expanded its holdings in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust by 16% during the opening quarter of 2026, recent SEC disclosures reveal. The fund's position now stands at 14.7 million shares with an approximate value of $566 million.
Thailand Raids Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operation After $80,000 Power Losses
Thai authorities raided an illegal Bitcoin mining operation that allegedly caused more than $80,000 in electricity losses, according to a report published on May 16, 2026. The enforcement action highlights ongoing concerns about unauthorized cryptocurrency mining operations draining local power infrastructure across Southeast Asia.
Sector Rotation Emerges Beneath Bitcoin Dominance Surge, Data Shows
Bitcoin dominance breaks 60.88% as institutional capital quietly shifts into three key crypto sectors.
Bitcoin Short Liquidations Could Hit $1.28B Above $81,818
Bitcoin short liquidations could reach $1.28 billion if BTC breaks above the $81,818 price level, according to liquidation map data. The threshold represents a significant concentration of leveraged short positions that, if triggered, could accelerate upward price momentum through forced buying.
IREN Secures Up to $3 Billion to Pivot From Bitcoin Mining to AI Data Centers
IREN ($IREN) is accelerating a sweeping pivot away from its roots as a Bitcoin (BTC) miner, positioning itself instead as an ‘AI data center' and GPU-hosting infrastructure provider after completing a massive convertible note offering worth roughly $2.6 billion to $3.0 billion. The financing—described as one of the largest ever tied to the crypto-mining sector—signals how aggressively the company is attempting to capture demand driven by the global buildout of AI compute.
Strategy accelerates Bitcoin accumulation as STRC inflows hit $2B weekly high
Strategy generated over $2 billion this past week alone through its ongoing STRC preferred stock offering. Data from Bitcoin Treasuries shows significant capital flowing into Strategy's STRC from May 11 to May 14.
