Buying bitcoin during such negative funding regimes has consistently led to strong forward returns, Head of Research Vetle Lunde said.
Robert Kiyosaki warns of a boomer retirement crisis, naming Bitcoin and Ether as fallback assets while critics question his forecasts.
Bitcoin has climbed back above $80,000 alongside a broad risk rally, but Singapore-based trading firm QCP Capital is urging caution — pointing to options market signals, a fragile macro backdrop, and an emerging pressure point in Japan that could tighten global liquidity before the next leg higher is confirmed. Related Reading: Toncoin Surges 60% As Durov Defends Telegram's TON Push The catalyst for the recovery, according to QCP's latest market update posted on X, was Trump's pause on “Project Freedom” — the US-led operation guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz — after the administration cited “great progress” in talks with Iran.
The largest corporate Bitcoin holder is reconsidering its “never sell” stance, with analysts weighing the ripple effects.
On Wednesday morning, bitcoin roared past $82,000, marking a 7% since the beginning of the month and pushing its market capitalization to $1.64 trillion. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin climbed to $82,000 on May 6, gaining over $5,000 in value as geopolitical tensions eased. The rally pushed the total crypto economy past $2.8 trillion and sparked $54.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded close to $1 billion in inflows over two days after Bitcoin reclaimed the $80,000 level.
Bitcoin is trading above $82,000 on May 6, while oil, Treasury yields, the dollar, and US stocks shift around the same volatile geopolitical and macro backdrop that has left investors exhausted after the last few months. The move reopens the inflation-hedge debate while leaving it unresolved.
Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Face Fiduciary Reckoning
The United States spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded a net cash inflow over the past four days through May 6.
CME plans Bitcoin volatility futures on June 1, letting traders hedge or bet on BTC price swings without tracking spot direction.
Cryptocurrency punters have slightly raised odds of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) topping $100,000 this year after its latest price spike. Bitcoin Heading Toward $100,000?
Bitcoin climbed toward $82,000 alongside a more than 1% rise in Nasdaq futures amid reports of progress toward a U.S.–Iran memorandum of understanding.