Futures open interest declines as Bitcoin traders reduce leverage amid rising market uncertainty
Historically, such inflows have been closely monitored because they often indicate potential selling intentions or increased trading activity from major holders.
A fragile recovery took hold in bitcoin ETFs, which returned to modest inflows after three days of losses, while ether funds extended their outflow streak to a fourth session. Elsewhere, sentiment weakened, with XRP and solana ETFs both slipping into negative territory. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.76M inflows as Blackrock IBIT added $26.
U.S. public debt has crossed the size of the U.S. economy on a calculation from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, giving Bitcoin's hard-money case a live fiscal benchmark as investors weigh scarce assets against Washington's debt path. CRFB said debt held by the public reached $31.
A crypto analyst has shared more insights into the Bitcoin (BTC) price action using a rare Japanese chart pattern called the Renko Mari-Ashi. The chart shows that the Bitcoin price has formed a Double Bottom and could be on the verge of a major breakout.
The Bitcoin price has entered another post-FOMC window, and there's a pattern that has become difficult to ignore. According to crypto analyst and commentator Ardi, Bitcoin has sold off in the week following eight of the last nine FOMC meetings, with the average seven-day decline coming in near 11%.
After a 13% gain in April, Bitcoin spiked over $2,000 on the first day of May to reach an intraday peak of $78,924 before ultimately settling below $78,300. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged over $2,000 on May 1 to test $79,000 resistance after a 13% gain in April.
PACTs would let long-term bitcoin holders prepare for a worst-case quantum scenario without moving funds or signaling activity onchain.
Pentagon Bitcoin comments raise national security debate after Hegseth cited classified work and Paparo confirmed a military node.
Of the myriad pundits proclaiming what bitcoin is or isn't, Blume offers a more clear-eyed framing that, he argues, will outlast the others.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has sold off during every Fed chair transition since 2014, as Kevin Warsh takes over May 15 inheriting 3.50% rates with just one cut projected for 2026. The Historical Pattern Is Consistent When Janet Yellen became Fed Chair, Bitcoin dropped 86%.
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