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Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

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Bitcoin is drawing significant attention as it shows strong upward momentum, fueled by sustained bullish ETF inflows and a prevailing community sentiment that anticipates further appreciation. There's active discussion around a potential supply shock from geopolitical events, contributing to the widespread belief that bears are facing heavy pressure and significant liquidations.

Ripple is the catchall name for the cryptocurrency platform, the transactional protocol for which is actually XRP, in the same fashion as Ethereum is the name for the platform that facilitates trades in Ether. Like other cryptocurrencies, Ripple is built atop the idea of a distributed ledger network which requires various parties to participate in validating transactions, rather than any singular centralized authority. That facilitates transactions all over the world, and transfer fees are far cheaper than the likes of bitcoin. Unlike other cryptocurrencies, XRP transfers are effectively immediate, requiring no typical confirmation time.  Ripple was originally founded by a single company, Ripple Labs, and continues to be backed by it, rather than the larger network of developers that continue bitcoin’s development. It also doesn’t have a fluctuating amount of its currency in existence. Where bitcoin has a continually growing pool with an eventual maximum, and Ethereum theoretically has no limit, Ripple was created with all of its 100 billion XRP tokens right out of the gate. That number is maintained with no mining and most of the tokens are owned and held by Ripple Labs itself — around 60 billion at the latest count.  Even at the recently reduced value of around half a dollar per XRP, that means Ripple Labs is currently sitting on around $20 billion worth of the cryptocurrency (note: Ripple’s price crashed hard recently, and may be worth far less than $60 billion by time you read this). It holds 55 billion XRP in an escrow account, which allows it to sell up to a billion per month if it so chooses in order to fund new projects and acquisitions. Selling such an amount would likely have a drastic effect on the cryptocurrency’s value, and isn’t something Ripple Labs plans to do anytime soon.  In actuality, Ripple Labs is looking to leverage the technology behind XRP to allow for faster banking transactions around the world. While Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are built on the idea of separating financial transactions from the financial organizations of traditional currencies, Ripple is almost the opposite in every sense.  XRP by Ripple price can be found on this page alongside the market capitalization and additional stats.

Ripple

XRP is drawing significant investor attention amid growing optimism for an approaching regulatory clarity act and reports of substantial escrow lockups tightening its supply. The community is actively discussing its fundamental utility in global finance and real-world asset tokenization, with an eye on broader market movements and geopolitical events, while some anticipate a potential decoupling from major crypto trends.

Memecoin on Cronos launched by the Cro Crow community

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$CAW, or "crow with knife," is generating significant community buzz, with supporters touting it as a potential life-changing investment akin to early Bitcoin. The narrative highlights its multi-chain presence, deflationary burn mechanism, and organic community strength, aiming to bring substantial volume to the Cronos chain and beyond. Many are actively discussing its potential to rival other popular meme coins.

Strategy, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise analytics and mobility software. The firm designs, develops, markets, and sells software platforms through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services. Its product packages include Hyper. The company was founded by Michael J. Saylor and Sanjeev K. Bansal on November 17, 1989, and is headquartered in Vienna, VA.

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MicroStrategy is trending as Bitcoin's recent price action sparks debate on its valuation. The community is sharply divided on whether its perceived discount to its Bitcoin exposure represents an opportunity or is justified by ongoing share dilution and the impending MSCI index decision.

Ethereum is a global, open-source platform for decentralized applications. In other words, it is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and applications without central authority control. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily functions as digital currency, Ethereum operates as a programmable global computer where developers can create any type of decentralized service.   The platform hosts over $14 billion in DeFi applications with hundreds of thousands of active users across financial protocols, NFT marketplaces, and gaming platforms. Its transition to Proof of Stake in September 2022 reduced energy consumption by over 99%, addressing environmental concerns while strengthening network security.  The network operates through thousands of independent validator nodes that process transactions and execute smart contracts on the Ethereum Virtual Machine. Smart contracts are self-executing programs written in Solidity that automatically carry out agreements when conditions are met, eliminating intermediaries like banks or brokers.   Validators stake ETH as collateral to propose and validate blocks, earning rewards for honest participation while facing penalties for malicious behavior. The EIP-1559 upgrade introduced a dynamic base fee mechanism that burns ETH with each transaction, creating deflationary pressure during high network activity when more ETH is burned than issued to validators.  Vitalik Buterin proposed Ethereum in 2013, but seven co-founders helped build it, including Gavin Wood who created Solidity and the EVM technical specification, and Joseph Lubin who founded ConsenSys. The project launched in July 2015 after raising over $18 million through crowdfunding, quickly becoming the largest blockchain developer community. Major milestones include the 2020 Beacon Chain launch, the 2021 London hard fork implementing fee burning, and the 2022 Merge to Proof of Stake.   Ether (ETH) serves multiple functions: paying transaction fees (gas), staking to secure the network and earn 3-5% annual yields, serving as collateral in DeFi protocols, and purchasing NFTs and digital assets. The asset is increasingly adopted by traditional institutions, with publicly traded companies adding ETH to corporate treasuries to generate staking yields while maintaining blockchain exposure, and in 2024, the SEC approved spot Ethereum ETFs, allowing traditional investors to gain exposure through conventional brokerage accounts.  Ethereum's roadmap focuses on dramatically increasing transaction capacity to over 100,000 per second, reducing confirmation times, and enhancing decentralization while maintaining security against future threats like quantum computing.

Ethereum

Ethereum is experiencing a strong wave of bullish sentiment, fueled by significant institutional interest, including increased staking activity and anticipation of potential ETF inflows. The community is actively discussing the onset of an "alt season," with many anticipating ETH to lead the broader crypto market to retest and surpass key resistance levels.

Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency based on the popular "Doge" Internet meme and features a Shiba Inu on its logo. Dogecoin is a Litecoin fork. Introduced as a "joke currency" on 6 December 2013, Dogecoin quickly developed its own online community and reached a capitalization of US$60 million in January 2014. Compared with other cryptocurrencies, Dogecoin had a fast initial coin production schedule: 100 billion coins were in circulation by mid-2015, with an additional 5.256 billion coins every year thereafter. As of 30 June 2015, the 100 billionth Dogecoin had been mined.   Dogecoin was created by Billy Markus from Portland, Oregon and  Jackson Palmer from Sydney, Australia. Both wanted to create a fun cryptocurrency that will appeal beyond the core Bitcoin audience. Dogecoin is primarily used as a tipping system on Reddit and Twitter where users tip each other for creating or sharing good content. The community is very active in organising fundraising activities for deserving causes.  The developers of Dogecoin haven’t made any major changes to the coin since 2015. This means that Dogecoin could get left behind and is why Shibas are leaving Dogecoin to join more advanced platforms like Ethereum. One of Dogecoin strengths is its relaxed and fun-loving community. However, this is also a weakness because other currencies are way more professional.  To purchase Dogecoin, it involves downloading a crypto wallet, setting up a crypto exchange account and then trading away for your desired crypto currency. Once we have set up an account with a DOGE currency exchange and deposited some funds, you are ready to start trading.

Dogecoin

Dogecoin is trending with significant bullish momentum, driven by a broad crypto market rally and renewed community enthusiasm. Investors are actively discussing its potential for substantial gains, fueled by its position as a prominent meme coin and speculation around "ETF power" and institutional interest. Despite some mixed sentiment, a strong conviction for continued upward movement prevails amidst the broader "meme season."

Applied Digital Corp. is a technology company, which engages in the provision of development and operation of data centers which provide computing power. It operates through the Data Center Hosting Business and HPC Hosting Business segments. The Data Center Hosting Business segment provides energized infrastructure services to crypto mining customers. The HPC Hosting Business segment focuses on the designing, constructing, and operating data centers tailored to support high power density applications like HPC and AI. The company was founded by Wesley Carl Cummins and Jason Zhang in May 2001 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Applied Digital Corporation

Applied Digital is seeing heightened community discussion leading into its upcoming earnings report, with investors keenly awaiting confirmation of operational data center capacity and potential hyperscaler contract updates. This event is widely viewed as a crucial moment to validate the company's strategic positioning within the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure sector. Talk of potential market reactions and short-covering activity further fuels the current enthusiasm surrounding the stock.

Keeta is a high-performance layer-1 blockchain designed to unify transactions across different blockchains and fiat payment systems, eliminating the need for costly intermediaries, reducing fees, and enabling near-instant settlements. With 400-millisecond transaction finality and the ability to process 10 million transactions per second, Keeta sets a new industry benchmark for speed and scalability.  Founded in 2022 and backed by Eric Schmidt, the former CEO of Google, Keeta has been engineered to meet the stringent regulatory and operational requirements of financial institutions. Its advanced on-chain compliance protocols, including KYC and AML, ensure security and regulatory adherence. Keeta’s architecture natively supports asset tokenization and digital identity, making it an ideal platform for stablecoins and real-world asset transfers.  By facilitating cross-chain transactions and interoperability with existing payment systems, Keeta bridges the gap between cryptocurrencies and fiat, enabling a secure, efficient, and compliant global financial ecosystem.

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KTA is trending due to its robust, compliance-first blockchain infrastructure, now featuring operational fiat on/off-ramps through its partnership with Stripe-owned Bridge. The community is actively discussing its validated capacity for over 11 million transactions per second, positioning KTA as an undervalued asset ready to serve as essential financial plumbing for institutional adoption and cross-chain settlement.

BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. engages in data-driven decision dominance and advanced analytics that provide its customers with a competitive advantage in a world driven by data that is growing in terms of volume, variety, and velocity. The firm operationalizes artificial intelligence and machine learning at scale through its end-to-end data analytics platform. It deploys its observe, orient and dominate products to customers throughout the defense, intelligence, and commercial markets. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

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BigBear.ai is actively trending following its strategic acquisition of Ask Sage, a generative AI platform for secure environments, coupled with a significant debt reduction initiative. The community is buzzing with anticipation for potential large government contracts in defense and national security, despite ongoing discussions around share dilution. Investors are closely watching if these strategic moves solidify BigBear.ai's position as a crucial AI infrastructure provider in critical sectors.

CleanSpark, Inc. is a bitcoin mining technology company, which engages in the management of data centers. Its operations include College Park, Norcross, Washington, Sandersville, Dalton, and Massena. The company was founded by S. Matthew Schultz and Bryan Huber on October 15, 1987 and is headquartered in Henderson, NV.

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CleanSpark is trending as Bitcoin momentum strengthens, fueling investor discussions about its high short interest and potential for a significant squeeze. The community is buzzing with anticipation for developments regarding its strategic pivot into AI and high-performance computing, with many awaiting confirmations of new contracts. This dual focus on crypto mining and emerging AI infrastructure is driving active conversation and debate around its future trajectory.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Fraud through Bitcoin ATMs more than doubled from 2023 to 2024 and continued climbing this year, the FBI’s spokesperson told ABC News.</li><li>The report stated Bitcoin ATMs remain attractive to scammers due to fast execution and limited recovery options.</li><li>According to blockchain security firm SlowMist, industry-wide crypto losses neared $3 billion in 2025 despite fewer reported incidents.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) ATM scams are reportedly on a clear and consistent rise, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with scammers siphoning $333 million in 2025 from these schemes.According to an ABC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/scammers-notched-333-million-bitcoin-atm-scams-2025/story?id=128526877">report</a>, citing an FBI spokesperson, fraudulent transactions at Bitcoin ATMs reached roughly $333.5 million in 2025. They said that there has been a a “clear and constant rise” in this form of fraud that is “not slowing down.” The agency noted that the figure is higher than the estimated $250 million lost in 2024, which itself more than doubled losses recorded the year before.The FBI’s insight follows analysis by blockchain security firm SlowMist, which&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/nearly-3-billion-lost-in-200-crypto-security-incidents-in-2025-with-bybit-alone-losing-1-5-billion/cL7IbY1REUs">showed</a> that the broader crypto industry saw few major security incidents in 2025, even as total losses increased.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin ATMs Emerge As Weak Spot</h2>According to the report, an estimated 45,000 Bitcoin ATMs operate across the U.S., allowing users to deposit cash and transfer funds directly to digital wallets anywhere in the world.&nbsp;Transactions typically settle within minutes, and once completed, funds are difficult to trace or recover. The same speed and finality that cryptocurrency is touted for have made ATMs a scammer favorite for targeting retail users, particularly through impersonation schemes and social engineering, the report said.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Fewer Crypto Incidents, Larger Losses</h2>The rise in bitcoin ATM scams comes alongside broader losses across the digital asset industry. SlowMist&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hacked.slowmist.io/statistics/?c=all&amp;d=2025">reported</a> nearly $3 billion in crypto-related losses in 2025, driven by security breaches, phishing campaigns, and Ponzi-style schemes.SlowMist identified roughly 200 major incidents during the year, resulting in estimated losses of about $2.94 billion. While the number of reported incidents fell sharply from 410 in 2024, total losses increased about 46% year over year from roughly $2.01 billion. SlowMist noted a shift toward fewer but more financially severe attacks, often relying on deception rather than technical exploits.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose 1.6% in the last 24 hours to around $88,900. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day as chatter dipped to ‘low’ from ‘normal’ levels.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/crypto-markets-drift-into-year-end-with-bitcoin-ethereum-range-bound/cL7BdgEREz3">Crypto Markets Drift Into Year-End With Bitcoin, Ethereum Range-Bound</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A sign advertises a Bitcoin ATM at a gas station on July 16, 2025 near Pasadena, California. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Crypto Adoption Grows, So Do The Scams – And Bitcoin ATMs Are Ground Zero, Says FBI

An FBI spokesperson told ABC News that losses from Bitcoin ATM scams exceeded $333 million in 2025.

Bitcoin ATM Scams ‘Not Slowing Down,’ FBI Warns As Crypto Adoption Grows Alongside Fraud

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An FBI spokesperson told ABC News that losses from Bitcoin ATM scams exceeded $333 million in 2025.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin is down roughly 7% from its Jan. 1 annual open with two days left in the year.</li><li>A year-end close at current levels would mark Bitcoin’s first red post-halving year ever.</li><li>Analysts say ETF flows, institutions, and macro conditions now outweigh halving mechanics.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) is down roughly 7% on Wednesday morning from its annual open with two days remaining in the year, putting it on track to finish a post-halving year in the red for the first time on record.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> edged 0.2% higher in early morning trade to around $87,800 but remains well below its January 1, 2025, opening price of $94,419.76, according to CoinMarketCap data. If prices hold near current levels, Bitcoin would post a negative annual return in a post-halving year — something that has never happened across previous halving cycles.On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Bitcoin remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, even as chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What A Bitcoin Halving Means For Markets</h2>A Bitcoin halving is a protocol-driven event that cuts the block reward paid to miners in half, reducing the rate at which new Bitcoin enters circulation. Halvings occur roughly every four years and are designed to enforce Bitcoin’s fixed supply cap of 21 million coins.The year following a halving, called the post-halving year,&nbsp; has historically delivered some of Bitcoin’s strongest returns, driven by tightening supply and rising demand. Bitcoin halvings took place in 2012, 2016, 2020, and most recently in 2024.In the first post-halving year after 2012, Bitcoin surged more than 5,000%, fueled by early adoption and a small market base. The 2016 cycle produced gains exceeding 1,100% amid the ICO boom that pushed Bitcoin toward $20,000. After the 2020 halving, Bitcoin rose roughly 60% from January to December, then reached an all-time high near $69,000.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The 2025 Cycle Breaks From History</h2>The current post-2024 halving cycle has unfolded differently. Bitcoin climbed to a peak near $126,000 earlier this year before pulling back sharply.Market watchers like Strategy’s Michael Saylor, Cathie Wood, and Fundstrat’s Tom Lee have also pointed out that the four-year cycle&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bitcoin-steadies-at-122-000-analyst-proclaims-btc-s-4-year-halving-cycle-is-dead/ch67jksR30r">no longer applies</a>. They’ve stated that institutional participation, ETF flows, and macro conditions play a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitwise-model-suggests-bitcoin-s-market-cap-could-over-take-apple-nvidia-microsoft-by-2035/cLeirLjRErx">larger role</a> than supply mechanics alone.&nbsp;Later halving cycles have delivered smaller, more volatile gains compared to Bitcoin’s early years. If Bitcoin closes the year lower, it would mark a symbolic shift in evolving market dynamics.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-bmnr-stocks-slip-while-bitcoin-ethereum-post-weekend-gains/cL75LVVREDW">MSTR, BMNR, And Other Crypto-Linked Stocks Slip While Bitcoin, Ethereum Post Weekend Gains</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin Has Never Ended A Post-Halving Year In The Red — And BTC’s Down 7% With Days To Go

Roughly every four years, Bitcoin undergoes a halving event that cuts the new supply in half, with the subsequent year known as the ‘post-halving’ year.

A Bitcoin Pattern That Has Held For 12 Years Is About To Break 

Roughly every four years, Bitcoin undergoes a halving event that cuts the new supply in half, with the subsequent year known as the ‘post-halving’ year.


<ul><li>Michael Saylor compared fear-driven narratives to phishing tactics that are designed to provoke rushed decisions.</li><li>He said any genuine quantum threat would trigger coordinated upgrades across governments and major technology firms.</li><li>Saylor framed that outcome as a deflationary event that could support Bitcoin’s long-term value.</li></ul>Michael Saylor has a simple message for investors rattled by headlines linking Bitcoin to quantum computing threats – don’t panic.In a recent&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRKbs_WQnug&amp;t=6259s">interview</a> on the Breakdown with David Gokhshtein, the Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman dismissed growing concern that advances in quantum computing could undermine Bitcoin’s cryptography, arguing that much of the alarm is economically motivated rather than grounded in near-term reality.&nbsp;<blockquote>“If you remember the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy… what's on the back cover? The two words, the two most important words in the universe – don’t panic!”&nbsp;— Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman, Strategy</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">Saylor Pushes Back On Quantum Computing Alarmism</h2>Saylor compared the fear around quantum risk to past doomsday narratives designed to drive funding into startups rather than reflect an imminent technological threat.Saylor said that if quantum computing ever poses a credible risk to cryptography, the response will be obvious and coordinated. Governments, technology giants, and financial institutions would move together to upgrade encryption standards across software and hardware systems. “When that happens, you’ll know,” he said, pointing to firms such as Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet’s Google (GOOG/GOOGL), and major governments as early adopters of any real cryptographic transition.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Can Upgrade, Lost Coins May Raise Scarcity</h2>Bitcoin, Saylor argued, would be no exception. Because the network is software-based, it can be upgraded. Wallets would migrate to quantum-resistant encryption, and the protocol would adapt alongside the rest of the digital economy. The process, he said, would likely strengthen Bitcoin rather than weaken it.One possible consequence, according to Saylor, could be the permanent loss of coins tied to inactive or inaccessible wallets. Bitcoin that cannot be upgraded would effectively be frozen out of the network, creating what he described as a deflationary event. “The price of Bitcoin will increase, the security of Bitcoin will increase,” he said, framing the outcome as net positive for long-term holders.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why ‘Don’t Panic’ Is Good Advice</h2>Saylor warned that panic itself creates risk. He likened fear-driven messaging around quantum threats to phishing attacks that rely on urgency and confusion to extract sensitive information. He stated that transformative technology is always doubted before being widely adopted – and panic is usually the wrong response.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> edged 0.9% lower in early morning trade on Tuesday to around $87,600. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency continued to trend in ‘bearish’ territory even as chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels over the past day.&nbsp;Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> edged 0.52% higher in pre-market trade, with retail sentiment around the Bitcoin proxy trending in the ‘bearish’ zone amid ‘low’ levels of chatter over the past day.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-bmnr-stocks-slip-while-bitcoin-ethereum-post-weekend-gains/cL75LVVREDW">MSTR, BMNR, And Other Crypto-Linked Stocks Slip While Bitcoin, Ethereum Post Weekend Gains</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Michael Saylor Dismisses Bitcoin Quantum Threat With A Message From The Hitchhiker’s Guide: ‘Don’t Panic’ 

Michael Saylor dismissed fears that quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin’s security in a recent interview with David Gokhshtein.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Schiff’s comments came as crypto markets are in a downtrend, with Bitcoin struggling to regain momentum.</li><li>Data from Bitcoin Deaths shows Schiff has declared Bitcoin “dead” at least 20 times since 2010.</li><li>Schiff contrasted Bitcoin’s recent performance with gains in gold and silver, arguing capital is rotating back to traditional stores of value.</li></ul>Gold bull and longtime Bitcoin (BTC) critic Peter Schiff said Tuesday that the “Bitcoin trade is over,” repeating a claim he has made at least four other times this year.Schiff&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2025-10-14-peter-schiff-says-bitcoins-recovery-is-a-dead-cat-bounce-while-gold-makes-another-all-time-high">ranks</a> as the most frequent Bitcoin skeptic tracked by Bitcoin Deaths, a website that has logged declarations of Bitcoin's “dead” from critics, economists, and financial executives since 2010. He has predicted Bitcoin’s death at least 20 times overall, according to the tracker. Others listed include Steve Hanke, Warren Buffett, Nouriel Roubini, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> slipped below $87,000 on Wednesday morning, down 0.8% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency trended in ‘extremely bearish’ territory over the past day, with chatter at ‘normal’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Schiff Repeats Claim During Market Divergence</h2>In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2003600060958085558?s=20">post</a> on X, Schiff argued that Bitcoin’s recent price action undermines its investment case. He pointed to periods when technology stocks, gold, and silver have risen without a corresponding move higher in Bitcoin.“If Bitcoin won’t go up when tech stocks rise, and it won’t go up when gold and silver rise, when will it go up?” Schiff wrote. “The answer is: it won’t. The Bitcoin trade is over.”<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2003600060958085558" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img style="aspect-ratio:828/300;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_12_24_030404_png_aa191e5fd8.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-12-24 030404.png" width="828" height="300"></a><figcaption>Source: @PeterSchiff/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin To Struggle For Next Four Years</h2>In another X <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2003433325437026576?s=20">post</a>, he said Bitcoin’s performance measured against gold has deteriorated significantly since its last major peak.“With gold closing in on $4,500 and Bitcoin struggling to hold $87K, Bitcoin is now down 46% priced in gold from its Nov. 2021 high,” Schiff&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2003433325437026576?s=20">wrote</a>. He added that Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) began accumulating Bitcoin roughly a year before that peak, amplifying what he described as poor relative performance. MSTR’s stock is down over 47% this year, while Bitcoin’s price has fallen nearly 7%.&nbsp;“As bad as the past four years have been for Bitcoin priced in gold, the next four will be much worse,” he said.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2003433325437026576?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img style="aspect-ratio:825/300;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_12_24_034426_png_db0c150e5f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-12-24 034426.png" width="825" height="300"></a><figcaption>Source: @PeterSchiff/X</figcaption></figure>Despite the bearish outlook, Schiff recently&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/as-gold-silver-hit-fresh-record-high-peter-schiff-tests-bitcoin-conviction/cLeF5nKREtS">ran a poll</a> asking participants how they would allocate a hypothetical $100,000 investment. Respondents were required to choose between Bitcoin, gold, or silver, with the full amount locked until Dec. 19, 2028, and no option to exit early. Bitcoin led the&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2002771281742336157?s=20">poll</a>, drawing 63% of responses, outpacing both gold and silver.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-s-90-k-test-retail-is-divided-whether-a-year-end-bounce-is-still-possible/cLesnmuREHA">Bitcoin’s $90K Test: Retail Is Divided Whether A Year-End Bounce Is Still Possible</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Peter Schiff is interviewed during the London Blockchain Conference at The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre on June 02, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for London Blockchain Conference )

Peter Schiff Revives Bitcoin Doom Call, One Of 20 On Record – His Fourth This Year Alone

Schiff reiterated his long-standing view that Bitcoin lacks intrinsic value and is vulnerable to prolonged declines.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin remained below the $90,000 level on Wednesday after extending losses from its October record high above $126,000.</li><li>A Stocktwits poll shows a wide split among retail traders, with expectations ranging from a late-year rebound to a deeper pullback below $80,000.</li><li>Analysts have questioned whether Bitcoin’s traditional four-year halving cycles still apply.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) continued to trade below the $90,000 mark on Wednesday, as retail traders remain divided on whether the cryptocurrency can reclaim higher ground before the end of the year.An ongoing <a href="https://stocktwits.com/discussions/where-will-bitcoin-close-on-dec-31-2025/639856910">poll</a> on Stocktwits shows that nearly half of respondents expect&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> to finish the year between $90,000 and $100,000. About 28% believe the price will remain rangebound between $80,000 and $90,000, while roughly 22% expect Bitcoin to slide below $80,000 by December 31.<figure class="image"><a href="https://stocktwits.com/discussions/where-will-bitcoin-close-on-dec-31-2025/639856910"><img style="aspect-ratio:1345/982;" src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2025_12_24_025118_fotor_2025122425251_jpg_903e12692b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2025-12-24 025118-fotor-2025122425251.jpg" width="1345" height="982"></a><figcaption>Results of an ongoing Stocktwits poll asking traders where they expect Bitcoin's price to be by year-end on December 24 as of 3:00 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Bitcoin’s price slipped under $87,000 on Wednesday morning, down about 0.6% over the past 24 hours. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around the apex cryptocurrency remained in ‘extremely bearish’ territory, amid ‘normal’ levels of chatter.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Traders Split On Year-End Bitcoin Outlook</h2>One user on the platform predicted that while Bitcoin may remain range-bound until the end of the year, it is at risk of dipping as low as $40,000 in 2026.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Mad_Poet/message/639958540</stembedurl>Another user stated that he’s hopeful that Bitcoin won’t end the year with negative returns.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/_lv198/message/640002505</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Faces Pressure After Record October High</h2>Bitcoin is down about 6.8% so far this year after reaching a record high above $126,000 in October. To break even on the year, the price would need to recover to roughly $93,300.The pullback follows a period of heavy profit-taking after strong institutional inflows earlier in the year. Several analysts say those flows may be reshaping Bitcoin’s traditional market structure.Fundstrat’s Tom Lee recently&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/fundstrat-s-tom-lee-warns-too-many-da-ts-are-chasing-too-little-trading-volume/cLIHJG7REVN">questioned</a> whether Bitcoin still follows the four-year halving cycle long cited by market veterans. He pointed to heavy selling by long-term holders and argued that past timing patterns may no longer apply.“If Bitcoin makes a new high in January, there’s no four-year cycle,” he said. “If Bitcoin closes above 126,000 – there’s no four-year cycle.”He noted that other markets once governed by reliable timing patterns, such as ISM manufacturing data, copper, and gold, have also broken away from old rhythms.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Analysts Debate Cycles</h2>Morgan Stanley strategists have&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-drops-to-103-000-morgan-stanley-analysts-warn-of-fall-season-in-four-year-cycle/cLPIqy0RE5S">struck</a> a more cautious tone. In a recent podcast, Denny Galindo, an investment strategist at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, said Bitcoin’s historical price behavior follows a three-up, one-down pattern.“We are in the fall season right now,” Galindo said, describing the period as a phase for harvesting gains rather than aggressive accumulation. The key uncertainty, he added, is how long the current downturn lasts before the next cycle begins.That view contrasts with analysts such as Arthur Hayes, chief investment officer and co-founder of Maelstrom, who has&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/bitcoin-steadies-at-122-000-analyst-proclaims-btc-s-4-year-halving-cycle-is-dead/ch67jksR30r">argued</a> that favorable monetary conditions make a prolonged bear market unlikely, challenging the relevance of Bitcoin’s halving-driven cycles.Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/cz-predicts-potential-bitcoin-super-cycle-cites-trump-driven-market-tailwinds/cLIrz6yRENG">echoed</a> that sentiment earlier this month, saying Bitcoin could be entering a “super cycle.” Speaking at the Bitcoin MENA conference, Zhao said President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance and growing institutional participation have made the current phase distinct from previous cycles.“We’re bridging the gap between crypto being a grassroots movement and Wall Street participation,” Zhao said. “And Wall Street is the largest institutional market in the world.”Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/trump-media-shuffles-bitcoin-holdings-after-crossing-1-billion/cLesjQZREH8">Trump Media Shuffles Bitcoin Holdings After Crossing $1 Billion Mark, Stash May Have Slipped Below 10K BTC</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Bitcoin sign is displayed on the wall of developers Ciprés and Rilea Group in Miami, Florida. 

Bitcoin’s $90K Test: Retail Is Divided Whether A Year-End Bounce Is Still Possible 

Bitcoin’s price is down roughly 6.8% for the year, requiring a move back above $93,000 to break even on a year-to-date basis.

Can Bitcoin Reclaim $90K By Year-End? Retail Traders Are Not Convinced 

Bitcoin’s price is down roughly 6.8% for the year, requiring a move back above $93,000 to break even on a year-to-date basis.



<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitcoin and Ethereum led declines in the last 24 hours ahead of a busy U.S. economic calendar.</li><li>The broader cryptocurrency market declined 2.1% over the same period, holding just above a $3 trillion total market capitalization.</li><li>CoinGlass data showed roughly $254 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, with long positions accounting for most of the losses.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) led losses in early Tuesday trade as investors turned cautious ahead of a delayed third-quarter economic growth report and a heavy slate of U.S. data later in the session.The calendar includes third-quarter GDP, followed by durable goods orders, and industrial production – all three of which could indicate how the Federal Reserve may approach U.S. monetary policy ahead of the next meeting.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell 2.5% in the last 24 hours to $87,500, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> dipped 2.4% to $2,966 – slipping under the $3,000 mark. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around Bitcoin remained in ‘extremely bearish’ territory over the past day, even as chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels. Meanwhile, retail sentiment around Ethereum trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, with chatter unchanged at ‘normal’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Traders Were Betting Crypto Prices Would Rise</h2>The broader crypto market fell 2.1% over the past 24 hours, holding just above a $3 trillion total market value. Liquidations totaled roughly $254 million, led by $192 million in long positions, while short liquidations accounted for about $62 million. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana (SOL) recorded the largest forced liquidations, with losses concentrated on the long side in line with the wider market move.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Altcoins Remain Weak</h2>Among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, every token was in the red on Tuesday morning. Binance Coin (BNB) fell 1.9% in the last 24 hours, while Ripple’s native token XRP (XRP) and Solana each fell around 1.8%. Dogecoin (DOGE) dropped 1.4% for the day, and Cardano (ADA) fell 1.1%.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-price-dip-sparks-biggest-corporate-buying-spree-since-july/cLepfuaREuI">Bitcoin’s Price Dip Sparks Biggest Corporate Buying Spree Since July As ETP Investors Pulled Back</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Bitcoin symbol is seen on a money exchange point in Warsaw, Poland on March 26, 2023. (Photo by Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Bitcoin Dips, Ethereum Slides Under $3,000 As GDP Data, Fed Signals Come Into Focus 

Markets are focused on a delayed third-quarter GDP print, along with durable goods orders and industrial production data later in the session.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Michael Saylor said he urged Bank of America’s CEO to intervene in the bank’s internal crypto policy.</li><li>He argued that large U.S. banks are shifting toward crypto services despite cautious public messaging.</li><li>Strategy continues to hold more than 670,000 Bitcoin, even as it paused on its latest Bitcoin weekly purchase.</li></ul>Michael Saylor said in a recent interview that he asked Bank of America’s (BAC) chief executive to reconsider the bank’s stance on cryptocurrency, framing digital assets as a missed strategic opportunity rather than a speculative risk.“I've been a client of Bank of America for 30 years, and I pointed out that this is a great opportunity for the bank, and they were missing it by having a very, very vague, ambiguous anti-crypto policy, and maybe he should intervene. And he did,” Saylor said in an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRKbs_WQnug">episode</a> of The Breakdown with David Gokhshtein last week.Strategy (MSTR), often referred to as a Bitcoin (BTC) proxy, initiated the digital asset treasury playbook five years ago. While the company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/peter-schiff-calls-out-strategy-s-2-b-cash-build-amid-inflation-risks/cLeFFEeREMM">paused</a> its weekly Bitcoin buys this week as it builds its U.S. dollar reserve, it currently has 671,268 BTC in its coffers. At Bitcoin’s<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin"> price</a> of around $87,500 on Tuesday morning, the treasury is valued at nearly $60 billion.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> edged 0.7% lower in pre-market trade, with retail sentiment around the company on Stocktwits trending in ‘extremely bearish’ territory amid ‘low’ levels of chatter. Meanwhile, Bitcoin fell nearly 2.5% in the last 24 hours, with sentiment also in the ‘extremely bearish’ territory, but chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels over the past day.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Crypto Push Among Big Banks&nbsp;</h2>Saylor said he now sees meaningful progress across much of the U.S. banking system. He pointed to JPMorgan (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Wells Fargo (WFC), BNY Mellon (BK), PNC (PNC), Morgan Stanley (MS), and Citi (C) as institutions that have moved from skepticism toward active exploration of crypto services, including custody and settlement.&nbsp;Citi has publicly&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/citi-eyes-2026-debut-for-institutional-crypto-custody-platform-report/ch6SjTER3kN">said</a> it plans to expand digital asset custody offerings, while BNY Mellon has already&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/state-street-citigroup-bny-stocks-gain-crypto-custody-report/ch5iJetRHy">built</a> crypto custody infrastructure.According to Saylor, roughly 80% of major U.S. banks have shifted toward what he described as a “progressive” stance on crypto, even if many remain cautious in their public messaging.&nbsp;<blockquote>“And mostly, you know what I say, everybody's against Bitcoin before they're for it, including me, right?”&nbsp;– Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman, Strategy</blockquote><h2 class="st-heading-2">Policy Clarity Accelerates Adoption</h2>Saylor suggested that regulatory signals in the U.S. have helped accelerate institutional engagement. He argued that clearer guidance around custody, tokenization, and digital dollars has reduced uncertainty for banks that were previously hesitant to engage. “To paraphrase William Gibson, the future is already with us. It's just not evenly distributed. So what we have is stuff getting distributed in its own human way,” he said.MSTR’s stock is down over 45% this year, while Bitcoin’s price has slipped over 6%.&nbsp;According to Saylor, Strategy&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/michael-saylor-says-bitcoin-could-hit-10-m-at-7-5-percent-ownership/cLeF9H2REt8">plans</a> to slow its Bitcoin accumulation only once the company controls between 5% and 7.5% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply. At roughly 5% ownership of Bitcoin’s circulating supply, Saylor said the price could approach $1 million per coin. At 7.5%, he suggested Bitcoin could trade closer to $10 million, driven by structural supply constraints rather than speculative demand.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-price-dip-sparks-biggest-corporate-buying-spree-since-july/cLepfuaREuI">Bitcoin’s Price Dip Sparks Biggest Corporate Buying Spree Since July As ETP Investors Pulled Back</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Michael Saylor speaks on stage during Bitcoin Conference 2023 at Miami Beach Convention Center on May 19, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Bitcoin Magazine)

Michael Saylor Says He Urged Bank Of America’s CEO To Rethink Crypto Policy

The executive chairman of Strategy said clearer U.S. regulatory signals are reducing institutional hesitation.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The current quarter has already underperformed the fourth quarter of 2022, when the FTX collapse weighed on markets.</li><li>The decline marks only the second time on record that Bitcoin has posted such a severe Q4 drawdown.</li><li>Bitcoin’s price fell below $88,000 this week, extending losses after a modest third-quarter rebound failed to carry into year-end.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC) is on pace for its worst fourth-quarter performance in seven years and the second-weakest fourth quarter on record, extending a year marked by uneven momentum.<a href="http://stocktwits.com/coins/BTC.X">Bitcoin’s price</a> has fallen more than 23% so far this quarter, according to Coinglass data, putting 2025 on track to record its first negative fourth quarter in three years. The decline marks Bitcoin’s steepest Q4 drop since 2018, when prices plunged more than 42% during the depths of the “crypto winter,” falling from roughly $6,400 in October to near $3,700 by year-end.Bitcoin was trading at around $87,500 on Tuesday morning, down 2.5% in the last 24 hours. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency remained in ‘extremely bearish’ territory over the past day as chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">A Rare Weak Fourth Quarter For Bitcoin</h2>Since 2015, Bitcoin has typically delivered gains in the final quarter of the year, often rebounding from summer weakness.The 2018 collapse remains Bitcoin’s worst quarterly performance on record, with prices sliding from roughly $6,400 in October to about $3,700 by year-end. Meanwhile, the current downturn has already exceeded the fourth-quarter decline seen in 2022, when the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange triggered widespread selling across digital asset markets.Coinglass data showed Bitcoin began the year with an 11.8% decline in the first quarter, followed by a sharp rebound of nearly 30% in the second quarter. Gains then moderated to just over 6% in Q3 before reversing in the final quarter.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-price-dip-sparks-biggest-corporate-buying-spree-since-july/cLepfuaREuI">Bitcoin’s Price Dip Sparks Biggest Corporate Buying Spree Since July As ETP Investors Pulled Back</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

A Bitcoin inscription displayed outside a Bitcoin ATM, on November 20, 2024 in Krakow, Poland. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Bitcoin Heads For Its Weakest Q4 Since 2018 Crypto Winter 

Bitcoin is down more than 23% so far in the fourth quarter, putting it on track for its weakest year-end performance since 2018.

Bitcoin’s Price Heads For Its Weakest Fourth Quarter Since 2018 Crypto Winter

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>VanEck noted that Bitcoin ETP holdings declined over the same period.</li><li>Strategy accounted for the majority of recent corporate Bitcoin purchases, enabled by its mNAV remaining above 1.0x.</li><li>VanEck predicted many DATs are expected to shift away from common stock issuance toward preferred equity to fund future buys.</li></ul>Digital asset treasuries (DATs) bought Bitcoin (BTC) on the dip in size over the past month, snapping up more than 42,000 BTC at a time when exchange-traded product (ETP) investors were heading for the exits.DATs increased their Bitcoin holdings by 4% between mid-November and mid-December, lifting total holdings to around 1.09 million BTC, marking the biggest net addition since July,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.vaneck.com/us/en/blogs/digital-assets/matthew-sigel-vaneck-mid-december-2025-bitcoin-chaincheck/">according to</a> VanEck. Between July and August, DATs added roughly 128,100 BTC, representing a 15% month-on-month increase in aggregate holdings.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was trading at around $88,000 on Tuesday night, after briefly&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-analysts-highlight-retail-caution-as-btc-briefly-hits-90-k/cLepa3TREuE">crossing</a> the $90,000 mark earlier in the day. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency continued to trend in ‘extremely bearish’ territory over the past day, as chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">ETP Inflows Slow Down</h2>Over the past month, VanEck noted that Bitcoin ETP holdings declined by roughly 120 basis points month-on-month to about 1.308 million BTC, highlighting a divergence between institutional portfolio flows and corporate treasury strategies.Last week, digital asset investment products&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ethereum-holds-up-better-than-bitcoin-amid-gold-record-rally/cLeFQQXREtt">recorded</a> $952 million in net outflows, marking the first weekly withdrawal in four weeks, according to CoinShares' weekly&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://researchblog.coinshares.com/volume-265-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-23e4dda9f8ad">report</a>.&nbsp;While the current pace falls well short of that surge, VanEck said the recent activity highlights how corporate treasuries have become a stabilizing force during periods of softer investor sentiment in Bitcoin-linked investment products.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Michael Saylor’s MSTR Leads The Charge</h2>VanEck said the bulk of recent corporate Bitcoin buying came from Strategy (MSTR), which accounted for roughly 29,400 BTC of the total additions over the past 30 days. It added that Strategy has maintained the flexibility to issue common equity to fund Bitcoin purchases because its market net asset value (mNAV) remains above 1.0x.Other DATs, meanwhile, saw their mNAVs fall below parity, limiting their ability to raise capital through common stock issuance without diluting shareholders.<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR">MSTR’s stock</a> edged 0.64% higher in after-hours trade on Monday after dipping 0.3% during regular trading. This came after the Michael Saylor-backed company paused its Bitcoin buys for the week and loaded up its USD Reserve instead. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the company remained in ‘extremely bearish’ territory over the past week, amid ‘low’ levels of chatter.<h2 class="st-heading-2">DATs Rethink Capital Raising</h2>VanEck expects more digital asset treasuries to pivot away from common equity issuance and toward alternative funding structures, including preferred shares akin to Strategy, to continue accumulating Bitcoin.It cited the example of Metaplanet, a Japan-based DAT, which is scheduled to hold a shareholder vote on December 22, 2025, to approve the issuance of preferred stock. The proceeds would be used to fund additional Bitcoin purchases and cover operating expenses.However, Grayscale does not think DATs will be a market-moving factor going into 2026. In its&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://research.grayscale.com/reports/2026-digital-asset-outlook-dawn-of-the-institutional-era">prediction</a>, the firm noted that demand for these vehicles has waned from the peak in mid-2025. It expects DATs to behave like closed-end funds, trading at premiums and discounts to net asset value and infrequently liquidating assets.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/hut-8-jumps-mstr-holds-fire-while-crypto-market-drifts-lower/cLepJj7REud">Hut 8 Jumps, MSTR Holds Fire While Crypto Market Drifts Lower</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

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Bitcoin’s Price Dip Sparks Biggest Corporate Buying Spree Since July As ETP Investors Pulled Back

Digital asset treasuries added more than 42,000 BTC over the past month, the largest increase since July, according to VanEck.

Bitcoin Heads for Fourth Annual Loss: What ETFs May Face in 2026

Bitcoin heads for a fourth annual loss despite institutional support, ETF adoption and Trump backing, raising questions about what 2026 holds for crypto ETFs like IBIT.

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