Analysts debate whether the historical May sell-off pattern for Bitcoin, linked to US midterm election years, will repeat despite evolving market conditions and regulatory progress.
Bitcoin’s leverage ratio nears 15% as rising profit-taking and weak institutional demand signal potential volatility in an already fragile market.
Despite widespread selling prompted by inflation worries and rising yields, infrastructure and DeFi tokens like KITE, H, and INJ posted notable weekly rallies, defying the bearish trend.
Figure Technology’s strong Q1 performance signals its emergence as a unique blockchain marketplace, transforming real-world credit into tradable digital assets.
Bitcoin shows signs of entering a significant downward phase, with on-chain MVRV data and technical analysis pointing to further price declines in the near term.
After recent gains, Bitcoin’s on-chain metrics indicate a local top may have formed, with rising realized profits hinting at renewed downward pressure.
While some institutional investors boosted their crypto holdings during Q1 2026, others, including Harvard, significantly trimmed exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.
Stablecoin deposits on Binance rose sharply as traders bolster liquidity, signaling readiness for potential Bitcoin trades despite uncertain macroeconomic conditions.
Intesa Sanpaolo increased its cryptocurrency portfolio significantly in Q1, adding Ethereum exposure and options while shifting away from riskier tokens like Solana.
Bitcoin fell under $79,000 following a failed attempt to surpass $82,000, reflecting heightened macroeconomic concerns and fixed-income market volatility that cloud near-term prospects.
Intesa Sanpaolo more than doubled its crypto holdings in early 2026, increasing exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP while adjusting other digital asset investments.
Michael Saylor suggested Strategy could sell Bitcoin if necessary to maintain the asset’s health, breaking from the company’s previous “never sell” stance.