Bitcoin’s price fell sharply below $80,000 as surging US 10-year Treasury yields fueled risk asset sell-offs, putting May’s local lows back into focus and increasing rate hike expectations.
Bitcoin struggles to sustain gains near $84,000 while leading altcoins encounter selling pressure at key resistance levels, highlighting cautious investor sentiment.
Strategy, holding over 800,000 BTC, projects its Bitcoin portfolio could reach $16 trillion in two decades if prices climb 30% per year, fueled by ongoing purchases and compounding growth.
South Korea’s Hana Bank commits to a $670 million stake in Dunamu, operator of crypto exchange Upbit, signaling a strategic blend of traditional banking and digital assets.
Bitcoin risks entering a fresh downtrend after multiple failures to break above $82,000, with traders divided on whether support will hold or give way to further declines.
The Trump family trust completed hundreds of millions in stock trades in Q1 2026, including significant acquisitions of crypto and fintech companies amid regulatory shifts.
Despite rising illicit activity pushing on-chain crypto crime to an all-time high, improved security measures are restricting criminals’ ability to launder funds into fiat currencies.
Coinbase’s role as USDC treasury deployer on Hyperliquid reshapes stablecoin supply, fueling staking rewards and strengthening the network’s dominant DeFi position.
Wells Fargo notably increased its Ethereum ETF holdings in early 2026, shifting away from Bitcoin ETFs amid market volatility and price declines in both cryptocurrencies.
Despite increasing its Bitcoin holdings and posting strong operating income, Metaplanet faced a heavy net loss due to significant valuation markdowns amid falling Bitcoin prices in Q1 2026.
While Bitcoin’s price slipped significantly below key levels, ETF-held Bitcoin barely declined, signaling steady institutional confidence amid market volatility.
Ethereum’s price drifts near $2,257 amid ongoing selling pressure, but retail investors continue their buy-the-dip approach, generating notable realized profits.