The Block, citing CryptoQuant data, reports that Bitcoin short-term holders’ on-chain unrealized profit margin has climbed to its highest level in 21 months. Market sentiment is approaching the “overheated profit” zone, and analysts believe the probability of a near-term technical correction is rising.
The Block reported that US spot bitcoin ETFs recorded a 2.4 dollar net inflow last week, the largest weekly haul since October 2024, pushing year to date net flows back above zero after spending much of the summer in deficit.
Iran signaled the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within a week, prompting a swift response in global crude markets with WTI falling to $89 a barrel. Bitcoin steadied near $86,000 after a softer Asian session, with risk appetite lifting as oil prices declined.
Core Summary U.S. government officials have disclosed that the “transit fees” Iran levies on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz are actually settled through a bitcoin exchange. The accusation, the first time officials have publicly named a crypto channel in Iran’s gray-shipping tolling scheme, signals a deep fusion between traditional geopolitical gamesmanship and emerging digital-asset surveillance systems. Event Details According to CoinDesk citing senior U.S. government officials, Iran has operated a non-official “transit fee” system in the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict escalated. Any oil tanker entering or leaving the Persian Gulf that wishes to obtain Iranian “safe passage clearance” must pay a fee to an Iran-affiliated entity, with the amount fluctuating based on vessel tonnage and cargo value. ...
Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream has publicly refused to pay a ransom and demanded that attackers return approximately 600 BTC withdrawn following the Liquid network exploit. Blockstream stated in its announcement that the company will not engage in any form of negotiation with the attackers and is pursuing asset recovery through technical tracing and legal channels. Liquid has resumed trading, but peg-outs remain suspended pending further recovery and review work.
Strive announced on August 24, 2026, the acquisition of 1,110 bitcoin for $81.5 million, increasing total holdings to 21,356 BTC and ranking as the seventh-largest public company bitcoin holder. This move continues the institutional accumulation strategy during bitcoin price pullbacks, reflecting strong conviction in bitcoin’s long-term value.
Core Summary Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has raised $2 billion through MSTR stock sales and announced the establishment of a new “USD Cash” pool. This is the latest move in the company’s ongoing strategy to accumulate bitcoin. Notably, the company did not immediately use these funds to purchase bitcoin, instead choosing to build a liquidity reserve. Event Details Funding Scale and Purpose Strategy successfully raised $2 billion through additional MSTR stock issuance. The funds will be used for: ...
According to Yahoo Finance, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s public statements this week have driven Bitcoin and gold prices higher in tandem, with markets interpreting this as endorsement of the “debasement trade.” Analysts note that the Treasury’s positive stance on a Bitcoin strategic reserve is reshaping institutional allocation logic for crypto assets, though regulatory uncertainty remains a long-term risk factor. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team
Core Summary Bitcoin has surged past the $77,000 milestone in recent trading, reaching new highs. Market analysts attribute the rally to sustained institutional inflows, improving macroeconomic expectations, and a clearer regulatory environment. Investor sentiment has notably improved, though analysts caution about short-term volatility risks. Incident Details According to CoinDesk real-time data, Bitcoin rallied strongly during Asian trading hours, breaking through the psychological $77,000 barrier with a 24-hour gain exceeding 3%. Ethereum, Solana, and other major altcoins followed suit, pushing the total cryptocurrency market capitalization above $2.8 trillion. ...
Bitcoin surges above $72,000 after six weeks of consolidation, triggering $3 billion in short liquidations—the largest since 2021.