October 8, 2026
Bitcoin dropped nearly 5% over the week as sluggish trading volume and heavy profit-taking by short-term holders stalled efforts to maintain a breakout past the $85,000 threshold, leaving the $81,900 cost basis as a crucial upcoming test.October 8, 2026
The United States government transferred approximately $470 million in seized cryptocurrency to Coinbase Prime, sparking renewed speculation about potential asset sales and heightened scrutiny regarding the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.October 7, 2026
Japanese institutions sold ¥2.6 trillion in foreign debt over two weeks as ten-year government bond yields climbed to 3.101%, prompting questions about potential financing pressures on Bitcoin and global liquidity.October 7, 2026
Bitcoin gained 84% since January 2024 despite rising US Treasury yields approaching 5.3%. A historical evaluation by CryptoSlate reveals only weak connections between Bitcoin returns and shifting nominal and real yields.October 7, 2026
Bitcoin fell below $84,000, triggering $143 million in futures liquidations over 24 hours despite US spot Bitcoin ETFs recording positive net inflows.October 6, 2026
Strategy anticipates a $4.1 billion income-tax benefit following an increase in Bitcoin's fair value above its cost basis, achieved through a reduced estimated tax expense and valuation-allowance adjustment.October 6, 2026
A rising US service sector price index and slowing growth have sparked concerns over restrictive borrowing conditions, potentially threatening leveraged Bitcoin positions and dampening hopes for near-term interest rate cuts.October 6, 2026
New estimates from Hashrate Index reveal that the United States saw a decrease in Bitcoin mining share while Russia expanded its footprint, though the top three nations still dominate two-thirds of the network.October 6, 2026
Bitcoin futures open interest dropped significantly by $1.4 billion to $36.6 billion as spot buyers stepped in to provide support, according to data from Glassnode's October report.October 6, 2026
Bitcoin treasury firm Strive has announced an optional initiative to buy back up to $500 million of its preferred stock, forcing leadership to weigh capital allocation between share repurchases and future Bitcoin acquisitions.Work with the Cryptologer team and make an impact.