Author: Anthony M. Orbison

Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $84,500 level on April 14, and the recovery appears partially fueled by the announcement of partial import tariff relief by US President Donald Trump. However, traders’ optimism faded on April 13 when it became apparent that the relaxation was temporary and that tariffs on the electronics supply chain could be revisited.Uncertainty surrounding the ongoing trade tensions between the US and China impacted Bitcoin markets, causing traders to lose some of their regained confidence. This explains why Bitcoin’s price failed to break above $86,000 and why BTC derivatives showed limited short-term potential, potentially setting the tone for…

US President Donald Trump hosted El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele at the White House on April 14, with talks centered on trade and immigration, excluding Bitcoin from the public agenda.Pressing issues of migration and bilateral security cooperation set the tone of Bukele’s first official meeting at the White House during Trump’s second term. According to a livestream shared by Bukele’s office on X, Trump raised the possibility of transferring US citizens convicted of crimes to prisons in El Salvador, urging Bukele to expand the country’s prison system to house more prisoners. “I said homegrowns are next, the homegrowns. You gotta build…

Retail Access Confirmed for The Smarter Web Company’s IPO The Smarter Web Company is offering retail investors in the UK a rare opportunity to participate in its upcoming IPO—providing access to a digital services firm that is also integrating a Bitcoin treasury strategy as part of its long-term financial plan. Set to list on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market on April 25, 2025, the company is raising up to £2 million through a combination of institutional and retail subscriptions. The retail offer is available via the Winterflood Retail Access Platform (WRAP) and will remain open until 5:00 p.m. on…

The US Treasury has injected $500 billion into financial markets since February by drawing liquidity from its Treasury General Account (TGA), funding government operations after a $36 trillion debt ceiling was hit on Jan. 2, 2025.Macroeconomic financial analyst Tomas said that this liquidity surge boosted the net Federal Reserve liquidity to $6.3 trillion, and it may support Bitcoin’s (BTC) price in the future, even though risk assets have reflected minimal growth so far. US Treasury General Account’s expected liquidity flow. Source: X.comThe TGA represents the government’s checking account at the Federal Reserve, holding capital for daily operations like paying bills…

In the United States, the twentieth century began with a centralization of power that replaced key elements of the tradition of American liberty with a new interpretation of federal authority. Participants in the 1910 Jekyll Island Conference wrote the Federal Reserve Act, passed into law in 1913, which established the Federal Reserve, the US Central Bank. The Fed was given the dual mandate of keeping inflation low and employment high, and the main tools it had at its disposal were control over the money supply and control over the price of money via the federal funds rate. Before long, the Fed was put to…

There is no denying that the digital asset market has struggled to find its footing so far in 2025. Although there is no shortage of geopolitical impacts, the value of the asset class has stagnated. That hasn’t deterred interest, however, as Metaplanet has boosted its Bitcoin purchases, surpassing its 2024 totals in just two months.The Tokyo-based firm is among those that have adopted a Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Akin to Michael Saylor’s ‘Strategy ‘ firm, they have sought to increase their BTC holdings in a big way. That pursuit has already reached a new gear as we reach the midpoint of…

The 2-year and 10-year US Treasury yields dipped on Monday, April 14, after Bitcoin (BTC) closed its best weekly performance since the second week of January. Bitcoin gained 6.79% over the past week, but are enough factors aligned to support continued price upside? The 10-year treasury yield declined by 8.2 basis points to 4.40% during the New York trading session, while the 2-year treasury saw an 8 basis point slip to 3.88%. The drop in yields occurred on the back of possible tariff exemptions on smartphones, computers, and semiconductors, which were introduced to give US companies time to move production domestically.…

With all the current bearish sentiment and macroeconomic uncertainty swirling around both Bitcoin and the broader global economy, it might come as a surprise to see miners as bullish as ever. In this article, we’ll unpack the data that suggests Bitcoin miners are not just staying the course, they’re accelerating, doubling down at a time when many are pulling back. What exactly do they know that the broader market might be missing? For a more in-depth look into this topic, check out a recent YouTube video here:Why Bitcoin Miners Are Doubling Down Right Now Bitcoin Hash Rate Going Parabolic Despite…

MicroStrategy‘s Bitcoin purchase strategy has expanded with another significant acquisition. The company has bought 3,459 Bitcoin worth $285.8 million, bringing Michael Saylor’s total holdings to 531,644 BTC. This latest microstrategy bitcoin purchase reinforces their position as the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency.JUST IN: Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy buys another 3,459 Bitcoin worth $285.8 million.— Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 14, 2025Also Read: No Insider Trading at the White House? Hassett Breaks SilenceSaylor’s Bold Bitcoin Strategy Fuels Institutional Crypto BuyingSource: Bitcoin.comMichael Saylor Bitcoin investment approach continues to influence institutional bitcoin buying across the market. MicroStrategy completed the purchase between April 7–13, 2025, at…

Michael Saylor’s digital asset firm, Strategy, purchased 3,459 Bitcoin for $285.5 million, signaling continued confidence in Bitcoin even as global markets face trade-related headwinds.Strategy acquired the 3,459 Bitcoin (BTC) for $285.5 million at an average price of $82,618 per BTC. The purchase brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 531,644 BTC, acquired for a cumulative $35.92 billion at an average price of $67,556 per coin, achieving an over 11.4% yield since the beginning of 2025, Saylor wrote in an April 14 X post.Source: Michael SaylorThe $285 million purchase marks Strategy’s first Bitcoin investment since March 31, when the company acquired $1.9…