Author: Anthony M. Orbison

Key Takeaways:US GDP shrank -0.3% in Q1, far below +0.3% forecasts, sparking recession fears.Bitcoin faces selling pressure with its spot volume delta dropping $300 million in 3 days.Whales are accumulating BTC, but smaller holders are selling, hinting at profit-taking.Bitcoin’s (BTC) price dropped under $93,000 on April 30, after the US Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data revealed a -0.3% contraction in Q1. While the GDP missed expectations of +0.3%, the GDP Price Index soared to 3.7%—the highest since August 2023. Polymarket odds of a recession in 2025 hit 67%, with consumer confidence at its lowest since May 2020.Quarterly US GDP growth…

The Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: A Sovereign Financial Weapon In Episode 4 of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, experts from the Bitcoin Policy Institute explore the urgent geopolitical stakes of Bitcoin adoption. As the U.S. accelerates crypto legislation, the hosts argue that America must prioritize Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset—or risk falling behind global rivals like China. Why the Bitcoin Space Race Matters They unpack the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill, the risks of centralized stablecoin frameworks, and the asymmetrical advantage Bitcoin offers in a new era of economic warfare. With insights from Matt Pines and Zack Shapiro, this episode offers a…

Key takeaways:Bitcoin’s price increased by sixfold each time its age increased by 40%.If the pattern holds, Bitcoin could rally to $351,046 in 2025.New data highlights a historical pattern that results in Bitcoin (BTC) price increasing by sixfold. Using a logarithmic chart to illustrate the trend from 2011, the model projects BTC price to hit $351,046 in 2025.According to 21st Capital co-founder Sina, the study plots Bitcoin’s price on a log-log graph, showing a linear relationship that reflects predictable long-term growth driven by network dynamics, a behavior characteristic associated with BTC’s limited supply. Bitcoin 40% age increase-price rise comparison chart. Source: X.comThe…

Global X Investments Canada Inc. has introduced three new ETFs on Cboe Canada, expanding its footprint in the Canadian ETF market with products that offer exposure to U.S. small-cap equities and Bitcoin. The ETFs—Global X Enhanced Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF (RSCL), Global X Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BCCC), and Global X Enhanced Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BCCL)—are now available for trading under their respective tickers. “With the launch of Global X Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BCCC) and Global X Enhanced Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BCCL), investors now have two ways to gain exposure to the price of Bitcoin, with…

Key takeaways: Bitcoin bulls are attacking the $95,000 level again after today’s brief US GDP-induced sell-off. Traders are semi-agnostic to negative US economic data as they expect the Federal Reserve to resume easing and rate cuts at some point in the future. Bitcoin (BTC) price knocks on the door of $95,000 after starting the NY trading session with a slight sell-off to $92,910 following alarm-raising US GDP data, which showed the economy shrank in Q1 2025. The move mirrors a similar recovery seen in the DOW and S&P 500, which bounced 0.35% and 0.15% respectively at the closing bell. The quick recovery in…

Today at the Token2049 conference in Dubai, Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets, shed some insight that capital is once again flowing robustly into spot Bitcoin ETFs — but with a notable shift in who is investing.  “The flows are back in a big way,” Mitchnick declared during a panel discussion alongside VanEck CEO Jan Van Eck and CME Group’s Giovanni Vicioso. Moderated by Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas, the conversation focused on the evolving investor landscape in crypto markets. Mitchnick explained that when spot Bitcoin ETFs were first launched, most inflows came from retail investors, including some high-net-worth individuals placing…

In the recent market scenario, the definition of safe-haven assets is constantly changing. With the US dollar toppling and plummeting at a rapid pace, investors are now on the lookout for more stable assets, the ones that help them retain their investment value, posing little to no fluctuations in the long haul. While gold remains one of the best safe haven assets that investors can explore at present, another new asset, Bitcoin, has now joined the current race, with experts touting the new digital phenomenon as better than gold. Here’s how.Also Read: De-Dollarization: 5 Oil Giants Now Settling in Yuan,…

Key points:Bitcoin’s 7-day volatility is the lowest in 563 days, signaling an impending range expansion.Bitcoin’s breakout above $95,000 could swiftly take it to $100,000 and above.Although the probability is low, traders should remain cautious about a pullback in the near term.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading in a tight consolidation near the $95,000 level for several days. K33 Research head of research Vetle Lunde said in a post on X that Bitcoin’s 7-day volatility has hit a 563-day low.A range expansion usually follows a low-volatility period. Although it is difficult to predict the direction of the breakout, a tight consolidation just…

Semler Scientific (NASDAQ: SMLR) announced Monday that it purchased 165 bitcoins between April 25 and April 29, 2025, at an average price of $94,931 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. The company funded the acquisition through proceeds from its ongoing at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program. The latest purchase brings Semler’s total Bitcoin holdings to 3,467 BTC, acquired for an aggregate $306.1 million at an average price of $88,263 per bitcoin. Based on Bitcoin’s current price, the company’s holdings are valued at approximately $330.6 million. Semler continues to demonstrate strong performance, with a year-to-date BTC yield of 23.8%. The purchase…

Asset manager Grayscale launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Adopters exchange-traded fund (ETF), an investment vehicle that tracks companies employing a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury, or holding strategy.According to the April 30 announcement, the ETF will provide exposure to companies across seven business sectors, including Bitcoin mining firms, automotive companies, and energy.Some of the most notable firms in the ETF include Michael Saylor’s Strategy, mining company MARA, automotive manufacturer Tesla, BTC treasury company Metaplanet, and aerospace energy firm KULR Technology Group.Grayscale’s Bitcoin Adopters ETF highlights the growing trend of Bitcoin acquisition companies using the scarce digital asset to drive up shareholder prices and…