Ciaran Lyons

MARA increased its Bitcoin holdings by 175% over the last four quarters, while the value of those holdings now sits at nearly $5 billion.

Sentiment among Bitcoiners is turning more bullish as Donald Trump is set to announce a trade deal with the UK, which he claims will be the “first of many.”

Bitcoin’s price wobbled after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged but bounced back and reclaimed $98,000 shortly after.

Santiment says Bitcoin “key stakeholders are mostly moving in the right direction if you’re rooting" for $100,000 Bitcoin.

Bitcoin’s price is just a few hundred dollars away from putting $400 million in short positions at risk of liquidation.

Arizona state senator and Bitcoin advocate Wendy Rogers said, “Bitcoin doesn’t need Arizona, Arizona needs Bitcoin."

OKX claims to have not received any requests from law enforcement to freeze funds after Tron’s X account was compromised.

The court ruling is “absolutely huge for crypto,” says a crypto commentator, as iOS applications will no longer be hit with the hefty charge for off-app purchases.

Arthur Hayes doubts the US government would print money to buy Bitcoin while the “popular narrative” paints Bitcoin bros partying in nightclubs.

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms posted a loss in Q1 2025 despite reaching a new quarterly revenue record.

The crypto industry will closely watch Strategy’s May 1 earnings call, as a “huge capital raise” is anticipated.

Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz says the Nasdaq listing will provide an easier gateway for exposure to the crypto and AI ecosystem.

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas says Ether needs “more than just a good week here and there.”

Richard Byworth says that a firm like Strategy isn’t concerned with how high Bitcoin’s price goes; its focus is solely on the multiple of its net asset value.

TJ Miller says there will eventually be a movie about the Bitcoin revolution, and it’ll be “interesting, because it didn’t happen all at once.”

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said that to engage in crypto activities, “SEC-registrants have had to hop from one poorly illuminated regulatory space to the next.”

Senator Cynthia Lummis' doubts about the Federal Reserve's recent decision come as many prominent crypto entrepreneurs have voiced their support.

ETF analyst Eric Balchunas pointed out how quickly spot Bitcoin ETFs can go from “1st gear to 5th gear.”

Strike CEO Jack Mallers reiterated his commitment to Strike, saying he expects “8-9 figures in net profit in 2025.”

Bitcoin Standard author Saifedean Ammous says investors would simply divert from Strategy or BlackRock if either ever abused their position of controlling a significant amount of Bitcoin.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has returned to flash “Greed” as Bitcoin has remained steady above $90,000 over the past two days.

ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said he is “pretty sure this is how I voted,” amid the spot Bitcoin ETF posting a “massive” inflow day not seen since late January.

Bitcoin is up 7.68% over the past 30 days, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq are down 6.79% and 8.14% respectively.

Despite spot Bitcoin ETFs recording over $900 million in inflows on April 22, one analyst warns Bitcoiners to stay cautious amid the ongoing rally.

Bitcoin’s price is still climbing following its Easter weekend rally, with several analysts calling recent macroeconomic events bullish for the market.

Bitcoin maximalist Samson Mow said that once "you remove" unit bias from altcoins, it becomes clear how overvalued altcoins like XRP, Solana, and Ether actually are.

The president of CoinFund says that the Bank for International Settlements “mix of fear, arrogance, or ignorance” poses a threat to the entire financial industry.

The controversial digital art drew criticism from crypto commentators, who argued it “hurts crypto” and dismissed it as neither “provocative” nor “edgy” as intended.

Anthony Pompliano agrees with critics claiming the Federal Reserve isn’t truly independent but says firing its chair will just make things worse.

Macroeconomist Lyn Alden says a period similar to the 2003–2007 run-up before the global financial crisis could play in Bitcoin’s favor.