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Bitcoin Weekly Dispatch: August 18–24, 2025

The Bitcoin Weekly Dispatch tracks markets, regulation, mining, upgrades, Lightning growth, and new tools—your weekly snapshot of adoption in motion.

Bitcoin Weekly Dispatch: August 11–17, 2025

The Bitcoin Weekly Dispatch tracks markets, regulation, mining, upgrades, Lightning growth, and new tools—your weekly snapshot of adoption in motion.

Bitcoin Surges Above $124,000 Amid Rate-Cut Hopes and Institutional Demand

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high above $124,000 Wednesday night, as investor confidence swelled amid expectations of U.S. rate cuts and continued institutional support.

Bitcoin Falls Below $75,000 Amid Global Market Turmoil

Bitcoin briefly fell below the critical $75,000 mark on Monday, reflecting growing investor anxiety as global trade tensions escalated. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading at approximately $74,600 at 09:00 GMT, marking a significant drop of more than 10% over the past 24 hours. This sharp decline coincided with a broad sell-off in global financial […]

President Trump Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, marking a significant policy shift toward formalizing the U.S. government’s role in holding and managing Bitcoin. The order mandates a thorough audit of the federal government’s existing digital asset inventory, currently estimated at around 200,000 Bitcoin, with a market valuation close […]

Fold App Makes History as First Bitcoin Financial Services Company to Go Public

Today, Fold, a Bitcoin rewards and financial services company, officially debuted on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “FLD,” marking a historic milestone as the first Bitcoin-focused financial services firm to go public. The company completed its transition to a publicly traded entity through a merger with FTAC Emerald Acquisition Corp., a special […]

Bitcoin Eyes $70,000 as U.S. Election Looms

Bitcoin is once again capturing the attention of global markets as it inches closer to the $70,000 mark. This upward momentum is unfolding as investors keep a close eye on the upcoming U.S. presidential election, now just two weeks away.  The world’s leading cryptocurrency surged to a high of $69,450 early Monday morning, before retreating […]

SEC Approves Bitcoin ETF Options on NYSE and CBOE

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). The decision, announced on October 18, 2024, allows 11 Bitcoin ETF providers to offer options trading. Firms such as Fidelity, ARK Invest, […]

Bitcoin Soars Beyond $68,000 Amid Increased Trading Volumes

Bitcoin surged past $68,000 today, marking a significant milestone as the leading digital asset continues its upward trajectory. As of press time, Bitcoin was trading at $68,235, up by 4.2% in the last 24 hours and an impressive 9.8% over the past week. This marks the first time Bitcoin has reached these levels since late […]

Bitcoin Nears $64,000 as Japan’s Metaplanet Acquires More BTC

Bitcoin is nearing the $64,000 mark after a recent price surge fueled by favorable U.S. economic data and significant institutional investments, with Japan’s investment firm Metaplanet adding more BTC to its holdings. Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a surge in value, nearing the $64,000 mark as of Monday’s early Asian trading session. The rebound marks a […]

SEC Approves Options Listing for BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved BlackRock’s proposal to list and trade options for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This marks a significant step for the world’s largest asset manager, which has been greenlighted on an “accelerated basis” to offer options for its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). In a filing posted […]

Michael Saylor Predicts Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise to $13 Million

MicroStrategy’s co-founder and executive chairman, Michael Saylor, remains a steadfast advocate for Bitcoin, even amid recent fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market. Saylor, known for his bullish stance on Bitcoin, has projected that the leading digital asset could soar to an astounding $13 million per coin over the next two decades. MicroStrategy, a business intelligence firm […]

Bitcoin Price Takes a Sharp Dip as Market Volatility Persists

The cryptocurrency market has had a tough week, with Bitcoin leading the charge downward. Investors hoping for a market recovery were met with disappointing news, as Bitcoin’s price continued to fall sharply over the past seven days. Bitcoin’s Steady Decline Bitcoin experienced a significant price drop this week, plunging by over 9%. As of Friday, […]

Bitcoin’s Path to $50K: Market Correction or Prelude to New Highs?

In a recent analysis, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and a well-known voice in the cryptocurrency space, suggested that Bitcoin may experience further price corrections before rebounding toward new highs. Hayes, recognized for his in-depth crypto essays and macroeconomic commentary, has revised his earlier prediction that the Bitcoin bull market would surge in September, cautioning […]

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Hits Record Lows as Hash Rate Rises – Report

Bitcoin mining profitability has reached unprecedented lows, according to a recent research report by JPMorgan. The report, cited by CoinDesk, highlights that Bitcoin miners earned an average of $43,600 per exahash per second (EH/s) in daily block reward revenue in August, marking the lowest rate on record. This represents a steep decline compared to the […]

Bitcoin Resilience Tested as Exchange Reserves Hit Multi-Year Low

Bitcoin’s recent market movements underscore its volatile nature, with the leading cryptocurrency bouncing back from a low of $57,250 to regain ground above $58,000 on Monday, September 2. This recovery comes as cryptocurrency exchanges report a significant drop in Bitcoin reserves, marking a notable shift in market dynamics. Data from CoinGecko shows that Bitcoin’s price […]

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Sees First Loss Since May Amid Broader Market Decline

In a notable shift for the Bitcoin investment landscape, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has posted its first loss in nearly four months, losing $13.5 million in net outflows on Thursday, August 29th. This marks a significant event for the world’s largest spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which had seen steady growth in assets since […]