Bitcoin (BTC) liquidated over $300M in short positions in rally above $93,000

Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $93,000, leading to large-scale liquidation of the recently built short positions. For the last 24-hour period, BTC saw over $300M in short liquidations. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $93,000, leading to a liquidation of $300M in short positions. Before the recent price recovery, BTC quickly rebuilt derivative positions, heavily skewed toward short […]

Mercuryo launches new Mastercard cryptocurrency debit card Spend

Mercuryo launches new Mastercard cryptocurrency debit card Spend Mijuško Šibalić Cryptocurrency Apr 23, 2025 Share Global payment infrastructure platform Mercuryo has announced the launch of a new cryptocurrency debit card on the Mastercard network. The new card, Spend, is available via companion app Ledger Live, and allows Ledger users to seamlessly make purchases using their […]

Bitcoin gains 12%, mirrors gold as trade war, recession fears mount

Bitcoin gained 12% in two weeks to April 22, showing resilience amid US-China tariffs. Observers note Bitcoin decoupling from stocks, behaving more like gold (safe haven). US plans for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve potentially bolster its asset status (Nansen CEO). Bitcoin has demonstrated notable strength in recent weeks, seemingly shrugging off the escalating trade tensions […]

Strategy Isn’t Driving Bitcoin Price—Data Debunks the Hype, Expert Says

A top digital assets expert has shattered the myth of Strategy’s bitcoin price influence, revealing weak correlation and minimal market impact despite the firm’s aggressive accumulation. Strategy’s Market Impact Minimal, Expert Finds Low Correlation With BTC Prices Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at asset management firm Vaneck, publicly challenged the narrative that Microstrategy […]