Manipulation? Bitcoin Drops $2,000 in 35 Minutes, $132M Longs Liquidated
Bitcoin suffered a sharp $2,000 decline as US markets opened Friday, triggering $132M in liquidations and renewing concerns about institutional market manipulation.
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Bitcoin suffered a sharp $2,000 decline as US markets opened Friday, triggering $132M in liquidations and renewing concerns about institutional market manipulation.
The total crypto market cap climbed by $70 billion as Bitcoin held above $92,000, while Congress pushed the SEC to allow crypto in 401(k) plans.
Save the Children introduces a Bitcoin Fund to retain crypto donations for years, testing blockchain tools to accelerate aid delivery where traditional banking systems fall short.
The US Federal Reserve cut rates for the third consecutive time in 2025, and on the same day US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in more than $220 million.
GameStop’s Bitcoin holdings face volatility, with $9.4M in Q3 losses but $19M in overall unrealized gains. BTC struggles near $90K.
Third-largest Bitcoin treasury firm, Twenty One Capital, debuted on the NYSE under the ticker XXI, with its stock price dropping under the pre-merger price.
At the Bitcoin MENA conference, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) said that Bitcoin’s current adoption path is much different from earlier cycles. He explained that previous cycles were driven by retail but the current one carries a larger institutional presence.
Following MicroStrategy’s playbook, Strive is raising $500 million to add more Bitcoin to its corporate treasury, signaling a new wave of institutional conviction in BTC.
Peter Schiff pointed out how silver surged past $60 per ounce for the first time, gaining 108% in 2025, while Bitcoin has given almost nil returns this year.
BTC exchange balances have dropped to some of the lowest levels ever recorded, and analysts claim that a rally to $100K is likely.
Spot XRP ETFs saw $38M inflows, outperforming BTC, ETH, and SOL. XRP price tests key $2.04 support, with potential downside toward $1.64-$1.73.
Citigroup, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo CEOs will meet senators Thursday to discuss crypto market structure as regulatory uncertainty persists following CBDC ban removal from NDAA.
Bitcoin price has jumped past the $92,000 level amid aggressive dip buying as analysts eye a potential year-end rally.
Bitcoin holds near $89,000 as analysts claim that the latest correction indicates cooling rather than a full-blown bear market.
Bitcoin dipped below $90,000 after heavy liquidations. Strategy’s CEO vows not to sell.