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Sygnum Posts 8.9% Returns In Market-Neutral Bitcoin Fund, Raises 750 BTC

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Cryptocurrency banking group Sygnum said its market-neutral Bitcoin fund posted an annualized return of 8.9% in the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting growing institutional demand for yield-focused crypto strategies amid volatile prices. Sygnum on Wednesday also announced seed-phase completion of its Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund, which attracted more than 750 Bitcoin (BTC) from professional and institutional investors in just four months following its October 2025 launch. Sygnum said the fund reflects a broader shift among institutional investors toward structured Bitcoin products that aim to produce steady returns while maintaining…

Strive Buys BTC, Pays Off Debt from Semler Scientific Deal

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Bitcoin treasury company Strive said it has retired 92% of the debt it inherited after acquiring Semler Scientific earlier this month, and bought another 334 Bitcoin, following the closure of a preferred stock offering. Strive said on Wednesday that it saw $600 million in demand for its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, trading under “SATA,” and had upsized its target raise from $150 million to $225 million in response.  The stock offering is a form of long-duration equity financing designed to fund Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation without increasing leverage. …

Strive surpasses CleanSpark to become 10th-largest Bitcoin holder after 334 BTC purchase

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Strive, backed by Vivek Ramaswamy, has added about 334 Bitcoin to its portfolio, bringing total holdings to 13,132 BTC, worth around $1.2 billion, the company announced Wednesday. The purchase pushes Strive ahead of CleanSpark to become the 10th-largest holder of Bitcoin, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET. The acquisition came after Strive closed an upsized follow-on offering, which raised $225 million and allowed the company to pay down most of its Semler Scientific acquisition debt. The company saw demand for its offering exceed $600 million, far surpassing the $150 million target. Of the…

Bitcoin-to-Gold Bottom Fractal is Breaking as BTC Looks for a Bottom

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For years, Bitcoin (BTC) traders have watched its price relative to gold (XAU) for clues on when BTC bottoms in US dollar terms. But in 2026, that BTC-to-gold signal is starting to look less dependable. Key takeaways: Bitcoin hits undervaluation versus gold and has slipped below its Power Law trend. BTC/XAU is already under the 200-2W EMA that historically lined up with bottoms. Gold’s next move likely dictates whether BTC gets a relief rally. Bitcoin keeps declining in gold terms This week, the BTC/XAU ratio, or the value of Bitcoin…

Trump-backed American Bitcoin boosts reserves to 5,843 BTC, delivers 116% yield post-Nasdaq listing

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American Bitcoin (ABTC), a publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, has added 416 Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 5,843 BTC worth around $514 million, according to a Tuesday announcement. American Bitcoin has increased its total Bitcoin reserve to ~5,843 BTC and achieved a BTC Yield of ~116% from its Nasdaq debut on September 3, 2025 through January 25, 2026. pic.twitter.com/xt095jZUNC — American Bitcoin (@ABTC) January 27, 2026 The company has also disclosed a BTC yield of approximately 116% since its Nasdaq debut on Sept. 3, 2025,…

Stablecoin Fall Shows BTC, Crypto is Losing Capital to Gold

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A $2.24 billion drop in total stablecoin market capitalization over the last 10 days could signal capital is leaving the crypto ecosystem and may delay market recovery, according to a crypto analytics platform.  In a post to X on Monday, Santiment said much of that capital has rotated into traditional safe havens like gold and silver, pushing them to new highs, while Bitcoin (BTC), the broader crypto market and stablecoins have retraced. Top 12 stablecoins by market cap collectively fell by $2.24 billion over the past 10 days. Source: Santiment…

Bitcoin ‘True Bottom’ Pending as Yen Fractal Signals 30% BTC Price Drop

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Bitcoin (BTC) may face another sharp sell-off if growing talk of a Japanese yen (JPY) intervention turns into action, with past intervention episodes coinciding with 30% drawdowns in BTC price. Key takeaways: Past Japanese yen shocks saw BTC drop about 30%, and then recover by over 100%. Onchain data says the Bitcoin bottom is not yet confirmed. Bitcoin’s yen fractal shows 30% drawdowns before rebounds A yen intervention is when Japan’s authorities step into the forex market to influence the currency, most commonly by selling dollars and buying yen to…

Crypto ETP Outflows Top $1.73B As BTC And ETH Lead Losses

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Crypto investment products reversed course last week from solid inflows to one of the largest outflow weeks on record amid persistent bearish market sentiment. Crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw $1.73 billion of outflows during the week, the biggest since mid-November 2025, CoinShares reported on Monday. “Dwindling expectations for interest rate cuts, negative price momentum and disappointment that digital assets have not participated in the debasement trade yet have likely fuelled these outflows,” said CoinShares’ head of research, James Butterfill. The latest outflows highlight the market’s sideways trading, following the prior…

Bitcoin Analyst Says the Time is Right for the Next BTC Price Bottom

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Bitcoin (BTC) heads into the January close in dangerous territory as macro volatility factors ramp up. Bitcoin closes the week below key support in a move that opens the door to new lows. FOMC week dawns, but markets are focused on Japan, tariffs and geopolitical instability. Precious metals smash historic records while crypto fails to match them. Bitcoin short-term holders show signs of record capitulation at current price levels. “Tactical” Bitcoin selling pressure is ongoing, with liquidity able to absorb the distribution. BTC price analysis sees new lows Bitcoin dropped…

Saylor Says ‘Opportunists’ Pushing for BTC Changes Are Its Biggest Threat

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The biggest threat to the Bitcoin network is “ambitious opportunists” who want to push through protocol changes, according to Michael Saylor, the co-founder of Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company Strategy. Saylor’s comments sparked a debate online. Bitcoin maximalist Justin Bechler said the comments were directed toward software developers pushing for non-monetary use cases on Bitcoin, such as non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and onchain images in blocks. Source: Michael Saylor “The greatest risk to Bitcoin is quantum,” investor Fred Krueger said, while others like Mert Mumtaz, the CEO of remote procedure call (RPC)…