⚡ SatoshiStream Analysts: BTC Bear Market May Be Nearing Bottom — But $60K Must Hold https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1629904853893-c2c8981a1dc5?w=800&q=80 With Bitcoin down roughly 44% from its October 2025 all-time high of ~$126,000, analysts at Mercado Bitcoin and several on-chain research firms suggest the market may be approaching a cyclical bottom. On-chain data shows over 400,000 BTC accumulated in the $60K–$70K band, and whale addresses — including Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company — have been adding ETF exposure. However, analysts warn that a sustained close below $60,000 would invalidate the bull case and open the door to sharper losses. 🔗

BTC price analysis: Bitcoin market bottom may be nearing, at least if measured against gold

Historically, bitcoin bear markets have lasted 12-13 months, suggesting a potential downturn until late 2026 if priced in USD.

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⚡ Analysts: BTC Bear Market May Be Nearing Bottom — But $60K Must Hold With Bitcoin down roughly 44% from its October 2025 all-time high of ~$126,000, analysts at Mercado Bitcoin and several on-chain research firms suggest the market may be approaching a cyclical bottom. On-chain data shows over 400,000 BTC accumulated in the $60K–$70K band, and whale addresses — including Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company — have been adding ETF exposure. However, analysts warn that a sustained close below $60,000 would invalidate the bull case and open the door to sharper losses. 🔗

BTC price analysis: Bitcoin market bottom may be nearing, at least if measured against gold

Historically, bitcoin bear markets have lasted 12-13 months, suggesting a potential downturn until late 2026 if priced in USD.

#bitcoin #bottom #onchain #whales #macro #bitcoin #crypto #nostr

Been playing in Claude. Does this seam accurate? Bitcoin holders broke out by type and depicted in a chart.

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Bitcoin Holdings Distribution: Who Owns BTC in 2026

Explore Bitcoin ownership breakdown by entity type. Interactive charts show retail holders, exchanges, ETFs, governments, and companies controlling...

Senate Ag Committee advances Republican crypto bill

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Senate panel passes crypto CFTC regulation bill

The Senate Agriculture Committee voted Thursday to advance its crypto market structure bill to create CFTC regulatory authority over cryptocurrencies.

Thanks @Ben Justman🍷 . It’s a great day when you receive some Peony Lane wine.

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Wyoming Launches First U.S. State-Issued Stablecoin

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Wyoming Launches First U.S. State-Issued Stablecoin - NewsBreak

The State of Wyoming on Wednesday launched its U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin FRNT, becoming the first U.S. state to issue its own digital token. FR...

👀 Forwood to the day Bitcoin is accepted all over the world as if it was always common place.

The Wyoming Stable Token Commission has introduced a Stablecoin Testing Initiative for Web3 users, launching a testnet "faucet" that allows individuals to claim test versions of its state-backed stablecoin, the Frontier Stable Token (FRNT). This initiative, which distributes un-reserved test tokens (tFRNT), is designed for developers to test integration and for new users to understand how the technology works across eight different testnets, including Ethereum (Sepolia), Solana (Devnet), and Avalanche (Fuji). You can find more details and access the testing tool directly on the official Wyoming Stable Token Commission Testnet Faucet page.

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The $148 Billion Swipe Fee Killer The cost of credit card processing is a massive economic burden on U.S. merchants, totaling over $148 billion annually. While consumers are often unaware of these fees, businesses typically pay between 1.5% and 3.5% of every transaction. For a small business operating on a thin 5% profit margin, a 3% card fee can consume 60% of the potential profit. This is why I'm so happy that Square now allows Businesses to accept Bitcoin payments. My only concern is the trade-off with fraud protection offered by credit card companies. If someone were to figure out how to access and use my QR code or the tap-to-pay feature, there is no system to reimburse me for the lost funds. Also, using Bitcoin to purchase goods or services is treated by the IRS as an exchange of property, making it a taxable transaction that can result in a capital gains for the customer. Hopefully, Congress will provide relief for this issue soon, through the CLARITY Act, which could allow for de minimus transactions to be excluded from capital gains taxes.