Crypto Long & Short: With MSTR concerns assuaged, look to traditional signals around BTC
In this week's Crypto Long & Short, FalconX’s Gaspar Martin writes that BTC is reaching a market bottom and is poised for a turnaround.
Strike CEO Jack Mallers rolled out a new bitcoin-backed loan product on July 7 that removes price-triggered liquidations from the loan term entirely. The product, called volatility-proof loans, lets borrowers keep their bitcoin in place no matter how far the price falls, as long as they keep making payments.
Futures volume is running far ahead of spot demand, making absorption the next test for BTC's recovery.
July 8, 2026, 4:00 pmBitcoin price pressure took BTC toward the "crucial" $61,000 mark as oil prices soared on the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire.
July 8, 2026, 3:35 pmIn this week's Crypto Long & Short, FalconX’s Gaspar Martin writes that BTC is reaching a market bottom and is poised for a turnaround.
Its June update shows why headline Bitcoin holdings can be harder to read when coins are collateral, receivables, restricted balances, or already tied to treasury trades.
Bitdeer's innovation could reshape the mining landscape, reducing costs and environmental impact while intensifying competition among miners.
Bitcoin’s supply headlines have been loud, but ETF flow data is giving bulls something to point to.
Bitcoin’s supply headlines have been loud, but ETF flow data is giving bulls something to point to.
Bull Bitcoin's legal challenge could set a precedent for privacy rights in crypto, potentially reshaping EU regulatory approaches and data security.
Weak momentum and bearish indicators suggest Bitcoin could retest $60k unless $64k is reclaimed.
The non-custodial Bitcoin exchange petitioned to annul a French decree implementing DAC8, arguing the rules could create surveillance and physical risks for up to 135 million European crypto holders.
Strategy sold 3,588 BTC last week, with CF Benchmarks suggesting continued sales would become a concern if they stop being a choice.