Bitcoin hit $84,807 on Wednesday, its highest since October 7, pushing Strive up more than 13% and Strategy up more than 7%.
The net receipt reached an address Arkham labels a Coinbase Prime deposit, a destination also used in July and August.
October 21, 2026, 11:10 pmElon Musk confirmed that Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a merger that could combine their existing Bitcoin holdings under one company. Speaking during SpaceX's Oct. 20 earnings call, Musk said both companies had established special committees of independent directors to evaluate a potential combination.
October 21, 2026, 9:00 pm
Shares of bitcoin treasury companies Strategy and Strive surged Wednesday, extending gains as bitcoin rebounded to hit its highest price in two weeks and investors weighed fresh BTC acquisitions and financing moves by the two publicly traded firms.
The resurgence in tech stocks and Bitcoin's rise highlight a renewed risk appetite, potentially stabilizing crypto markets amid volatile equities.
Dolomite's integration of BTCcx highlights a shift towards regulated custody in DeFi, balancing institutional demand for yield with security.
Rising open interest signals increased trader participation, but heightened leverage risks cascading liquidations if market sentiment shifts.
The skewed bullish positioning in Bitcoin options could lead to rapid price increases, but also risks sudden downturns due to under-hedging.
SpaceX's AI-driven revenue surge and significant Bitcoin holdings highlight its evolving role in tech and finance, impacting market dynamics.
The hacks highlight vulnerabilities in hardware wallets, prompting a shift towards multisignature setups and regulated custody services for security.
A paper from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), an organization of central banks, recycles old, repeatedly rebutted claims about bitcoin—but agrees with Strategy’s Michael Saylor that it isn’t working as everyday money. Both reach that conclusion, but for opposite reasons.
The preliminary interpretation turns on applicable credit offers and actual delivery, rather than the buyer’s use of financing alone.
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