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Strategy buys 3,273 BTC for $255M at $77,906 average price from Apr 20–26

Seeking Alpha 2026-04-27 15:10
Strategy Buys 3,273 Bitcoin for $255M, Total Holdings Hit 818,334 BTC
Strategy, the Virginia-based business intelligence firm led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, acquired 3,273 bitcoin for approximately $255 million on April 27, 2026, bringing the company’s total reserves to 818,334 BTC. Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 3,273 BTC for $255 million on April 27, pushing total holdings to 818,334 BTC. The firm’s BTC Yield climbed to

Bitcoin.com 2026-04-27 15:09
Crypto funds post $1.2B inflows in return to positive trend
Crypto funds saw $1.2 billion in weekly inflows for the period ending April 24, 2026, the fourth consecutive positive week, according to CoinShares data. Total assets under management across all products rose to $155.276 billion, the highest level since February 1, 2026. Bitcoin trading above $77,000 for the first time since the February correction supported the week’s positive result. All eight assets also recorded inflows compared to six the prior week. Crypto funds post fourth straight positive week Bitcoin products saw $932.5 million in weekly inflows. This brought the asset’s year-to-date total to $4.018 billion. Total assets under management for Bitcoin products reached $124.410 billion, with month-to-date inflows at $2.799 billion. Short-Bitcoin products drew $16.5 million in weekly inflows. Ethereum recorded $192.4 million in weekly inflows, its third consecutive week above the $190 million threshold. Month-to-date Ethereum inflows reached $628.2 million, with year-to-date inflows climbing to $390 million. Total assets under management for Ethereum products stood at $18.773 billion. Flows by Asset. Source: CoinShares Solana saw $31.8 million in weekly inflows, with month-to-date flows at $32.1 million and year-to-date inflows reaching $247 million. Total assets under management for Solana products stood at $2.345 billion. Chainlink added $6.8 million for the week, Litecoin contributed $0.5 million, and Sui drew $0.4 million. Multi-asset products recorded $9.8 million in weekly outflows. XRP returns to positive flows after one week of outflows XRP recorded $25 million in weekly inflows, returning to positive territory after posting outflows the prior week. Month-to-date flows for XRP turned slightly negative at $11.8 million in outflows. However, the year-to-date figure held positive at $148 million. Total assets under management for XRP products reached $2.579 billion. The prior week ending April 17 had posted $55.39 million in weekly inflows for XRP ETFs per SoSoValue data. Provider rankings show iShares leading as Grayscale posts outflows Among providers, iShares recorded $952 million in weekly inflows, lifting its month-to-date total to $2.713 billion, year-to-date inflows to $3.717 billion, and total assets under management to $72.437 billion. ARK 21Shares followed with $50 million in weekly inflows and assets under management of $3.111 billion. Grayscale recorded $50 million in weekly outflows, with month-to-date outflows of $63 million and year-to-date outflows of $501 million. Total assets under management for Grayscale products stood at $21.196 billion. CoinShares as a provider posted $85 million in month-to-date outflows. However, its weekly figure came in positive at $22 million with a year-to-date total of $140 million in net inflows. US crypto funds drive 91% of weekly inflows The United States contributed $1.088 billion in weekly inflows, accounting for 91% of the global weekly total. Month-to-date US flows reached $3.426 billion, with year-to-date inflows at $3.888 billion and total assets under management at $130.062 billion. Germany posted $61.7 million in weekly inflows, more than double the prior week’s figure, with month-to-date flows at $138.4 million and assets under management of $6.716 billion. Switzerland reversed its prior week’s $137.8 million outflow with $35.2 million in inflows. However, its month-to-date figure remained at $93.5 million in net outflows. Canada recorded $15.5 million in weekly inflows, with assets under management of $5.845 billion. Australia added $0.8 million and Brazil contributed $0.5 million. France, Hong Kong, Italy, Sweden, and the Netherlands each posted minor weekly outflows. Total year-to-date inflows across all crypto funds reached $4.969 billion as of April 24, 2026. The smartest crypto minds already read our newsletter. Want in? Join them .

Cryptopolitan 2026-04-27 14:47
Babylon Backs Aave With $3 Million DeFi Commitment
Babylon Foundation is committing $3 million to Aave in a bid to support DeFi markets following recent instability. The move signals growing alignment between bitcoin-focused projects and broader decentralized finance ecosystems. Key Takeaways: Babylon Foundation deploys $3 million USDT to Aave V3 ($2 million) and V4 ($1 million) after rsETH shock. Aave gains liquidity support

Bitcoin.com 2026-04-27 14:30
Machi Big Brother Opens $86 Million Bitcoin and Ethereum Long After Losing $73 Million Over Six Months
Notorious crypto trader Machi Big Brother has opened a combined $86 million long position across bitcoin and ethereum, holding $44.2 million in BTC and $41.8 million in ETH. Key Takeaways: Machi Big Brother holds $44.2 million BTC and $41.8 million ETH onchain, per Arkham Intelligence data. Machi has lost $73.44 million trading crypto over the

Bitcoin.com 2026-04-27 14:10
Analyst Says Biggest Bitcoin (BTC) Bull Run Ever Is Starting On Monday. Here’s the Signal
Crypto investors are entering a critical week as Bitcoin approaches a major technical and psychological turning point. After months of volatile swings and repeated tests of resistance, market participants now watch closely for signs of a breakout that could define the next phase of the 2026 cycle. Many analysts believe the market has moved beyond the fear-driven corrections of early 2026 and into a period of quiet accumulation. Historically, this stage has often preceded Bitcoin’s strongest rallies. With the 2024 halving still shaping long-term expectations , traders continue to look for confirmation that the next major bull run has begun. Crypto Fergani Predicts the “Biggest Bull Run Ever” Popular crypto trader Crypto Fergani added fuel to that bullish narrative with a bold post on X, declaring that the “BIGGEST. BULL. RUN. EVER.” would begin on Monday. His analysis focused on Bitcoin’s 1-month Bitstamp chart, where he mapped previous dollar-cost averaging zones from 2019 and 2022 and compared them to what he believes is a similar accumulation phase forming in 2026. BIGGEST. BULL. RUN. EVER. Starting MONDAY! pic.twitter.com/DbE0DnweIb — Crypto Fergani (@cryptofergani) April 26, 2026 The chart highlighted Bitcoin’s past cycle peaks near $19,000 and $69,000, as well as its October 2025 all-time high zone around $126,000. A white exponential curve stretched upward from those previous cycles, suggesting Bitcoin may now be preparing for another parabolic expansion. Crypto Fergani projected a long-term move toward the $200,000 region between 2027 and 2028. The chart also highlighted a large upside target zone, suggesting potential gains of more than 200% from current levels if historical patterns hold. Why the Current Setup Matters Bitcoin currently trades near $78,000 after fluctuating between $75,000 and $79,000 in recent sessions. Traders continue to monitor the $80,000 resistance level, which many consider the gateway to stronger bullish momentum. Several analysts believe a clean breakout above that zone could attract fresh institutional demand and accelerate market confidence. ETF inflows, improving macro sentiment, and post-halving cycle patterns continue to support that view. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Historically, Bitcoin has delivered its strongest upside moves 12 to 18 months after halving events. Since the last halving occurred in 2024, many market watchers see 2026 as a prime window for another explosive rally. How a Bitcoin Breakout Could Lift XRP Bitcoin’s major rallies rarely happen in isolation. When BTC enters strong price discovery, capital often flows into large-cap altcoins, and XRP usually benefits from that rotation . XRP traders already watch Bitcoin closely because broader market strength often triggers stronger momentum across the altcoin sector. As institutional interest in blockchain payments and tokenized finance continues to grow, XRP remains one of the key assets positioned to react quickly. If Bitcoin pushes decisively toward six figures again, XRP could experience renewed upside as investor confidence spreads across the market. For now, Crypto Fergani’s forecast remains a prediction, not a guarantee. With Bitcoin testing major resistance and historical cycle patterns aligning, Monday could mark the start of crypto’s next major bull phase. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Analyst Says Biggest Bitcoin (BTC) Bull Run Ever Is Starting On Monday. Here’s the Signal appeared first on Times Tabloid .

TimesTabloid 2026-04-27 14:05
Bitcoin Quantum Alarm Backfires After Google Researcher Challenges Prize
Project Eleven’s 1 BTC Q-Day Prize was meant to sharpen the debate over quantum risk to Bitcoin and other ECC-secured crypto assets. Instead, a sharp critique from Google quantum researcher Craig Gidney has turned the competition itself into the story. In an April 25 blog post titled “The predictable failure of the QDay Prize,” Gidney, a research scientist on Google’s quantum computing team, argued that the winning submission did not meaningfully demonstrate progress toward a cryptographically relevant quantum attack. His central claim was blunt: the contest was structured around a benchmark that current quantum computers are poorly suited to measure. Bitcoin’s Quantum Threat Debate Explodes Project Eleven had announced the previous day that it awarded the Q-Day Prize to Giancarlo Lelli for breaking a 15-bit elliptic curve key on publicly accessible quantum hardware. The group described the result as the “largest quantum attack on elliptic curve cryptography to date” and said it represented a 512x jump from a prior 6-bit public demonstration. For crypto markets, the framing mattered. Project Eleven explicitly linked the result to the long-term security assumptions behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more than $2.5 trillion in ECC-secured digital assets. But Gidney argued that the test may have proved far less than advertised. Gidney said he was invited last year to participate in the Q-Day Prize but declined because he viewed the premise as flawed. His first objection was that Shor’s algorithm requires quantum error correction for cryptographically meaningful instances. “Current quantum computers experience on the order of one error per thousand gates, but cryptographically relevant instances of Shor’s algorithm require billions of gates,” he wrote. “The only known way to cross this chasm is quantum error correction. There are promising quantum error correction experiments being done, but ultimately quantum error correction is still a work in progress.” That distinction sits at the center of the dispute. In Gidney’s view, running small non-error-corrected circuits does not provide a useful proxy for breaking real-world ECC keys , because the scaling behavior is fundamentally different from the systems that would be needed to threaten Bitcoin-scale cryptography. His second objection was more damaging for the prize result. Gidney argued that small Shor-style problems can appear to succeed even when the quantum hardware is not contributing meaningful computational value.The issue, he said, resembles a joke paper he published for SIGBOVIK 2025, where he claimed to factor all numbers up to 255 using a quantum computer, only to show that the same success could be reproduced with randomness. He called this the “Falling With Style” problem. “For the near future, the contribution of luck is going to massively outweigh any legitimate contribution of the quantum computer,” Gidney wrote, quoting the warning he said he gave when declining to participate. “So I suspect the winner in 2026 will be whoever did the best job at obfuscating how they made themselves unavoidably lucky. You’re going to find yourself in a philosophical debate, with 100K$ on the line, over where exactly the line for a quantum computer ‘really’ breaking a key is.” According to Gidney, that is effectively what happened. He pointed to work by GitHub user Yuval Adam, who reportedly replaced the quantum calls in the winning submission with random calls and found that the results were “indistinguishable” from the quantum version. Gidney said the circuit construction itself looked valid, including its implementation of the ELDPC circuit from Roetteler et al. 2017, but that this made the problem more subtle rather than less serious. “You make a correct circuit, you get the expected result, you celebrate… but you got the right answer for the wrong reason,” he wrote. “This is a fear that every competent experimentalist knows in their bones. It’s why they don’t just check that something works when it should work, they check that it breaks when it should break.” Project Eleven Defends The Broader Aim Project Eleven framed the winning result as a practical demonstration of the attack class that could eventually threaten Bitcoin and Ethereum. In an reaction, CEO Alex Pruden said the submission showed that “the resource requirements for this type of attack keep dropping” and that the barrier to running such experiments was falling because the work used cloud-accessible public hardware rather than private or national-lab systems. The group also cited recent theoretical resource estimates, including Google’s April 2026 estimate of under 500,000 physical qubits for a full 256-bit attack and a later Caltech and Oratomic paper that put the figure as low as 10,000 qubits in a neutral-atom architecture. Project Eleven argued that while the distance from 15 bits to 256 bits remains large, the gap is increasingly an engineering problem rather than a fundamental physics problem. Pruden later acknowledged Gidney’s critique on X, writing that “small factoring problems are a very imperfect yardstick for Q-Day.” Still, he defended the purpose of the competition as an attempt to bridge a gap between quantum researchers who see rapid acceleration and cryptographers or Bitcoin developers who want stronger evidence before treating current systems as near-term vulnerable. “So, since small factoring problems aren’t a good yardstick for Q-Day, then what is?” Pruden wrote. “I’ll happily take feedback on how we can better incentivize open benchmarking towards Q-Day risk.” A Credibility Problem For Quantum Risk Messaging Gidney did not dismiss quantum risk to crypto outright. In fact, he wrote that there are “legitimate concerns” quantum computers could become cryptographically relevant before the end of the decade, pointing to post-quantum migration efforts at companies such as Google and Cloudflare. His argument was narrower, but consequential: a weak benchmark can undermine the case it is trying to make. If a competition designed to raise awareness produces a result that critics can reproduce with randomness, it risks becoming ammunition for skeptics rather than a warning signal for the industry. At press time, BTC traded at $77,750.

Bitcoinist 2026-04-27 14:00
Why The 42% Crash From ATH Is Actually Good For Bitcoin And The Crypto Market
Bitcoin is moving through another major reset following its 42% crash from its all-time high. However, what appears to be a sharp decline may actually be laying the foundation for the next phase of growth. A crypto expert believes the pullback is revealing underlying strength, pointing to a structure that remains intact despite short-term pressure. Bitcoin Cycles Show Why Crypto Market Crashes Can Be Healthy The recent decline in the total crypto market cap, which pushed it down by about 46% from its $4.22 trillion peak, reflects a pattern that has often appeared before major rallies. Crypto enthusiast @DamiDefi drew attention to this, noting that similar pullbacks have historically occurred at key turning points, often just before strong upward moves begin. Related Reading: Will Ethereum Reach $250,000 Before Bitcoin? Here’s What Needs To Happen This observation is supported by the chart he shared. It shows the market returning to the $2.25 trillion zone, a level that has consistently acted as support since 2021. As @DamiDefi highlighted, the latest retest followed the same structure, with buyers stepping in once again to defend the level and limit further downside. This consistent reaction around the same zone strengthens the idea that the market still rests on solid foundations. The data further suggests that funds are not exiting the market entirely but are instead moving between assets. During periods like this, capital often shifts quietly into areas that have been overlooked or undervalued. In this way, the correction does more than reduce prices. It allows the market to reset, reposition, and rebuild strength more gradually. This process plays a key role in creating a more stable base for future growth while reducing the chances of fragile, short-lived rallies. Bitcoin Faces Key Resistance As Recovery Builds With support holding firm, attention is now turning to the next challenge, which @DamiDefi identified in his analysis. The market is currently trading around $2.58 trillion, a level that previously acted as resistance in both 2021 and 2024. This makes it a critical point in the current structure. Related Reading: Why The PEPE Price Could Stage A 55X Rally To Reach New $0.0001 ATH For the recovery to continue, this resistance needs to turn into support. A strong monthly close above $2.58 trillion would signal that buyers are gaining control again. If that happens, the next target lies between $3.5 trillion and $3.85 trillion, a zone where price faced rejection during the 2025 highs. There are already signs of momentum building. The monthly candle is up about 10.90%, and there is still time left before it closes. This steady upward movement, combined with the strong support at $2.25 trillion, suggests that Bitcoin’s crash from its ATH may have helped reset the market, allowing the price to rebuild with stronger conviction. Looking at the full picture, the decline from Bitcoin’s ATH appears to fit into a familiar cycle. As @DamiDefi highlighted, large pullbacks like this have often come before major rallies. With key support holding and resistance now in focus, the current phase may not be a setback, but a necessary step in Bitcoin’s broader growth cycle. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

NewsBTC 2026-04-27 14:00
'Bitcoin is Finally Outperforming S&P', Delphi Digital Analyst Reveals When It Might Stop
Bitcoin is finally regaining momentum on the market, but the rally might be short-lived.

U.Today 2026-04-27 13:52
BTC Spot CVD Chart Analysis: Key Support and Resistance Levels Revealed on April 27
BitcoinWorld BTC Spot CVD Chart Analysis: Key Support and Resistance Levels Revealed on April 27 On April 27, at 10:00 a.m. UTC, the BTC Spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) chart provides a detailed look into the Bitcoin order book. Traders use this data to identify key support and resistance levels. The analysis focuses on the BTC/USDT spot trading pair. It combines a Volume Heatmap with the CVD indicator. This offers a clear view of buying and selling pressure. Understanding these tools helps market participants make informed decisions. The data reflects real-time order flow dynamics. Understanding the BTC Spot CVD Chart The BTC Spot CVD chart breaks down into two main sections. The upper section displays a Volume Heatmap. This heatmap tracks trade volume at specific price levels. The background color brightens when the price lingers in a certain range. It also brightens during significant price movements. These brighter areas often indicate potential support and resistance levels. Traders watch these zones closely. They anticipate price reactions at these points. The lower section shows the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). This indicator categorizes buy and sell orders by trade size. It provides a granular view of market flow. How the Volume Heatmap Works The Volume Heatmap visualizes trading activity. It uses color intensity to show where most trades occur. High-volume areas appear brighter. These zones can act as price magnets. They also serve as potential reversal points. For example, if Bitcoin price approaches a bright area, it might face resistance. Conversely, a bright area below the current price could offer support. This tool helps traders set entry and exit points. It also aids in risk management. Many professional traders incorporate this into their strategy. Decoding the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) The CVD indicator represents the net difference between buying and selling volume. It tracks orders categorized by trade size. As buy orders increase, the corresponding colored line rises. The yellow line tracks orders between $100 and $1,000. These are small retail trades. The brown line tracks large orders between $1 million and $10 million. These are institutional or whale trades. A rising brown line indicates strong buying pressure from large players. A falling brown line suggests selling pressure from big holders. The yellow line shows retail sentiment. Together, they offer a complete picture of market dynamics. Interpreting the CVD Lines When the brown line rises sharply, it signals accumulation by large investors. This often precedes upward price movements. When it falls, it indicates distribution. This can lead to price declines. The yellow line, while smaller in value, shows retail participation. A rising yellow line alongside a rising brown line confirms broad buying interest. Divergence between the two lines can signal a potential trend reversal. For instance, if the brown line rises but the yellow line falls, it may indicate a top. Large players might be buying while retail sells. This imbalance can shift the market. Key Support and Resistance Levels from the Heatmap Based on the April 27 data, the Volume Heatmap highlights several key zones. The brightest area around $67,500 shows strong historical trading activity. This level acts as immediate resistance. Below that, a bright cluster near $65,000 provides solid support. These levels are critical for short-term trading. If Bitcoin breaks above $67,500 with high volume, it could target $70,000. Conversely, a drop below $65,000 might lead to a test of $62,000. The heatmap also shows a less active zone between $66,000 and $67,000. This area has lower volume, meaning price may move through it quickly. Real-World Context and Market Impact The BTC Spot CVD analysis comes amid a period of low volatility. Bitcoin has been trading in a narrow range. This consolidation often precedes a breakout. The CVD data suggests that large players are accumulating. The brown line has been steadily rising over the past week. This aligns with on-chain data showing increased whale activity. Retail sentiment, shown by the yellow line, remains cautious. This divergence could lead to a significant move. Traders should monitor these levels closely. The next few days may determine the short-term trend. Expert Insights and Data-Backed Reasoning Market analysts emphasize the importance of order flow data. The CVD indicator provides a direct view of supply and demand. Unlike price charts, it shows the actual volume behind moves. This makes it a leading indicator. For example, a rising CVD before a price increase confirms genuine buying pressure. A falling CVD during a price rise suggests a weak rally. This data helps traders avoid false breakouts. It also improves entry timing. Many professional trading firms use CVD as part of their core strategy. It adds a layer of precision to technical analysis. Timeline and Recent Developments Over the past month, Bitcoin has shown a pattern of higher lows. The CVD indicator has confirmed this trend. The brown line has made a series of higher highs. This indicates consistent buying from large players. The yellow line has been volatile but trending upward. This suggests growing retail interest. The Volume Heatmap shows increasing activity around $66,000. This level is becoming a new support zone. If this trend continues, Bitcoin may test $70,000 soon. However, a sudden drop in the brown line could signal a reversal. Traders must stay alert to these changes. Practical Applications for Traders Traders can use the BTC Spot CVD chart in several ways. First, identify support and resistance levels from the heatmap. Second, monitor the CVD lines for buying or selling pressure. Third, look for divergences between the lines and price. Fourth, use these signals to time entries and exits. For example, a rising brown line near support suggests a good buying opportunity. A falling brown line near resistance indicates a selling point. Combining these with other indicators increases accuracy. Always use proper risk management. No single tool guarantees success. Common Mistakes to Avoid One common mistake is ignoring the heatmap’s context. Bright areas do not always hold. They are probabilities, not certainties. Another mistake is focusing only on the brown line. The yellow line provides important retail sentiment data. Ignoring it can lead to incomplete analysis. Also, avoid overtrading based on minor CVD changes. Look for significant shifts. A small move in the brown line may not be actionable. Wait for confirmation from price action. Finally, do not use CVD in isolation. Combine it with volume, trend lines, and other tools. This creates a robust trading plan. Conclusion The BTC Spot CVD chart as of April 27 reveals critical insights into Bitcoin’s order book. The Volume Heatmap highlights key support at $65,000 and resistance at $67,500. The Cumulative Volume Delta shows strong buying pressure from large players. The rising brown line indicates accumulation. The cautious retail sentiment, shown by the yellow line, adds complexity. Traders should watch for a breakout above $67,500 or a breakdown below $65,000. This data-driven approach enhances decision-making. It aligns with professional trading standards. Understanding these tools is essential for navigating the Bitcoin market. FAQs Q1: What does the BTC Spot CVD chart show? The chart shows the Cumulative Volume Delta for the BTC/USDT spot pair. It tracks buy and sell orders by size. It also includes a Volume Heatmap showing high-activity price levels. Q2: How does the Volume Heatmap help traders? The heatmap highlights areas of high trading volume. These areas often act as support or resistance. Traders use them to identify potential entry and exit points. Q3: What does the brown CVD line represent? The brown line tracks large orders between $1 million and $10 million. These are typically institutional or whale trades. A rising line indicates strong buying pressure from large players. Q4: Can the CVD indicator predict price movements? The CVD indicator is a leading tool. It shows buying and selling pressure before price moves. However, it should be used with other analysis methods for best results. Q5: What is the significance of the April 27 data? The data shows a period of consolidation. The brown line is rising, suggesting accumulation. The heatmap highlights key levels. This setup often precedes a significant price move. This post BTC Spot CVD Chart Analysis: Key Support and Resistance Levels Revealed on April 27 first appeared on BitcoinWorld .

Bitcoin World 2026-04-27 13:25
‘The Beat Goes On’ – Saylor Hints At Another Bitcoin Buying Spree
Strategy’s preferred equity instrument, STRC, has been trading below its $100 par value — a detail that has quietly drawn attention from investors watching the company’s ability to keep funding its Bitcoin purchases. RR Saturn Steps In As Questions Mount The company behind the Bitcoin treasury strategy recently attracted fresh capital despite the uncertainty. Saturn, a STRC-backed yield provider, put $18 million into STRC, bringing its total investment to $33 million. The move came even as critics questioned whether demand for the instrument is strong enough to sustain Strategy’s aggressive acquisition pace. STRC offers holders a monthly payout with an annual return of 11.5%, and the funds raised through it go directly toward buying more Bitcoin. Still, the stock sitting below par has prompted questions. An account tracking STRC activity posted online over the weekend, estimating that the past week saw roughly zero Bitcoin purchased. “What will Monday’s 8-K confirm?” the post asked. The ₿eat Goes On. pic.twitter.com/tBDs2z0b4z — Michael Saylor (@saylor) April 26, 2026 That question may already have an answer in the works. Saylor Posts The Orange Dots — Again On Sunday, April 26, Michael Saylor posted on X with a simple message: “The Beat Goes On.” Attached was Strategy’s so-called “Orange Dots” chart, a visual record of every Bitcoin purchase the company has made. Based on past trends, the post is widely read as a signal that another acquisition announcement is coming. Strategy now holds more than 815,000 Bitcoin. Last Monday, the company added to that total with a $2.54 billion purchase, cementing its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in the world. No other publicly traded company comes close. The title of Saylor’s post — “The Beat Goes On” — captures the tone he has maintained for years: steady accumulation, public signaling, and near-total indifference to critics. BTC Schiff Calls It A ‘Ponzi’ Scheme Peter Schiff , one of Bitcoin’s most vocal long-term critics, has been especially focused on STRC lately. He has called it “the most obvious Ponzi that has ever existed” and warned that the math behind the product doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. The claim that Bitcoin only has to rise by 2% per year to cover the 11.5% yield on $STRC indefinitely assumes $MSTR stops issuing STRC. But Saylor is actually increasing issuance. The more STRC MSTR sells, the more BTC must rise to cover the yield. Also, if the price of STRC… — Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) April 25, 2026 His argument centers on the relationship between STRC issuance and Bitcoin’s price growth. According to Schiff, the claim that Bitcoin only needs to rise 2% annually to cover STRC’s 11.5% yield assumes the company stops issuing more STRC. RR If issuance grows, the required rate of Bitcoin appreciation rises with it. He also warned Saylor of potential lawsuits, saying the product’s marketing could be considered misleading. Schiff sees only one exit from what he calls a death spiral — canceling the dividend. But he says that move would itself trigger steep losses across STRC, Strategy’s stock, and Bitcoin prices. Strategy has not publicly responded to Schiff’s claims. Saylor, for his part, appears unmoved. The orange dots keep getting added to the chart. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView

NewsBTC 2026-04-27 12:30
The Big Banks Are Very Bullish On Bitcoin And Here Are Their 6-Figure Predictions
Bitcoin is no longer being discussed only by crypto traders and retail bulls. Some of the world’s biggest banks are now attaching six-figure targets to the leading cryptocurrency, and this is a major change in how Wall Street is looking at Bitcoin’s next cycle. Major banks including Citi, JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, Standard Chartered, and TD Cowen are all pointing to a future where the BTC price trades well above current levels, with several projections clustered between $140,000 and $200,000. Banks And Their 6-Figure Predictions For Bitcoin Not long ago, the words “fraud” and “ponzi scheme” were the most popular way Wall Street described Bitcoin. The very institutions now projecting six-figure price targets spent years trying to talk investors out of the asset entirely. The most interesting BTC price projection is from Citi. Citi projected a base case of $143,000 for BTC, with its bull case reaching as high as $189,000. The forecast is tied to stronger institutional demand and the idea that Bitcoin can continue absorbing capital through ETFs. JPMorgan’s outlook is similarly bullish, with analysts at the bank pointing to a $170,000 scenario based on Bitcoin’s valuation relative to gold. The bank’s model suggests BTC still has room to close the gap with gold as a store-of-value asset, especially if there’s continued ETF demand. Goldman Sachs has highlighted its view as a scenario, and the number is also worth noting. Goldman’s digital assets team sees potential for Bitcoin to approach $200,000 in 2026. Standard Chartered has taken the longest view of the group. The bank revised its 2026 year-end target to approximately $100,000, citing reduced buying from digital asset treasury companies and slowing ETF inflows. However, Standard Chartered still maintains a long-term projection of $500,000 by 2030. TD Cowen rounds out the group with a target of $140,000, which is the lowest prediction from the bunch. Bitcoin Price Predictions From Banks. Source: @CryptoPatel On X Big Banks Moving Into BTC? The contrast between Wall Street’s past posture and its current research output is interesting, mostly with JPMorgan. Back in September 2017, when Bitcoin was trading around $4,200, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon called the cryptocurrency a fraud at an investor conference, compared it to tulip bulbs, and said he would fire in a second any trader caught dealing in it. However, things have changed now, and reports indicate that JPMorgan Chase & Co. is in the process of offering cryptocurrency trading services to institutional clients. Goldman Sachs also disclosed in a regulatory filing that it owns around $1 billion worth of Bitcoin, with CEO David Solomon also confirming that he personally owns a small amount of the asset. Citi, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs have all announced new Bitcoin-related products over the past three months, spanning custody, trading, ETF filings, and direct purchases. The banks that once called BTC a fraud are now modeling its path to $200,000. According to crypto analyst Crypto Patel, that’s not adoption. That’s capitulation.

Bitcoinist 2026-04-27 12:30

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