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The number of Bitcoin addresses (bitcoin whales) holding at least 100 BTC has climbed to a new all-time high, according to on-chain data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro, pointing to continued accumulation among large holders despite some recent bitcoin price dips and broader crypto market volatility.
The metric tracks the total number of unique Bitcoin addresses with balances of 100 BTC or more — a cohort commonly associated with so-called “bitcoin whales,” including high-net-worth individuals, funds, corporations, and long-term strategic holders.
The latest data shows the count has surpassed all previous peaks, extending a multi-year uptrend that has persisted across several…
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Members of Congress have been actively buying up Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Bitcoin ETFs over the last 12 months. Many of the purchasers are allies of President Donald Trump and serve on financial committees, which could be a conflict of interest.
Congressman Buys Bitcoin
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) recently disclosed buying $50,000 to $100,000 in Bitcoin, as reported by the Benzinga Government Trades page.
The purchase came alongside Donald disclosing the sale of shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) and the purchase of shares of Comfort Systems (NYSE:FIX).
This marks the first purchase of Bitcoin by Donalds. Bitcoin traded between $84,436.31 to $89,412.66 on Dec. 18 and currently…
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Bitcoin is holding above $90,000 amid a solid U.S. jobs data release on Friday.
CryptocurrencyTickerPriceBitcoin(CRYPTO: BTCEthereum(CRYPTO: ETHSolana(CRYPTO: SOLXRP(CRYPTO: XRPDogecoin(CRYPTO: DOGEShiba Inu(CRYPTO: SHIB5)$90,526.47)$3,084.76)$136.55)$2.09)$0.1402)$0.08633
Notable Statistics:
Coinglass data shows 80,473 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $202.65 million.
In the past 24 hours, top gainers include Polygon, Pump.fun and Stacks.
Notable Developments:
Trader Notes: Altcoin Sherpa said the current environment favors either short-term scalp trades or staying on the sidelines until Bitcoin delivers a strong, sustained breakout above $94,000.
Until that…
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The bitcoin price was trading near the $90,000 mark on Friday as crypto markets steadied following a delay from the U.S. Supreme Court on a closely watched ruling tied to President Donald Trump’s tariff policy, temporarily easing near-term macro uncertainty.
The price of bitcoin stood at $90,443 at the time of writing, down about 1% over the past 24 hours, according to market data. Daily trading volume totaled roughly $45 billion, while bitcoin’s total market capitalization slipped to approximately $1.80 trillion, also down 1% on the day.
Despite the modest pullback, the bitcoin price remains tightly rangebound near recent highs. The asset is currently about 2% below its…
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Wall Street found firm footing to close the week as solid but unspectacular jobs data eased fears of a sharp labor market slowdown while keeping Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations intact.
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Both the S&P 500 and the Russell 2000 climbed to fresh record highs, signaling a rally that has broadened across both large-cap and small-cap stocks. By midday trading in New York, the index of the 500 largest U.S. corporations broke above 6,970 points, up 0.7%. The Russell 2000 jumped up to 1.2% to 2,635, setting another all-time high and marking its fifth gain in the past six sessions.
Blue-chip stocks also hovered near record…
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is setting up well for a rally in 2026, backed by several bullish technical indicators and receding sell pressure.
What Happened: Glassnode data shows that profit-taking pressure has largely subsided, allowing Bitcoin to rebound from around $87,000 into the mid-$90,000 range.
The move reflects exhaustion on the sell side—particularly among long-term holders—and signals a stabilization phase following the distribution seen in the fourth quarter of 2025.
However, upside momentum now faces substantial overhead supply between roughly $92,000 and $117,000, where many recent buyers are sitting near breakeven.
Absorbing this supply is expected to take time and remains a…
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