$10 Weekly Bitcoin DCA Yields 202% Return, Outshines Traditional Assets Over 5 Years

A recent analysis from Bitcoin Magazine Pro showcases the power of dollar-cost averaging (DCA) in Bitcoin compared to traditional assets like gold, Apple stock, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI). The data reveals that consistently investing $10 weekly into Bitcoin over the last five years would have grown a total investment of $2,620 into $7,913.20, reflecting a remarkable 202.03% return.

In contrast, the same $10 weekly investment in gold yielded a return of 34.47%, growing the initial $2,620 to $3,523.06. Apple stock also performed well, with a 79.13% return,…

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LATEST: US Government Transfers 10,000 Silk Road Bitcoins Worth $590M to Coinbase Prime

A wallet linked to the US government recently transferred over 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC), as per data from Arkham Intelligence. This transfer follows a significant $2 billion Bitcoin transaction by the government in late July, which led to a 1.2% dip in Bitcoin’s price. Currently, Bitcoin is trading around $59,000, down 3% in the last 24 hours. The transferred Bitcoin eventually reached Coinbase Prime, a leading crypto exchange.

With over 203,200 BTC in its possession, the US government is the largest national holder of Bitcoin globally, valued at around $12 billion. These holdings largely stem from law enforcement actions, including the Silk Road seizure. Besides Bitcoin, the government also controls over 50,000 Ether (ETH), worth approximately $134 million. Arkham Intelligence reported that 300 ETH, valued at about $699,000, was moved to a new wallet earlier this month.

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Solayer restaking platform heads to mainnet

Solana’s restaking era has begun.

Solayer is bringing its restaking network to mainnet, the team told Lightspeed exclusively. The months-old business garnered tens of millions in deposits within minutes…

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LATEST: Since Last SEC Filing, State of Wisconsin Investment Board buys More BlackRock Bitcoin ETFs

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board has significantly increased its stake in Bitcoin. According to a recent SEC filing, the board now holds 2,898,051 shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust, valued at $98.9 million as of June 30. This marks a substantial rise from the 2,450,400 shares reported in May. This move reflects growing confidence in cryptocurrency as a viable investment option. By boosting its Bitcoin holdings, Wisconsin joins a growing number of institutional investors embracing digital assets, signaling a positive outlook for the future of cryptocurrencies.

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State of Wisconsin Investment Board Increased BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Holdings: SEC Filing

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has increased its investment in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), according to a new SEC filing today, as first reported on X by MacroScope. 

In an SEC filing today, the State of Wisconsin Investment Board reported owning 2,898,051 shares of the iShares Bitcoin Trust as of June 30 (valued at $98.9 million as of that date).This is an increase from the 2,450,400 shares that Wisconsin previously reported in May.…

— MacroScope (@MacroScope17) August 14, 2024

As of June 30, the board owns 2,898,051 shares, valued at $98.9 million. This marks a substantial increase of 447,651 shares from the 2,450,400 shares reported in May. Notably,…

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Implement Web3 solutions now, or the media’s credibility will crumble

Web3 is our best hope to save the declining news media industry. By leveraging its associated technologies, we can introduce a new incentive system that addresses misinformation, bias and dwindling revenues. By introducing a new incentive system that rewards accuracy and builds public trust, we can save journalism from its current decline. If we fail to act, economic pressures could lead to its collapse.

In the digital age, news media often struggles to provide content that accurately informs the public it is meant to serve. With even the briefest introspection, it becomes clear just how dire the consequences already are for society. Many consumers have become passive in seeking out…

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Daily US Bitcoin ETFs Net Flow Analysis (As of August 14, 2024)

On August 14, 2024, the net flow of Bitcoin across various U.S. ETFs demonstrated mixed activity with both substantial inflows and minor outflows. BlackRock’s IBIT saw the most significant net inflow of +569 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 348,564 BTC. Fidelity’s FBTC also experienced a robust net inflow, gaining +372 BTC.

Bitwise’s BITB and Invesco Galaxy’s BTCO saw positive net inflows of +272 BTC and +153 BTC respectively, suggesting healthy investor interest. Additionally, Grayscale’s BTC fund increased by +133 BTC.

Conversely, Grayscale’s GBTC faced a net outflow of -209 BTC, indicating some investor retreat. ARK Invest’s ARKB also experienced a slight outflow of -100 BTC. Funds like VanEck’s HODL, Valkyrie’s BRRR, and Franklin Templeton’s EZBC reported no change in their Bitcoin holdings.

In total, the Bitcoin holdings across these ETFs stood at 907,949 BTC, with a net daily inflow of +1,190 BTC, equivalent to an approximate increase in value of $70.3 million. This overview highlights the diverse strategies and market responses among major U.S. Bitcoin ETFs.

Disclaimer: Market capitalizations and data can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.

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It’s Grayscale season: 5 new crypto trusts in 3 months

Grayscale is on a tear.

In the past few months, the OG crypto asset manager has launched five different single-token trusts — near and stacks in May, and bittensor, sui and maker in August.

Bittensor and sui popped after Grayscale announced the trusts earlier this month. TAO ran up to 25% in the following day while SUI almost doubled over the week. Both have since retraced slightly. 

The trusts themselves have so far amassed $655,429 in the case of SUI and $1.55 million for TAO. 

The MakerDAO product, disclosed on Tuesday but launched last Thursday, has otherwise collected $266,904 worth of MKR in private placements to date. MKR itself is up about 7.5% on the news.

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