Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, signaled that the company will buy more Bitcoin on Monday. The purchase would boost the firm's Bitcoin treasury holdings. Strategy is the world's biggest Bitcoin treasury company.
Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, signaled that the company will buy more Bitcoin on Monday. The move is expected to increase the company's treasury holdings further.
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Bitcoin climbed above $82,000 on May 6, driven by reports of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply as President Donald Trump paused a military operation in the Strait of Hormuz. The move triggered more than $200 million in short liquidations.
Strategy has acquired $200 million (~2,985 BTC) in bitcoin at around $67,000 per coin, its third-largest purchase of 2026. This boosts total holdings from January's 709,715 BTC milestone to approximately 720,750 BTC, underscoring persistent accumulation amid lower prices.
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Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, reported a $12.77 billion net loss for the first quarter while its bitcoin holdings grew. Chief executive Michael Saylor signaled the company may sell some of its bitcoin to stabilize the market.
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve to avoid using taxpayer funds to stabilize the cryptocurrency market amid Bitcoin's sharp decline. In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, she warned that such intervention would benefit wealthy investors at public expense. Warren emphasized stronger protections for retail crypto users instead.
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The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust completed its first month of trading on May 8 without any net outflows, drawing $193 million in inflows since its April 8 launch.
Traders are eyeing macroeconomic indicators to determine Bitcoin's upcoming price direction after a recent 28% slide. The cryptocurrency has been trading in a narrow range between $65,000 and $74,400 amid low liquidity and a lack of clear market narrative. Experts highlight interest rates, Treasury financing, and institutional demand as key drivers.
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Bitcoin has maintained its position around $70,000 despite a sharp rise in oil prices driven by escalating tensions with Iran. U.S. stocks tumbled on concerns over energy costs and private credit issues, while President Trump prioritized stopping Iran over price worries. Later, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement on Russian oil eased some pressures, pushing Bitcoin toward $72,000.