Latest Bitcoin News
Bitcoin's price has been fluctuating, but recent news and trends suggest a potentially significant impact on its value.
Market Trends
- *Bitcoin Price*: Currently trading around $95,955.02, with a 1.03% decrease in the last 24 hours.
- *Bitcoin ETFs*: BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF recorded nearly $1 billion in inflows, marking its second-largest single-day intake since its debut.
- *Institutional Investment*: Coinbase Asset Management is set to launch a new Bitcoin-focused fund designed to deliver regular yield for institutional investors outside the United States ¹ ².
Adoption and Regulation
- *US Government and Bitcoin*: Senator Cynthia Lummis has proposed the BITCOIN Act, which aims to use Bitcoin to manage the US's $36 trillion debt.
- *North Carolina and Bitcoin*: The North Carolina House has passed a bill allowing the state’s treasurer to invest in Bitcoin.
- *El Salvador and Bitcoin*: El Salvador continues to accumulate Bitcoin despite a high-stakes $1.4 billion IMF deal.
Mining and Sustainability
- *Sustainable Energy*: A new study from Cambridge University shows that sustainable energy now powers 52.4% of Bitcoin mining, an increase from 37.6% in 2022.
- *Bitcoin Mining*: Riot Platforms reported a sharp revenue increase in the first quarter of 2025, despite posting a sizable net loss.
Predictions and Analysis
- *Price Predictions*: Some analysts predict Bitcoin's price will hit $100,000 or even $135,000 in the near future.$BTC