📌 Today’s Bitcoin News – Quick Updates
Major theft plea: A 19-year-old from Connecticut pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $245 million Bitcoin scam and money laundering via a DC-based online fraud. He’s now cooperating with feds after his parents were briefly kidnapped to extort him .
ETF moves: Trump Media filed to launch a Bitcoin–Ether ETF (75% BTC, 25% ETH), aiming to boost crypto investment and bolster its “America First” Bitcoin treasury agenda .
Geopolitics + Fed: BTC held above $105K despite Middle East tensions, but dips below $104K amid wall-street volatility tied to trad-fi options expiry and awaiting announcements from the Fed .
Institutional interest: Continued institutional inflows keep Bitcoin steady around $107K, even as altcoins show mixed performance .
Mining milestone: A solo Bitcoin miner scored a $330K reward by mining a block solo during peak difficulty—highlighting both luck and the competitiveness of today’s mining environment .
💡 What it means
Despite short-term volatility and global uncertainties, investor confidence remains evident—from scam crackdowns to new ETF filings and large institutional bets. Bitcoin is trading just above $103K, reflecting a delicate balance between bullish interest and macro risk.
