Michael Saylor: The 21st Century Warren Buffett of Bitcoin!
The crypto world is buzzing again! Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy (MSTR), is now dubbed the 'Warren Buffett of the 21st century' by Bitcoin supporters, Max Keiser. Why could it be like that? Max Keiser believes Saylor has built his financial strategy very visionarily—based on Bitcoin, not fiat money. If Warren Buffett built his financial empire through stocks, banks, and insurance companies, then Saylor chose a new path: Bitcoin as the main asset of his company. Key Point:
Crypto Alert: Bitcoin Whale Awakens After 11 Years, Transfers Assets Worth Rp515 Billion!
The crypto world is once again shaken by a shocking move from a Bitcoin whale — a nickname for large investors with high-value crypto holdings. After being dormant for more than a decade, this mysterious wallet suddenly became active and transferred 300 BTC to a new address! According to data from the blockchain monitoring platform Lookonchain, this wallet was last active 11 years ago, specifically when it received 300 BTC at an average price of $447 per coin. At that time, its total value was only about $134,000. However, today, with the price of Bitcoin soaring, the asset is worth around Rp515 billion or equivalent to $31.1 million.
Jack Dorsey: Bitcoin Can Make SMEs Have Their Own Bank!
Twitter founder and Block Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey has once again voiced his optimism about Bitcoin. This time, he highlighted Bitcoin’s huge potential in empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to have their own “bank” — without having to rely on traditional financial institutions. According to Dorsey, by leveraging the Bitcoin ecosystem and decentralized digital platforms, MSMEs can take full control of their own cash flow, assets, and payment systems. How?
US PPI Drops, But Bitcoin Slips: What Is Really Happening?
The crypto market is once again shocked by unusual movements. Although the US Producer Price Index (PPI) data for April recorded a decrease to 2.4%—lower than analysts' expectations of 2.5%—Bitcoin's price has actually dropped. BTC recorded a daily correction of 1.52% and is now trading around US$102,457. Interestingly, the core PPI inflation remains at 3.1%, in line with market expectations. However, surprises emerged from the significant upward revision of March data: the main PPI was revised from 3.3% to 4.0%, while core inflation also rose to 3.4%.
Global Banking Giants Acknowledge: Wealthy Investors Are Switching to Crypto & Gold!
The global financial world is undergoing a major shift. One of the largest banks in the world, Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS), revealed that its wealthiest clients are starting to move away from US dollar assets and are transitioning to crypto, gold, and Chinese stocks. This was directly stated by Amy Lo, Co-Head of Wealth Management at UBS, who noted that conglomerates are now more comfortable holding their wealth in alternative assets to avoid the risks posed by geopolitical tensions and market volatility.
BlackRock Purchases Thousands of Bitcoin Worth Rp3.7 Trillion Again! Institutions Getting Serious About Crypto?
BlackRock, the world's asset management giant, has once again shown its strong interest in Bitcoin. Through their Spot Bitcoin ETF product, iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), BlackRock reportedly bought back 2,240 BTC worth US$232.9 million (around Rp3.7 trillion), according to data from CoinGlass. This accumulation move extends the positive inflow trend of IBIT for 12 consecutive trading days. Interestingly, despite no purchases the day before, BlackRock immediately 'struck back' with a large purchase. In fact, their largest purchase reached US$674 million in one day.
Trump Optimistic: Stock and Crypto Markets Will Continue to Soar!
United States President Donald Trump recently expressed his belief that the stock and crypto markets will continue to rise. His comments came alongside a rebound in major US stock indices and the impressive performance of Bitcoin, which continues to hold at high levels. On the same day, the Nasdaq 100 rose 1.6% and the S&P 500 strengthened 0.72%, marking the first increase since late February. On the other hand, Bitcoin (BTC) remained stable in the $103,000 to $105,000 range for two consecutive days — a signal that investors are increasingly confident in the future of this digital asset.
Cryptographic | Ethereum Rises from the Ashes, Soaring Nearly 50% in a Month
After briefly plunging at the beginning of the 2025 quarter, Ethereum (ETH) is now showing its strength. In less than a month, the price of ETH skyrocketed by 48.8% and is now at US$2,652. This sharp rebound has surprised many investors and reaffirmed Ethereum's position as one of the most influential crypto assets in the world. This resurgence did not happen by chance. One of the main factors supporting the ETH price rally is the decision by The Federal Reserve (The Fed) to hold interest rates steady, which was positively received by the digital asset market.
IHSG Breaks 7,000, Becomes the Strongest Index in Asia Pacific — A New Direction for Investors and Crypto Enthusiasts?
In trading on Thursday morning (15/05), the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) successfully breached the psychological level of 7,000, up 1.27% to the level of 7,068. With 245 stocks strengthening, 93 weakening, and 228 stagnant, the IHSG recorded the most solid performance compared to major Asia-Pacific exchanges. Not only in terms of performance, transaction volumes are also attracting attention: reaching Rp755 billion with 1.2 billion shares changing hands in nearly 56 thousand transactions — indicating a fairly strong market euphoria amid regional pressure.
Trade War Eases, Gold Drops – Bitcoin Soars to US$103 Thousand!
Jakarta, May 13, 2025 – Trade tensions between the United States and China have begun to ease, and the impact is felt directly in the global asset market. Gold, which has long been known as a safe-haven asset, has instead recorded a sharp decline. On the other hand, the crypto market is celebrating! Gold Falls, Bitcoin Soars The price of Antam gold recorded a decrease of Rp21,000 to a level of Rp1.8 million per gram on Tuesday (13/05). This decline means gold has dropped 7.07% from its highest price of Rp2,027,500 achieved on April 22.
U.S. Inflation Drops to 2.3% in April 2025, Bitcoin Still Stuck at US$103 Thousand
U.S. inflation has slowed down again! The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows annual inflation dropping from 2.4% to 2.3% in April 2025—the lowest figure since February 2021. This number is also lower than market expectations, opening new speculation about The Fed's monetary policy direction. However, the market is still waiting for certainty. In last week's meeting, the Federal Reserve (The Fed) decided to keep interest rates at 4.25%–4.50%. This cautious stance reflects concerns about lingering inflation risks, as well as the potential rise in unemployment rates.
Ethena Token (ENA) Soars! Are Institutional Investors Starting to Pile In?
Ethena Token (ENA) is in the spotlight! In the last week, the price of ENA has skyrocketed by 47%, and it is currently trading around US$0.4053. This increase has placed ENA at 46th rank based on market capitalization, with a daily trading volume reaching US$278 million — a striking figure for a new asset! What Caused the Increase? One of the main factors behind this price surge is the activity of a wallet suspected to belong to a large investment firm, Arca. The wallet was recorded receiving 9.05 million ENA tokens worth about US$3.64 million from the Flowdesk platform.
Blockchain Expert Denies CZ's Claim: "Satoshi Nakamoto is Not an AI from the Future!"
The crypto world was again shaken by the statement of former Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who claimed that the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, is an artificial intelligence (AI) from the future. However, this claim was immediately denied by renowned blockchain expert, Shanaka Anslem Perera. According to Perera, all the evidence actually shows that Satoshi is an ordinary human, not a super advanced machine from the future. In his analysis, he explains that Satoshi merely combined various existing research, such as Bit Gold, B-money, Hashcash, and EC-dsa.
Geneva, May 12 – The world was stunned by the official announcement from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, stating that the U.S. and China have reached an important trade agreement during a meeting in Geneva. This announcement was made directly by Bessent early Monday morning local time via the official White House website. > "I am pleased to report that we have made substantial progress between the United States and China on this very important trade issue," said Bessent.
CryptoGraphics: The Price Duel of Bitcoin vs Gold Over the Last 5 Years
In the last five years, two of the most legendary assets
CryptoGraphics: The Price Duel of Bitcoin vs Gold Over the Last 5 Years In the last five years, two of the most legendary assets — Bitcoin and gold — have recorded extraordinary performances. Both touched all-time highs at the beginning of 2024, but Bitcoin outperformed with a much sharper increase. Bitcoin Soars, Gold Stabilizes At the beginning of 2024, Bitcoin surged by 119% year-to-date (YTD), far outpacing gold which only rose about 27% YTD. This marks a shift in global investor sentiment from traditional assets to digital assets.
IBIT Sets Record for Fund Inflows, Goldman Sachs Becomes the Largest Holder!
iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the Bitcoin (BTC) ETF owned by financial giant BlackRock, has made history with 20 consecutive days of recording fund inflows. During this period, a total of fresh funds collected reached approximately US$5.1 billion, according to data from SoSoValue.
This phenomenon has also driven a surge in the total net assets of all spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States, which have now surpassed US$121 billion — the highest since January 2024.
Interestingly, the surge in funds to IBIT coincided with a surprising move by Goldman Sachs, which is now recorded as the largest institutional holder of IBIT. The global financial firm increased its ownership to 30.8 million shares, valued at approximately US$1.4 billion — up 28% from the previous quarter's position of only 24.1 million shares.
The involvement of large institutions like Goldman Sachs is a strong signal of increasing confidence on Wall Street in crypto assets, particularly Bitcoin. With a consistent influx trend and support from major names, the IBIT ETF is predicted to continue being a major magnet for institutional investors. #ETHCrossed2500 #BinanceAlphaAlert $BTC
El Salvador Adds 8 More Bitcoins, Bukele Unfazed by IMF Pressure
El Salvador has once again captured the attention of the crypto world. This week, the small Central American country added 8 BTC to its reserves, worth around US$728 thousand. Now, El Salvador's total Bitcoin holdings have surpassed 6,173 BTC—showing a strong commitment to this digital asset, despite being under pressure from global financial institutions. This move was made under the leadership of President Nayib Bukele, who has consistently purchased 1 Bitcoin every day since the end of 2023. This policy continues, even though El Salvador is negotiating a loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) worth US$1.4 billion.
Ethereum's TVL Dominance Breaks 53%: Early Signal of a Major ETH Rally?
Ethereum (ETH) is once again capturing the attention of crypto market participants. Recent data shows that Ethereum's Total Value Locked (TVL) dominance has successfully breached the 53% mark, the highest level since March. Is this an early sign of a big ETH rally? TVL is an important indicator in the DeFi (Decentralized Finance) world as it reflects how much assets are 'locked' in blockchain-based protocols. The higher the TVL figure for Ethereum, the greater the users' trust in its ecosystem.
CryptoQuant CEO: "Bitcoin is now part of an increasingly complex global financial ecosystem." The trend of rising Bitcoin (BTC) prices still shows no signs of ending. This is emphasized by CryptoQuant CEO, Ki Young Ju, who stated that the Bitcoin rally is not stopping—but is currently evolving. According to Ju, the dynamics of the crypto market today have changed significantly compared to previous cycles. He even admits that his assessment was too hasty when he was negative when the price of Bitcoin fell below US$80,000.