Saylor clarifies Strategy’s Bitcoin breakeven ARR, boosting market confidence

The post Bitcoin: BTC loses half its value, yet THIS metric shows quiet accumulation appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin has shed over half its value since its October 2025 peak, drifting to roughly $63,000 at press time. Presently, it has largely held a tight range between $58,000 and $63,000. The decline stems mostly from mounting geopolitical tension that built after the peak—the U.S.-China tariff war and the unresolved West Asia conflict—which pulled capital out of Bitcoin. Sentiment has since settled on the geopolitical front, but moves by major holders cast doubt on whether a sustainable rally is coming. Michael Saylor’s Strategy recently sold $216 million worth of Bitcoin to fund a dividend payment, sharpening that uncertainty. On-chain data offers a cleaner answer. Bitcoin’s apparent demand signals quiet accumulation Despite the outflows, Bitcoin’s apparent demand on a 30-day basis points to a silent, growing accumulation of the asset. Since June 3, buyers have scooped

The ongoing US-Iran conflict could destabilize crypto markets, highlighting Bitcoin's vulnerability as a risk asset during geopolitical crises. The post US Central Command completes strikes on over 80 sites in Iran as crypto markets brace for impact appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Strategy's Bitcoin sale strategy highlights innovative financial maneuvers, potentially stabilizing cash flow while minimizing market disruption. The post VanEck: Strategy’s $135M Bitcoin sale excluded from $1B monetization program appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Tether Is Quietly Building Bitcoin’s First Shadow Bank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Strike’s new volatility-proof Bitcoin loans shift price risk from borrowers onto the lender’s capital providers. Tether supplies the $2.1 billion credit facility behind the program and co-designed the loan structure itself. A proposed merger would fold Strike, Twenty One Capital, and miner Elektron Energy into one Tether-linked platform. The combined stack covers every core banking function except the safety net regulated banks carry. The headline this week belongs to Strike. On July 7 the company launched Bitcoin-backed loans with no margin calls and no price liquidations, promising that collateral stays untouched no matter how far Bitcoin falls, as long as borrowers keep paying. Most coverage stopped there. The more consequential story sits one layer down, with the entity actually carrying the risk. A loan that never liquidates on price means somebody holds undercollateralized debt th

Strike’s new volatility-proof Bitcoin loans shift price risk from borrowers onto the lender’s capital providers. Tether supplies the $2.1 billion credit facility behind the program and co-designed the loan structure itself. A proposed merger would fold Strike, Twenty One Capital, and miner Elektron Energy into one Tether-linked platform. The combined stack covers every core banking [...]

The post Can Ethereum keep beating Bitcoin in Q3? Tom Lee’s ETH thesis under pressure appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Tom Lee’s Ethereum conviction heading into Q3 is starting to look like a well-timed move. For context, BitMine Immersion recently added another 42,197 ETH, taking its holdings to more than 5.74 million ETH. On the other hand, Michael Saylor’s Strategy sold 3,588 BTC, setting up an interesting ETH vs. BTC treasury debate as Q3 gets underway. Notably, this debate isn’t just playing out on social media.  As the chart below shows, the ETH/BTC ratio has opened Q3 with a nearly 5% rally after three straight losing quarters. That suggests ETH is beginning to regain relative strength against BTC, supporting Tom Lee’s decision to keep accumulating Ethereum.  Source: TradingView (ETH/BTC) However, Tom Lee’s conviction isn’t based on hope alone.  In a recent post on X, BitMine said the improving odds of the CLARITY Act are the main reason behind its growing ETH position. Acco

The US-Iran tensions could destabilize global oil markets and highlight vulnerabilities in crypto markets amid geopolitical conflicts. The post US strike on Iranian positions in Bandar Abbas causes massive explosion, Bitcoin slides below $73K appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post STRC Preferred Stock Dividend Insights and Challenges appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Strategy’s STRC preferred stock dividend structure was always ambitious — a variable-rate instrument designed to fund one of the most aggressive Bitcoin accumulation programs in corporate history. But by late June 2026, STRC had dropped 25% below its $100 par value, the Rosen Law Firm had opened a legal investigation, and Strategy had made its first Bitcoin sale since 2022. The question now isn’t just how STRC works — it’s whether the mechanics that built it can hold it together. Key takeaways STRC is Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock paying a variable dividend currently set at 12% annually, adjusted monthly by the board. Strategy held 847,363 Bitcoin as of early July 2026, funded partly through STRC issuance proceeds via at-the-market share sales. A dividend ratchet raises the rate by 0.5% increments each time STRC falls below $95 — permanently, even after Bitcoin recovers. Strategy