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Strategy Holdings Set to Surpass Satoshi as Early as Next Year: In-Depth Analysis of Institutional Concentration and Leverage Risks

Strategy Holdings Set to Surpass Satoshi as Early as Next Year: In-Depth Analysis of Institutional Concentration and Leverage Risks

MicroStrategy Acquired 4,871 BTC in April, Bringing Total Holdings to 766,970—Poised to Surpass Satoshi as Early as Next Year. Analyzing the Risks: How Concentrated Holdings Threaten Decentralization, the Dangers of Leveraged Financing, and the Potential for Liquidity Crises.

Blog Team2026-04-10

Has Bitcoin Become a Geopolitical Safe Haven? Exploring BTC’s New Narrative Beyond Tech Stocks

Has Bitcoin Become a Geopolitical Safe Haven? Exploring BTC’s New Narrative Beyond Tech Stocks

The situation in the Middle East has driven Bitcoin to decouple from tech stocks, with the 20-day rolling correlation coefficient dropping to 0.34. Amid expectations of a ceasefire, BTC surged nearly 3% to $72,300, while ETH, SOL, and XRP posted gains of less than 1%.

Blog Team2026-04-10

BTC Exchange Reserves Fall Below 2.7 Million: Supply Squeeze, Whale Accumulation, and On-Chain Reset Signals

BTC Exchange Reserves Fall Below 2.7 Million: Supply Squeeze, Whale Accumulation, and On-Chain Reset Signals

Bitcoin exchange reserves have dropped to 2.7 million—the lowest level since 2023. Whales have been accumulating for six consecutive months. The fund flow ratio has returned to the 0.065 cycle reset level. On-chain data points to a structural shift on the supply side.

Blog Team2026-04-10

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Blog Team2026-04-10

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Retail Panic Indicator: "BTC Zero" Searches Hit Peak—Will the Historical Bottom Pattern Hold True Again?

Retail Panic Indicator: "BTC Zero" Searches Hit Peak—Will the Historical Bottom Pattern Hold True Again?

Google Trends shows that searches for "Bitcoin zero" reached a five-year peak in February 2026. Historically, extreme panic among retail investors often signals a turning point in the market. This article analyzes the structural logic behind sentiment indicators.

Blog Team2026-04-09

Cango Sells 2,000 Bitcoins to Repay Loans: Mining Companies’ Deleveraging Continues to Intensify Market Pressure

Cango Sells 2,000 Bitcoins to Repay Loans: Mining Companies’ Deleveraging Continues to Intensify Market Pressure

In March, US-listed mining company Cango sold 2,000 bitcoins to repay a mortgage loan, reducing its holdings to 1,025.69 BTC. This move continues the broader industry trend of mining firms deleveraging, reflecting the dual pressures of inverted mining costs and the sector’s shift toward AI infrastructure.

Blog Team2026-04-09

BTC Global Search Volume Far Below 2017 Peak: An Institution-Driven Bull Market with Retail Investors on the Sidelines

BTC Global Search Volume Far Below 2017 Peak: An Institution-Driven Bull Market with Retail Investors on the Sidelines

Bitcoin’s global search volume remains well below its 2017 peak, yet its price continues to climb. Unpacking a structurally driven bull market fueled by institutions while retail investors stay on the sidelines—analyzing the sustainability of this new market landscape and its potential risks.

Blog Team2026-04-09

3.4 Million BTC Now at a Loss—A New High Since 2018. Are Long-Term Holders Quietly Accumulating?

3.4 Million BTC Now at a Loss—A New High Since 2018. Are Long-Term Holders Quietly Accumulating?

On-chain data reveals that 3.4 million Bitcoins are currently in a loss position, marking the highest level since 2018. Over 90% of short-term holder supply is now "underwater." Meanwhile, long-term holders have been quietly accumulating, absorbing nearly 1.1 million BTC during the 2023–2025 cycle.

Blog Team2026-04-09

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

The First Time a Sovereign Nation Uses BTC for Strategic Corridor Settlement: Unpacking the Deeper Logic Behind Iran’s Oil Tanker Transit Fees

Iran plans to impose a $1 per barrel Bitcoin transit fee on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period, with on-chain payments completed in seconds. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the event from the perspectives of geopolitics, sovereign adoption, and de-dollarization.

Blog Team2026-04-09