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Texas lawmakers approved legislation to establish a state-level strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve on May 21 after a 101‑42 House vote, according to the House livestream. According to Bitcoin Laws, the SB 21 bill now needs to be approved again in the Senate with the House’s added amendments. The Senate approved the previous iteration of the […] The post Texas House lawmakers pass Bitcoin reserve bill with new amendments, Senate to vote again appeared first on CryptoSlate.

If signed into law, the bill would allow the Texas comptroller to establish a Bitcoin reserve and invest in select cryptocurrencies based on market cap criteria. The Texas House of Representatives has passed the third reading of SB 21, a bill that seeks to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the state. The bill passed in a 101-42 vote and will now go to Texas Governor Greg Abbott to either sign into law or veto. SB 21, authored by state Senator Charles Schwertner, establishes a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve that is managed by the state’s comptroller. The legislation allows the comptroller to invest in any cryptocurrency with a market cap above $500 billion over the previous 12-month period. Currently, the only cryptocurrency fitting the requirement is Bitcoin. Before the vote, state Representative Giovanni Capriglione said to the chamber that the bill was a “pivotal moment in securing Texas’s leadership in the digital age with the passage of our strategic Bitcoin reserve. Now, we embrace a modern asset with trad...

Savvy Bitcoin traders use these five indicators to know when it's time to buy and sell BTC. Key takeaways: Bitcoin market cycle tops are notoriously hard to time, but combining technical and behavioral indicators can offer strong signals. The MVRV-Z Score, Pi Cycle Top indicator, trade volume trends, Puell Multiple, and exchange inflows accurately predict Bitcoin price cycle tops. Read more

Bitcoin enters a breakout zone that historically has been followed by sustained explosive rallies. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin Quantile Model shows “heat” with price on the verge of an “acceleration phase,” echoing Q4 2024 when BTC embarked on a 45% post-election rally. Bitcoin (BTC) price has formed a new intraday high on each daily candle this week, with the crypto asset slowly grinding toward a new all-time high. In line with its current trajectory, 21st Capital co-founder Sina noted that Bitcoin is approaching a pivotal moment around the $108,000 level.  Read more

Bitcoin has set a new all-time high just nine days after the US and China closed a 90-day trade agreement, easing economic uncertainty and market jitters. Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high after a temporary trade agreement between the United States and China eased macroeconomic fears and boosted investor confidence. Bitcoin (BTC) set a new high of $109,400 on May 21, rising more than 26% in the past month, according to data from TradingView. This climb to a record high came nine days after the White House announced a 90-day trade agreement between the US and China on May 12, temporarily slashing import tariffs to 10%. The 90-day tariff suspension and the cooperative tone in negotiations removed the risk of “sudden re-escalation,” which had a significant impact on risk appetite among traditional and cryptocurrency investors, Aurelie Barthere, principal research analyst at crypto intelligence platform Nansen, told Cointelegraph. Read more

Bitcoin is refusing to give up on its quest to revisit $108,000 and beyond, but concerns over a trend change are growing louder. Key points: Bitcoin and gold move higher in step amid jitters over Japan’s debt problem reach “boiling point.” $108,000 remains a keen target for Bitcoin bulls amid ongoing corporate buying. Read more

Strive said it is looking to acquire 75,000 Bitcoin from claims tied to Mt. Gox to buy the cryptocurrency at a discount. Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive is looking to build its Bitcoin holdings by purchasing distressed Bitcoin claims at a discount, starting with claims tied to 75,000 Bitcoin at the bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox. Strive said in a May 20 regulatory filing that it partnered with 117 Castell Advisory Group LLC to target claims to Bitcoin (BTC) that have received definitive legal rulings but are still awaiting distribution. The company said buying the claims would allow it to purchase Bitcoin at a discount and grow its Bitcoin per share ratio ahead of its planned reverse merger with Asset Entities — which is expected to be completed sometime mid this year. Read more

Bitcoin’s (BTC) break above the $107,000 threshold shows that the recent rally is driven by robust buying amid a consolidation just below its all-time high, Glassnode said in a May 20 report. Despite trading around 40% higher than six weeks ago and setting a new record with the latest weekly close at $106,500, Bitcoin was […] The post Bitcoin hits $107K as market holds below ATH in bullish consolidation appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Institutional investor demand and US fiscal uncertainty drive Bitcoin futures to record highs. Will BTC price follow? Key takeaways: Bitcoin futures open interest hit a record $72 billion, signaling rising use of leverage among institutional investors. $1.2 billion in shorts at $107,000 to $108,000 are at risk of liquidation, boosting BTC’s breakout odds. Read more

America’s efforts to become a global hub for Bitcoin (BTC) and the wider digital asset ecosystem could serve as a foundation for a new phase of domestic economic growth, according to a report published May 20 by River. The “America Report 2025” asserted that the US is in a unique position to benefit from Bitcoin’s […] The post US Bitcoin edge could power next era of American prosperity – River appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Sovereign wealth funds and state institutions are increasingly opting to gain Bitcoin (BTC) exposure through Strategy (MSTR) rather than spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick. In an investor report published May 20, Kendrick said that regulatory filings show that increased MSTR holdings drove the bulk […] The post Sovereign entities opt for indirect Bitcoin exposure via Strategy to bypass constraints – StanChart appeared first on CryptoSlate.

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become the second-largest holder of Bitcoin as of May 20, surpassed only by the infamous wallet of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of the flagship crypto. According to data compiled by crypto analyst Shaun Edmondson, IBIT currently holds 636,108 BTC, representing over 3% of Bitcoin’s total capped supply of […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT becomes second-largest Bitcoin holder behind Satoshi Nakamoto appeared first on CryptoSlate.

One Bitcoin trader says “price discovery” will be “inches away” if BTC bulls manage to liquidate $3 billion in short positions. Key takeaways: An end-of-month Bitcoin price close above $102,400 would set the highest monthly close ever, proving the bull market continues at a rapid pace. Over $3 billion in Bitcoin short positions are vulnerable above $107,000, creating a “liquidation magnet” that could send BTC price to new highs. Read more

Strive Asset Management Firm has partnered with 117 Castell Advisory Group to acquire distressed Bitcoin claims, including those linked to the long-defunct Mt. Gox exchange. According to a May 20 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the firms will target claims that have received definitive legal rulings but are still awaiting distribution. […] The post Strive eyes 75,000 distressed Bitcoin claims from bankrupt Mt. Gox estate for its reserves appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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KULR has boosted its Bitcoin treasury strategy, adding another $9M to reach 800.3 BTC worth $78M. The firm has reported a 220.26% BTC Yield year-to-date, describing the metric as a gauge of digital-asset growth against its fully diluted share count. The post KULR Tech Adds $9M Bitcoin, Treasury Swells to 800 BTC – Next MicroStrategy? appeared first on Cryptonews.

A growing number of Americans believe the US government should convert part of its gold reserves into Bitcoin. According to a recent poll by The Nakamoto Project, four out of five respondents support converting a portion of the country’s gold holdings into Bitcoin. The polling results showed that more than 1,000 respondents recommended converting between […] The post Eighty percent of Americans favor converting US gold reserves to Bitcoin, poll reveals appeared first on CryptoSlate.

NBA star Tristan Thompson says taking his $82M contract in 2015 in Bitcoin would have been “the best gamble in American sports history.” NBA player and reality television personality Tristan Thompson signed an $82 million NBA contract in 2015 a dream deal at the time. But now that hes become a Bitcoiner, he dreams of an alternate history where that money was paid via BTC. What I know now, I would have definitely pushed to get paid in Bitcoin, Thompson tells Magazine. Itd be so much, Id be laughing and kicking, being like ‘this is the best gamble in American sports history,’ the longtime crypto fanatic says. Read more

The German government sold its Bitcoin stash in the summer of 2024, which became a $2.3 billion missed opportunity for Europe’s largest economy. The German government missed out on more than $2 billion worth of Bitcoin profit after selling its holdings in 2024, according to blockchain intelligence firm Arkham. A “German Government (BKA)” labeled cryptocurrency wallet sold 49,858 Bitcoin (BTC) worth over $2.89 billion at an average price of $57,900 across multiple transactions during June and July in 2024. The decision to sell the Bitcoin early cost the German government over $2.35 billion, according to crypto intelligence platform Arkham. Read more

Maelstrom has awarded Bitcoin developer Ben Allen a $100,000 grant to improve Payjoin, a privacy-focused transaction method that could boost Bitcoin scalability. Bitcoin developer Ben Allen has received a $100,000 grant from investment firm Maelstrom to support the development of Payjoin, a privacy-focused tool aimed at improving Bitcoin’s scalability and privacy. According to a May 20 announcement shared with Cointelegraph, Maelstrom will finance Allen’s work on his Payjoin devkit alongside Dan Gould. The system allows Bitcoin (BTC) senders and receivers to use batched transactions, with positive implications for scalability and privacy. Payjoin was first proposed by Nicolas Dorier in 2019 in Bitcoin improvement proposal (BIP) 78. The core principle behind the system is that both senders and receivers may contribute inputs to a transaction. Read more