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European banking behemoth UniCredit is entering the crypto arena with a structured product tied to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), Bloomberg News reported on July 1, citing an internal memo. Under the plan, UniCredit will offer professional clients a five-year, U.S. dollar-denominated investment certificate linked to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The product will […] The post UniCredit to offer Bitcoin exposure to professional clients via BlackRock IBIT-linked certificate appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Michael Saylor's tech company is expected to post over $13 billion in unrealized gains from its Bitcoin holdings in the second quarter of 2025. Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is expected to post mixed financials for the second quarter of 2025. According to a Bloomberg analysis on Tuesday, the company is projected to report more than $13 billion in unrealized gains for 2Q 2025, driven by its massive crypto holdings. In stark contrast, its core software business is forecast to generate just $112.8 million in revenue, reflecting a widening gap between its digital asset exposure and operational performance. Data from Bitcoin Treasuries shows that Strategy held 528,185 Bitcoin (BTC) as of Mar. 31, worth over $43.5 billion at the time. The company's holdings stood at $56.3 billion Monday, resulting in an unrealized gain of $12.8 billion during the past three months. Read more

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the largest public holder of Bitcoin, is again making headlines—this time for potentially qualifying for inclusion in the prestigious S&P 500 index. On July 1, Jeff Walton, founder of MSTR True North, revealed that the company will likely report an $11 billion net income for the just-concluded second quarter of the year. […] The post Bitcoin powerhouse Strategy nears S&P 500 inclusion as net income soars appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin exchange reserves drop to a seven-year low, signaling a potential supply shock as institutional buying from ETFs continues. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s percent supply on exchanges has dropped below 15% for the first time since 2018. Depleting exchange supply and OTC balances, pointing to “supply shock” and long-term accumulation. Read more

Pakistan’s crypto czar, Bilal Bin Saqib, isn’t content letting the nation’s Bitcoin stash sit idle — he wants it generating returns. Pakistans crypto czar Bilal Bin Saqib burst into the headlines in late May by announcing live on stage at Bitcoin 2025 that the country will establish a Bitcoin Reserve. Saqib, Pakistans crypto minister and CEO of the Pakistan Crypto Council, tells Magazine a discussion with Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor made him feel even more certain about the decision. Saqib said that while he was already smitten with Bitcoin before, he felt reinvigorated like hed been orange-pilled all over again. Read more

Smarter Web boosted its Bitcoin treasury with an additional $24.7 million BTC purchase as part of its 10-year strategy. United Kingdom-based web design and marketing firm The Smarter Web Company expanded its Bitcoin treasury, purchasing an additional 230.05 BTC for 17.97 million British pounds ($24.7 million) at an average price of $107,126 per coin. The London-listed firm now holds 773.58 BTC acquired at an average price of $107,015, bringing its total Bitcoin (BTC) investment to over $82.6 million, according to a filing on Tuesday. The purchase is part of Smarter Web’s “10 Year Plan,” a strategy launched in April to drive transparent growth through a Digital Assets Treasury Policy that focuses on Bitcoin accumulation to support “longer-term business value.” Read more

Bitcoin has never lost more than 10% by the July monthly candle close, while stocks have enjoyed straight gains since 2015; will history repeat? Key points: Bitcoin is tipped to gain as the S&P 500 starts a month that has been green for the past decade. Maximum July losses for BTC/USD are currently under 10%. Read more

Bitcoin’s high profitability signals a possible correction in the short term amid increasing calls for $200,00 BTC price later in 2025. Key takeaways: Bitcoin's 98% supply in profit signals bullish sentiment but warns of volatility and potential price corrections. Analysts predict BTC could hit $200,000 by 2025, but sustained demand is key. Read more

Lingerie Fighting Championships started to seriously consider Bitcoin as a treasury asset following GameStop's recent buy.

Bitcoin could break past $110,000 as inflation pressures mount, equities rally, and passive capital flows grow on potential S&P 500 rebalancing events. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s price could surge as investors shift from fixed income to risk-on assets like crypto. Inflation concerns and Strategy’s potential S&P 500 entry may boost Bitcoin’s momentum. Read more

Bitcoin (BTC) is in a “waiting game,” trading between $100,000 and $110,000, with analysts highlighting the need for a macro catalyst to break the top of the channel. The latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report noted lighter spot activity, softer taker-buy flow, and profit-taking by wallets that had bought below $80,000 in April as the reasons behind […] The post Macro conditions keep Bitcoin boxed between $100k and $110k, bulls awaiting catalyst appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Onchain data points to a major Bitcoin price rally in the making, while short-term price weakness highlights the absence of “new” buyers. Key takeaways: Stablecoin inflow patterns mirror levels seen after the LUNA and FTX collapse. Pointing to fresh accumulation and the potential for a breakout rally. Bitcoin holds above $100,000, but new user activity is still low, indicating a “HODL” phase where holders are waiting for fresh demand to drive prices higher. Read more

Bitcoin and Ethereum are climbing upwards, but Solana is outperforming. What’s next for its price? Here’s what the charts say.

Analyst Lyn Alden discusses whether Bitcoin has reached the top of the four-year market cycle and how to navigate the current macroeconomic uncertainty. Bitcoin has been stuck just above $100,000 for months and the question now is whether that level marked the top of the cycle, or if there’s still room to run. In our latest interview, macro analyst Lyn Alden breaks down where we might be in the current Bitcoin cycle, and why this one could look different from previous runs. While the classic four-year halving pattern has guided expectations in the past, she suggests that liquidity conditions and macroeconomic shifts may now be playing a more dominant role. The conversation touches on several key themes shaping the market today: the impact of political developments, the growing presence of corporate Bitcoin treasuries and whether institutional interest is changing the character of Bitcoin cycles. Read more

Bitcoin price action slides between increasingly thick walls of exchange order-book liquidity with just hours to go before two key candle closes. Key points: Bitcoin approaches the monthly and quarterly close with a sea of order-book liquidity piling up. Shorts looked primed to be taken out, analysis argues, with a long-term resistance trend line in focus. Read more

Institutional Bitcoin accumulation shows no signs of slowing as Strategy and Metaplanet purchased close to 6,000 BTC last week, continuing their aggressive acquisition strategies. According to their separate announcements on June 30, the two companies acquired 5,985 BTC, investing approximately $640 million in the process. Strategy moves closer to 600K BTC Strategy, the largest corporate […] The post Strategy edges closer to 600K BTC as major players intensify Bitcoin buys appeared first on CryptoSlate.

From Silk Road to today, dormant wallets and mixing tools are no longer enough to hide illicit funds onchain, as ZachXBT’s investigations continue to prove. In June 2025, Ross Ulbricht’s Bitcoin wallet received 300 BTC from unknown sources, sparking widespread curiosity about who sent them. Ulbricht is the infamous founder of the Silk Road, an online black market platform. The darknet marketplace facilitated sales of over 9.5 million Bitcoin (BTC) while operational between 2011 and 2013. Following its shutdown by the FBI, Ulbricht was convicted and sentenced to two life sentences. Read more

Bitcoin adoption grew considerably in June, with 26 firms adding it to their balance sheets; meanwhile, Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 15%. This month, Bitcoin’s hashrate dropped 15% amid a summer heat wave that stressed the United States’ electricity grid. Crypto hacks and exploits have racked up record numbers, costing investors and platforms $150 million in June alone. Moreover, businesses have followed the example of vocal Bitcoin (BTC) proponent and Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor by adding BTC to their balance sheets. According to industry tracking services, there are now 250 companies that have some form of Bitcoin treasury. Regulators in Asia are softening their stance on crypto, with new laws carving out crypto tax exemptions and permissions for stablecoin issuance in four different countries, including Hong Kong and South Korea. Read more

Bitcoin's price hovered around $107,000, showing technical strength as BTC’s chance of rising to new all-time highs appears to be increasing, new analysis suggested. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price coils at $107,000 as liquidity builds up around the all-time highs. A support/resistance flip at $109,000 is a must for the bulls as new record highs become “inevitable,” analyst said. Read more

Michael Saylor’s Strategy now holds 597,325 BTC, purchased for about $42.4 billion at an average price of $70,982 per coin. Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public holder of Bitcoin, continued beefing up its BTC holdings last week amid rebounding investor sentiment and rising prices. Strategy acquired 4,980 Bitcoin (BTC) for $531.1 million during the week ending Sunday, the company announced in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday. Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchases averaged $106,801 per coin, with Bitcoin surging from around $101,000 on June 23 to above $108,000 by the end of the week, according to CoinGecko data. Read more