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At Bitcoin 2025, BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes sat down with Decrypt reporter André Beganski to discuss his Bitcoin and Ethereum price predictions for 2025, the future of Bitcoin treasury companies, and more.

Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek resigned following backlash over his ministry’s sale of Bitcoin donated by a convicted criminal. Czech Justice Minister Pavel Blazek has stepped down following a scandal over his ministry’s sale of nearly $45 million worth of Bitcoin donated by a convicted drug trafficker. The controversy erupted on May 28 after the ministry posted on X that it had raised close to 1 billion Czech koruna (approximately $45 million) by auctioning off nearly 500 Bitcoin (BTC). The funds were earmarked for projects such as digitizing the justice system, combating drug use in prisons, and improving housing for prison staff. Read more

The market has cooled after Bitcoin’s ATH; now some traders are warning of a drop to $92K, while others are eyeing a bullish run to $120K+.

Ross Ulbricht’s auction of personal belongings fetched more than $1.8M in Bitcoin, with standout items like his prison ID card and artwork drawing top bids. An auction of personal belongings from Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht has brought in more than $1.8 million worth of Bitcoin as collectors vied for pieces of crypto history. Ulbricht, who was pardoned by former President Donald Trump earlier this year, offered a range of items through Bitcoin-only marketplace Scarce City. The collection included personal effects from before his 2013 arrest — such as a sleeping bag, backpack, and drum — as well as prison memorabilia like a lock, notebook, clothing, and several paintings created while incarcerated. Read more

An appearance from Michael Saylor on The Joe Rogan Experience would “shatter the internet,” according to a Bitcoiner. Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has publicly expressed interest in discussing Bitcoin with podcaster Joe Rogan on the world’s most-listened-to podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE). “Hey @joerogan, let’s talk about Bitcoin,” Saylor said in a May 31 X post in response to a Joe Rogan fan account asking, “Who’s one guest you’d love to see Joe Rogan interview that he hasn’t had on yet?” Saylor’s post prompted speculation within the Bitcoin (BTC) community. Popular Bitcoiner, The Bitcoin Therapist, said, “This interview will shatter the internet.” Read more

Analysts anticipate a clear breakout for Bitcoin, GameStop makes its first move with the purchase of 4,710 Bitcoins: Hodler’s Digest GameStop, the US video game and consumer electronics retailer, has confirmed its first Bitcoin investment, acquiring 4,710 Bitcoin, according to a statement posted May 28 on the companys X account. The company did not specify how much it paid for the Bitcoin or when the purchases were made in the announcement, while its Form 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission also offers little detail. The amount purchased was worth around $513 million at the time of writing. The announced acquisition is GameStop’s first publicly acknowledged Bitcoin purchase since the company disclosed plans to move into Bitcoin investment in March. Read more

Newer Bitcoin treasury companies have not yet been battle-tested in prolonged bear market conditions, the Bitcoin maximalist said. Bitcoin (BTC) maximalist Max Keiser recently cast doubt on the ability of newer Bitcoin treasury companies, emulating the corporate BTC reserve system popularized by Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor, to maintain financial discipline during a protracted bear market. According to the Bitcoin maximalist, Michael Saylor has weathered a previous bear market and continued to accumulate BTC with high conviction, a scenario that newer BTC treasury companies have yet to encounter. Keiser wrote in a May 30 X post: "Strategy is the Bitcoin of BTC treasury plays. Proceed accordingly," Keiser wrote in an earlier X post. Read more

Former UFC champion and Irish presidential hopeful Conor McGregor is doubling down on his vision for an Irish strategic Bitcoin reserve. On May 30, he took to X to pledge a “decentralised blueprint for sovereignty,” stating that Germany had “dropped the ball,” and promising that “Ireland will not.” He also tagged El Salvador’s president Nayib […] The post Conor McGregor doubles down on an Irish strategic Bitcoin reserve, tags Nayib Bukele ‘let’s chat’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin traders say market cyclicality, institutional investor adoption and an incoming wave of liquidity will supercharge BTC price in 2025. Key takeaways: • Analysts from VanEck, Fundstrat, and Standard Chartered forecast a 2025 BTC top between $180,000 and $250,000, citing institutional adoption and historical market cycles. • Rising global liquidity and record spot BTC ETF inflows have reinforced Bitcoin analysts’ most bullish price projections. Read more

Analysts say Ethereum’s breakout versus Bitcoin could trigger a 250x altcoin market rally, signaling the start of a 2025 altseason. Key takeaways: Ethereum is forming bullish cup-and-handle and bull flag patterns against Bitcoin, signaling a potential 30–55% upside. Analysts say an ETH/BTC breakout could trigger a major altseason, similar to those in 2017 and 2021. Read more

Strategy founder Michael Saylor spoke to Bitcoin die-hards in Las Vegas this week, but his message was targeted at non-believers.

This month, Bitcoin hit $111,000, crypto laws in the United States blazed ahead yet again, and Coinbase joined the S&P 500. May saw bullish momentum in crypto markets as Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high above $111,000 and Coinbase joined the S&P 500. Markets could breathe a sigh of relief when, on May 12, US President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with China, putting a 90-day hold on tariffs that had markets in a tailspin. The news saw BTC price hit $105,000, a three-month high, before tipping down to $102,000.   On the policy front, five US states enacted new Bitcoin laws. Texas established the long-awaited state Bitcoin reserve. In Alabama, an effort to exempt crypto from certain forms of taxation was indefinitely postponed.  Read more

Despite recent volatility, traders continue to bet bullish with $300K Bitcoin call options topping popularity charts for June 2025.

Bitcoin needs to protect old all-time highs from December 2024 during the upcoming weekly candle close, analysis says amid warnings of a "deeper pullback." Key points: Bitcoin is trading back below its recent all-time highs, grilling support at levels it first encountered in late 2024. A “deeper pullback” may result before bulls find the momentum to return to price discovery. Read more

IMF questions Pakistan’s plan to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining amid energy shortages and budget talks. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s decision to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers amid ongoing negotiations tied to the country’s extended financial program. The initiative, announced last week, is designed to attract autonomous miners, blockchain companies, and AI firms to Pakistan. However, the IMF has raised red flags about the move, requesting urgent clarification from the Finance Ministry regarding the legality of crypto mining and the power allocations, particularly as the nation struggles with chronic energy shortages and fiscal pressures, according to a report by local news outlets Samaa. Read more

BlackRock ended its spot Bitcoin ETF inflow streak with its largest outflow on record, nearly $12.7 million more than its previous biggest outflow day. The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has ended its 31-day spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflow streak with its biggest recorded outflow day since the product launched in January 2024. On May 30, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ended its significant inflow streak with its largest daily outflow of $430.8 million, according to Farside data. Before this, IBIT’s largest outflow day was on Feb. 26, with $418.1 million in outflows. ETF analyst Nate Geraci said in a May 31 X post, “What a run over the past 30+ days, though.” Geraci highlighted that BlackRock is “now pushing” approximately $70 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) holdings since it launched. “Not sure I have words to describe how ridiculous this is,” Geraci said. Read more

Meta Platforms shareholders rejected a measure that urged the company to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its $72 billion cash pile, voting 4.98 billion shares against and 3.92 million for at the May 30 annual meeting, as reports surfaced. Abstentions totaled 8.86 million shares, while brokers withheld votes on 204.77 million shares. With fewer than 0.1% […] The post Meta shareholders reject Bitcoin treasury bid in landslide vote appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Institutional demand for Bitcoin and increasing regulatory clarity are positive factors for Bitcoin in 2025, head of research Katalin Tischhauser says. Bitcoin is entering a period of supply shock that could have more dramatic price implications than in previous cycles, Katalin Tischhauser, head of research at digital asset banking group Sygnum, told Cointelegraph. “Large demand will have a strong multiplier effect, meaning every $1 of demand leading to, say, $20-30 additional market capitalization,” she said. “We have already seen this multiplier effect after the launch of the Bitcoin spot ETFs or around the US elections.” Tischhauser cited the limited liquid supply of Bitcoin (BTC) relative to the large pools of institutional capital on the demand side as a reason for a possible spike in BTC price over the coming months. Read more

Bitcoin’s chance of falling to $100,000 has increased, but the $3.7 billion open interest wipeout means traders will view dips as buying opportunities. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price metrics show restrained profit-taking and strong support near $96,000–$104,000. A $3.7 billion open interest drawdown reset an overheated market and preps BTC for a possible rebound. Read more

Bitcoin sells off amid mounting macroeconomic uncertainty, but data shows pro traders clinging to their bullish price expectations. Key takeaways: BTC futures and options show stable investment sentiment despite the recent price correction. Macroeconomic uncertainty and the escalating US trade war reduce the odds of Bitcoin retesting its recent all-time high. Read more