This is an analysis post by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole. As we approach the final quarter of 2025, the following key charts provide valuable insights to help crypto traders navigate the evolving market landscape. Bullish seasonality Seasonal trends suggest a bullish Q4 outlook for both BTC$109,697.73 and ETH$3,943.96, the top two … Read more
Strategy (MSTR) continued to add to its bitcoin BTC$108,783.53 stash last week, though it was a relatively small purchase. The company Monday said it bought another 850 BTC for $99.7 million, increasing its total holdings to 639,,825 coins. This purchase was made at an average price of $117,344 per bitcoin, lifting the company’s overall average … Read more
Robinhood (HOOD) stock soared 15% on Monday following the company’s inclusion in the S&P 500, the widely tracked benchmark for U.S. equities. The announcement was made after markets closed on Friday and takes effect with the index’s September 22 rebalance. The trading platform, which has seen its stock price nearly triple this year, has long … Read more
Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. Bitcoin treasury companies are facing a simple but brutal test: can … Read more
The purchase announcements are still coming at a fast clip, but the bubble in crypto treasury companies popped some time ago and is deflating even further on Thursday as the Nasdaq reportedly has seen enough. That major U.S. stock exchange — where many of these treasury companies trade — is upping scrutiny of firms aiming … Read more
Strategy (MSTR), the bitcoin BTC$111,036.68 treasury company that has sold tranches of preferred stock to raise money to buy more of the largest cryptocurrency, increased the dividend on its STRC offering to attract more investors and push the price toward its $100 target. The Tysons Corner, Virginia-based company increased the payout by 1 percentage point … Read more
Strategy (MSTR) continued its relentless bitcoin BTC$109,460.82 purchases, acquiring another 4,048 coins last week and bringing company holdings to 636,505 coins. Last week’s buys were made for just under $450 million, or an average cost of $110,981 each. They were funded mostly through sales of common stock, with sales of the company’s various preferred shares … Read more
MicroStrategy, now doing business as Strategy (MSTR), has officially qualified for potential inclusion in the S&P 500 after posting one of the strongest quarters in its history. In the second quarter of 2025, the company reported $14 billion in operating income and $10 billion in net income, equal to $32.6 in diluted earnings per share. … Read more
Crypto stocks opened the week under pressure as traders took profits following a sharp Friday rally across digital assets and broader financial markets. MARA Holdings (MARA) and Circle (CRCL) led the losses, falling about 6% in early trading. Bullish (BLSH) was down 5%, while Strategy (MSTR) slipped 3%. Other publicly traded platforms with crypto exposure, … Read more
Amid sizable volatility in prices, Strategy (MSTR) continued building its bitcoin BTC$111,205.72 stack last week, buying 3,081 coins for $356.9 million, or an average price of $115,829 each. The company’s holdings are now 632,457 BTC acquired for $46.5 billion, or an average price of $73,527 each. Bitcoin’s plunge to $111,000 over the past 24 hours … Read more