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In brief Strategy has started selling Bitcoin to fund dividends on its preferred stock, a shift from its long-standing “never sell” stance that has unsettled the market. Standard Chartered calls the selling “mostly noise” and a communication problem, and is sticking to its end-2026 Bitcoin forecast of $100,000. Bitcoin trades around $64,440, up 3.8% on the week but down 42% on the year, while Myriad traders give Strategy a slim chance of holding 1 million BTC this year. Strategy’s turn from hoarding Bitcoin to selling it, in order to pay dividends on its preferred stock, has “muddied” Bitcoin’s near-term prospects, according to a new Standard Chartered note that nonetheless urges investors to look past it. Last week, Bitcoin treasury company Strategy sold 3,588 BTC for about $216 million between June 29 and July 5 to cover preferred-share dividends and to
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Policymakers in New Hampshire’s executive council voted against a proposal that would have allowed the state to issue $100 million in bonds backed by Bitcoin (BTC). At a Wednesday hearing, the five-member panel voted 3-2 against the New Hampshire Business Finance Authority’s (BFA) proposed issuance of $100 million in BTC-backed bonds. The proposed investments, which the authority approved in November 2025, already had support from Governor Kelly Ayotte. “It was an extremely short-sighted decision,” said state representative Keith Ammon in a Thursday X post after the vote. “I can’t believe I witnessed it in person. They should gather all relevant facts and information and reconsider their vote at a future meeting.” Councilors Karen Liot Hill, Dave Wheeler and Janet Stevens voted against the measure, while Joseph Kenney and John Stephen approved it. The crypto investment vehicles, issued by
Aerodrome's dominance in onchain Bitcoin trading highlights the growing shift towards decentralized markets, emphasizing self-custody and transparency.
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The post Even At 0% Bitcoin Returns, MicroStrategy Could Last 40–50 Years, Says Michael Saylor appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Michael Saylor just delivered one of the most extreme defenses of MicroStrategy’s balance-sheet approach, claiming the firm can survive more than four decades even if Bitcoin does nothing. In a June 30 interview with the NewEraFinancePodcast, highlighted in a recent WuBlockchain summary, Saylor said MSTR could cover its interest for 30–40 years without any adjustments, and potentially 40–50 years with refinancing. No crypto rally required. That framing directly counters the loudest objection to MicroStrategy’s treasury model—that it only works in a bull market. Saylor’s arithmetic rewrites the risk equation for a firm that holds roughly $30 billion in Bitcoin against convertible debt. He wants the market to price longevity, not just the next halving. The Math Behind the 40-Year Claim MicroStrategy’s capital structure blends fixed-rate convertible notes wit
Bernstein's gold forecast suggests potential for increased interest in alternative assets like Bitcoin amid stable Fed rates and currency concerns.
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Coinbase's diversified revenue model offers resilience against Bitcoin volatility, while Strategy's debt-heavy approach risks financial instability.
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The post Bitcoin reclaims $64k – But Strategy’s $216mln underwater sale threatens momentum appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Bitcoin climbed above $64,200 in early trading on Friday, the 10th of July, strengthening its recovery even as Strategy sold Bitcoin at a loss. Holding above this level into next week could reinforce the recovery. However, the bigger question is who has been selling into the rally, and at what price. Strategy’s recent disposals weighed on sentiment. Even so, its average acquisition price remains well above that of retail investors on Binance. That gap shifts attention away from Strategy and toward retail holders, who now sit comfortably in profit and may choose to sell into strength. Did Strategy’s Bitcoin sales really matter? Strategy recently announced plans to sell part of its Bitcoin [BTC] holdings through its Digital Credit Capital Framework. The company said the proceeds would fund dividend payments and share repurchases. On the 6th of July, Strategy sol
The post Empery Digital sells 1,400 BTC for $65M to fund AI pivot appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com.
Empery Digital (NASDAQ: EMPD) sold 1,400 Bitcoins from the stash it built throughout 2025 at an average of $62,200 a coin, raising about $87.1 million to invest in AI data centers and pay down debt. The Nasdaq-listed company started the sale in May and is now left holding 1,514 BTC. Why did Empery Digital sell its Bitcoin? Barely one year ago, Empery Digital rebranded from Volcon Inc. and changed its whole business plan from electric vehicles to focusing on holding Bitcoin. Now, it is walking away from that strategy to chase the booming demand for AI computing power. Why? The simple answer is that its Bitcoin investment lost a lot of value. Cryptopolitan previously reported that Empery bought most of its Bitcoin when prices were around $117,000 per coin. However, when prices fell below $70,000 earlier this year, those holdings dropped more than 40% in value. The company revealed in an
State representative Keith Ammon said the New Hampshire executive council's vote against Bitcoin-backed bonds was “short-sighted,” urging the body to reconsider the measure.
