According to the latest figures, Metaplanet, a company listed on the Japanese stock exchange, witnessed its share price soar by nearly 90% in just one day. This significant jump came on the heels of the company’s announcement regarding its intention to incorporate 1 billion yen in bitcoin into its balance sheet. Metaplanet Joins Forces With […]
Blackrock Spot Bitcoin ETF’s Holdings Soar Past 252K BTC — CEO Says He’s ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ by Retail Demand
Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has significantly increased its bitcoin holdings, which have now surpassed 252,011 BTC, representing an approximate notional value of $ 18 billion. This substantial increase reflects a stronger-than-anticipated influx of retail investor demand, exceeding even the CEO’s initial expectations. Blackrock CEO Larry Fink: ‘I’m …
Blackrock’s IBIT Bitcoin Reserves Soar, Securing 70,005 BTC Valued at Nearly $3 Billion
According to the latest metrics, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust, commonly referred to as GBTC, saw a decline of approximately 9,520.27 bitcoins, valued at around $ 410 million, between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, 2024. During a two-day period, Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, expanded its reserve holdings from 63,488.22 bitcoins to the current …
Bitcoin’s Ordinal Inscriptions Soar Beyond 55 Million, Achieving Third Highest Daily Record
Following the weekend, the tally of Ordinal inscriptions on the Bitcoin blockchain surpassed 55 million. Notably, on Jan. 13, 2024, the blockchain witnessed its third-highest day of inscriptions, settling an impressive 477,751 inscription-based transactions on Saturday. Additionally, from the inception of the first inscription in December 2022, bitcoin miners have amassed $ 246 million …
Publicly Listed Bitcoin Miners Soar in 2023 — Marathon Leads With 767% Surge
Since the year began, both bitcoin and the broader crypto economy have risen a great deal in value, with bitcoin climbing over 150% since Jan. 1, 2023. Yet, an impressive 11 out of 13 bitcoin mining firms listed on Nasdaq have seen even more substantial triple-digit increases this year. Topping them all, Marathon Digital Holdings […]