Bitcoin (BTC) Price

Oil prices fell below $96 amid Iran-U.S. talks, while Bitcoin showed resilience by holding steady at $81,400.

Strategy signals new BTC purchases following a $61.8 billion reserve milestone. While pausing buys, it considers small sales for dividends, totaling 4% of supply, which is unlikely to impact prices.

Strategy hints at limited BTC sales to fund $8.5B in annual dividends while maintaining its overall accumulation policy and aiming to increase total Bitcoin holdings.

Michael Saylor clarified that any Bitcoin sales by Strategy would be tactical to fund dividends, ensuring net accumulation continues. He emphasized a 'buy 10-20 for every 1 sold' model, dismissing concerns about policy reversal. Despite criticism from Peter Schiff, Strategy maintains its focus on growing Bitcoin per share through strategic capital management.

Strategy posted a $12.54B Q1 loss, breaking its 'never sell' narrative as it pivots to a financial platform. Meanwhile, AI stocks surged on supply constraints, and strong Bitcoin ETF inflows drove BTC above $81K, triggering massive short liquidations.

Michael Saylor hints at further Bitcoin purchases despite earlier sell signals. Strategy's average cost stands at $75,537, with current investments showing a 7.6% gain.

Bitcoin, XRP, and other altcoins surged unexpectedly alongside Donald Trump's harsh criticism of Iran regarding past US policies. While Trump vowed Iran would 'laugh no longer,' crypto markets reacted positively, with XRP jumping over 5% to $1.50 and Bitcoin reaching $81,600 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Strategy CEO Phong Le outlined scenarios where the company might sell Bitcoin to fund dividends or optimize shareholder value, marking a potential shift from its 'Never Sell' stance. Despite holding 4% of all BTC, Le argues such sales would minimally impact prices due to market liquidity.

Ripple (XRP) has surged nearly 5% to reach $1.50, its highest level since April 18, outperforming the broader crypto market. Analysts cite strong technical indicators, with predictions ranging from a breakout to $1.82 to a potential long-term rally exceeding 1,000%, driven by historical patterns and momentum.