Bitcoin surged to $93,259, an 11-week high, driving gains in crypto-related stocks. Coinbase (COIN) increased 1.8% premarket, Robinhood (HOOD) rose 1.6%, and MicroStrategy (MSTR) gained 2.2%. The rally was supported by increased risk appetite following an extended U.S.-Iran cease-fire and a new UK product launch. Piper Sandler also raised its price target on Coinbase to $180.
American Bitcoin shares surged after Trump-backed firm activated 11,000 BTC miners, boosting its hash rate. The company's stock price, which had fallen to a low in March, has continued to climb amid the expansion. The move highlights increased institutional activity in Bitcoin mining, with American Bitcoin strengthening its market position through this significant deployment.
Stratiphy is reintroducing tax-free bitcoin investments for UK investors by offering access to three ETNs from 21Shares, covering bitcoin, ether, and a combined BTC and gold product. This move allows investors to avoid paying duty on crypto investments once again, providing a tax-efficient way to gain exposure to major cryptocurrencies. The ETNs are now available as of April 2026.
Strategy (MSTR) surged 25% in five days as Bitcoin neared $79,000, driven by a record Bitcoin purchase and rising prices. The stock's gains reflect increased institutional interest in Bitcoin. The rally highlights Bitcoin's influence on related stocks and the broader crypto market, with MSTR benefiting from Bitcoin's recent bullish momentum.
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin buying spree may slow down as his funding tool, STRC preferred stock, remains below its $100 par value. Since last week, STRC shares have traded below this threshold, potentially limiting Saylor’s ability to finance further Bitcoin purchases. The situation raises questions about the continuation of his aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
A new documentary claims that Bitcoin's true creators were two individuals, Hal Finney and Len Sassaman, rather than Satoshi Nakamoto. The film suggests that Finney and Sassaman played key roles in Bitcoin's development, challenging the widely held belief that Nakamoto was a single pseudonymous figure. The documentary highlights their contributions and raises questions about Bitcoin's true origins.
A new documentary suggests that Hal Finney and Len Sassaman may have been Bitcoin’s co-creators, challenging the traditional Satoshi Nakamoto narrative. The film, based on a four-year investigation by author William D. Cohan and private investigator Tyler Maroney, explores the possibility that Finney and Sassaman played key roles in Bitcoin’s development, raising questions about Nakamoto’s true identity.