BTC drops below 66,000 USDT

Analyst: The Bitcoin market hasn’t disappeared; supply is shifting toward corporate holdings

In the first quarter of 2026, the Bitcoin price stayed below $70,000, and market sentiment remained cautious. Despite an increase in whale selling, corporate buyers continued to accumulate against the tide, creating long-term support. Public companies net-bought about 62,000 additional Bitcoins, indicating a structural shift in the market. In the second quarter, the key factor will be the persistence of corporate buying; strategic institutional buyers may dominate the market and influence the price trend.

Metaplanet raises $255 million in funding, aiming to reach 100,000 BTC in its Bitcoin holdings by the end of 2026

Tokyo-listed company Metaplanet successfully raised $255 million and plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings to 100,000 BTC. By financing through issuing preferred shares and warrants, Metaplanet aims to reduce financial risk and demonstrate confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. As the corporate Bitcoin-holding trend accelerates, it is expected to boost market activity and drive up the Bitcoin price in the future.

Interactive Brokers launches retail crypto trading service in Europe, supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum

Interactive Brokers launches a cryptocurrency trading service for retail customers in the European Economic Area, allowing users to trade a variety of crypto assets through a brokerage account. The service features low fees and around-the-clock support, and also allows users to transfer crypto assets directly, improving convenience in management. This marks further integration between traditional finance and digital assets.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy adds another 88,000 bitcoins in Q1 2026, setting a new historical record

Michael Saylor’s Strategy increased its Bitcoin holdings by more than 88,000 coins in the first quarter of 2026, bringing total holdings to nearly 739,000 coins and cementing its position as the world’s largest corporate holder. The move was completed through $42 billion in financing, reflecting Saylor’s confidence in long-term value, even though overall market sentiment remains relatively bearish. The accumulation strategy shows the contrarian thinking of institutional investors in a bear market, but it also introduces risks of price volatility and leverage financing.

Bitcoin Price Rises Ahead of Trump’s Key Iran War Announcement

Bitcoin's volatility persists amid escalating war tensions with Iran, spiking nearly to $69,000 following speculation about President Trump's upcoming speech addressing the situation. Contradictory statements regarding the war's continuation add to market uncertainty.