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Leading cryptocurrencies stagnated, while stocks closed lower on Monday after President Donald Trump hinted at a “large-scale” assault on Iran. Cryptocurrency24-Hour Gains +/-Price (Recorded at 9:30 p.m. EDT)Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC)-0.05%$76,797.74Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) +0.83%$2,127.26XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) -0.07%$1.38Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) +0.37%$85.10Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) -1.81%$0.1043 Crypto Goes Into ‘Extreme Fear’ Bitcoin witnessed volatile trading between $76,000 and $77,000, with volumes soaring

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after a robust earnings report and upgraded annual revenue forecast from networking giant Cisco Systems, fueled optimism in the software sector.

Strategy and the big CLARITY crypto bill are both flipping from catalysts to headwinds

Strategy just went on a $2 billion bitcoin buying binge last week, but don't expect the bitcoin whale to provide much support for the cryptocurrency this week — or possibly for longer. Strategy's bitcoin buying power sputtered at the end of last week and may not rev back up for some time.

Strategy purchased 24,869 bitcoin last week for roughly $2 billion at an average price of $80,985 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 843,738 BTC at an aggregate cost of $64 billion. The purchase was funded almost entirely through sales of its STRC preferred stock. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."

Strategy and Strive may be walking into a turf war over investor loyalties for the STRC and SATA preferred shares.

Strategy (NasdaqGS:MSTR), formerly MicroStrategy, acquired nearly 25,000 BTC in the past week through a US$2b capital raise using its STRC preferred stock program. The company indicated it is now prepared to sell portions of its Bitcoin holdings to meet dividend and debt obligations, a shift from its earlier "never sell" stance. STRC trading and liquidity reached record levels as institutional and retail interest focused on the latest Bitcoin purchases and funding moves. Strategy operates...

Strategy said it bought $2 billion worth of bitcoin last week, pushing its total stockpile to 843,738.

Scott Melker discusses bitcoin dropping below $77,000 triggering $661 million in liquidations, Iran's 8-year crypto bypass that is now public, Strategy adding $2 billion worth of bitcoin to its holding going underwater 5% in 12 hours, and other big crypto headlines of the day. “The Daily Wolf with Scott Melker” airs on Yahoo Finance every day at 12:00 p.m. Tune in for your daily dose of all things crypto. Make sure to also check out Yahoo Finance's new crypto hub to find the latest crypto-related news.

ABTC touted reserve growth as MicroStrategy bought $2B in BTC, marking 2026's second-largest corporate purchase.

Strategy (NASDAQ: $MSTR) dramatically increased its purchases of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: $BTC) over the past week, acquiri...

Strategy purchased 24,869 Bitcoin last week for $2 billion, channeling billions of dollars that came from its flagship preferred stock.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Chairman Tom Lee has anchored investor expectations to the "Alchemy of 5%" milestone, acquiring 5.21 million Ethereum tokens to capture 4.31% of the total supply. While institutional resilience remains high following the company's New York Stock Exchange uplisting, the underlying mechanics of this $13.4 billion crypto-and-cash treasury create a symmetric, high-magnitude downside risk.

Investing.com -- In one of the most aggressive corporate treasury maneuvers of the year, Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) successfully raised $2.03 billion through targeted stock sales last week, immediately deploying the capital to purchase an additional 24,869 bitcoin.

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US stocks have been predicted to start Monday trading in the red, as they ended last week, with investors continuing to worry about rising bond yields, stubborn inflation and the economic fallout from higher oil prices. Dow Jones futures were down around 262 points or 0.4%, while S&P 500...

Cash would be used to fund dividend payments, after Strategy reported a first-quarter loss of $12.5 billion.

Peter Schiff rejects Saylor's Bitcoin skyscraper comparison, arguing holders collect no rent or yield from the asset.

Strategy (MSTR) has drawn fresh attention after revealing plans to repurchase US$1.5b of 0% convertible notes due 2029, potentially using cash, new securities, or even Bitcoin sales to manage rising balance sheet pressures. See our latest analysis for Strategy. The share price has pulled back, with a 1 day share price return of 5.11% and 7 day return of 9.45%. However, the 90 day share price return of 37.89% and very large 3 year total shareholder return of more than 7x show momentum has come...

Bitcoin News Today: Donald Trump has disclosed a direct equity position in MARA Holdings , the Nasdaq-listed bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure company formerly known as Marathon Digital, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president has filed a personal stake in a publicly traded Bitcoin mining firm. The disclosure, ...

On May 17, 2026, Michael Saylor from posted two words on X: “₿ig Dot Energy.” For anyone who has followed MicroStrategy Bitcoin buying pattern over the past two years, the message landed like a starting gun. Independent tracker Strc.live estimates that roughly 15,466 BTC were accumulated across four active trading ...

The stocks featured in this article are seeing some big returns. Over the past month, they’ve outpaced the market due to some combination of positive news, upbeat results, or supportive macro developments. As such, investors are taking notice and bidding up shares.

Until Bitcoin's price begins to move significantly higher, it will be hard to trust Strategy.

Michael Saylor is again pointing the market toward a possible Strategy (NASDAQ: $MSTR) bitcoin purchase, while the ...

Saylor teases another Bitcoin buy with a 'Big Dot Energy' post as Strategy's Monday 8-K is set to confirm a 15,466 BTC week.

Investing.com -- Bitcoin (BTC) edged lower over the weekend, trading at $78,099.6 as of 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT) as the market digests rising U.S. retail ownership and a shifting balance sheet strategy from its largest corporate holder.

Strategy Inc, NasdaqGS:MSTR, is repurchasing $1.5b of its 2029 convertible notes, with flexibility to use cash, equity, or Bitcoin sales. The move marks a shift from the company’s earlier stance of never selling Bitcoin and comes as U.S. crypto regulation advances through the Clarity Act. The decision highlights how Strategy is reworking its balance sheet as it approaches large future obligations tied to its Bitcoin focused model. Strategy’s share price stands at $177.42, with the stock up...

Bitcoin fell below $80,000 and crypto-linked stocks including Coinbase, Circle, and Robinhood gave back gains from earlier in the week.

Last week, Michael Saylor said it's ok to sell BTC to pay dividends; now his DATco is preparing to tap the treasury to repay early investors.

Just one quarter ago, Jane Street looked like one of Michael Saylor's most committed institutional backers. But now, things appear to be changing. In their latest filing, Jane Street revealed that they have significantly reduced their position in Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR). In the fourth ...