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Bitcoin Updates: Bitcoin Stands Strong Amid Corporate Hedging and Rising Geopolitical Strains

Bitget-RWA2025/11/15 03:50

By:Bitget-RWA

- Bitcoin remains above $100,000 as MicroStrategy's $50M BTC purchase boosts institutional demand, offsetting whale selling. - Geopolitical tensions escalate with China-US Bitcoin theft accusations, while S&P downgrades MicroStrategy over $4B debt risks. - Retail crypto sentiment fluctuates: Shiba Inu rebounds but lacks utility, Ethereum ETF outflows signal bearish trends. - MicroStrategy's preferred stock issuance highlights corporate balancing acts between Bitcoin accumulation and governance. - Regulator

Bitcoin has managed to remain above the $100,000 mark even as large holders take profits, with institutional buying and corporate treasury acquisitions helping to counteract the selling. MicroStrategy, which holds more Bitcoin than any other public company,

Bitcoin

has just purchased an additional $50 million in BTC

, raising its total to 641,692 coins now valued at close to $65 billion. CEO Michael Saylor has refuted any speculation about selling, reiterating the company’s dedication to Bitcoin as a safeguard against inflation, even though

its net asset value (mNAV) ratio recently fell below 1

, which has fueled investor doubts.

The company’s aggressive accumulation approach has sparked both admiration and concern. While MicroStrategy’s strategy of using debt to buy Bitcoin helps support its price, some analysts point to significant financial risks.

S&P Global lowered the company’s rating to B-

due to worries about its $4 billion debt load, and short interest in MicroStrategy shares has climbed 20% over the last quarter. At the same time,

Ripple’s valuation jumped by $40 billion

following a $500 million fundraising round and increased enterprise blockchain adoption, reflecting strong institutional faith in crypto, although regulatory delays in the U.S. continue to pose challenges.

Global political tensions have made the environment even more complex. China’s cybersecurity authorities have accused the U.S. of orchestrating a $13 billion Bitcoin heist through a state-sponsored hack of the LuBian mining pool in 2020. The U.S. Department of Justice has confiscated the stolen 127,271

BTC

, alleging a connection to Cambodian scammer Chen Zhi, but

refused to disclose details about how the seizure was carried out

. These allegations highlight the increasing politicization of cryptocurrency, with both countries using cyber-espionage claims to justify their regulatory stances.

Retail investor attitudes have also shifted.

Shiba Inu

(SHIB) climbed back above $0.000010, triggering a 15% surge as traders interpreted the move as a psychological recovery. Still,

experts warn that without practical applications

, such rallies may not last. Likewise,

Ethereum ETF redemptions and widespread liquidations

— totaling more than $1 billion in just one day — point to a broader bearish sentiment, with 10X Research describing the crypto market as being in a “bear phase.”

MicroStrategy’s shifting approach to capital management has introduced further intricacies. The company

recently issued $50 million in preferred shares

to prevent diluting existing common shareholders, reflecting its efforts to balance Bitcoin accumulation with sound corporate governance.

Short seller Jim Chanos, who ended a year-long position

, betting against MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin premium, pointed to the mNAV narrowing to 1.06x as evidence of the market returning to normal.

As the crypto sector adapts to these changes, Bitcoin’s strength depends on ongoing institutional investment and corporate interest. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs now hold over 631,640 BTC, with daily trading volumes surpassing $4.55 billion, while

Ripple’s move into tokenized assets

positions the company to benefit from a market that could reach $5 trillion by 2030. Nevertheless, the presence or absence of regulatory clarity will be a decisive factor for the industry’s long-term security.

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