August 13, 2026

Bitcoin

Bitcoin

14 AI Models Including Claude, ChatGPT and Grok Predict Bitcoin’s Price Outlook

Key Takeaways AI models forecast bitcoin in 30-day, 90-day and year-end ranges. Bitcoin’s 40% annual drop kept AI forecasts cautious and mostly bearish. BTC’s next move hinges on $61,000 support, exchange-traded fund (ETF), and corporate flows alongside macro easing. Bitcoin prices for this AI test editorial were logged on June 23, 2026, before BTC plunged

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XRP Scarcity on Binance Drops to 3-Month Low as Supply Concerns Grow

Key Takeaways Cryptoquant data shows XRP exchange availability increased as scarcity metrics weakened. Investors are monitoring Binance liquidity as higher supply can pressure prices. Meanwhile, derivatives markets recorded $13.53 million in liquidations during volatility. XRP Availability on Binance Expands While Price Remains Under Pressure At 3:05 p.m. EDT on June 24, XRP is trading at

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Bitcoin Hits $59,018 After a 5% Drop, Forcing $237M in Long Liquidations

Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell 5% to $59,018 on June 24, dragging crypto market cap to $2.15T. Long liquidations hit $486M; below $58K, $1.6B in leveraged bets face wipeout. Contrarians see capitulation; June 30, 2026, window may define bitcoin’s next trend. Bitcoin Hits New YTD Low Below $60K Bitcoin dipped below $60,000 on June 24 amid

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Blackrock’s IBIT Loses $182 Million as Bitcoin ETF Outflows Reach $114 Million

Key Takeaways Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) lost $113.78M on June 23 as Blackrock’s IBIT shed $182M. Ether ETFs fell $82.35M, showing risk-off sentiment despite Fidelity’s $15.69M inflow. HYPE gained $1.46M and Solana added $137K, signaling selective crypto demand. Fidelity’s FETH Draws $15.7 Million but Ether ETFs Still Post $82 Million Outflow The market’s patience with

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A16z-Linked Wallet Pulls 25,560 ETH Worth $42.6 Million Off Binance, Onchain Data Shows

Key Takeaways A wallet tied to a16z withdrew 25,560 ETH (about $42.62 million) from Binance, per Lookonchain. The withdrawal points to possible accumulation as ether trades near $1,670, well below its $4,946 peak. A16z has been an active onchain buyer in 2026, including a roughly $192 million HYPE position flagged in May. Tracking the Withdrawal

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Strategy Should Pause Bitcoin Buys and Rebuild Cash, Cryptoquant Warns as STRC Stays Below Par

Key Takeaways Cryptoquant said Strategy’s dividend coverage fell from 7-plus years to 14 months, urging a pause on bitcoin buys. Strategy’s cash reserves dropped 38% in 2026 as annual dividend obligations climbed to about $1.2 billion. STRC preferred shares remain stuck below their $100 par value, signaling investor caution toward the firm. A Collapse in

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Global AML Watchdog FATF is Updating Its Rules for DeFi and Virtual Assets

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) approved a new targeted update on international virtual asset standards and a separate report on decentralized finance (DeFi) regulatory challenges during its plenary meeting in Paris held from June 17 to 19, 2026. According to the FATF, both documents focus on mitigating money laundering and terrorist financing risks and

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Hut 8 Investors Reach $2.35 Million Settlement Over US Bitcoin Merger Claims

This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) provides news, data, and insights on the energy–compute–markets nexus. The proposed settlement, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern (NYSE: SO) District of New York, would resolve claims on behalf

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She Won $71.5 Million, Then a Rule Change Froze Her Lottery Payout

Key Takeaways Jackpocket ticket won $71.5M on Feb. 17, 2025, but Texas Lottery froze the payout. Texas Rangers probe may reshape courier-app rules affecting DraftKings and lottery sales. Jane Doe sued on May 19, 2025; courts could decide if retroactive bans can stand. An 83-year-old Texas retiree hit the Lotto Texas jackpot on 2/17/2025, only

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Meta Reportedly Developing Prediction Markets App Codenamed ‘Arena’

Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg has directed a team to develop an experimental prediction markets smartphone app internally called “Arena,” according to a report by The New York Times on June 23. The independent app would allow users to bet on the outcomes of various events, initially utilizing a points-based system rather than real money.

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