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bitcoin down another 30%, an investment firm predictsCrypto and DeFi markets slide as stress surfaces in a BlackRock private credit fund.Crypto and DeFi markets slide as stress surfaces in a BlackRock private credit fund.Bitcoin pulls back from $74K amid derivatives data pointing to careful market positioning.BTC retreats toward $70K ahead of key U.S. employment data as oil climbs on Iran-related supply risksBitcoin holders rapidly cashed out following the fleeting move to $74,000Trump’s demand for Iran’s unconditional surrender drives oil higher, weighing on bitcoin and stocks.City and provincial legislation prevent Vancouver mayor from pursuing Bitcoin investment.An unexpected decline of 92,000 jobs hit the U.S. in February, as the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.Bitcoin and equities recover from early-week slide, while bonds signal lingering caution.XRP loses 3% after struggling to break the $1.45 barrier.BTC drops below $71,000, dragging ETH and DOGE lower as rally meets key resistance.Bitcoin bulls dismiss Ray Dalio’s “tired narratives,” doubling down on the asset’s future potential.Bitcoin falls back near $71,000 even as software companies lead market gains.Bitcoin’s recent dip hasn’t rattled institutional investors, says CoinShares.Bitcoin trades above $72,000 as the crypto market pauses to consolidate after the breakout.Traders eye a crucial test as bitcoin’s rally approaches a major two-year resistance zone.Crypto firm suggests a bullish bitcoin trade built around a strategic financing twist.Bitcoin pushes beyond $72,000 as ETFs record $155 million in inflows, stretching the streak to two weeks.Sons of Ton ($SONS) is Transforming the Web3 Gaming World by Building a “Cult” Identity in the TON EcosystemOver $1 billion has entered bitcoin ETFs, but the price response has been muted — an analyst explains why.Bitcoin holds ground even as ether and solana retreat with Asian equities pressured by Middle East unrest.Bitcoin edges back toward $70,000 amid 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conflict.Bitcoin shows relative strength versus equities during risk-off mood tied to ongoing Iran conflict.Bitcoin retreats beneath $66K, U.S. futures bleed amid Iran assault on Saudi oil infrastructure.Digital asset ETFs tracking Bitcoin and Ether shed $9 billion in four months.Crypto markets weaken as oil rallies 6%, with traders pricing in the threat of a U.S.-Iran confrontation.Bitcoin’s downside may be limited if gold comparison signals a bottom, analyst notesSpaceX’s once-$780M bitcoin treasury now valued near $545M as IPO filing loomsBets tied to the U.S.–Iran situation push Polymarket to record worldwide trading volumes above $529MBitcoin rallies beyond $68K amid reports Iran confirms leader slain in U.S.-Israel air raidsAs funding rates slide to their lowest point in three months, Bitcoin may be positioning for a short squeeze.Ongoing strikes by Iran on U.S. military bases in the region may increase the risk of further Bitcoin downside.Bitcoin edges lower toward $63,000 after U.S. and Israel launch coordinated strikes on Iran.Weekend pressure pushes Bitcoin down to $65,000, with Solana, XRP and Dogecoin each shedding about 6%.Bitcoin gives back gains as Wall Street drops and gold advances against a backdrop of mounting macro headwinds.
Wed. Mar 18th, 2026
Trending News: Circle’s 100% monthly rally puts it at the center of crypto’s hottest stablecoin trade—here’s what’s driving it.Bitcoin Spikes Above $74K as Ether, Solana and Cardano Lead Altcoin Gains of Up to 6%Bitcoin Pushes Above 50-Day Average as Bullish Trend StrengthensBitcoin approaches $75,000, with gains nearing 25% since its February bottom.Bitcoin outshines gold and stocks during global volatility with strong ETF demand and Strategy purchases.Michael Saylor’s Strategy snapped up another $1.57 billion worth of bitcoin in a fresh buying spree last week.Altcoins climb as bitcoin inches toward testing the $74,000 breakout zone.XRP jumps 3% beyond $1.47, continuing its breakout in line with a wider bitcoin-driven rally.Bitcoin Set for Biggest Weekly Rally Since Sept. 2025 While Tech Stock Correlation WeakensThe war triggered an immediate bitcoin sell-off, yet two weeks later the cryptocurrency is outperforming most global assets.Bitcoin Trades Around $71K Despite Escalating Tensions After Donald Trump Warns of Possible Strikes on Kharg IslandCutting 72% of the world’s submarine cables wouldn’t stop Bitcoin, but targeting five critical hosting providers could severely disrupt the network.Circle Takes Lead Over BlackRock as Tokenized Treasury Market Climbs to $11B RecordBitcoin trades above $71,000 while the dollar strengthens and oil and Treasury yields move higher.The slide to $60,000 in bitcoin came first — now stocks are echoing the move.Crypto rallies with BTC above $71K and ETH, SOL, ADA soaring despite stock market softness.BTC approaches $72,000 as Treasury Secretary Bessent addresses market fears over rising oil.Investor turns $50 million into $36,000 after a costly crypto mistake.BTC holds firm at $70,000 as spikes in oil prices and credit worries drive stocks down.With crypto investors seeking yield, BlackRock unveils its first staked Ether ETF.Trading in Bitcoin futures on Binance has grown to five times the volume of spot BTC.Bitcoin extends gains amid mounting Iran‑related risk and declining stock markets, defying bearish sentiment.BTC remains near $70K while rising open interest indicates careful, risk-averse bearish activityFrom buying Bitcoin to shaping its future, Asia’s biggest holder moves to grow the ecosystem.Across sees ACX soar 80%, outperforming Bitcoin, with plans to retire its DAO structure driving the rally.Bitcoin dips below $69,500 as renewed tanker attacks drive oil above $100Bullish jumps past Coinbase in spot trading volume, becoming the third-largest exchangeBitcoin stays firm above $70,000 as it starts to outperform stocks, software companies, and gold.Seven central banks are set to face an inflation test next week — a development that could stir volatility in Bitcoin.Bitcoin holds the $70,000 level as the International Energy Agency moves toward its largest oil reserve release ever.Crypto traders are betting on Bitcoin rallying past $80,000.Polymarket taps Palantir Technologies to help ensure sports betting integrity during a crucial turning point for prediction markets.Bitcoin rallies back above $70,000 as oil prices retreatGeopolitical tensions drag Bitcoin lower as AI tokens jumpCrypto shouldn’t risk its reputation defending stablecoin yield, Ric Edelman says.Bitcoin pushes above $71,000 as oil and the dollar decline following Iran war comments from Donald Trump.Bitcoin, crypto and stocks push higher after Donald Trump signals the Iran war may soon conclude.According to company records, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) conducted a STRC equity issuance Monday, purchasing an estimated 1,420 Bitcoin.One digital-asset trader is sitting on a $194 million bet that bitcoin and ether will extend their rally.How market participants and large buyers stepped up to stabilize Bitcoin during the oil volatility.Bhutan liquidates $42.5M in Bitcoin during 2026, with its national reserve now 58% below its peak level.Bitcoin rallies beyond $70,000 with geopolitical volatility losing momentum.Bitcoin Surpasses Stocks and Gold as Middle East Conflict Unsettles Global MarketsA drawn-out U.S.–Iran standoff could ultimately boost Bitcoin the most.Bitcoin Moves Up as Oil Rallies and Equities Turn LowerBitcoin approaches $69,000 as stock markets rebound and oil sinks under the $100 mark.Tech investor and former Snap executive says crypto and AI investments shouldn’t mix, calling crypto ‘a different animal.’Bitcoin Under Pressure as U.S. Market Meltdown Odds Increase to 35%Bitcoin Slips Under $66K as Oil Prices Rally Close to 20%As Middle East oil prices top $100 a barrel, analysts weigh the possible effects on bitcoin.Ongoing whale distribution to retail traders suggests bitcoin’s recent dip might not be over yet.Bitcoin may trade in line with tech stocks, but it still serves as a valuable portfolio diversifier, an analyst notes.Strong dollar surge pushes bitcoin under $68,000 after the currency’s biggest weekly rise in a year.A strengthening four-year cycle could push bitcoin down another 30%, an investment firm predictsCrypto and DeFi markets slide as stress surfaces in a BlackRock private credit fund.Crypto and DeFi markets slide as stress surfaces in a BlackRock private credit fund.Bitcoin pulls back from $74K amid derivatives data pointing to careful market positioning.BTC retreats toward $70K ahead of key U.S. employment data as oil climbs on Iran-related supply risksBitcoin holders rapidly cashed out following the fleeting move to $74,000Trump’s demand for Iran’s unconditional surrender drives oil higher, weighing on bitcoin and stocks.City and provincial legislation prevent Vancouver mayor from pursuing Bitcoin investment.An unexpected decline of 92,000 jobs hit the U.S. in February, as the unemployment rate increased to 4.4%.Bitcoin and equities recover from early-week slide, while bonds signal lingering caution.XRP loses 3% after struggling to break the $1.45 barrier.BTC drops below $71,000, dragging ETH and DOGE lower as rally meets key resistance.Bitcoin bulls dismiss Ray Dalio’s “tired narratives,” doubling down on the asset’s future potential.Bitcoin falls back near $71,000 even as software companies lead market gains.Bitcoin’s recent dip hasn’t rattled institutional investors, says CoinShares.Bitcoin trades above $72,000 as the crypto market pauses to consolidate after the breakout.Traders eye a crucial test as bitcoin’s rally approaches a major two-year resistance zone.Crypto firm suggests a bullish bitcoin trade built around a strategic financing twist.Bitcoin pushes beyond $72,000 as ETFs record $155 million in inflows, stretching the streak to two weeks.Sons of Ton ($SONS) is Transforming the Web3 Gaming World by Building a “Cult” Identity in the TON EcosystemOver $1 billion has entered bitcoin ETFs, but the price response has been muted — an analyst explains why.Bitcoin holds ground even as ether and solana retreat with Asian equities pressured by Middle East unrest.Bitcoin edges back toward $70,000 amid $1.45B in ETF inflows over five days.Bitcoin has broken above $73,000, but cautious traders warn the move could be a bull trap.Bitcoin may accelerate toward $80,000 once it clears the ‘air pocket’ above $72,000.Bitcoin rallies toward $72,000, touching its highest level in a month on haven flows.Bitcoin rises beyond $71,000, maintaining momentum amid Middle East geopolitical unrest.The 5% pop in Bitcoin on Monday came from traders closing bearish bets, not fresh capital entering the market, per an analyst.Bitcoin holds key levels as Iran war triggers global stock market meltdownSygnum CIO: Bitcoin may slide amid liquidity constraints, but long-term bull case intactBitcoin dips under $67,000 as oil rallies and U.S. equities retreatBitcoin supply edges toward 20M as the remaining million coins require 114 more years to mineBitcoin pushes higher as BTC ETFs attract massive inflows during Iran-driven market volatilityBitcoin clears $68,000 mark with equity markets largely unmoved by Iran conflict.Bitcoin shows relative strength versus equities during risk-off mood tied to ongoing Iran conflict.Bitcoin retreats beneath $66K, U.S. futures bleed amid Iran assault on Saudi oil infrastructure.Digital asset ETFs tracking Bitcoin and Ether shed $9 billion in four months.Crypto markets weaken as oil rallies 6%, with traders pricing in the threat of a U.S.-Iran confrontation.Bitcoin’s downside may be limited if gold comparison signals a bottom, analyst notesSpaceX’s once-$780M bitcoin treasury now valued near $545M as IPO filing loomsBets tied to the U.S.–Iran situation push Polymarket to record worldwide trading volumes above $529MBitcoin rallies beyond $68K amid reports Iran confirms leader slain in U.S.-Israel air raidsAs funding rates slide to their lowest point in three months, Bitcoin may be positioning for a short squeeze.Ongoing strikes by Iran on U.S. military bases in the region may increase the risk of further Bitcoin downside.Bitcoin edges lower toward $63,000 after U.S. and Israel launch coordinated strikes on Iran.Weekend pressure pushes Bitcoin down to $65,000, with Solana, XRP and Dogecoin each shedding about 6%.Bitcoin gives back gains as Wall Street drops and gold advances against a backdrop of mounting macro headwinds.
Wed. Mar 18th, 2026

Semler Scientific Shares Rally as Investors Embrace New Executive and Ambitious Bitcoin Buying Plans

Shares of Semler Scientific (SMLR) surged 14% on Friday despite a broader market downturn, as investors cheered a series of bold moves aimed at cementing the company’s Bitcoin-focused strategy.

Late Thursday, Semler announced the hiring of Joe Burnett as its newly appointed Director of Bitcoin Strategy. The company also unveiled ambitious goals to dramatically expand its Bitcoin holdings—from its current 4,449 BTC, valued at around $462 million, to 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025, 42,000 BTC by the close of 2026, and 105,000 BTC by the end of 2027.

“We are excited to have Joe join our Bitcoin strategy team and help drive our three-year plan to own 105,000 Bitcoins,” said Chairman Eric Semler in a press release. “Joe is an analytical thought leader on Bitcoin and Bitcoin treasury companies. His expertise will be instrumental as we pursue our Bitcoin treasury strategy and aim to deliver long-term value to our stockholders.”

The company highlighted Burnett’s reputation in the Bitcoin space, noting that for over seven years, he’s been a public advocate for Bitcoin as “the world’s most advanced form of monetary technology.” Before joining Semler, Burnett served as Director of Market Research at Unchained, a Bitcoin-focused financial services firm.

The market welcomed the news, pushing Semler’s shares higher even as Bitcoin prices dipped below $104,000, sending most BTC-related equities lower on the day.

Despite Friday’s rally, SMLR’s stock remains down about 33% year-to-date and more than 50% below its 2025 highs above $80. The steep decline has left Semler’s market capitalization hovering near—or even below—the value of its Bitcoin holdings, limiting the company’s ability to raise fresh capital through traditional share offerings to fund additional BTC purchases.

Given the scale of its newly announced Bitcoin acquisition plans, Semler may explore alternative financing routes, possibly following in the footsteps of Michael Saylor’s strategy at MicroStrategy, including tapping the preferred share market to fund further Bitcoin accumulation.

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