Market Movement
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) sold 2,610 BTC—about $257 million—on Nov. 14, 2025, a notable institutional divestment that could add near-term selling pressure and reflect changing sentiment among large holders.
The Czech National Bank announced a $1 million Bitcoin portfolio to explore blockchain use, marking what it says is the first direct Bitcoin investment by a central bank. The move is being viewed as a cautious, research-driven step that could reshape central bank engagement with crypto.
Markets are showing early stabilization after President Trump signed a temporary budget to end the U.S. government shutdown. Total crypto market capitalization is down 0.6% over 24 hours but is beginning to tick higher.
Bitcoin has steadied above $100,000 while volatility sits near multi-year lows, prompting some observers to call this a calm before a possible $200K move.
Shiba Inu saw 184 million SHIB burned in a single day, but the token is down 2% on the day even as it posts a 5% weekly gain. The burn activity is keeping the meme-coin rally narrative alive, though short-term volatility persists.
Bitcoin fell sharply in October and has failed to find sustained momentum in November, signaling fatigue across the wider crypto market after a roughly $340 billion drawdown. Traders and analysts point to weakened liquidity, risk-off flows, and macro uncertainty as central headwinds.
Michael Saylor's Strategy purchased 487 BTC — roughly $50 million — last week, adding to its growing institutional stash amid rising Bitcoin momentum. The move underscores continued corporate appetite for long-term BTC exposure.
Wintermute reports the recent crypto market reset has improved sentiment, but Bitcoin needs to regain its prior highs to trigger a meaningful altcoin rally. Traders should monitor BTC momentum and liquidity signals before rotating into riskier tokens.
Strive purchased 1,567 BTC (about $162 million) at roughly $103,000 apiece, surpassing Galaxy Digital's holdings. The acquisition highlights renewed institutional appetite in the Bitcoin market and could pressure short-term supply.
Bitcoin surged past $105,000 after heavyweight institutional buys: Strive purchased 1,567 BTC for $162 million while Strategy added $49.9 million. The moves underline renewed institutional appetite and are reshaping short-term market dynamics.