Bitcoin’s price has recently surged, climbing back above the $90,000 mark. The cryptocurrency has gained more than 8% in the last 24 hours and is eyeing higher levels. President Donald Trump is set to announce a major shift in cryptocurrency policy this week, including plans for a Bitcoin strategic reserve. This move, confirmed by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is part of a broader strategy to regulate and position the U.S. as a global leader in digital assets.
In an interview with The Pavlovic Today, Lutnick said, “The President definitely thinks that there’s a Bitcoin strategic reserve. A Bitcoin strategic reserve is something the President’s interested in. He spoke about it all during the campaign trail, and I think you’re going to see it executed on Friday. So Bitcoin is one thing, and then the other currencies, the other crypto tokens, I think, will be treated differently—positively, but differently.”
This announcement comes after Trump outlined his stance on a U.S. crypto reserve in a post on Truth Social. The White House Crypto Summit, scheduled for Friday, will be a key event in the administration’s efforts to create regulatory clarity and promote financial innovation within the cryptocurrency space.
This summit follows Executive Order 14178, signed during Trump’s first week in office, which committed his administration to the responsible growth and use of digital assets. The summit will bring together key figures from the crypto industry to discuss the future of regulation and economic opportunities in the digital asset space.
Pi Network price surged today as Bitcoin and most altcoins jumped after the Federal Reserve decision. The Pi Coin also soared after the Core Team hinted at important news for the ecosystem on May 14. This news event, coupled with its technical patterns, points to a strong surge, potentially to $1.
Pi Network Price Rises Ahead of Important Ecosystem News
Pi Coin today trades at $0.62, up by 10% from its lowest point this month. This rebound happened in a high-volume environment, with the 24-hour figure surging by 200% to $126.58 million.
The main Pi Network news was an announcement by the team that it has a big announcement next week. This is a notable date since it coincides with the Consensus event in Canada, where its founder will attend.
The Consensus event comes two weeks after he attended the Token2049 event in Dubai, an event that was attended by top people in crypto, including Justin Sun and Changpeng Zhao, Binance’s founder.
Therefore, the Pi Network news will likely be a partnership with one of the companies he met at the event. Historically, crypto prices do well when there is a major partnership with a major entity.
Another speculation is that Pi Coin will announce an exchange listing with one of the top companies, such as Binance, HTX, or Upbit. In an X post, Dr. Altcoin pointed to its on-chain data that revealed 84.8 million coins allocated to an undisclosed entity. Rumours are that HTX will list Pi Coin soon after its X page sent several cryptic posts.
Pi Network Listing
Further, Pi may announce a new ecosystem fund to support and attract developers in the ecosystem. A fund would be essential as it would help these developers build better applications and market them.
Pi Coin Price Analysis: Bollinger Bands Squeeze
Pi Network price found a strong bottom at $0.5645, a level it has failed to crash below since April 7. That is a sign that short-sellers have been afraid to place trades below that level, fearing a short-squeeze
The Bollinger Bands indicator also points to a potential squeeze in the near term. This indicator comprises three lines, with the middle one being the moving average, while the outer ones are a multiplier of the standard deviation. A bullish or bearish breakout happens when the spread between the two narrows.
The other potential catalyst for the Pi Coin price forecast is Wyckoff Theory, which identifies four stages that an asset goes through. The ongoing consolidation is likely part of the accumulation since it is characterized by low volume and sideways movement. Therefore, the value of Pi will likely surge ahead of the news event next week. The target price will be $1, which is about 62% above the current level.
Pi Network Price Chart
A drop below the key support at $0.5645 will invalidate the bullish Pi Coin outlook and point to more downside to the all-time low of $0.40.
The wider cryptocurrency market, led by Bitcoin (BTC), has experienced rising short-term bearish sentiment amid the ongoing Middle East geopolitical crisis. After teasing below $100k over the weekend, BTC price recorded the lowest weekly close at around $101,339.
Consequently, BTC price signaled further potential short-term weakness, with a midterm target of around $93k. Furthermore, BTC price in the weekly timeframe has formed a potential macro double-top coupled with bearish divergence of the Relative Strength Index (RSI), an established reversal pattern.
If the support level around $93k fails to hold in the coming weeks, a capitulation towards $76k will be imminent in the subsequent months.
Benjamin Cowen on Altseason 2025
Following the heightened crypto volatility, which has resulted in significant liquidations of leveraged long traders, fear of further capitulation remains palpable. The Bitcoin and Ethereum fear and greed indexes have dropped below 50 percent following the recent crypto selloff triggered by the U.S. attack on Iran.
According to Benjamin Cowen, an established crypto analyst, the Bitcoin market will continue to gain more ground over altcoins in the coming months. With Bitcoin dominance having crossed Sunday above 65 percent, Cowen thinks the figure will rise further in the near future, potentially even hitting 70 percent.
The altcoin market is an oscillator *at best* against #Bitcoin.
Being mad at the influencers who convinced you alt season was coming is not going to help.
This chart has always shown you the most likely outcome. Just many lost patience and decided this time was different. pic.twitter.com/49AxN44hLD
Consequently, the crypto analyst is of the opinion that altcoins will continue to bleed out to the Bitcoin market, thus further delaying the highly anticipated altseason 2025. Most importantly, Cowen highlighted that the wider crypto market, led by Bitcoin will establish a local low around August or September.
Meanwhile, Wall Street analysts expect the wider crypto market to record a parabolic rally during the fourth quarter of 2025 and potentially extend to the first quarter of 2026.
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The wider cryptocurrency market, led by Bitcoin (BTC), has experienced rising short-term bearish sentiment amid the ongoing Middle East geopolitical crisis. After teasing below $100k over the weekend, BTC price recorded the lowest weekly close at around $101,339. Consequently, BTC price signaled further potential short-term weakness, with a midterm target of around $93k. Furthermore, BTC …
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-based publicly traded company (TSE: 3350), has significantly expanded its Bitcoin (BTC) treasury holdings by purchasing an additional 463 BTC for approximately $55 million.
This strategic investment was executed at an average price of around $119,500 per BTC. It underscores the firm’s commitment to strengthening shareholder value through substantial cryptocurrency accumulation.
Strengthening Treasury with Bitcoins
Following this recent acquisition, Metaplanet now holds 17,595 BTC at an average purchase price of approximately $102,800 per coin. The company’s total investment in Bitcoin amounts to roughly $1.8 billion, positioning Metaplanet among Japan’s largest and the world’s seventh-largest corporate Bitcoin holders.
Metaplanet utilizes Bitcoin Yield (BTC Yield) as a key performance indicator (KPI) to measure the success of its treasury strategy. BTC Yield measures the percentage change in Bitcoin holdings relative to fully diluted shares outstanding over specific reporting periods. Between July 1 and August 4, 2025, Metaplanet reported a BTC Yield of 24.6%, reflecting continued aggressive accumulation.
The firm also tracks BTC Gain and BTC Dollar Gain metrics. BTC Gain quantifies the absolute growth of the company’s Bitcoin holdings, excluding dilution effects from new share issuances. BTC Dollar Gain represents the market value of BTC Gain translated into US dollars. It provides investors with clear insight into Metaplanet’s treasury management performance.
For Q2 2025 (April 1 to June 30), Metaplanet reported a BTC Yield of 129.4%, accumulating a BTC Gain of 5,237 BTC, translating into approximately $604 million. These figures highlight Metaplanet’s robust financial strategy in leveraging cryptocurrency investments to bolster its corporate treasury.
Navigating Inflation and Currency Risks
Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisitions align with growing concerns over inflation and persistent yen depreciation. According to industry analysts, the company’s cryptocurrency strategy serves as a protective hedge against monetary inflation.
“Japanese companies are facing persistent yen depreciation, making Bitcoin an attractive hard asset hedge,” said a crypto market analyst in an earlier statement to BeInCrypto. “BTC offers superior long-term risk-adjusted returns, particularly in markets where real yields remain negative.”
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-focused treasury management comes amid rising global inflation, notably in major economies such as the United States and Japan. With the yen experiencing sustained depreciation, Japanese corporations increasingly view Bitcoin as a viable long-term safeguard against diminishing purchasing power.
The company’s extensive BTC holdings contribute significantly to its corporate value. They overshadow traditional ventures like hotels and media. These legacy businesses currently represent only a limited revenue base.
Although the hotel segment remains stable, its profit contribution remains minor relative to the scale of the cryptocurrency investment. During Q1 2025, Metaplanet reported revenue of approximately $6 million, a 943.9% year-over-year increase, primarily attributed to gains from Bitcoin sales and related activities.
Metaplanet’s shares exhibit volatility that exceeds Bitcoin’s fluctuations. This indicates amplified exposure and sensitivity to crypto market shifts. The volatility is driven by debt financing, new share issuances, and market premiums tied to expected future holdings.
Redefining Corporate Value Through Bitcoin-Centric Strategy
The firm maintains that its KPI methodology accurately reflects treasury performance without overstating the implications of equity dilution. Management emphasizes that BTC Yield, BTC Gain, and BTC Dollar Gain are valuable treasury performance metrics. These indicators help assess effectiveness independently of traditional revenue or profitability benchmarks.
Metaplanet’s continued Bitcoin accumulation signals confidence in BTC’s long-term potential. The company views it as a tool for robust inflation protection and attractive returns amid global uncertainty. Investors closely monitor the $101,000 per BTC price level, which marks Metaplanet’s break-even threshold. This level is seen as a financial “danger zone” where potential losses could materialize.
