The Blockchain Bulletin March 13: Saylor Teases Big BTC Moves Amid Market Slump
Hey folks! Welcome to the latest edition of the Blockchain Bulletin, where we bring you significant developments that took place in the crypto world over the last 24 hours. The financial markets have faced turbulence recently, with Bitcoin seeing notable volatility and the S&P 500 showing weakness. Further, Michael Saylor, the CEO of Strategy, made a cryptic message on his X platform. He used the Bitcoin symbol “₿” and wrote “Big things are coming,” a phrase that suggests upcoming bullish movements. This tweet came while Bitcoin was experiencing a slight uptick, trading at $82,000.
Michael Saylor’s declaration arrives after the company, Strategy, is deemed by analysts to have faced losses to the tune of $3 billion in light of the declining Bitcoin price. The company has consistently bought Bitcoin since 2020 and presently holds around 499,096 BTC, valued at $20.2 billion. Even with the defeats, Saylor sticks to his line of going after 5%–25% of the total Bitcoin supply before 2035. His future-oriented thoughts about Bitcoin have made the news, and this very peculiar post may serve as a hint that the aggressive Bitcoin strategies of the company are far from being over.
Meanwhile, the rise of AI tokens in the crypto world has captured much attention in the last 24 hours, with the industry surging by 5.2% to a total market capitalization of $2.57 trillion for AI tokens. Also, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s tweet stirred a buying frenzy around AI blockchain projects. Following this, tokens like Internet Computer, Render, and Bittensor have increased, with Bittensor jumping to $269.47 with a spike of 16.39%.
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In the world of traditional finance, Franklin Templeton has made waves by filing for a Spot XRP Exchange-Traded Fund with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This filing on March 11, 2025, adds to the growing number of altcoin ETF proposals. Despite this, the SEC has delayed its decision on altcoin-based ETFs, including XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Litecoin, which will now be made by May 2025. The delay is attributed to uncertainty surrounding the SEC’s leadership. However, the new SEC leadership under Mark Uyeda has shown signs of being more crypto-friendly, raising hopes for future approval.
In a more unconventional move, Metaplanet, a Japanese public company, has raised ¥2 billion ($13.3 million) by issuing zero-interest bonds. The expected utility of the finances would be towards the increased acquisition of Bitcoins. The said action, put into effect on 12 March 2025, would mature in September 2025. Despite the lack of collateral, the bond offers flexible terms and presents a higher-risk opportunity for investors.
Meanwhile, Sony Block Solutions Labs’ Soneium has announced a partnership with LINE to integrate four mini-applications into its blockchain. LINE, a messaging platform with over 200 million active users, aims to enhance the Web3 experience. The integration will allow users to seamlessly interact with blockchain technology while maintaining LINE’s familiar interface, offering an efficient and inclusive Web3 adoption.
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As the inflation data seems imminent, market analysts have become aware of the implications that the data might have on cryptocurrencies. Quite a few economists expected a drop to close to 3.2% or 3.1%. If the inflation begins to cool off, this could affect huge numbers of crypto assets which might mean a downward shift of interest rates for more risky assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Wrapping up, Michael Saylor’s cryptic message has ignited speculation in the crypto world as Bitcoin shows signs of recovery. Alongside surging AI tokens and potential regulatory changes for altcoin ETFs, the market is in a state of flux. As these developments unfold, staying informed about these trends could prove crucial for navigating the ever-evolving crypto landscape.
