Strategy posts $12.54 billion Q1 loss on declining bitcoin price

The price of bitcoin fell from about $87,000 to $68,000 during the first three months of 2026.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/05/strategy-posts-usd12-54-billion-q1-loss-on-declining-bitcoin-price

Bitcoin extends gains to $81,500 as tokenization push lifts Bullish, Galaxy, Centrifuge

Crypto market momentum could extend further unless geopolitical risks flare up again, one analyst said.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/05/bitcoin-extends-gains-to-usd81-500-as-tokenization-push-lifts-bullish-galaxy-centrifuge

XRP slips below $1.40 on heavy volume, tightening range puts breakout in focus

High-volume breakdown reset positioning, but compression between $1.38–$1.44 now points to a larger move.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/05/xrp-slips-below-usd1-40-on-heavy-volume-tightening-range-puts-breakout-in-focus

Bitcoin tests $80,000 as Asia’s bid fades and Hong Kong AI IPOs surge

Western desks are carrying the bitcoin rally alone, with Friday’s jobs report the next test.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/05/bitcoin-tests-usd80-000-as-asia-s-bid-fades-and-hong-kong-ai-ipos-surge

GameStop's $55.5 billion eBay takeover bid puts its $368 million bitcoin stash in the crosshairs

The video game retailer’s proposed acquisition plan revives question on whether its $368 million bitcoin stash could be sold to fund the expansion.

source https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/05/04/gamestop-s-usd55-5-billion-ebay-takeover-bid-puts-its-usd368-million-bitcoin-stash-in-the-crosshairs

Hut 8 swaps Coinbase loan for cheaper FalconX deal, slashing borrowing costs as it bets big on AI

A new $200 million, 364-day bitcoin-backed facility replaces the Coinbase Credit arrangement, cutting debt costs by 200 basis points.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/28/hut-8-swaps-coinbase-credit-line-for-cheaper-falconx-deal-slashing-borrowing-costs-as-it-bets-big-on-ai

Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as flows build, but traders hedge and doubt a breakout

Strong ETF inflows and rising leverage are lifting prices, yet CryptoQuant data shows weak spot demand and Polymarket odds put just a 23% chance on $90,000 this month.

source https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/05/04/bitcoin-reclaims-usd80-000-as-flows-build-but-traders-hedge-and-doubt-a-breakout