Bitcoin (BTC)
Coverage of Bitcoin (BTC) in the Nexus archive.
- [FR] Cloud Mining apps
A user installed multiple cloud mining apps and earned small amounts of BTC, questioning if all except 'Bitcoin Miner - Gold Diggers' are scams. The apps have high ratings but some negative reviews, leading to doubts about their legitimacy.
- Bitcoin miner 'capitulation' comes as trader sees later 2026 bear-market bottom
Bitcoin miner metrics sparked discussions of 'capitulation' due to profit margins remaining under 5%, though the BTC price has not yet reached the anticipated bear-market bottom. A trader highlighted the possibility of a bear-market bottom in late 2026.
- CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) price drops 2.8% as index declines
Bitcoin (BTC) price drops 2.8% as the CoinDesk 20 index declines.
- No – Digital Credit Cannot Be Replicated With Bitcoin and Treasuries
The article critiques Onramp's analysis of replicating Digital Credit with Bitcoin and U.S. Treasuries, highlighting factual errors in the report and arguing that Digital Credit's overcollateralization and external capital structure cannot be replicated by simple BTC/Treasury portfolios. The author emphasizes economic and empirical flaws in Onramp's 'simpler trade' argument.
- Kraken unveils Bitcoin Vault, expanding yield push for BTC holders
Kraken has introduced a new Bitcoin Vault service designed to offer yield-generating opportunities for Bitcoin holders. The product expands Kraken's offerings in the cryptocurrency market, aiming to attract more investors seeking returns on their BTC holdings.
- Bitcoin 'Pizza Day' was 16 years ago, here's how much that BTC is worth today
In 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz made the first recorded commercial Bitcoin transaction by offering 10,000 BTC for two delivered pizzas. This event, now celebrated as Bitcoin 'Pizza Day', marks a historic milestone in cryptocurrency history.
- Where to swap BTC to ETH Tokens with low fees?
A user reports frustration with high fees when swapping $8,000 BTC to ETH tokens, receiving only $7,710 after a 0.5% fee despite hidden costs. The post seeks recommendations for cryptocurrency exchange platforms that offer lower fees for token swaps.
- Trump just issued an executive order allowing Digital Asset integration to TradFi
Trump issued an executive order to integrate digital assets into traditional finance services and payment systems, aiming to foster financial innovation. This move may address issues with crypto onramping/offramping fiat and allow digital assets as collateral in banks. The integration could lead to a significant increase in market cap.
- I bought 0.01 btc on OKX
The user bought 0.01 BTC on OKX and plans to hold it, investing 100 EUR monthly. They are considering moving to a safer platform like Kraken. The user is unsure when to move their BTC to a hardware wallet.
- Looking for Aussies/New Zealand users: Earn $20 in BTC
A signup bonus of $20 in BTC is being offered to Australian and New Zealand users, requiring Know Your Customer (KYC) verification. The offer was submitted by a user named AusYeahNah. Users can earn the bonus by signing up.
- Last 24h something happened to my portfolio
The user's portfolio experienced gains in SOLANA, BTC, and ETH over the last 24 hours, with increases of 4.9%, 0.98%, and 0.46% respectively. The user is seeking questions or discussion on this development.
- I ran the numbers on Coinbase One for DCA buyers, there's a specific range where the subscription costs more than no subscription.
The article analyzes the cost-effectiveness of Coinbase One subscription for dollar-cost averaging (DCA) buyers, finding a specific range where the subscription costs more than not subscribing. The analysis is based on daily DCA amounts and Coinbase's fee structure. The results show that Coinbase One Basic can be more expensive than not subscribing for DCA amounts between $30 and $82 per day.
- +$4B today: if Saylor isn’t liquidated, this will be the best trade in history
Michael Saylor's trade of over 800k BTC may be the best in history if he isn't liquidated. Microstrategy has built a multi-billion dollar cash runway and survived a 50% drawdown in BTC. The company is expected to own over 1M BTC soon.
- What a manipulation.
Iran bombed UAE, causing a significant drop in ETH price and a brief surge in BTC price, resulting in $300m shorts liquidation. The market reaction to the news led to an imbalance in price. The outcome is expected to be negative for the market.
- My Journey to BTC, and Why You Need to Buy It
The article details an individual's journey from early work ethic and savings habits to discovering stock market investing in 2021 through a friend's introduction to GME and AMC, leading to a shift toward Bitcoin (BTC) investments.
- Do you think owning like ~ 2.5 BTC would let someone live super comfortably and without worries about work and income?
The article discusses whether owning approximately 2.5 BTC would enable someone to live comfortably without financial concerns, and when this scenario might become feasible. It references a Reddit user's submission seeking opinions on the topic.
- River Vs Strike
A user questions the payment processing times for River and Strike, noting that Strike takes 2 weeks for BTC withdrawals despite a 2-day payment confirmation. They compare this to ACH's typical 1-3 day processing and consider switching providers.
- Best method for same day purchase
The article discusses the challenge of same-day Bitcoin purchases due to delays in fund transfers with Coinbase (3-5 days). The user seeks brokerage accounts that allow instant BTC buys with 3-4% returns or better alternatives to avoid losing money while funds sit in USD accounts.
- Crypto Bros Waiting For $100k BTC
The article highlights 'Crypto Bros' anticipating Bitcoin (BTC) reaching $100,000, submitted by Reddit user /u/CryptoRenegades. The post reflects community speculation about Bitcoin's future price trajectory.
- Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows top $490M: Is BTC’s rally losing momentum?
Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows reached $490 million as investors weighed concerns over high oil prices, Big Tech earnings, and unmet AI industry growth expectations. The outflows raised questions about whether Bitcoin's recent price rally is losing momentum.
- SpaceX holds 8,285 BTC but its IPO might suck $220B out of retail risk money
SpaceX filed a confidential $75B IPO with a $1.75T-$2T valuation, likely in June, which could drain $220B from retail crypto liquidity. The company holds 8,285 BTC ($600M) and may signal broader corporate adoption of Bitcoin. OpenAI and Anthropic are also planning IPOs, collectively aiming to raise over $240B by year-end.
- Fear at 29 — BTC holding $77K with halving tailwind while ZEREBRO flashes 94% distribution warning
The cryptocurrency market shows mixed signals with BTC holding above $70K amid a halving cycle tailwind, while ZEREBRO faces a 94% volume-to-market-cap anomaly warning. Fear at 29 indicates retail exit pressure, with buy recommendations for BTC and SOL but a sell signal for ZEREBRO.
- Retail sentiment is screaming fear. On-chain smart money is doing the exact opposite. Here's the data.
Retail crypto sentiment remains extremely bearish with Fear & Greed Index below 22 and 68% bearish Twitter sentiment, while on-chain data shows smart money accumulation of 18,400 BTC over 14 days. Historical patterns of this retail fear-smart money divergence have led to 4/4 successful Bitcoin recoveries within 2-8 months.
- J-Pow’s Final FOMC is TODAY. BlackRock is vacuuming up the supply. Is the $80k wall finally going to break?
Jerome Powell's final FOMC press conference as Fed Chair occurs on April 29, 2024, coinciding with BlackRock's IBIT ETF absorbing significant Bitcoin supply. Bitcoin hovers between $77,000 and $79,000, failing to break the $80,000 psychological barrier amid macroeconomic calm and anticipation of Fed leadership changes.
- If i have 401k should i go all in on BTC
A 26-year-old with $60k in a 401k and $350 weekly savings is considering allocating all investments to Bitcoin (BTC) for potential early retirement, while currently investing in VOO and BTC through a brokerage. The user views the 401k as 'safe money' and is weighing between retiring in 10 years with BTC or at 55 with the 401k.
- Bitcoin ETFs snap nine-day inflow run as BTC slips below $77K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $263 million in outflows, ending a nine-day inflow streak as Bitcoin's price slipped below $77,000, failing to reach $80,000.
- Realized how much i was burning on conversion fees last year and felt genuinely dumb about it
A user realized they unnecessarily spent $340 on conversion fees between ETH and USDT on BitMEX over two years, unaware the exchange had introduced multi-asset margin collateral allowing ETH/BTC to be used directly. The user regrets not checking updated platform features and price exposure during swaps.
- Utxo management & 12 vs 24 seed phrase
The article discusses optimal UTXO management strategies for Bitcoin, specifically whether the 1 million sats per 1k rule of thumb remains valid. A user with 0.5 BTC in self-custody needs to set up their Blockstream Jade Plus hardware wallet and test recovery, while debating between 12 and 24-word seed phrases for security.
- Bitcoin ETF Inflows, XRP and Policy Friction
Bitcoin ETFs continued to see inflows, but Bitcoin's price softened near $77.6K, indicating institutional support without broad market momentum. XRP showed constructive movement, while Bitcoin maintained a 58% dominance, suggesting leadership remains concentrated. Policy challenges and selective market conditions are tempering broader crypto gains.
- Someone asked me yesterday if trading perps was actually worth 6 years and I've been chewing on it since.
A trader reflects on six years of perpetual futures trading, starting with $2k in 2019. Experiences include significant gains and losses, the 2022 FTX collapse, and a shift toward secure exchanges. By 2025, their account grew to $61k with mixed feelings about advising others to trade.
- Public Lite API and a Telegram Crypto Swap Bot
MRC Global Pay introduced a non-custodial Telegram bot (MRCGlobalPaySwapBot) for cryptocurrency swaps, enabling users to exchange tokens like XMR and BTC with minimal fees ($0.30 minimum), fast settlement (under 60 seconds), and no approval for small swaps under $1000. The bot is group-compatible and targets Monero users and developers.
- Feels like this market is strong... but not stable
Bitcoin (BTC) is rising toward $80,000 with strong ETF inflows, but market movements remain highly reactive to news, creating uncertainty. The user questions if their perception of instability is justified.
- Anyone still using FixedFloat after the hack, or moved to something else?
FixedFloat faced a $26M exploit in 2024, leading users to seek alternatives for no-KYC swaps. The user is now exploring services with a longer track record amid increased Bitcoin activity (BTC $76–78k).
- U.S. military runs a Bitcoin (BTC) node, sees crypto as 'power projection' vs China
The U.S. military has started running a Bitcoin (BTC) node, signaling its interest in leveraging cryptocurrency for strategic 'power projection' against China. This move highlights the military's view of blockchain technology as a tool for geopolitical influence.
- Is it time to dump altcoins that are practically dead?
The article discusses the underperformance of altcoins like DOGE and ADA after the 2025 crypto bull run, suggesting investors consider reducing holdings and adjusting portfolios by cutting losses instead of HODLing indefinitely.
- My journey with automated Wick and Wait Strategy at Pecunity since 40 days
A 40-day test of an automated 'wick and wait' liquidity provider (LP) strategy on Pecunity showed passive fees nearly closed the profit gap compared to holding BTC, with reduced downside risk. The strategy reduced BTC exposure by half while generating $47 in fees (~33% APR), resulting in a $85 total profit vs. $91 from holding BTC.
- Retail is short heavy = we go moon
The article argues that retail investors being 'short-heavy' in Bitcoin signals an upcoming parabolic bull run, citing historical patterns where retail shorting precedes sustained market growth. The author emphasizes extreme bullishness, noting retail investors typically short during bull markets and buy during bear markets.
- Cold Wallet Upgrade Recommendation?
A user has been using a Ledger Nano X for a year with a small BTC position and is considering upgrading to a ColdCard MK5 as they transition a larger portion of their portfolio into Bitcoin. Concerns about seed recovery and cybersecurity, particularly the ColdCard's offline nature, are influencing the decision.
- Why I’m being extremely selective with altcoins right now
The author is being highly selective with altcoin investments due to most altcoins underperforming despite Bitcoin's strength above $67k. They focus on a few liquid and utility-driven altcoins, holding most assets in Bitcoin, stablecoins, and Ethereum, while avoiding speculative narratives.
- Thoughts on BTC price for this year?
The article discusses the current Bitcoin (BTC) price cycle, noting increased influence from macroeconomic trends, liquidity, and institutional demand compared to previous cycles. It acknowledges BTC's continued volatility but highlights a strong long-term structure, while seeking community predictions on price ranges and investment strategies.