On November 19, 2025, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced the purchase of Bitcoin worth $100 million, boosting the country's holdings by 17% to a total of 7,474.37 BTC valued at $688 million. Bukele shared the update on social media, including an Instagram post with "Hooah!" and a screenshot from the Bitcoin Office dashboard. The buy occurred as Bitcoin dipped below $90,000 for the first time in seven months on November 18, 2025, amid a 30% crash from its 2025 peak and a 27% slide from last month's all-time high of $126,000. Gold has outperformed the cryptocurrency during this downturn.
This move aligns with El Salvador's June 2021 adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender, making it the first nation to do so; the Central African Republic followed nearly a year later, as the only other country with such a policy. Following the 2022 FTX collapse, when Bitcoin traded around $16,700, Bukele pledged to buy one BTC daily, a practice the country has maintained.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) had urged El Salvador to scale back Bitcoin involvement for a $1.4 billion loan agreement, leading to voluntary acceptance of BTC payments and reduced support for the Chivo digital wallet. Bukele enjoys a 91% approval rating per Morning Consult, contrasting with India's PM Narendra Modi's 71%.
Bitcoin shares a universal language with math and chess, featuring clear, unchanging rules accessible regardless of one's native tongue. Just as 2 + 2 equals 4 in Kyoto or Kansas, a C major chord resonates identically worldwide, and a chess bishop moves diagonally everywhere, a Bitcoin transaction holds true for all observers, simultaneously and universally.
Bitcoin provides a transparent ledger that anyone can read and verify, eliminating the need for intermediaries like central banks, clearing houses, and interpreters required by fiat currencies. This enables two people anywhere on Earth to engage in direct, verifiable monetary exchanges in a shared "tongue." Unlike fiat systems, which foster distortion and demand blind belief, Bitcoin unites users through objective verification and insists on truth.
Canaan Shares Surge: Q3 Sales Double in Crypto Mining Boom
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Canaan's shares surged nearly 21% on Tuesday, closing at $1.03, with after-hours gains extending to $1.05, following the Bitcoin mining hardware maker's report of third-quarter revenues doubling to $150.5 million, up 104% year-over-year. The increase was fueled by high demand for equipment, with mining hardware sales comprising $118.6 million. Chief Financial Officer James Jin Cheng noted substantial orders from U.S. clients, accounting for 31% of total revenue and signaling a strong North American market recovery.
Other miners also reported robust results: HIVE Digital announced a 285% earnings increase on Monday, while BitFuFu doubled its Q3 revenue, driven by demand for cloud mining and equipment as Bitcoin's price rises. Relatedly, TeraWulf's Q3 revenue grew 87% as Bitcoin nearly doubled over the year. Canaan itself generated $30 million in mining revenue, up 241% year-over-year, mining 267 Bitcoin at an average of $114,485 per coin, and boosting holdings to 1,610 BTC by October's end, despite a $27 million net loss versus $75 million last year. Shares are down nearly 50% year-to-date amid miners pivoting to AI due to rising mining costs and falling Bitcoin prices.
CEO Nangeng Zhang emphasized Bitcoin mining's viability during the AI transition, stating it's the best way to allocate energy and generate immediate revenue rather than waiting one to three years for AI infrastructure.
Despite naysayers predicting a bear market end, Bitcoin rebounded from a low of $89,000 to $92,500, marking a significant bounce amid a broader market downturn. The S&P 500 fell 500 points, logging its longest slide since August, with Wall Street red like Monday. This decoupling highlights crypto's potential to lead recovery, as Tom Lee and Bitwise CIO noted a bottom likely found, with Bitcoin sliding first before tech and AI sectors. Altcoins like Solana surged nearly 10%, recovering faster than Bitcoin, signaling seller exhaustion after a 30-32% correction similar to April 2024.
Catalysts include Nvidia's earnings announcement tomorrow, expected to counter bubble fears and boost AI/tech if strong. This morning's weak job numbers precede more data Thursday; worse figures could spur massive rate cuts, with the Fed prioritizing jobs over inflation. Polymarket odds for a 50 basis point cut in December are below 50%. Experts like Matt Hogan from Bitwise, Tom Lee, Standard Chartered (predicting selloff over and year-end rally), and Michael Saylor remain bullish on fundamentals, dismissing manipulations. Oversold with high fear levels since April, Bitcoin eyes $96,000 then $100,000.
First-term House member Brandon Gill, a Texas Republican and staunch supporter of White House crypto policies, has purchased up to $150,000 in shares of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF.
Bitcoin recently relinquished its gains from the start of the year, reflecting volatility in the cryptocurrency market.
American cryptocurrency exchange Kraken announced an $800 million funding round on Tuesday, secured across two tranches. The primary investment was led by institutional players including Jane Street, DRW Venture Capital, HSG, Oppenheimer Alternative Investment Management, and Tribe Capital, with additional backing from Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi's family office. A separate $200 million strategic investment came from Ken Griffin’s Citadel.
In a discussion on future economic trends, the speaker predicts a return to the solid, high, non-inflationary growth seen during President Trump's first term (Trump 1.0). They anticipate strong job growth and what they term "parallel prosperity," where both Main Street and Wall Street thrive simultaneously—a rarity, as Main Street has struggled for a long time.
The speaker addresses interviewer Jesse, emphasizing that Trump 1.0 delivered benefits to everyday Americans (Main Street). However, a counterpoint from "Essence" argues this dual prosperity is impossible; economies inherently produce winners and losers. The question raised is the potential cost of achieving a great year in 2026.
Plunge Indicators Glowing: Stocks & Bitcoin Outlook
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### AI and Economic Warnings Spook Markets
In a clip with Anderson Cooper, Anthropic's CEO warned AI could eliminate half of entry-level white-collar jobs in consulting, law, and finance, spiking unemployment to 10-20% within 1-5 years without intervention. This has markets fearing a middle-class collapse and reduced spending. Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 2%—highest since 2008—while the 20-year reached levels unseen since 1999, signaling distrust in the US dollar and potential 60% S&P 500/NASDAQ corrections, as in past cycles. A $110 billion Japanese stimulus adds pressure, with investors selling US assets.
### Bitcoin's Resilience Amid Turmoil
Despite signals of volatility—like the S&P 500's 198-day streak above its 50-day moving average ending and record $18.6 trillion US household debt with delinquencies peaking (auto at 3%, subprime 6.1%, student 14.3%, credit cards 7.1% in 14 years)—Bitcoiners stay bullish. A "world's high cycle record holder" predicts Bitcoin at $220,000 in 45 days. With 95% mined, it's the scarcest asset. MicroStrategy bought $835 million during the dip, embodying "hold on for dear life." Investors like Peter Thiel dumped $100 million in Nvidia shares, but Bitcoin decouples from M2 money supply during mispricings, creating buy opportunities. Analyst Sam Callahan notes long-term holders profiting. Jack Mallers urges ditching ego: Bitcoin's no hedge—it's the solution for value storage, correct for 15+ years and beyond.
On January 3rd, it will mark 17 years since Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous founder of Bitcoin, unveiled the cryptocurrency. As the most popular cryptocoin, Bitcoin has rapidly embedded itself in the global financial order, outpacing any other asset in adoption speed.
The crypto industry has evolved from ridicule in mainstream finance and regulatory hostility to widespread acceptance and encouragement. Banks and asset managers are now launching Bitcoin-related products, while stablecoins have secured regulatory clarity from American lawmakers. The latest American regulators are notably pro-crypto. In October, Bitcoin's market value surged to a peak of $2.5trn, reflecting this mainstream integration.
### XRP Price Analysis (November 18, 2025)
XRP is at a critical juncture within a descending channel, forming lower highs and lows. Trading around $2.19, it faces support at $2.10–$2.12 and resistance at $2.30–$2.40. A close above $2.40 could spark bullish momentum, while failure at support may lead to lower demand zones. The OneSafe Editorial Team, with Chris Shei as co-founder and CEO, advises tight stop-losses and live exchange data confirmation.
### Regulatory Impacts on Crypto for SMEs
Europe's MiCA regulation, effective January 2026, requires licenses and transaction data collection for crypto dealings, posing compliance challenges. Singapore's Payment Services Act and Japan's framework encourage innovation with AML/KYC mandates. Adaptive SMEs can thrive in this transparent environment.
### Stablecoins in Payroll
Stablecoins enable instant settlements, cutting costs by 3–5% versus traditional banking, ideal for remote/international teams and unbanked workers in emerging markets. Platforms ensure KYC/AML compliance and align with labor laws.
### Risks and Strategies in Volatile Crypto Market
Sole reliance on technical indicators risks ignoring fundamentals, false signals (whipsaws), whale manipulations, and regulatory shifts. Balance with fundamental analysis, diversification, and stop-losses. Monitor key levels (e.g., XRP's $2.10–$2.40), volume, macro factors, and adapt strategies. Use EOR services for crypto payroll.
### Bitcoin Market Outlook
Bitcoin's consolidation signals maturity and growth potential, driven by rising institutional investment. Experts forecast new highs and altcoin surges, with the Altcoin Season Index at 31 indicating investment shifts. (148 words)
American Bitcoin, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s sons Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., reported a third-quarter profit on Friday, driven by wider margins as a Bitcoin miner and buyer. Eric Trump serves as co-founder and chief strategy officer, while Donald Trump Jr. is a stockholder. The company, a majority-owned subsidiary of Hut 8 Corp, is part of the Trump family's crypto ventures, including a meme coin and World Liberty Financial.
Since its Nasdaq debut, American Bitcoin has added over 3,000 Bitcoin to its reserves, positioning it among leading public Bitcoin treasuries. CEO Mike Ho noted the firm mines Bitcoin at less than half the cost of spot purchases. As of November 5, it held 4,004 Bitcoins, worth roughly $400 million based on the prior close.
Crypto markets have seen strong interest this year amid expectations of looser oversight under the Trump administration, with Bitcoin reaching record levels before a recent slowdown. Prices tumbled amid a risk-asset pullback, with Bitcoin down 2.6% on Friday, causing shares to fall 1.3%. The administration's pledge for U.S. crypto leadership faces criticism over potential conflicts. For the quarter ended September 30, revenue rose to $64.2 million from $11.6 million, gross margin expanded to 56% from 49%, and net income was $3.5 million versus a $0.6 million loss prior year.
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin Gamble Nets $104M in Market Plunge
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Morgan Stanley sold $104 million in structured notes tied to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) this month, drawing strong demand from wealthy clients amid Bitcoin's volatility. The deal, five times larger than the next most popular U.S. crypto-linked note per Structured Products Intelligence (part of WSD), offers exposure to Bitcoin's swings with boundaries. These two-year dual directional autocallable trigger plus notes promise enhanced payouts if IBIT stays flat or rises at maturity, modest gains if it falls less than 25%, but full losses without cushion if it drops further, per regulatory filings.
Bitcoin has plunged nearly 30% from its recent peak as of November 18, 2025, underscoring its speculative nature despite growing institutional embrace. Firms like Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co. have issued similar IBIT-based notes, treating Bitcoin as a mainstream asset for risk models and hedging. IBIT, launched at the start of last year, holds $72 billion in assets despite recent outflows, enabling cleaner, regulated exposure over earlier notes linked to equities like Coinbase Global Inc. or Strategy Inc.
“Structured products are becoming the safest way for mainstream investors to touch crypto-level volatility without taking crypto-level risk,” said Tiago Fernandes, WSD’s head of data and platform. Gary Garland of Integrated Wealth Solutions warned retirees to avoid it “like the plague,” but noted it suits young Bitcoin enthusiasts with less risk than direct IBIT buys, calling it the “junk bond of structured notes—high octane, high potential, and absolutely not for the faint of heart.”
Canaan's Stock Jumps 18% on Profit Reversal, Revenue Surge, Crypto High
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Canaan, a Singapore-based Bitcoin mining chipmaker, reported its strongest Q3 results on November 17, 2025, with revenue doubling to $150.5 million, up 104% year-over-year, exceeding guidance. Product sales reached $118.6 million, while self-mining generated a record $30.6 million from producing 267 BTC. The company sold over 10 EH/s of computing power—a quarterly high—and expanded its self-mining fleet to 9.3 EH/s. Gross profit turned positive at $16.6 million, reversing a $21.5 million loss from the prior year, driven by higher sales, better pricing, and reduced inventory write-downs. Despite this, Canaan posted a $27.7 million net loss due to rising operating expenses and non-cash items.
Bitcoin's market context influenced results: the cryptocurrency hit an all-time high above $126,000 in October 2025, coinciding with Canaan's stock (ticker: CAN) peaking above $2. Shares rose 18% to nearly $1 mid-morning on November 17 but remain down 53% from that high, mirroring Bitcoin's 26% decline since. Canaan ended Q3 with 1,582 BTC and 2,830 ETH, increasing to 1,610 BTC and 3,950 ETH by October's end—valued over $161 million at recent prices.
For Q4, Canaan anticipates $175–$205 million in revenue, fueled by the new Avalon A16 series launched in late October, a 50,000-unit Avalon A15 Pro order from a U.S. miner (its largest in three years), and expansions like a gas-to-compute pilot in Alberta, Canada.
Despite initial skepticism, quantitative modeling of digital currencies like Bitcoin has become feasible amid declining fiat trust and regulatory progress. The SEC's 2024 approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs drove explosive inflows into EPFR-tracked Cryptocurrency Funds, exceeding $45 billion that year—eight times prior records—and approaching $50 billion by October 2025. This enabled direct Bitcoin exposure without wallet complexities.
### Fund Universe and Diversification
As of October 1, 2025, the 487 crypto funds total nearly $240 billion in assets, with 96% single-stock and 76% Bitcoin-focused; Ethereum holds just one-fifth of Bitcoin's size. Investor interest in alternatives grew: by July 2025, funds tracking non-Bitcoin/Ethereum coins outnumbered Bitcoin-only funds. EPFR identified 70 distinct single-coin groupings, half with multiple ETFs, reflecting demand for diversification beyond Bitcoin.
### Momentum Strategy and Performance Insights
Building on prior PCA analysis showing return clustering for Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple, and Solana, a flow-momentum rotation strategy used 15-day normalized flows to long top performers and short laggards over 5 days. Tested from 2020 (8 coins) to 2024 (29 coins), returns varied wildly: 2024 mixed signs across groups; 2025 saw new coins (Group C) underperform despite high flows, appearing 50% in long baskets but delivering negative returns. Unlike FX strategies (correlation -0.35), crypto demands unique tools to manage volatility.
Future EPFR Quants Corners will refine crypto integration with traditional assets, questioning if expansion dilutes signals by 2026.
Bitcoin's recent sell-off may be nearing exhaustion, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered. He views the pullback as the third major 30% correction since the introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. last year, following a pattern of similar magnitude. Bitcoin plunged below $90,000 on Tuesday, erasing nearly 30% from its all-time high above $126,000 set in early October 2025, sparking debate on whether it's entering the bear market phase of its four-year cycle.
Key indicators support Kendrick's thesis of a market bottom. MicroStrategy’s (MSTR) modified net asset value (mNAV) has dropped to parity at 1.0, and other sentiment metrics have reset to zero levels, signaling seller capitulation. "This is enough to signify the sell-off is over," Kendrick wrote in a Tuesday note, with a year-end rally as his base case. This aligns with Bitfinex analysts' observations of slowing short-term holder realized losses and emerging onchain capitulation signals. BTC rebounded to just shy of $93,000 on Tuesday, up 3.8% from overnight lows.
Tether announced an investment in Ledn, a company providing credit access backed by digital currencies like Bitcoin. Ideated in 2008 amid the sovereign debt crisis, Bitcoin has revolutionized how investors and companies approach money and investments. Unlike traditional assets, it embodies a unique philosophy and promise of high returns, often rendering it "unsellable."
As a decentralized alternative to fiat currencies, Bitcoin's price has seen robust oscillations over the past decade, including a recent drop, with peaks making it one of the most coveted global financial tools. Orthodox investors follow the "hodl" strategy—buying during dips and holding long-term—which has yielded historically high, though variable, annual returns.
At the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, US President Donald Trump declared, “Never sell your bitcoin,” echoing the community's emphasis on long-term retention. Ledn has originated over $2.8 billion in Bitcoin-backed loans, enabling investors to access liquidity without selling, minimizing tax impacts while retaining exposure to potential price surges.
Tech Bubble Crushes Europe: Milan Drops 2.1% on Tim, Stellantis
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Bitcoin has rebounded to around 93,000 dollars after dipping below 90,000 dollars for the first time in seven months, amid economic uncertainty and central bank monetary policy concerns, according to analysts. The cryptocurrency briefly slid to 89,510 dollars before recovering above 90,000 dollars.
This marks the first such drop since April 2024, triggered by Donald Trump's tariff announcement. The volatility reflects broader market jitters, including fears over AI sector sustainability and high tech valuations, though Bitcoin's movement stands somewhat apart from the sharp declines in European and U.S. stock indices like the Ftse Mib (-2.12%), Dow Jones (-1.07%), and Nasdaq (-1.21%).
Top 7 Verified BTC Hosted Mining Software: Regular Returns 2025
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In 2025, cloud mining emerges as a practical strategy for earning free cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin (BTC), without owning hardware. Users rent hash power from professional farms for daily payouts. The article highlights seven legitimate platforms offering daily Bitcoin mining rewards.
Bitsmine leads with a $100 welcome bonus for new users, enabling risk-free trials. It supports BTC, Litecoin (LTC), and Dogecoin (DOGE) mining via flexible short- or long-term contracts, daily payouts, a referral program, and global access in over 200 countries. Signup is quick, with real-time monitoring and easy withdrawals.
Binance Pool leverages its strong reputation for secure BTC hashrate-based daily rewards, integrated with Binance wallets. StormGain offers tap-to-mine functionality on mobile/web without deposits. ECOS, regulated in Armenia, provides transparent plans with government-approved infrastructure. Hashing24 delivers reliable BTC contracts since its early days, with low minimums. BitFuFu features scalable contracts backed by real data centers. GoMining uses NFTs representing physical ASIC miners for daily BTC payouts with auto-withdrawal options.
Bitsmine stands out for beginners due to its bonus, automation, and low barriers. The CryptoNinjas Editorial Team advises caution, noting high crypto risks; all info is educational only. (178 words)
On November 18, 2025, NYSE-listed Hyperscale Data (ticker: GPUS) announced a $72.5 million allocation to its Bitcoin treasury, comprising 94% of its market capitalization. This includes purchased Bitcoin and cash reserves for future acquisitions, signaling a core financial strategy viewing BTC as a store of value and inflation hedge. Subsidiary Sentinum held 332 BTC as of November 16, 2025. Key tactics involve dollar-cost averaging, secure storage, and regular rebalancing for risk mitigation and upside exposure.
### Broader Bitcoin Market Trends
Corporate Bitcoin adoption is accelerating for diversification and innovation. Boyaa Interactive revealed a 4,091 BTC portfolio on November 17, 2025. Challenges include volatility, regulatory compliance, and security, but firms like Hyperscale Data demonstrate effective management. As institutional interest grows with maturing regulations, more companies are expected to integrate Bitcoin treasuries, reshaping corporate finance.
Bitcoin opened lower at around $91,400, down from yesterday's low of $89,891–$89,892, but bounced slightly, hovering near $91,600. It's just $2,000 above $90,000 support, mirroring 30% corrections seen in April 2024 and 2023. Solana recovered 6.5–7%, nearing $140, while MicroStrategy rose nearly 4% and Coinbase gained. The US market opened red, with AMD and Nvidia selling off ahead of Nvidia's earnings tomorrow.
A Cloudflare outage disrupted sites like ChatGPT, Grok, Dex Tools, and X. Intuit plans to integrate ChatGPT, paying over $100 million annually for TurboTax and QuickBooks, potentially displacing tax accountants amid AI job loss fears. However, AI infrastructure demand, driven by Nvidia chips, dismisses bubble concerns.
US jobless claims hit 232,000 (worse than 223,000 expected), bolstering December rate cut odds above 50%. Fed Governor Waller endorsed cuts to save jobs. Indicators signal a Bitcoin bottom: short-term holders at historic loss lows; net realized profit/loss in red, like April and 2024. Experts Tom Lee (via Tom Demar of Demar Analytics) and Bitwise CIO Matt Hogan see exhaustion and a bottom this week, with Bitcoin recovering first as the "canary in the coal mine." Historical 30% drops in 2013–2014, 2023–2025 led to bounces; CME gap at $91,000–$92,000 filled.
Upcoming: Thursday jobs report; Solana ETFs from Bitwise, Grayscale, Fidelity, VanEck; Grayscale Doge ETF Monday. Despite fear, no euphoria top suggests recovery soon, not crypto winter.
The discussion highlights concerns over outsourcing voting rights to major firms like State Street, BlackRock, and Vanguard, which erodes individual control over basic capitalistic decisions in society. This underscores the advocacy for Bitcoin as a solution.
Bitcoin is positioned as a major beneficiary when market liquidity returns, a path indicators suggest politicians will pursue. Following the last government shutdown, Bitcoin's price surged from approximately $4,000 per coin to its previous all-time high of $69,420, achieved in 2020 and 2019.
Beyond potential gains, Bitcoin is championed as the world's only true bearer asset, enabling individuals to maintain actual ownership and self-custody. (124 words)
