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Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) has seen plenty of success in the past year, with its stock up 161% in that span. The stock has been one of the best performers on the market, largely due to the surge of Bitcoin (BTC). Some investors see potential in MSTR eventually joining the S&P 500 index, which would be monumental for not only Strategy, but for Bitcoin and the crypto market as a whole. Earlier this week, popular Bitcoin investor Lark Davis said that he could see MSTR being eligible to join the index as soon as this week. Davis added that the move will trigger billions in boomer money, i.e., funds from older investors, to flow into MSTR and Bitcoin. Meanwhile, Wall Street veteran Josh Mandell suggests that Strategy has already been included in the S&P 500 and an announcement is imminent. To join the S&P 500 index, a company and its stock must complete the following: Based in the U.S. At least 12 months of trading history on a major U.S. exchange Market cap above ...

Bitcoin’s drop below $110K last week has ignited a surge in “buy the dip” chatter, but Santiment warns that may signal more downside ahead. “Don’t interpret ‘buy the dip’ chatter as a definitive bottom signal,” it said in a report. “ A true market floor often coincides with widespread fear and a lack of interest in buying.” BTC slumped to a low of $107,350 last week, according to TradingView data, while the Crypto Fear and Greed Index plunged to a “Fear” score of 39, signaling widespread anxiety. Daily chart for BTC/USDT (Source: TradingView ) BTC has since recovered slightly to trade at $108,583.22 as of 2:30 a.m. EST, but remains below the psychological $110K mark and more than 5% down over the last week. The Crypto Fear and Greed index has also bounced back, climbing 9 points in the last 24 hours to a “Neutral” score of 48. Investors Trying To Time The Market Now May Get Caught Off Guard With ...

As Bitcoin (BTC) faces the renewed threat of plunging below the $110,000 support amid a broader market sell-off, historical data suggests the asset may be destined for more losses in September. Since 2015, Bitcoin has managed only a 40% win rate in September, with an average return of -2.5%, according to data from charting platform TrendSpider shared on August 25. Bitcoin seasonality chart. Source: TrendSpider The seasonality outlook points to a bearish trend, placing September alongside August as one of the least favorable months for BTC holders.  In contrast, months such as February and October have delivered outsized gains, boasting win rates of 82% and 90% respectively. BTC’s new bearish sentiment  Notably, the statistic emerges at a time when Bitcoin is grappling with fresh bearish sentiment, as whale selling and exchange-traded fund outflows weigh on investors’ confidence. To this end, analysts have laid out several scenarios for the flagshi...

Mike McGlone, Senior Commodity Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence , shared some new thoughts on the future of crypto. Namely, in a July 21 post on X, McGlone stated that Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies may be fine, provided the stock market keeps going up. “Bitcoin, cryptos may be fine, as long as the stock market keeps going up.” – Mike McGlone The strategist’s post was a reply to Scott Melker, the host of The Wolf Of All Streets podcast, whose most recent episode, featuring McGlone as a guest, tackles topics including Bitcoin’s recent bullish trend and stablecoin legalization. Bitcoin, cryptos may be fine, as long as the stock market keeps going up https://t.co/2eYnlaGJ8D — Mike McGlone (@mikemcglone11) July 21, 2025 Why does the stock market matter for crypto? During the podcast discussion, McGlone expressed clearly the opinion that cryptocurrencies are intrinsically tied to the stock market, stating: “I can’t even have a view...