Bitcoin News Today: Institutional Confidence Buys Bitcoin Dips as Retail Traders Stay on Edge

Bitcoin's recent surge to record highs has been underscored by aggressive institutional buying, with Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. and MARA Holdings leading the charge. Strategy added 220 BTC for $27.2 million last week, pushing its total holdings to 640,250 BTC valued at $71.7 billion, according to a press release Strategy Purchases 220 BTC, Boosting 2025 Yield to 25.9^[10]. This purchase, made at an average price of $123,561 per coin, brings the company's year-to-date Bitcoin yield to 25.9%, reinforcing its status as the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 640,250 BTC After $27.2M …^[11].

MARA Holdings further fueled bullish sentiment by acquiring 400 BTC ($46.3 million) through FalconX, raising its total stash to 52,850 BTC ($6.12 billion) Bitcoin Bulls Re-Emerge After MARA Adds 400 BTC and Saylor …^[1]. These moves, coupled with Saylor's hints at another Strategy purchase, signal sustained institutional confidence despite recent volatility. "Bitcoin Deserves Credit," Saylor tweeted, echoing his historical strategy of buying during dips Saylor's Strategy Buys 525 BTC, Pushes Holdings to 638,985^[12].

Technical indicators suggest Bitcoin (BTC) is poised for a potential rebound. The 9-day and 20-day exponential moving averages (EMAs) have flattened after a downtrend, while the MACD histogram's contraction indicates waning bearish pressure Bitcoin Bulls Re-Emerge After MARA Adds 400 BTC and Saylor …^[1]. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has also moved out of oversold territory, aligning with renewed institutional accumulation Bitcoin Bulls Re-Emerge After MARA Adds 400 BTC and Saylor …^[1]. Order book data reveals solid bid walls near $115,000, offering near-term support, though ask walls at $115,500 could delay a breakout Bitcoin Bulls Re-Emerge After MARA Adds 400 BTC and Saylor …^[1].

However, retail traders remain cautious. A 100% tariff on Chinese imports announced by President Donald Trump triggered a $19 billion liquidation event, sending BTC to a three-week low below $109,000 Trump’s new 100% tariffs on China triggered a $19 billion ... - CNN^[5]. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also plummeted, reflecting broader market jitters. "The crash acted as a purge of excess leverage rather than a structural failure," argued analysts, noting that long-term holders are reaccumulating at lower levels Did Trump’s Tariff Trigger A Crypto Purge Or Just A …^[8].

Strategy's accumulation is financed through at-the-market (ATM) equity programs, including sales of preferred and common stock. Last week's purchase raised $27.3 million via STRF, STRD, and STRK offerings Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 640,250 BTC After $27.2M …^[11]. The company retains $20.3 billion in available funding under its preferred stock class, signaling capacity for further buys Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 640,250 BTC After $27.2M …^[11].

While Bitcoin's price stabilized above $112,000, the path forward remains fraught. A break above $117,000 could confirm a bullish reversal, but a drop below $112,500 risks testing support at $108,200 Bitcoin Bulls Re-Emerge After MARA Adds 400 BTC and Saylor …^[1]. Saylor, however, remains optimistic, predicting a rebound "toward the end of the year" as institutional demand builds Strategy Keeps Buying Bitcoin, Now Holds 640,000 BTC^[3].

The divergence between institutional conviction and retail hesitation underscores the market's complexity. As Strategy and MARA continue to "buy the dip," their actions may catalyze broader adoption, but macro risks-like trade tensions and regulatory shifts-loom large. For now, Bitcoin's fate hinges on whether this accumulation can outpace external headwinds.