Bitcoin News Today: MARA's $46M BTC Buy Signals Institutional Bet on Bitcoin's Resilience

MARA Holdings, a leading Bitcoin mining firm, has expanded its cryptocurrency holdings by acquiring an additional 400 BTC ($46.31 million) through FalconX, a institutional trading platform, as reported by [BTC Mining Firm Marathon](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/10/13/marathon-scoops-up-400-btc-after-friday-s-usd20b-crash). The purchase, executed amid a recent market downturn triggered by U.S.-China tariff tensions, brings the company's total Bitcoin reserves to between 52,850 and 53,250 BTC, valued at over $6.12 billion, according to [Marathon Digital Adds 400 BTC](https://www.cryptotimes.io/2025/10/13/marathon-digital-adds-400-btc-holdings-hit-52850-btc/). This move underscores institutional confidence in Bitcoin's long-term potential despite short-term volatility.

The acquisition occurred following a sharp 13% drop in Bitcoin prices on Oct. 10, which erased roughly $65 billion in open interest. While the broader market has since stabilized—with Bitcoin rebounding to $114,800—analysts warn that sustained gains above key resistance levels remain uncertain, according to [MARA buys 400 BTC](https://www.cryptopolitan.com/mara-buys-400-btc-after-historic-crash/). MARA's purchase aligns with historical patterns of corporate accumulation during market resets, mirroring strategies employed by other major holders like MicroStrategy, which controls 640,031 BTC.