Bitcoin traders faced a $1.48 billion liquidation wave this week after the cryptocurrency dropped to an intraday low of $58,188, triggering forced position closures across crypto markets within 24 hours. The sharp breakdown occurred the same day fresh U.S. inflation data was released, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rising 4.1% year-over-year in May — more than double the Federal Reserve's 2% target — reigniting concerns about prolonged elevated interest rates. The leverag
Strategy's MSTR stock fell 8% to $86, its lowest close since February 2024, while the company's STRC preferred shares dropped to $75 — a 25% discount to their $100 par value. Analysts attribute the decline primarily to investor trust erosion rather than immediate solvency risk, with Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume citing repeated strategic pivots by CEO Michael Saylor as the core driver. The company holds roughly 10 months of U.S. dollar reserves to cover STRC dividend obligations, yet the sharp d