$11B Bitcoin whale returns with $360M BTC transfer after 2 months

The massive whale previously rotated about $5 billion worth of Bitcoin into Ether after holding the BTC stash for seven years.

A Bitcoin whale that held about $11 billion in BTC before rotating more than $5 billion of the stash into Ether two months ago has returned to the cryptocurrency market, with another $360 million Bitcoin transfer.

Bitcoin’s On-Chain Profitability Has Surged With 97% of Supply Now in Profit: Glassnode

Glassnode says bitcoin’s breakout to record highs came on the back of $2.2 billion in ETF inflows and steady accumulation from smaller holders, not speculative hype.

• Glassnode says bitcoin’s rally to new highs above $120,000 was driven by $2.2 billion in spot ETF inflows and renewed on-chain accumulation.
• Per on-chain data, smaller and mid-tier investors have been steadily buying, offsetting light profit-taking from larger whales.
• Despite strong fundamentals, the firm warns that rising leverage and funding rates above 8% could increase short-term volatility.

Bitcoin leads record-breaking inflows as investors chase the ‘debasement trade’

Bitcoin surged to $126,200 as global crypto digital products logged $5.67 billion in record inflows, reflecting renewed investor faith amid fiscal and geopolitical risks.

• Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $126,200, backed by a record $5.67 billion ETP inflows.
• Fiscal and geopolitical uncertainty have revived the “debasement trade” narrative.
• Institutional inflows dominate while retail participation continues to decline.

Life insurer Meanwhile raises $82M for Bitcoin financial products

Bitcoin insurer Meanwhile raised $82 million led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures to expand Bitcoin-denominated savings, annuities and insurance products.

Bitcoin life insurance company Meanwhile has raised $82 million in a new funding round led by Bain Capital Crypto and Haun Ventures.

The company, regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, plans to use the funds to meet “surging demand” for Bitcoin-denominated retirement and “inflation-proof” savings products, according to a Tuesday announcement.

Meanwhile offers Bitcoin-based life insurance, annuities, savings products and insurance bonds for individuals and institutions, with all premiums, policy values and claims managed in Bitcoin

MARA Holdings Produced 736 Bitcoin in September, Holds 52,580 BTC in Treasury

• Marathon Holdings produced 736 BTC in September, a 4% increase from August, and won 218 blocks on the Bitcoin network.
• The company said it was a net seller of BTC during September, but its overall bitcoin holdings rose to 52,850 from 50,639 one month earlier.

Bitcoin Surges Above $123K, Nearing New Record as Bullish Q4 Sentiment Fuels Weeklong Rally

This recent run has been fueled by institutional demand and a shifting macro environment.

• Bitcoin climbed within close sight of a new record high after a five-day rally that’s seen it rise nearly 15%.
• Renewed bullish momentum appears driven by strong institutional demand and broader macroeconomic pressures.
• Economist Noelle Acheson says rising interest in hard assets like bitcoin could give this rally staying power.