Key Highlights Michael Saylor’s net worth climbs 15.8% to $7.37B in 2025 MicroStrategy stock rises 12% as Bitcoin stash tops 636,000 BTC Saylor joins Armstrong and CZ among top global crypto billionaires Michael Saylor Adds Nearly $1 Billion to His Fortune in 2025 Michael Saylor, co-founder and CEO of MicroStrategy, has boosted his wealth by nearly $1 billion this year, thanks to rising stock and Bitcoin holdings. His net worth climbed 15.8% to $7.37 billion, placing him at No. 491 on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index . MicroStrategy Stock and Bitcoin Holdings Fuel Growth MicroStrategy shares (MSTR) have risen 12% in 2025, according to Google Finance. A Bloomberg breakdown shows Saylor’s wealth consists of about $650 million in cash, with the rest tied to his massive stake in MicroStrategy. The company remains the largest public holder of Bitcoin, with 636,505 BTC worth around $70 billion—equal to 3.42% of the entire Bitcoin supply. Despite the enormous holdings, MicroStrategy says its buying strategy avoids disrupting markets. “We buy Bitcoin in such a way that we do not influence its price,” explained Shirish Jajodia, the company’s treasurer. Saylor Joins the Crypto Billionaire Elite Saylor is now ranked alongside other crypto billionaires: Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, worth $12.8B (No. 234) Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, Binance founder, worth $44.5B (No. 40) This cements his place as one of the most influential figures in the intersection of crypto and Wall Street. Aiming for the S&P 500 On September 1, 2025, MicroStrategy qualified for the S&P 500 index but was ultimately left out, despite delivering one of its strongest quarters ever. The company had hoped to become the first Bitcoin-focused firm added to the prestigious benchmark. For now, Saylor’s growing wealth and MicroStrategy’s unmatched Bitcoin stash highlight how crypto adoption is reshaping global finance—with MicroStrategy at the center of it.
Solana (SOL) is trading close to $203.57, maintaining modest gains as price action compresses inside a symmetrical triangle pattern on the 2-hour chart. This setup, defined by converging support and resistance trendlines, reflects a period of consolidation where buyers and sellers are testing each other’s conviction. The 50-SMA at $205 now acts as immediate resistance , while the 200-SMA at $194.37 provides longer-term structural support. Momentum is balanced, with the RSI at 52 showing neutral conditions but tilting slightly upward after a rebound from oversold levels earlier this week. #Solana is consolidating near $203 inside a symmetrical triangle. The 50-SMA at $205 caps upside, while $194.37 (200-SMA) anchors support. RSI at 52 signals balanced momentum, with buyers quietly accumulating. pic.twitter.com/57g2lRNj6M — Arslan Ali (@forex_arslan) September 7, 2025 Candlestick activity, featuring Doji and spinning tops around key support, underscores investor indecision but also highlights accumulation at the lower end of the range. Solana (SOL/USD) Key Levels to Watch Market structure suggests that the next move could be decisive. Traders are closely monitoring support and resistance levels that may guide short-term direction: Solana Price Chart – Source: Tradingview Upside Trigger: Breakout above $208.62 could target $212.81 and $217.65. Immediate Support: Holding $199.25 keeps bullish structure intact. Downside Risk: A slip below $199.25 could expose $194.22 and $189.91. Higher lows since late August continue to strengthen the bullish case, showing that buyers remain active even as upside momentum stalls. Short-Term Outlook and Long-Term Potential If Solana clears the $208.62 resistance with convincing volume, momentum could accelerate toward the mid-$220 range. This move would align with the broader bullish trajectory highlighted by TradingView’s path projection. A bullish engulfing candle or the classic “three white soldiers” formation would confirm market conviction, while a failure at resistance could invite short-term selling pressure back toward the $190 zone. A breakout above $208.62 could ignite moves toward $212.81 and $217.65. Failure to hold $199 risks pullback to $194.22. A confirmed breakout may open the path to $250+ in the next cycle. $SOL #Crypto — Arslan Ali (@forex_arslan) September 7, 2025 For traders, a tactical long entry becomes attractive on confirmation above $208.62, with stops placed below $199 to manage risk. In the near term, this breakout could set the stage for Solana to retest the $250 level, last seen during its peak rallies. Beyond technicals, Solana’s growing ecosystem of DeFi projects, NFT activity, and institutional inflows continues to bolster investor interest. As liquidity rotates into large-cap altcoins, SOL’s resilience above $200 suggests it could be among the frontrunners in the next altcoin rally. If momentum holds, Solana price prediction may turn bullish, and SOL may not only sustain its position above $200 but also push toward reclaiming a new all-time high. Presale Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) Combines BTC Security With Solana Speed Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is positioning itself as the first Bitcoin-native Layer 2 powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM). Its goal is to expand the BTC ecosystem by enabling lightning-fast, low-cost smart contracts, decentralized apps, and even meme coin creation. By combining BTC’s unmatched security with Solana’s high-performance framework, the project opens the door to entirely new use cases, including seamless BTC bridging and scalable dApp development. The team has put strong emphasis on trust and scalability, with the project audited by Consult to give investors confidence in its foundations. Momentum is building quickly. The presale has already crossed $14.3 million, leaving only a limited allocation still available. At today’s stage, HYPER tokens are priced at just $0.012875—but that figure will increase as the presale progresses. You can buy HYPER tokens on the official Bitcoin Hyper website using crypto or a bank card. Click Here to Participate in the Presale The post Solana Price Prediction: Can SOL Hold Above $200 and Set Its Sights on a New All-Time High? appeared first on Cryptonews .
Arkham Intelligence has flagged roughly 45,000 Bitcoin tied to the Movie2K piracy case that have not moved since 2019, a discovery that raises fresh questions about what was missed when German authorities handled the earlier seizures. At current prices, those coins are worth nearly $5 billion, putting renewed scrutiny on Berlin’s choices last year. Arkham Tracks Dormant Movie2K Holdings According to Arkham, the dormant stash sits across more than 100 wallets linked to the defunct Movie2K site. Reports have disclosed that Movie2K operators were arrested in 2019, and that German authorities recovered nearly 49,858 BTC in January 2024. Those coins were later sold off in June and July 2024. The newly identified 45,000 BTC, however, showed no movement after 2019, suggesting control by the same operators rather than state custody. BREAKING: ARKHAM IDENTIFIES $5B BTC THAT THE GERMAN GOVERNMENT FAILED TO SEIZE German police seized 49,858 BTC from the operators of Movie2K, a film piracy website, in early 2024. The government sold it in July 2024 for $2.89B at an average price of $57,900. It appears that… pic.twitter.com/l0w0OkdU0H — Arkham (@arkham) September 5, 2025 Government Sold Earlier Holdings At Lower Prices Based on reports , the January 2024 seizure — close to 49,860 BTC — was liquidated at an average price of $57,900, generating about €2.64 billion, or roughly $2.90 billion. Germany defended the move by warning of a possible “significant loss of value of around 10% or more” if it held the coins longer. Market prices have since climbed, and Bitcoin has reached an all-time high above $123,000, making the earlier sale look, in raw numbers, like a large missed upside. Legal And Technical Hurdles Remain The new finding does not automatically mean those wallets can be taken by the state. Legal steps would be required to prove ownership and to secure court orders. Technical challenges exist too: dormant keys, complex custody chains, and cross-border links can all slow or block enforcement. Analysts say recovery is possible in some cases, but it is rarely quick or simple. If another large tranche of coins were to be moved into markets, it could create pressure similar to what was seen after the mid-2024 disposals. Debate Over State Bitcoin Reserves Joana Cotar , a German lawmaker and Bitcoin supporter, wrote an open letter urging a rethink. She argued that holding confiscated Bitcoin as a sovereign reserve could have produced far larger returns for the state. At the same time, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has warned that Bitcoin is volatile and compared its surge behavior to Tulip Mania – a financial bubble that happened in the Dutch Republic during the early 1600s. It’s often called the first recorded speculative bubble in history. Other countries have taken different paths. Reports note that El Salvador recently shifted $678 million in Bitcoin into 14 wallets to guard against quantum risks while keeping the holdings visible on the blockchain. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
XRP’s price outlook is in focus as the US Securities and Exchange Commission lines up decisions on multiple spot ETF applications in late October 2025. Analysts say the outcome of that cluster could decide whether billions of dollars in institutional funds flow into the token before year-end. Related Reading: American Bitcoin, Backed By Trump, Ends Nasdaq Debut Up 17% Filings Point To October Decision Reports show that six issuers have active S-1 filings or amendments waiting for review. The list includes Bitwise, WisdomTree, 21Shares, Canary Capital, CoinShares, and Franklin Templeton. The timing of these filings, following the SEC’s dismissal of its case against Ripple, has raised expectations that issuers are preparing for a launch window tied to October’s calendar. Demand Shock Could Stress Supply Industry insiders project that more than $5 billion could enter through spot ETFs in the first month alone. Estimates run as high as $10–18 billion by the end of 2025 if approvals are granted and appetite is strong. XRP’s effective supply is limited, with about 35 billion tokens still locked in escrow and much of the circulating amount held by exchanges and large investors. This thin float means a sudden demand wave could trigger sharp price swings. Analyst Upbeat About A $50 Target Veteran Bitcoin investor Pumpius has tied these supply and demand pressures to a bold forecast. He believes that if ETFs launch in the fourth quarter and inflows reach $10–18 billion, XRP could climb to $50 by December 2025 — and it is not “hopium“. From today’s price of $2.80, that would be a 1,680% rise, lifting market capitalization from $168 billion to about $3 trillion. Pumpius says the setup mirrors Bitcoin and Ethereum before their ETF approvals, pointing to the recent launch of XRP futures on CME and Coinbase Derivatives as proof that institutional infrastructure is already in place. 🚨 If the SEC approves all spot XRP ETFs by October, the path to $50 by December ’25 isn’t hopium, it’s math + market structure. Read this before everyone else catches on. 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/2bNjEbbnIp — Pumpius (@pumpius) September 3, 2025 Skepticism Over The Timeline Many market participants have pushed back against the forecast, arguing that the timeline is too short for XRP to grow that much. Critics on social platforms point out the difficulty of scaling from a $168 billion market to $3 trillion in just over a year. Some also question whether early ETF inflows will meet the higher-end projections cited by Pumpius. Related Reading: MemeCore Explodes 3,800% For ATH — But Is A Collapse Around The Corner? What Approval Would Mean Should the SEC approve the filings in October, ETFs could channel regulated exposure for pensions, wealth managers, RIAs, and corporate treasuries. That would test XRP’s liquidity, potentially forcing larger holders to adjust positions as new demand arrives. If the applications are denied, expectations for a breakout rally would likely be pushed further out. For now, XRP continues to trade at $2.84. With the SEC’s October cluster approaching, traders are weighing whether the path to $50 is a realistic outcome or just a bold scenario tied to one investor’s high-stakes call. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
COINOTAG News reported on September 7 that Strategy founder Michael Saylor reiterated details about the Bitcoin Tracker, succinctly noting “Need more orange dots.” This communication aligns with Strategy’s established reporting
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of Nigeria has warned about the risks of opening crypto investors to fraudulent elements. Speaking on behalf of the organization, Ola Olukoyede, Executive Chairman of the EFCC, says Nigeria risks exposing its financial system to large-scale abuse if cryptocurrency activities continue without proper regulation. Olukoyede was represented by his Chief of Staff, Michael Nze, speaking to the stakeholders and members of the Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), led by its president, Obinna Iwuno, at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja. During the courtesy visit, Olukoyede described cryptocurrency as the engine of global innovation and wealth creation. In addition, he noted that in the wrong hands, it could become a tool to carry out vices like terrorism financing and fraud if left unchecked. EFCC Chairman reiterates the need for crypto regulation in Nigeria Olukoyede described crypto as the new oil, noting that there is so much money to be made in the industry. However, he noted that the ecosystem needs to be properly regulated, noting that it would help people thrive without stifling innovation in the space. The EFCC boss also added that without proper regulation, genuine actors in the space are also bound to fall prey to bad elements looking to take advantage of their inexperience, haste, or the need to make money. “There is a thin line between genuine crypto operators and fraudsters. Sadly, we are seeing politically exposed persons and even so-called legitimate actors exploiting crypto for laundering money,” Olukoyede said. He also urged SiBAN and other blockchain-affiliated stakeholders to ensure they carry out prompt awareness and education for people looking to enter the scene. Further, Olukoyede charged the association to play its part in curbing the menace of bad actors in the space, noting that they can do well to report them to the relevant authorities. “You can collaborate with us to stop money laundering. You can blow the whistle. You can be whistleblowers. The more enlightenment and training we provide, the stronger our economy becomes,” he added. SiBAN president calls for regulation without stifling innovation Obinna Iwuno, as part of his remarks, said the association has already come up with a code of ethics modeled after the best global practices, revealing its readiness for regulation in the crypto industry. “We have drawn from international standards to create a code of ethics for practitioners and operators in Nigeria. This demonstrates our commitment to be ethical, regulated, and compliant with both local and global laws,” Iwuno said. Iwuno stressed that the group has been calling on the government to regulate the crypto space since it became mainstream in 2018, noting that without it, the country risks losing out on capital. He added that SiBAN is keen to collaborate with the EFCC in creating awareness through investor education, anti-scam campaigns, and different fraud reporting methods. In his words, Iwuno claimed that the group had already mandated Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance for crypto platforms. The group also mentioned that they have instructed crypto firms and related platforms to set up a compliance officer to ensure they are accountable. However, Iwuno cautioned that while regulation is great for any country, it should not hinder the growth of the crypto industry. “As much as we push for regulation, we also want to make sure innovation is not strangulated,” he said. He highlighted that Nigeria has one of the highest youth populations in Africa, and most of them are very active in the crypto space. “However, without proper regulation, we stand at risk of money laundering, terrorism financing, threats to national security, and proliferation financing,” he said. KEY Difference Wire : the secret tool crypto projects use to get guaranteed media coverage
Bitcoin retesting $100,000 would match previous BTC price dips since the end of 2024, Fibonacci retracement analysis shows.
On September 7, COINOTAG News published a statement from Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, who confirmed on X that Tether has not sold any Bitcoin and has reallocated a portion of
COINOTAG News reported on September 7 that CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr. observed a Bitcoin consolidation, writing that price action had been concentrated in the $110,000–$112,000 corridor—hovering around a noted