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MARA Expands Bitcoin Holdings With $20M Two Prime Deal Amid Halving Losses
MARA Holdings has expanded its Bitcoin allocation by investing in Two Prime, a U.S.-registered institutional investment adviser. On July 16, the company announced it had acquired a minority stake in Two Prime with a $20 million equity investment.
As part of the deal, MARA increased its Bitcoin allocation from 500 BTC to 2,000 BTC. The 2,000 BTC, worth over $233 million based on current prices, will be held in a Separately Managed Account (SMA) and used for a yield-generation strategy.
Two Prime, registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), helps professional investors and institutions manage digital assets. The firm will manage the 2,000 BTC on MARA’s behalf under regulated terms.
Bitcoin Treasury Grows to 50,000 BTC
With this update, MARA Holdings now controls 50,000 BTC, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET. This makes it the second-largest publicly traded firm holding Bitcoin, behind only MicroStrategy.
The Bitcoin treasury was originally built through self-mining operations. Later, MARA announced plans to sell company stock to increase its Bitcoin holdings. This move aligned with the accumulation strategy used by MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor.
Salman Khan, Chief Financial Officer at MARA Holdings, confirmed that the company no longer treats Bitcoin as a passive asset. He stated that MARA wants to “activate its Bitcoin balance” through yield generation instead of holding it for price gains.
MARA Faces Post-Halving Losses Despite Revenue Rise
MARA Holdings reported a $533 million net loss in Q1 2025. The company also saw a 30% increase in revenue, which reached $214 million during the same period.
The recent Bitcoin halving reduced block rewards by 50%, affecting miner earnings. At the same time, rising energy and equipment costs made operations more expensive. These pressures have affected profitability across the Bitcoin mining sector.
Several miners have started shifting to alternative business models. For example, HIVE Digital and Core Scientific have moved toward high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) data center hosting.
Core Scientific’s Crypto Mining Role Unclear After CoreWeave Acquisition
Core Scientific was acquired by CoreWeave in a $9 billion all-stock deal. The new owner, CoreWeave, said it may repurpose Core Scientific’s assets for HPC infrastructure.
The company has not confirmed whether it will continue Core Scientific’s crypto mining operations or exit that part of the business. This creates uncertainty around Core Scientific’s role in Bitcoin mining moving forward.
In contrast, MARA Holdings continues to center its strategy on Bitcoin. The Two Prime deal and the 2,000 BTC allocation reinforce that direction.
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Coinbase and Binance deny media-fueled drama about unhealthy competition
Listen up, guys, the crypto world’s latest episode? It’s like a messy office feud that got way outta hand.
The Czech central bank bought $18 million Coinbase stock
The Czech National Bank just made a move that’s got everyone raising an eyebrow. They dropped a cool $18.1 million on Coinbase shares in Q2 of this year.
Hungary Enforces Prison Terms for Unauthorized Crypto Trading and Exchanges
Hungary has enforced strict penalties on unlicensed crypto trading and services. The new Hungarian Criminal Code update took effect on July 1.
The crypto week in the U.S starts tomorrow
The U.S. House of Representatives is gearing up for what they’re calling Crypto Week.
Bhutan Transfers $74M in Bitcoin to Binance as BTC Hits Record High
The Royal Government of Bhutan moved 99.47 Bitcoin (BTC) to Binance on July 14, according to Onchain Lens. The transaction was worth $12.05 million at the time. It came from the government’s investment arm, Druk Holding and Investments.
This transfer brought the total sent from Bhutan to Binance over the past two weeks to 650 BTC, worth $74.24 million. Blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence shows the first transfer occurred on June 30, when 137.24 BTC left the wallet. At the time, Bitcoin traded near $107,000, and the transaction was valued at $14.7 million.
Bhutan’s government continued sending BTC to Binance daily. Transaction sizes ranged between 2 BTC and 200 BTC. The latest transfer took place shortly after Bitcoin passed $120,000 for the first time.
Bitcoin Reaches $122,565 as Trading Volume Confirms Market Activity
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $122,565 on July 14. Data from TradingView shows BTC opened at $119,140 and peaked at $123,236 before stabilizing. The daily gain stood at 2.88%. On the Bitstamp exchange, trading volume hit 672 BTC, indicating strong participation during the rally.
At the time of Bhutan’s latest transfer, Bitcoin traded near $122,300. The price had increased by more than 14% since late June. Analysts linked the rally to higher institutional inflows, increased demand from ETFs, and expectations around upcoming U.S. crypto legislation.
Despite regular transfers, Druk Holding continues to manage a large Bitcoin treasury. According to Arkham Intelligence, Bhutan holds 11,411 BTC, valued at around $1.4 billion. It also holds 656 Ether (ETH), worth roughly $2 million.
Bhutan Continues Crypto Activities Through Druk Holding
Bhutan has integrated crypto into its economic strategy through state-backed efforts. Under the current leadership of King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the country has established hydro-powered Bitcoin mining sites and maintains a national crypto reserve.
In May 2025, Bhutan partnered with Binance to support crypto-based payments in the tourism sector. The initiative aimed to offer digital payment solutions to international visitors. However, limited internet access in rural areas has created delays in full-scale deployment.
While Cointelegraph contacted Bhutan’s government for a statement on the recent Bitcoin transfers, no response has been issued so far. Binance has also not commented publicly.
Bhutan’s Transfers Follow Bitcoin Price Surge
Bhutan’s first recorded BTC transfer in the current series occurred on June 30, when it moved 137.24 BTC to Binance. Bitcoin’s price stood at $107,000, making the transaction worth $14.7 million. Since then, daily transfers continued with varying amounts.
The government wallet remained inactive in the weeks before June 30. Its renewed activity came as Bitcoin broke through historical resistance levels. The largest single-day transfer recorded was 200 BTC.
At current market prices, Bhutan’s Bitcoin balance still places it among the largest state-level holders globally. The government continues using Binance for its transfers, with all recorded movements visible on-chain.
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Bitcoin Breaks $120K: Institutional Tailwinds Fuel the Next Leg Up
Bitcoin’s breach of $120,000 narrates its latest chapter in a story that’s gone from game money to Wall Street favorite.
With over $2.5 billion in weekly spot ETF inflows and heavyweight firms like MicroStrategy doubling down, this rally has strong institutional legs.
The macro backdrop adds fuel to the fire with expectations of Fed rate cuts in September and a weakening US dollar, now 6.5 points below its 200-day DXY average, directing towards Bitcoin’s bullish momentum.
The road to $150,000 by Q3 looks increasingly plausible, powered by supply scarcity and mounting institutional demand. Still, this isn’t a one-way street.
Profit-taking, rate speculation, and geopolitical risks could spark a short-term pullback, potentially dragging BTC into a $105,000–$115,000 consolidation zone.
Traders should keep a close eye on ETF flows and policy developments because in this cycle, regulation and sentiment may prove just as important as halving math.
Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research
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