Even at US$25, Warren Buffett Still Refuses to Buy Bitcoin
Warren Buffett's name is back in the spotlight after his comments about Bitcoin (<a>c-23</a>) went viral again among young investors, especially because his statements sounded quite blunt. In an interview published by CNBC, the investor over 90 years old reiterated that he remains uninterested in buying Bitcoin, even if the price is very low. I convey that if someone offers him all the Bitcoin in the world for just US$25, he would still refuse because he believes that asset does not provide real value.
Threatening Back Trump, Iran Promises to Obliterate US Facilities in the Middle East
Iran emphasizes through its Military Operational Command that it will attack critical infrastructure belonging to the United States (US) in several locations in the Middle East if US President Donald Trump carries out his threats. “Following up on previous warnings, if Iran's fuel and energy infrastructure is attacked by the enemy, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will become targets,” he said, citing Bloomberg on Sunday (22/03).
Trump Threatens to Attack Iranian Power Plants, Bitcoin Drops Not as Bad as Gold
The President of the United States (US) Donald Trump threatened to attack all Iranian power plants within 48 hours starting if the Middle Eastern country does not immediately open the Strait of Hormuz. "If Iran does not fully open, without threats, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 hours from now, the United States will attack and destroy various Power Plants, starting from the largest first!" he said, quoting his Truth Social account on Sunday (22/03). This caused Bitcoin ($BTC ) to experience a decline of below US$70 thousand or minus 3%. However, it was not as severe as what happened with gold, which plummeted by 10.3%, according to Trading View.
20 Days of War, Funds Worth Rp434 T Estimated to be Wasted
The escalating situation in the Middle East unexpectedly has been ongoing for twenty days and is still happening as the Eid al-Fitr celebration approaches. It is estimated that the war between Iran and the United States (US) and Israel has cost up to US$25.6 billion or around Rp 434 trillion, according to the Iran War Cost Tracker. This can happen because those countries are reluctant to discuss a ceasefire agreement. Moreover, since the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by the US military. On the other hand, it is not just the people of the Middle East who are suffering; some countries in Southeast Asia, such as the Philippines, are facing a critical condition due to dwindling oil supplies as a result of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Competing with ChatGPT, Elon Musk Introduces Grok Feature to Transform Photos into Chibi Characters
xAI CEO Elon Musk introduced the latest feature of his artificial intelligence (AI) called Grok Imagine, which can transform photos into adorable chibi characters. "Try the Grok Imagine Chibi template. So cute," he said, quoting his personal X account on Friday (20/03). This indicates that AI development worldwide can now modify images, not just create and alter text. Thus, this initiative expands the use of AI in various types of user requests, especially in terms of creativity.
This Bitcoin Short Trader Lost Rp75 Billion After Being Hit by Liquidation
The surge in Bitcoin (BTC) prices has caused a trader who took a short position to lose up to US$4.4 million, equivalent to nearly Rp75 billion. The incident occurred when the price of BTC suddenly soared sharply during trading on Tuesday (03/17) morning. Coinglass trading data shows that Bitcoin rose about 4.03 percent in the last 24 hours, reaching a level of US$76,000. This rapid increase immediately triggered a wave of liquidations for traders who predicted that the price of the crypto asset would fall.
Breaking News | Bitcoin Surges, Continues to Rise to US$76 Thousand This Morning
The price of Bitcoin ($BTC ) surged again on Tuesday morning (17/03), after rising about 4.03 percent in the last 24 hours, reaching US$76,000.
The increase was triggered by a change in global sentiment towards risky assets after tensions in the Middle East eased. Concerns over the important oil route in the Strait of Hormuz decreased, causing oil prices to weaken and financial markets to regain enthusiasm.
The movement of Bitcoin was also driven by the liquidation of short positions in the derivatives market, triggering a short squeeze. Additionally, the price managed to break through the 50-day moving average around US$70,000, which had previously been an important technical level.
Bitcoin Shines Again, Outperforms Nasdaq-Gold Since the Middle East War Broke Out
ProShares Advisor Simeon Hyman revealed that Bitcoin ($BTC ) has become a shining asset, outperforming the U.S. stock index Nasdaq and gold amid the war in the Middle East. “If you look at Bitcoin, its price has slightly increased while stocks have fallen (since the Iran war started). So, I think the diversification strategy is really relevant in the current environment,” he said, citing CNBC. It has been proven that Nasdaq and gold have fallen by 0.72 percent and 6.4 percent respectively in the last week.
Features | This Trader's Dilemma: Choose Take Profit Rp35 M or Dinner with Trump
The crypto analytics platform Arkham Intelligence sparked discussions on social media X after a TRUMP token investor made a significant profit. An investor with the account name 'little x' reportedly pocketed a profit of around US$2.12 million or equivalent to Rp35 billion. The profit came after little x purchased token $TRUMP worth US$6.7 million. The purchase was made following the announcement of the second gala dinner agenda with US President Donald Trump, which triggered a surge in investor interest. Arkham raises a unique dilemma for the TRUMP holder, choosing to cash out millions of dollars now, or to keep their tokens for the chance to attend an exclusive dinner with the president.
Andrew Tate Admits to Buying US$2 Million in Bitcoin Amid Market Crash
Andrew Tate said he bought US$2 million in Bitcoin when the price was pegged at US$67,000, Friday (06/02) early morning. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is now below that price. "Buying Bitcoin worth US$2 million at a price of US$67,000. Mark these words," Tate wrote, quoting from his X page. It should be noted that Tate believes Bitcoin (BTC) will fall to the area of US$26,000. If true, that price would be the lowest since October 2022. Nevertheless, the purchase of US$2 million in Bitcoin by Tate has not been tracked in his portfolio, especially since he did not provide evidence of the transaction, at least until this news was published.
Three Catalysts That Could Make Crypto Recover This Year According to Analysts
Wintermute, a crypto market maker company, revealed the three catalysts or factors that could restore the crypto market as a whole in 2026. "Only a few selected tokens are outperforming while the broader market continues to decline, pressured by the burden of unlocks. To reverse this trend, at least one of three things needs to happen," he wrote, citing an official report. It is known that the role of large institutions and providers of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can drive liquidity in the crypto market. However, these major players need to allocate to other tokens and not be centralized on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
Iranian Fiat Plummets to US$0, Bitcoin Priced at 104 Billion Rials
The exchange rate of the Iranian currency against the US dollar is now worthless, priced at US$0. This has caused the price of Bitcoin (BTC) to soar, requiring 104 billion rials to obtain 1 BTC. This happened because Iran is facing domestic unrest caused by an economic crisis and tensions with the US military that worsened the situation. It is known that the sharp decline in the rial exchange rate occurred when the free market rate touched around 1.3-1.4 million rials per US dollar. This event made the Iranian currency the weakest and lowest in the world.
US Inflation Finally Eased, Bitcoin Rises to US$93,000
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) or inflation in the United States (US), today, Tuesday (13/10) evening, remained stable at the 2.7% annual level for December 2025. As a result, the crypto digital asset market reacted, with Bitcoin (BTC) rising to US$93,000 or 1.56% according to CoinMarketCap. Additionally, crypto market capitalization continues to rise to US$3.16 trillion. In other words, this report shows that inflation figures are getting closer to the 2% target, strengthening speculation that the Fed will halt interest rate hikes in the near future, thus driving up digital assets.
Bitcoin Accelerates Toward US$96,000, Hundreds of Thousands of Short Traders Hit by Liquidation
Bitcoin surges back to US$96,000 or 4.3% in the last 24 hours, Wednesday (01/14) morning. This rally triggered the liquidation of short positions worth US$590 million or IDR 9 trillion within the same timeframe, according to CoinGlass. Meanwhile, this rally was triggered after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, indicating inflation in the United States (US), stabilized at 2.7% year-on-year in December 2025. This means the report shows inflation figures are getting closer to the 2% target, strengthening speculation that the Fed may halt future interest rate hikes.
Analysts Say Interest Rate Cuts Are the 'Key' for Retail to Return to the Crypto Market
Clear Street Managing Director Owen Lau stated that the Federal Reserve's (The Fed) rate cuts could encourage retail investors to return to the crypto market. "But on the other hand, if interest rates go down, it usually means the market is in risk mode. So retail will be more enthusiastic about entering crypto, and institutions will also be more enthusiastic about entering crypto," he said, citing YouTube CNBC Television. On the other hand, during the year 2025 The Fed has cut interest rates three times. However, the crypto market did not respond well to this news and tended to stagnate and then decline.
Investors Start Taking Positions, Bitcoin-XRP ETF Experiences Inflows Ahead of New Year's Eve
The Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) experienced an influx of fresh funds from crypto investors who are starting to position their capital. This occurred on the eve of New Year's Eve 2025. Furthermore, the Bitcoin ETF received net funds amounting to US$355 million or around Rp5.9 trillion, then Ethereum valued at US$67.8 million or Rp1.1 trillion, and XRP reached US$15.5 million or equivalent to Rp259.3 billion, which occurred on Tuesday (30/12). This event reflects that investors are beginning to take momentum to allocate funds towards crypto digital assets through ETFs.
Investors Start Taking Positions, Bitcoin-XRP ETF Experiences Inflows Ahead of New Year's Eve
The Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) experienced an influx of fresh funds from crypto investors who are starting to position their capital. This occurred on the eve of New Year's Eve 2025. Furthermore, the Bitcoin ETF received net funds amounting to US$355 million or around Rp5.9 trillion, then Ethereum valued at US$67.8 million or Rp1.1 trillion, and XRP reached US$15.5 million or equivalent to Rp259.3 billion, which occurred on Tuesday (30/12). This event reflects that investors are beginning to take momentum to allocate funds towards crypto digital assets through ETFs.