As Bitcoin’s price slides below the psychological $100,000 threshold to $96,000, Glassnode data reveals a stark reality: 99% of investors who accumulated Bitcoin over the past 155 days are now holding at a loss. This prolonged downturn, marked by 12 consecutive days of decline, has tested the resolve of recent buyers while existing holders drive persistent sell-side pressure. Yet beneath the surface bearish sentiment, institutional adoption continues its quiet acceleration, with major financial players and sovereign wealth funds significantly increasing their Bitcoin ETF exposure, suggesting a complex divergence between short-term price action and long-term strategic positioning.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekVenezuela’s Nobel Winner Machado Calls Bitcoin a Lifeline
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her democracy advocacy while championing Bitcoin as a financial lifeline for citizens. The political activist describes cryptocurrency as essential protection for Venezuelans seeking to preserve wealth or escape economic turmoil. Her recognition highlights the growing intersection between digital assets and human rights advocacy.
about Venezuela's Nobel Winner Machado Calls Bitcoin a LifelineBitcoin as a Tool Against Dictatorships: HRF’s Stance
At the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer of the Human Rights Foundation, argued that Bitcoin is a critical tool for resisting authoritarian control. He explained that Bitcoin’s decentralized nature prevents dictators from manipulating currency, offering financial freedom to oppressed citizens. Gladstein’s remarks underscored Bitcoin’s growing importance in global human rights advocacy, positioning it as a viable alternative to state-controlled fiat systems.
about Bitcoin as a Tool Against Dictatorships: HRF's StancePavel Durov Barred from Oslo Forum by French Court
Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, has been barred from physically attending the Oslo Freedom Forum in Norway after French courts rejected his travel request. The Human Rights Foundation (HRF), the event’s organizer, confirmed that Durov will still deliver his keynote speech remotely. HRF CEO Thor Halvorssen criticized the French court’s decision, calling it unfortunate given Durov’s important voice in discussions on human rights and autonomy. The Oslo Freedom Forum is a prominent summit advocating for universal human rights and individual freedoms.
about Pavel Durov Barred from Oslo Forum by French CourtHRF Launches Bitcoin Alliance for Civil Liberties
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) unveiled the Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance on April 10, uniting activists and humanitarian organizations to use Bitcoin (BTC) as a tool for financial freedom in oppressive environments. The initiative addresses how authoritarian governments exploit traditional banking to block dissent and obstruct aid, offering Bitcoin as a decentralized alternative for secure transactions and privacy. Founding members from regions like Nigeria, Venezuela, and Russia are already using BTC for uncensorable donations, cross-border aid, and inflation-resistant savings. The Alliance plans workshops, conferences, and educational resources to expand Bitcoin adoption among nonprofits. HRF also highlighted Bitcoin’s structural advantages over other cryptocurrencies due to its decentralization and fixed supply, reinforcing its role in supporting dissidents. This builds on HRF’s prior work, including its $5.5M Bitcoin Development Fund backing privacy tools and Lightning Network projects.
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