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Bitcoin faces biggest governance dispute in years as BIP-110 raises chain split fears

Bitcoin is facing its biggest governance dispute in years ahead of the blockchain reaching block height 961,632, as debate spreads over BIP-110, a proposal to limit non-financial data in transactions. Supporters say it protects Bitcoin’s original purpose and reduces node costs. Opponents question the push process and warn enforcement without broad economic consensus could fuel a minority chain split and raise censorship concerns.

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Bitcoin rebounds after breaking below $60,000; focus on AI funding shift and rate outlook

Bitcoin fell below $60,000 for the first time since last October and rebounded to around $63,000 on bargain buying. The broader crypto market slid, with heavy liquidations. Investors focused on stronger U.S. jobs data that pushed back rate-cut expectations, and on large AI-related fundraisings seen as drawing money from risk assets. Decrypt reported Strategy sold bitcoin for the first time in four years, hurting sentiment, while spot crypto ETFs saw outflows.

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Bitcoin long-term holdings near 4 million BTC, raising supply shock risk

Bitcoin held by long-term investors is nearing 4 million BTC, raising analysis that the amount of supply actually available to trade is shrinking quickly. As institutions and high-conviction buyers continue to accumulate, a renewed rise in demand could intensify supply tightness and add upward pressure on prices. Analysts also point to stronger price support as a large share of recently bought bitcoin moves into profit territory.