Bitcoin tops $81,000 as Strategy mulls selling its BTC to fund dividend obligations
Bitcoin surged past $81,000 as global risk sentiment improved on easing Iran tensions and AI optimism. MicroStrategy, holding 818,334 BTC, signaled potential sales to cover $1.5 billion annual dividend obligations—a strategic shift from its buy-and-hold model. The announcement triggered a 4% after-hours decline in MSTR shares. Solana and Dogecoin gained solidly while Ether lagged amid ETF outflows.
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