Weekly Summary: Strategy surpasses 700k BTC and crypto salaries become a reality

Source: CritpoTendencia Original Title: Weekly Summary: Strategy surpasses 700k BTC and crypto salaries become a reality Original Link: The week that concludes leaves a clear reading: the Bitcoin ecosystem has moved beyond the purely speculative phase to consolidate into a stage of strategic accumulation. While custody data in the United States show sustained institutional capital inflows, major corporations and leading analysts continue to redefine the rules of the game.

From PlanB’s perspective on the synergy between gold and digital assets, to record purchases by Strategy and innovative adoption in the consumer sector by Steak 'n Shake, the message is consistent: confidence in Bitcoin as a financial pillar is becoming increasingly solid. Keeping a close eye on weekly trends is key to interpreting the market’s direction.

Institutional demand for Bitcoin does not stop: clear signals from custody in the U.S.

Institutional investors continue to actively buy Bitcoin. In a post on X, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju highlighted the holding pattern of custody wallets based in the United States, including those linked to ETFs.

He explained that U.S.-based wallets that do not belong to exchanges or miners and hold between 100 and 1000 BTC have accumulated over 577,000 BTC in the past year, with an estimated value exceeding $53 billion. This figure, however, includes assets under management of exchange-traded funds.

Ju’s analysis highlights a sustained accumulation pattern by institutional actors. The chart accompanying his post shows a divergence between demand and Bitcoin’s price, suggesting an underlying momentum increase that could translate into a more pronounced revaluation in the future.

PlanB ends the debate: why combining gold and Bitcoin improves the risk-return profile

According to an analysis by PlanB, integrating Bitcoin and gold into a single portfolio not only boosts returns but also optimizes risk management. From this perspective, the narrative shifts from a competition between assets to a strategy of complementarity.

Based on the presented data, the risk-return profile of Bitcoin and gold is almost identical when measured by the Calmar ratio. Additionally, a portfolio consisting of 20% Bitcoin and 80% gold would have shown lower risk and a significant increase in returns compared to an exclusive exposure to the precious metal.

Strategy’s Bitcoin reserves exceed 700,000 BTC after record purchase

Strategy surpassed 700,000 BTC in its reserves after a large-scale new acquisition. According to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company bought 22,305 BTC for $2.130 billion, one of the most significant operations within its multi-year accumulation strategy.

With this purchase, the total Bitcoin held by Strategy amounts to 709,715 BTC, acquired for about $53.920 billion at an average price of $75,979 per BTC.

The operation reinforces the company’s long-term vision led by Michael Saylor on Bitcoin. In fact, this acquisition far exceeds previous purchases that had already been considered historic within the market.

Steak 'n Shake incorporates Bitcoin into salaries

Steak 'n Shake is introducing a disruptive change in the fast-food sector by allowing payments with Bitcoin for both customers and employees. This initiative aims not only to increase interaction with consumers but also to offer an alternative remuneration scheme for its staff.

Starting March 1, hourly employees will be able to choose to receive part of their salary in Bitcoin, equivalent to $0.21 in BTC per hour worked, under a scheme designed for long-term accumulation.

This modality offers flexibility and opens the door to everyday adoption of digital assets, positioning the company as an attractive employer for generations more familiar with cryptocurrencies.

Two solo miners challenge the odds and earn nearly $300,000 in Bitcoin

According to public data and Mempool trackers, two solo miners managed to mine blocks independently this week, each receiving the full block reward valued at around $300,000.

One of them mined a block and received 3.157 BTC, including transaction fees. Meanwhile, another solo victory recorded earlier this week generated a similar reward, close to $295,000.

These episodes highlight once again the inherently probabilistic nature of Bitcoin mining and how, even in an environment dominated by large pools, solo miners can still challenge the odds.