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The emergence of China&#8217;s low-cost artificial intelligence model, DeepSeek, shook global markets earlier this year, engulfing even Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) in its wake.
Acting as the first bearish catalyst of 2025, the model called into question the perception of U.S. tech superiority, pressurizing stocks and, eventually, Bitcoin <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43248978/could-bitcoin-see-a-deeper-dip-on-the-deepseek-ai-shock">back below $100,000</a>.&nbsp;
But while its launch was the undoing of the leading cryptocurrency, DeepSeek itself was hopeful of Bitcoin&#8217;s rebound in the latter half of the year. 
What happened: We tried out the AI-powered search engine&#8217;s answer-giving skills, posing the most burning question from a cryptocurrency perspective, &#8220;How much could Bitcoin rise to by the end of 2025?&#8221;
The tool scoured online data sources, including forecasts by seasoned investor Cathie Wood and multinational bank Standard Chartered.
DeepSeek responded with a bull thesis ranging from $150,000 to $250,000+, contingent on Bitcoin&#8217;s prior halving cycles, continued institutional adoption, and higher inflation.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="628" height="830" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/02031843/Screenshot-2025-04-02-124820.png" alt="" class="wp-image-852628" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/02031843/Screenshot-2025-04-02-124820.png 628w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/02031843/Screenshot-2025-04-02-124820-227x300.png 227w" sizes="(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Source: DeepSeek</figcaption></figure>
In a moderate scenario, where new catalysts are limited and exchange-traded fund flows slow down, it projected a range of $80,000−$150,000.
In a bearish case, marred by prolonged recession and harsh regulatory conditions, DeepSeek expected Bitcoin to end between $30,000 and $60,000.
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Taking into account the best and worst, DeepSeek concluded by saying,
"A reasonable base case is $100,000−$200,000, assuming the halving cycle plays out similarly to past ones and institutional demand grows. However, extreme volatility and unforeseen risks mean outcomes could vary widely."
It&#8217;s worth highlighting that influential personalities such as venture capitalist Tim Draper and BitMex co-founder Arthur Hayes have painted a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44345006/arthur-hayes-predicts-bitcoin-surge-to-250000-by-year-end-says-current-downturn-is-clearing-out-deadwood-short-term-pain">$250,000 target</a> for Bitcoin by year-end. Similarly, Standard Chartered Bank anticipated that the leading <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44275216/bitcoin-to-defy-trump-tariffs-recession-fears-will-hit-200000-by-end-of-2025-standard-chartered">asset would hit $200,000</a>, defying recession fears and President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff initiatives.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $84,202.21, up 0.90% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the cryptocurrency was down over 9%.
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In a move to bolster its AI data-center offerings, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) completed its $4.9 billion acquisition of data-center equipment designer ZT Systems on Monday.
What Happened: The acquisition, first announced in August, is a strategic move by AMD to strengthen its data-center systems offerings and position itself as a strong contender against Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>). This acquisition will allow AMD to provide alternatives to Nvidia&#8217;s dominant chips and servers to key clients such as Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>).
AMD&#8217;s CEO, Lisa Su, highlighted the increasing complexity of hardware integration with the rise of AI, stating, &#8220;You&nbsp;really have to put the&nbsp;entire system together.&#8221;
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AMD&#8217;s acquisition of ZT is aimed at securing a share of the &#8220;AI factory,&#8221; a concept associated with Nvidia&#8217;s strategy of providing a one-stop solution for all key data center components. AMD sets itself apart by offering an open-source ecosystem, allowing customers to select their preferred components.
AMD has also incorporated ZT Systems&#8217;&nbsp;1,000 design engineers, who focus on hardware and server design, into the AMD Data Center Solutions division. 
Frank Zhang, Former ZT Systems Founder and CEO, joins AMD as senior vice president of ZT Manufacturing, while Former President Doug Huang joins as senior vice president of Data Center Platform Engineering
Why It Matters: The acquisition of ZT Systems by AMD marked a significant expansion of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/08/40438854/amd-expands-ai-capabilities-acquires-zt-systems-in-major-4-9b-deal">AMD&#8217;s AI capabilities</a>. The deal is seen as a major step towards enhancing AMD&#8217;s position in the AI infrastructure market.
ZT Systems, a privately held company based in Secaucus, N.J., had over $10 billion in annual revenue when the deal was announced. AMD is now in the process of selling ZT's manufacturing unit. 
During the past years, AMD has acquired other companies to strengthen its data center capabilities. In 2022, AMD acquired Xilinx and Pensando to strengthen its data-center offerings.
AMD&#8217;s strategy to strengthen its data-center offerings was further highlighted recently when the company announced that its fifth-generation AMD EPYC <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44568964/amd-powers-oracle-cloud-with-new-epyc-chips-promising-major-boost-in-performance">processors would </a>power the Oracle Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute E6 Standard shapes. This move promised a significant boost in performance, with up to a 2 times increase in cost-to-performance compared to the previous E5 instance generation.
AMD holds a momentum rating of 12.93% and a growth rating of 66.54%, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMD" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga's Proprietary Edge Rankings</a>. For an in-depth report on more stocks and insights into growth opportunities,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sign</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">up for Benzinga Edge.</a>
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YouTube star Jimmy Donalson, popularly known as MrBeast, pulled a dark yet humorous April Fool's prank that involved burning 20 million trees and blinding 1,000 kids, but it was all in jest and a reference to his past charitable efforts.
What Happened: On April 1, MrBeast took to X, formerly Twitter, and said that he had burned 20 million trees for his upcoming YouTube video.&nbsp;
&#8220;Proud to announce I've burned down 20,000,000 trees! Can't wait to upload this video,&#8221; he wrote, causing a stir among his millions of followers.
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As people reacted with confusion and humor, one fan jokingly asked, "How many kids did you blind, MrBeast?"
In response, MrBeast said, "Blinded a thousand so I could have more to cure," again referencing his past philanthropic efforts.
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Why It's Important: These statements were obviously jokes, but they did call back to two notable philanthropic projects MrBeast has been involved in.
The first is his Team Trees initiative, which gained significant attention in 2022 when he and fellow YouTuber Mark Rober launched the campaign to plant 20 million trees.
As of 2025, the project has surpassed its original goal, reaching more than 24 million trees planted.
His second reference, the blinding 1,000 kids joke, is a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/23/03/31284905/youtube-star-mrbeast-gifts-shoes-to-thousands-of-children-in-need-in-latest-video">nod to his 2023 video</a> "1,000 Blind People See For The First Time," which saw MrBeast financially supporting surgeries to restore sight for 1,000 individuals.
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A substantial data breach has been reported at&nbsp;Elon Musk&#8217;s&nbsp;social media platform,&nbsp;X, impacting millions of accounts.
What Happened: The cybersecurity team at SafetyDetectives stumbled upon a <a href="https://www.safetydetectives.com/news/x200m-leak-report/">post</a> on BreachForums, a hacking message board. The post, made by a user named ThinkingOne, contained a 34 GB CSV file with over 201 million entries of data purportedly from X users.
X did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment. 
ThinkingOne cross-referenced the 2025 leak with a January 2023 X data breach, which contained email addresses of 209 million users. Although the older breach had less metadata, it included private email addresses. As a result, ThinkingOne compiled a file on 201 million active users from the 2025 leak whose emails had already been exposed.
ThinkingOne stated that the leaked data of nearly 400 GB does not contain sensitive user information. However, it includes metadata like account creation dates, locations, display names, post counts, and other similar details. Coupled with previously leaked email addresses, this information could be exploited by hackers for phishing and social engineering campaigns. SafetyDetectives has confirmed the authenticity of a sample of the leaked data. The exact origin of the breach is yet to be determined.
According to Computing.co.uk, a disgruntled employee is likely to have stolen data from 2.87 billion profiles during mass layoffs following Elon Musk&#8217;s 2022 acquisition. 
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Why It Matters:  According to Statista, X has over 400 million users worldwide, hence, the count of 2.87 billion profiles could include historical or experimental records, bot accounts, banned or inactive profiles, merged legacy and modern data, and non-user entities like API accounts.
"This is by far the largest social media breach ever, in terms of number of users, and there is at least a possibility that the person responsible for the breach has other data including emails, phone numbers and passwords,&#8221; data enthusiast ThinkingOne told Davey Winder,&#8217; veteran cybersecurity analyst at Forbes. 
This incident follows a previous report of a &#8220;massive cyberattack&#8221; on X in early March, which Elon Musk claimed to have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44241034/elon-musk-says-ukraine-behind-massive-cyberattack-on-x-were-not-sure-exactly-what-happened">originated from </a>Ukraine. Musk, currently leading the Trump administration&#8217;s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), had revealed that X was under a significant cyberattack.
On Friday, Elon Musk's xAI acquired the social media platform X for $33 billion. &#8220;Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent,&#8221; Musk stated
The latest data breach raises concerns over the security measures in place at X and the potential risks to its users. The full impact of this breach remains to be seen, as investigations continue.
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The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed almost no change in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Tuesday, with the S&amp;P 500 closing slightly higher during the session as investors awaited details on the tariff plans expected from the Trump administration on Wednesday.
On Tuesday, a Washington Post report suggested the administration is considering a sweeping 20% tariff on most of the $3 trillion in annual imports.
The S&amp;P 500 declined 5.8% in March, recording its biggest monthly decline since December 2022. The Nasdaq dipped 8.2%, while the Dow tumbled 4.2% last month. For the quarter, the S&amp;P 500 dropped, while the Nasdaq dipped 10.4%. The Dow lost 1.3% during the first three months of the year.
On the economic data front, the ISM manufacturing PMI declined to 49 in March compared to a reading of 50.3 in February, and also missing market estimates of 49.5. U.S. construction spending increased 0.7% month-over-month in February following a revised 0.5% fall in January. The number of job openings fell by 194,000 to 7.568 million in February compared to a revised 7.762 million in the previous month.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a positive note, with consumer discretionary, communication services, and information technology stocks recording the biggest gains on Tuesday. However, health care and financial stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session lower.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 12 points to 41,989.96 on Tuesday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.38% to 5,633.07, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.87% to 17,449.89 during Tuesday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>), BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>), and RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) today.
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At a current reading of 19.3, the index remained in the &#8220;Extreme Fear&#8221; zone on Tuesday, versus a prior reading of 19.3.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Palantir Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) has a lot at stake with the federal budget about to get slashed to the tune of $1 trillion by May this year, as part of the D.O.G.E. initiative, spearheaded by Elon Musk.
What Happened: The Alex Karp-led company has had a tough couple of weeks, with the stock dropping nearly 33% since mid-February, losing $90 billion in market capitalization, all in response to the ongoing efficiency drive within the US Federal Government that seeks to cut unnecessary expenses.
The DOGE team recently uncovered 1,000s unused software licenses within the government, and the Department of Defense went a step further and <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44559866/pltr-stock-falls-over-7-in-monday-pre-market-whats-going-on">canceled its contracts</a> with Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>), citing delays and cost overruns. While Palantir wasn&#8217;t impacted by any of this, the intention was made clear, wasteful expenses will not be tolerated.
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Adding to these concerns, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) analyst Gabriela Borges recently <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/markets/stocks/PLTR/pressreleases/31650770/government-budget-cuts-and-goldmans-worries-weigh-on-palantir-stock-pltr/">reiterated her &#8216;Neutral&#8217; stance</a> on the stock, citing valuation concerns and uncertainties regarding its long-term competitive edge.
After exploring Palantir&#8217;s core platform and features, including the new Ontology platform, Borges felt that the company&#8217;s competitive advantages could erode rather quickly as AI continues to advance across the board. It certainly didn&#8217;t warrant a valuation of nearly 450 times earnings.
However, other analysts such as Wedbush have <a href="https://qz.com/gateway/trump-trade-war-tariffs-stock-market-1851774130">spoken out in favor of the company</a>, citing long-term tailwinds from DOGE and the broader pursuit of governmental efficiencies. Wedbush analysts said, &#8220;Palantir could actually gain more deals and IT budget dollars across various government agencies.&#8221;
Why It Matters: With 40% of its revenues coming from government contracts, Palantir is poised to experience at least some headwinds in the near term. 
The last time the US government decided to balance the budget was in the early 2010s, during the sequestration, when IT stocks with exposure to the government saw their valuations evaporate. Palantir could experience the same, not because it doesn&#8217;t add any value, but because its valuations are too high to justify any such volatility in earnings.
Benzinga Edge Rankings show Palantir having strong growth and momentum, scoring at 86th and 99th percentile, respectively, while being tagged as unfavorable in the short-term, but favorable in the medium and long-term. For insights on more IT and defense stocks, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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UniFirst Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) will release its second-quarter financial results before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/unf/earnings">opening bell on Wednesday, April 2.</a>
Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share, up from $1.12 per share in the year-ago period. UniFirst projects quarterly revenue of $602.81 million, compared to $590.71 million a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On March 24, Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) ended deal talks with UniFirst. The company had offered $275 per share in cash.
UniFirst shares rose 0.8% to close at $175.36 on Tuesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GBX/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
<ul>
<li>Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintained a Neutral rating and increased the price target from $199 to $200 on Oct. 24, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Andrew Steinerman maintained an Underweight rating and increased the price target from $170 to $175 on June 27, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 77%.</li>
</ul>
Considering buying UNF stock? Here&#8217;s what analysts think: 
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With U.S. stock futures trading lower this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects UniFirst Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $1.34 per share on revenue of $602.80 million before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. UniFirst shares gained 0.9% to $177.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPWH#NASDAQ">SPWH</a>) posted stronger-than-expected earnings and sales results for its fourth quarter on Tuesday. Sportsman&#8217;s Warehouse shares jumped 51.3% to $1.46 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect BlackBerry Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>) to post quarterly earnings at 1 cent per share on revenue of $132.83 million. The company will release earnings before the markets open. BlackBerry shares gained 1.6% to $3.79 in after-hours trading.</li>
</ul>
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<li>nCino Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCNO#NASDAQ">NCNO</a>) reported weaker-than-expected earnings for its fourth quarter, while sales topped estimates. The company also said it sees first-quarter total revenues of $138.75 million to $140.75 million and adjusted earnings of 15 cents to 16 cents per share. nCino shares dipped 29.3% to $19.89 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.92 per share on revenue of $829.56 million after the closing bell. RH shares gained 0.1% to $239.17 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>First-quarter 2025 total U.S. sales decreased 12% year over year</li>
<li>First-quarter 2025 retail sales remained level year over year</li>
<li>Chrysler brand total U.S. sales increased 1% year over year</li>
<li>FIAT brand total U.S. sales increased 239%, driven by the all-electric 500e</li>
<li>Ram brand U.S. retail sales increased 16% year over year; posts consecutive year-over-year increases January through March</li>
<li>Ram light-duty, heavy-duty trucks and ProMaster van all posted Q1 retail sales increases year over year</li>
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The Donald Trump administration is considering putting stringent travel restrictions on several countries, with citizens from up to 11 countries facing a total ban on entering the U.S. 
What happened: The draft list of recommendations included Bhutan in the "red" list, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/14/us/politics/trump-travel-ban.html">according </a>to a New York Times report.
The country&#8217;s inclusion sparked outcry, with Bhutanese journalist Tenzinga Lamsang claiming, &#8220;The Trump Administration has pulled off a near impossible feat of Bhutanese getting outraged &amp; hurt with the USA.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If there is one country in the world that does not hate any other country then it probably is Bhutan. However, with this Red List/Yellow List business of the US govt the Trump Administration has pulled off a near impossible feat of Bhutanese getting outraged &amp; hurt with the USA.
&mdash; Tenzing Lamsang (@TenzingLamsang) <a href="https://twitter.com/TenzingLamsang/status/1902033871828566262?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Interestingly, the small Himalayan nation is one of the world's biggest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) hoarders, with a stash worth nearly $756 million, <a href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/druk-holding-investments">according</a> to blockchain analytics platform Arkham. This makes it a larger Bitcoin owner than <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43654402/el-salvador-proved-bitcoin-is-not-destined-to-be-money-analyst-says">El Salvador</a>.
Unlike other nations, Bhutan&#8217;s holdings haven't come from law enforcement seizures but from indigenously <a href="about:blank">developed mining capability</a>, backed by its abundant hydropower resources.
Bhutan&#8217;s moves have attracted the attention of the <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44196531/michael-saylor-highlights-another-nation-with-a-bitcoin-reserveand-its-not-who-youd-expect">who&#8217;s who of the Bitcoin community</a>, including El Salvador Bitcoin advisor Max Keiser and Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor.
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Put simply, the Asian nation has been stockpiling the apex cryptocurrency long before Trump <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44183572/trump-establishes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-forfeited-assets-i-made-the-promise">announced a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve</a>, funded by forfeited BTCs. 
If the list is implemented by a presidential proclamation, it&#8217;d mean marginalizing a Bitcoin-friendly country.
Note that the list is just a proposal developed by the State Department, and changes could happen following reviews by other departments and intelligence agencies.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $84,207.04, up 1.32% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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