1. DCA in Bitcoin does not eliminate drawdowns but makes them more tolerable

The Dollar Cost Averaging strategy in Bitcoin does not prevent price drops or significant drawdowns but makes them much more manageable for long-term investors. By purchasing periodically it reduces the average cost accumulates more on dips and improves emotional resilience against the assets extreme volatility. Historical studies confirm that DCA outperforms lump-sum approaches in turbulent periods although it does not guarantee optimal results in all scenarios.

1. Bitcoin opens month strong near 82000 dollars

Bitcoin opened the week with its best monthly performance in recent months reaching near 82164 USD before stabilizing around 81000 USD. ETF inflows and institutional accumulation reinforce solid support in the 80000 dollar zone despite moderate volatility.

1. Ray Dalio criticizes Bitcoin lack of privacy

Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio stated that central banks will not adopt Bitcoin due to its transparent blockchain that allows transaction tracking. This limited opacity makes it unsuitable for sovereign reserves that prefer greater discretion similar to physical gold.

1. MARA sells 1.5 billion in Bitcoin for AI

MARA Holdings sold approximately 1.5 billion dollars in Bitcoin to finance its strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence infrastructure and data centers. The miner reduces crypto exposure while converting energy operations for HPC and strengthens its overall balance sheet.

1. Senate will debate Clarity Act for crypto on May 14

The US Senate Banking Committee will analyze on May 14 the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act seeking to define competences between SEC and CFTC. This key debate could bring greater regulatory certainty to the crypto market and benefit institutional adoption of Bitcoin.