Morning Minute: Bitcoin Breaks $73K as Strategy's STRC Bid Grows

Bitcoin's price surge to $73K is driven by speculative trading via Strategy's STRC product, which has raised concerns about potential market manipulation tactics. While no direct vulnerability or CVE is mentioned, the rapid price volatility and involvement of leveraged trading instruments increase exposure to pump-and-dump schemes and liquidity risks for retail investors.

Strategy's STRC is buoying the Bitcoin bid, Galaxy stock is ripping, and Scott Bessent told the Senate to pass the Clarity Act—with Brian Armstrong chiming in.