Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a slight decline, trading at $78,099.6 as of 04:45 ET (08:45 GMT), while the U.S. retail adoption of cryptocurrencies continues to surge. According to the National Cryptocurrency Association’s 2026 State of Crypto Holders Report, 67 million Americans now own digital assets, marking a 12 million increase over the past year. This means that one in four U.S. adults is now part of the crypto economy, with a notable 42% of new buyers being female. The demographic of Bitcoin owners is diversifying, with 90% of active holders earning less than $500,000 annually, and many come from blue-collar sectors like construction and manufacturing.

In corporate news, Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), a significant Bitcoin holder, is adjusting its capital allocation strategy to manage its corporate debt more effectively. The firm has announced a plan to repurchase $1.5 billion of its convertible senior notes due in 2029, with an expected $1.38 billion allocated for this purpose. As part of this strategy, the company may consider selling portions of its Bitcoin holdings to fund its dividend obligations for its preferred stock program, which carries an 11.5% annual dividend. This shift indicates a potential change in the company's long-standing policy of never selling Bitcoin.