Arch Networks Makes Waves in Series A Funding

PLUS: Bitcoin nears $95K after explosive rally, ETFs see record inflows, and BTC becomes the 5th-largest global asset. Meanwhile, a $3.6B venture led by SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex plans to buy 42K BTC, aiming to form the third-largest reserve globally.

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Michael Stinson
April 25, 2025

Happy Friday, Maestros!

Welcome to a special edition of the Bitcoin Renaissance!

This week, Bitcoin surged to $93,500, with $100K in sight as momentum builds on dollar weakness and technical breakouts. Bitcoin ETFs saw their largest inflows since January, signaling renewed institutional interest. Brandon Lutnick, with backing from SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex, launched a $3.6B venture to acquire 42K BTC. Bitcoin also surpassed Alphabet in market cap, becoming the 5th most valuable asset globally.

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Bitcoin surged to $93,500, putting the $100,000 milestone within reach. The rally is fueled by renewed investor optimism, a weakening U.S. dollar, and technical breakouts above key resistance levels. Analysts suggest a decisive close above $100K could target $107K next.

Brandon Lutnick, son of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, is collaborating with SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex to launch a $3.6 billion bitcoin investment venture named Twenty One Capital. The venture aims to acquire 42,000 BTC, making it the third-largest global reserve of the cryptocurrency. Jack Mallers, known for his work with Strike, will lead the new company.

Bitcoin ETFs recorded their highest inflows since January, with a significant deviation from the 2025 average. This surge in institutional investment coincides with Bitcoin's price reclaiming the $90,000 mark.

Bitcoin has become the world's fifth-largest asset by market capitalization, reaching $1.86 trillion and surpassing Google's parent company, Alphabet. This milestone underscores Bitcoin's growing prominence in the financial world.

💡 Spotlight: Arch Network Raises 13 Million

Arch Network just closed a $13M Series A funding round, led by Pantera Capital—one of the most respected names in crypto VC. That’s not just a vote of confidence, it’s a signal: serious capital is backing serious innovation on Bitcoin. With this raise, Arch moves closer to its mission of building the financial infrastructure for a Bitcoin-denominated world—bringing high-speed, scalable application development to the $1T+ Bitcoin economy.

What is Arch Network?

Arch is a cutting-edge protocol that unlocks a fully programmable, decentralized application layer for Bitcoin. It combines:

  • A UTXO-compatible VM that enables Solana-like speed while staying synced with Bitcoin L1

  • The first implementation of FROST + ROAST cryptographic multisigs for secure, trustless coordination

  • A Decentralized Validator Network running on PoS for scalable, permissionless smart contract execution

With Arch, developers can finally build Bitcoin-native apps—like AMMs, lending protocols, stablecoins, and more—without compromising Bitcoin’s core principles.

The Future: Ready to Redefine BTCFi

This funding and the tech stack behind Arch puts it in a strong position for the next wave of Bitcoin innovation. By offering composability, native programmability, and fast execution—all while settling directly to Bitcoin—Arch is setting the new standard for BTCFi infrastructure.

As developers push toward a Bitcoin-native financial future, Arch stands ready to become the foundational layer they build on.

Learn more about Arch Network here!

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The Federal Reserve has withdrawn its previous guidance for banks regarding crypto-asset and dollar token activities, along with updates to its expectations for how banks engage in these areas.

BlackRock, managing over $11 trillion in assets, says central banks are now eyeing Bitcoin.

Donald Trump- The U.S. will never sell its Bitcoin again. The federal government already holds up to 200,000 BTC—acquired through civil and enforcement actions. These assets will become the cornerstone of a new national reserve.

ARK Invest reveals revised 2030 Bitcoin price targets, with a bull case reaching $2.4 million per BTC—driven by growing institutional interest and widespread financial sector adoption.