Bitcoin hovered near $82,000 on Thursday, down 0.6%, as regulatory changes and institutional adoption signals helped lift market sentiment. The Senate confirmed Paul Atkins as the new SEC Chair, a move interpreted by many as a positive shift in U.S. crypto regulation.
Meanwhile, prediction market Kalshi introduced Bitcoin deposits, and a new lawsuit claims the Department of Homeland Security previously interviewed Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.
Together, these developments signal broader institutional interest and potentially more favorable policy—two factors that could shape Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory.
The U.S. Senate voted 52–44 to confirm Paul Atkins as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), replacing Gary Gensler. Atkins, a former SEC commissioner and outspoken crypto advocate, has pledged a “coherent and principled” approach to digital asset regulation.
He co-chaired the Token Alliance and reportedly holds up to $6 million in crypto assets. His appointment follows the dismissal of multiple enforcement actions and the launch of a Crypto Task Force—marking a clear break from the SEC’s previous enforcement-heavy strategy.
Attorney James Murphy has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), seeking documents that allegedly confirm the agency interviewed Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous founder of Bitcoin.
Murphy cited a 2019 DHS presentation referencing meetings with four Bitcoin founders. Although no transcript has been released, the case has renewed debate over Bitcoin’s origins—and could fuel short-term price volatility.
With U.S. lawmakers considering a Bitcoin reserve and government-level investments, any credible federal link to Bitcoin’s early history could strengthen its long-term institutional standing.
Prediction market Kalshi has started accepting Bitcoin (BTC) deposits, broadening access to its crypto-forward event contracts. Regulated by the CFTC, Kalshi now offers over 50 BTC-based contracts, including bets on potential federal adoption of Bitcoin.
The platform, which has already processed $143 million in volume for Bitcoin-related events, converts BTC to USD via ZeroHash. Its earlier USDC support and partnership with Robinhood show a continued push into mainstream finance.
This integration enhances Bitcoin’s use case beyond investment, signaling rising demand among active traders and speculative users.
Technically, Bitcoin is holding near $82,000, attempting to breach the $83,500 resistance. This level overlaps with a key supply zone and the 50 EMA at $80,800.
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