Good Morning Crypto Enthusiasts!

Glad to have you back for another edition of the UseTheBitcoin.com newsletter.

1. Strategy’s $9B BTC Gains: MicroStrategy (now Strategy) holds 531,644 BTC worth $44.9B, with $9B in unrealized gains. Its Nasdaq 100 inclusion and ETF exposure deepen institutional integration.

2. Dogeday Hype Meets ETF Buzz: Dogecoin hit headlines on Dogeday (April 20) with ETF filings pending SEC review. Despite $2M daily inflation, DOGE retains a $23.3B cap.

3. 💡Feature of the Day - Base Creator Apologizes for Art: Jesse Pollak apologized after sharing art with the phrase “Base is for pimping.”

   
   All this and more in today’s headlines!

📰 News Highlights:

Strategy Gains BTC Exposure [Source][Source][Source]

MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, has reached over $9 billion in unrealized Bitcoin gains, following its recent $285 million purchase of 3,459 BTC.

This brings its total holdings to 531,644 BTC, worth over $44.9 billion.

Co-founder Michael Saylor revealed that over 13,000 institutions and 814,000 retail accounts now hold shares in the company, with an estimated 55 million people indirectly exposed via ETFs, pensions, and funds.

This institutional interest signals deepening integration of Bitcoin into traditional finance.

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Dogeday and ETF Hype [Source][Source][Source][Source]

Dogecoin fans celebrated “Dogeday” on April 20 amid rising anticipation over pending ETF applications.

Despite daily inflation over $2 million, Dogecoin remains a top memecoin with a $23.3B market cap.

Its popularity stems from community support, meme branding, and affordability for retail investors, according to blockchain expert Anndy Lian.

ETF filings from Bitwise, Grayscale, 21Shares, and Osprey are currently awaiting SEC decisions, with key deadlines in May and potential delays until October.

💡 Feature of the Day: 

Base Art Apology [Source][Source][Source][Source]

Base creator Jesse Pollak apologized after resharing controversial digital art that included the phrase “Base is for pimping,” sparking criticism across crypto circles.

Though he clarified the content was made by an artist, Pollak acknowledged the mistake and committed to being more mindful about what he amplifies publicly.

The art featured a rotating GIF with phrases tied to Base’s tagline “Base is for…,” mixing benign terms with sexually charged ones.

The post led to backlash from crypto figures who argued it undermined the sector’s credibility.

Critics said it wasn’t provocative but offensive, especially when the term "pimping" evokes exploitation, not empowerment.

😂 Crypto Meme of the Day: 

Meme of the day provided by @TrashJonny

And that’s it for this today.

See you all tomorrow’s edition!

Jonathan Gibson
UseTheBitcoin.com