Bitcoin Price Prediction: $700M UAE Mining Stash, Fed Turmoil, and Sequans’ $200M Treasury Push

Bitcoin is trading at $111,700, up 1.75% in the last 24 hours, with a market capitalization of $2.22 trillion. Behind the numbers, institutional and government activity is shaping Bitcoin as a global reserve asset. Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence found that the UAE government holds over 6,300 BTC, worth around $700 million, acquired directly through state-backed mining operations.

The holdings are tied to Citadel Mining, a company linked to the Abu Dhabi royal family via the International Holding Company (IHC).

Arkham reveals that the UAE holds $700M in Bitcoin through Citadel Public Mining Group.
This makes the UAE one of the largest sovereign #Bitcoin holders. pic.twitter.com/WrUH2rc5kh

— Cryptic (@Cryptic_Web3) August 26, 2025

This confirms the UAE is ahead of El Salvador but behind Bhutan, making it the sixth largest nation-state Bitcoin holder. Earlier it was speculated the UAE had 420,000 BTC, but that figure has now been debunked.

While far smaller than the holdings of China, the US, or the UK, which together hold nearly 200,000 BTC, the UAE’s direct mining strategy signals a deliberate push to accumulate Bitcoin as part of its sovereign reserves.

Fed Turmoil Raises Bitcoin’s Hedge Appeal

Bitcoin’s narrative as an alternative reserve asset also gained traction amid political turmoil in the United States. President Donald Trump fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, claiming misconduct related to mortgage documents. Cook denies the allegations, and legal experts say Trump cannot remove her before her term ends.

The dollar weakened against every major peer after President Donald Trump moved to oust Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her post, denting sentiment toward the world’s reserve currency https://t.co/1xJCfDbMm9

— Bloomberg (@business) August 26, 2025

The controversy has raised concerns about the independence of the Federal Reserve, a key factor in global investor confidence. Analysts, including Alex Obchakevich of Obchakevich Research, warn that politicizing the Fed could weaken the dollar’s role as the world’s reserve currency.

Crypto experts note that such instability may reinforce Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against central bank intervention. While BTC is not yet ready to replace the dollar, its recognition as a politically neutral asset is accelerating during moments of uncertainty.

Sequans’ $200M Bitcoin Treasury Plan

Meanwhile, corporate adoption continues to expand. Sequans Communications (NYSE: SQNS), a Paris-based semiconductor firm, announced plans to raise up to $200 million via an equity sale to expand its Bitcoin reserves.

The company already holds over 3,000 BTC ($331 million) and has set a bold target of 100,000 BTC by 2030.

French Chipmaker Sequans Plans $200 Million Share Sale to Build Bitcoin Treasury
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— Decrypt (@DecryptMedia) August 26, 2025

CEO Dr. Georges Karam said the funds will be deployed “judiciously” to strengthen the corporate treasury. While raising equity could dilute existing shareholders, analysts argue that linking corporate expansion to Bitcoin accumulation reflects a growing trend among public companies.

Sequans’ move mirrors strategies by MicroStrategy, which has turned BTC into its balance-sheet backbone.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Path Toward $130K

Technically, Bitcoin is consolidating within a descending channel after peaking at $124,450 earlier this month. The 50-period SMA at $113,495 is capping rebounds, while short-term support sits at $112,000.

Momentum is mixed, with the RSI at 46 signaling early recovery signs and the MACD flattening, hinting that bearish momentum may be fading.

Bitcoin Price Chart – Source: Tradingview

If Bitcoin breaks above $116,850, bulls could retest $120,900 and eventually the August high at $124,450. A failure to hold $110,000, however, risks pullbacks toward $108,695 and $105,150.

In my opinion, the combination of nation-state accumulation, corporate treasuries, and Fed chaos means Bitcoin is less likely to crash and more likely to go higher. If momentum plays out, BTC could get back to $130K and cement its status as the world’s digital reserve asset.

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