The latest MinerMag report shows a slowdown in Bitcoin hashrate growth amid shifting market conditions.
Despite a 6% dip over the past month, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains in a macro bull market, significantly outperforming other assets since early 2023. What Happened: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez highlighted a notable pattern coinciding with the SEC launching a cyber and emerging technologies unit to combat crypto fraud.
Regardless of its persistent waning movements and underperformance compared to a few major crypto assets, Ethereum still has the potential to undergo a significant rally in the ongoing bull market cycle. With key developments surrounding ETH and its ecosystem, many analysts foresee a move to unprecedented levels in the upcoming months.
In 2025, onchain fees on Ethereum have significantly dropped, echoing the easing seen in Bitcoin's transfer fees. According to the latest metrics gathered on Feb. 20, a high priority fee on Ethereum stands at 0.924 gwei or $0.05.
Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, is pushing ahead with its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. According to a Feb. 20 statement, the company plans to acquire an additional $2 billion worth of Bitcoin using proceeds from its latest convertible notes offering.
Bitcoin (BTC) is up 1.7% in the past 24 hours and currently sits at $97,742 as the token continues to struggle to clear the psychological $100,000 resistance.
In the past few hours, Bitcoin has seen a notable rebound from its recent slump, triggered by FTX's repayment of $1.2 billion to its creditors, which added substantial liquidity to the market. Despite this recovery, various on-chain indicators currently indicate that Bitcoin may not surpass the critical $100K mark in the coming days.
Ethereum users have expressed frustration that the non-profit organization has grown out of touch with its user base.
Bitcoin continues to trade within a tight range, holding above the $94K level while struggling to break past the $100K mark. The long-term outlook remains bullish as BTC maintains key demand levels, but short-term price action remains uncertain.
Acre, a spin-out from Thesis, enables users to "compound" their bitcoin holdings through various methods, including staking rewards.
MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm known for its large Bitcoin holdings, is planning a significant move to increase its cryptocurrency investment. The company intends to raise $2 billion in capital to fund the purchase of more Bitcoin, aiming to bring its total holdings to 500,000 BTC.
Microstrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, is raising $2 billion to fuel its next major bitcoin acquisition, doubling down on its position as the largest corporate holder of BTC.
Microsoft has introduced its Majorana 1 quantum chip amid continued discussion on Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP-360), which outlines measures to protect against quantum threats.
Strategy continues to acquire Bitcoin as part of its 21/21 plan to raise $21 billion in debt and $21 billion in equity to finance BTC buys.
TL;DR MicroStrategy, now renamed Saylor's Strategy, has raised $2 billion through the issuance of zero-coupon convertible bonds, maturing in 2030, with a 35% conversion premium over the weighted average stock price. The company currently holds 478,740 Bitcoin, equivalent to more than 2.
BTC price remains in a tight range this week, continuing a trend that started in November last year. It is stuck inside the support at $90,000 and the resistance at $108,000.
Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl on Wednesday emphasized the importance of understanding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), stating that central bankers should study it to strengthen their expertise in evolving financial markets. What Happened: He proposed a Bitcoin test portfolio as part of a broader effort to explore new reserve management strategies.
Bitcoin's (BTC) market momentum declines as capital inflows weaken across digital assets. Ethereum, Solana, and Memecoins see significant corrections, reflecting shifting investor sentiment.
A British man was jailed for nearly five months after failing to disclose his Bitcoin holdings during a legal dispute with another cryptocurrency trader.
Issuers are revisiting staking as a part of Ethereum ETFs as the SEC turned a new leaf under President Donald Trump.
Solana (SOL), popularly known as the "Ethereum killer," has recorded significant dominance over Ethereum (ETH) and Tron (TRX) in a key metric. In the last 24 hours, Solana has raked in $2.06 million in transaction fees.
BTC broke through the $97,500 barrier earlier today amid sustained interest from institutional investors such as Strategy and Metaplanet, despite lower trading volume. Institutional Interest Remains High as Bitcoin Climbs to $97.5K Bitcoin (BTC) continues its cautious upward climb, reaching $97,414.42 at the time of reporting. This marks a 1.
One on-chain metric looks bullish for Ethereum's (ETH) mid- and long-term outlook, according to the crypto analytics firm Santiment. The firm notes on the social media platform X that the average fee of an Ethereum transfer is currently priced at $0.41, a sharp drop from $15.21, the high point in the past two years.
JPMorgan analysts have raised concerns over declining institutional demand for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) futures, suggesting this trend could contribute to broader weakness in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: The analysts observed that futures contracts for both cryptocurrencies on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange are approaching a condition known as backwardation, where futures prices drop below spot prices, according to The Block.
Ethereum (ETH), the leading altcoin, has faced severe price resistance at the $3,200 level for the past 30 days. Since the beginning of February, when ETH dropped below $3,000, Ethereum whales have maintained an optimistic outlook on the asset.
With fresh inflows entering the market, will BTC regain momentum or fall into another liquidity trap?
The Bitcoin market rallied a bit in the early hours of Thursday, as the market continues to look for another reason to go higher.
If Vitalik Buterin were starting Ethereum today, he would struggle to raise funds owing to the shift in crypto's focus from innovation to influencer-driven marketing.
The majority of the coins are bouncing off today, according to CoinMarketCap.
Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy (MicroStrategy renamed), revealed the details of a $2 billion loan by the company, which is most of all to buy more Bitcoin (BTC).
The new lending product allows Bitcoin holders to access liquidity without selling their assets.
Reduced onchain activity has led to a sharp decline in Ethereum transaction fees, bringing costs to the lowest since 2020, and raising concerns about overall network demand.
Most major bull runs have occurred when BTC has recorded minimal reliance on global equity markets.
With Bitcoin (BTC) crashing to $95k despite high investor interest, ETF success, and a reserve in the discussion, the question arose about what was going wrong. However, a famous crypto analyst, or OG, has asked investors to overlook this and focus on why they aren't bullish enough.
Ethiopia's government made $100 million in revenue from Bitcoin mining in 2024! Listen in on The Mining Pod!
The official X account of Dogecoin has published a tweet debating an article which states that Bitcoin is not a meme coin.
SUPER, HYPE and BTC contributed CoinLedger users' largest unrealized gains, with ETH, ADA and POL leading the losses.
The SEC has acknowledged a filing from Cboe BZX Exchange on behalf of 21Shares to allow staking for its Ethereum ETF.
Ethereum (ETH) has been trading within a narrow range since the beginning of February, oscillating between key support and resistance levels.
Bitcoin price is signaling potential recovery after rising for two successive days as jitters over tariff war cool down.
XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) latest surge follows the SEC acknowledging CoinShares' spot XRP ETF filing and Donald Trump's media post referencing Ripple's business—fueling speculation about XRP's role in future crypto adoption. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.69 $155.6 billion +3.5% +10.3% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,546.59 $1.93 trillion +1.5% +1.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,747.97 $331.4 billion +1.2% +3.5% Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez highlights that XRP is forming an ascending triangle, positioning for a breakout that could lead to a 26% rally.
The crypto market remains on edge this week, with Bitcoin price stuck below $100,000 and the fear and greed index stuck at the fear zone. The situation may get worse soon, according to an astrological warning by Crypto Damus, a popular figure on X.
Metaplanet has announced the acquisition of an additional 68.59 BTC, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to approximately 2,100 BTC.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC (worth approximately $203 million) after purchasing an additional 68.59 BTC ($6.6 million), reaffirming its commitment to cryptocurrency as a core treasury asset.
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $97,300, driven by robust institutional interest and growing popularity of BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Recent data reveals that spot Bitcoin ETFs accumulated over $40 billion in net inflows, significantly outpacing gold ETFs. This trend marks a pivotal shift in investor sentiment, with digital assets gaining traction as the preferred investment choice.
On Tuesday, February 19, the Federal Reserve released their meeting minutes, revealing that central bankers are considering an end—or at least a significant slowdown—to quantitative tightening (QT). The document states: “Several participants suggest halting or slowing balance sheet reduction pending debt ceiling resolution.
Bitcoin's price is showing signs of a strong rebound, hinting at a potential breakout past $100,000. With the entire crypto market inching higher, traders are eyeing key resistance levels for the next big move.
Bitcoin Jumps to $97K as US-Russia talks boost market confidence, pushing Bitcoin higher. Big Players keep Buying, adding 28K BTC, showing strong long-term belief.