Bitcoin options expiry day is here again but this Friday's event is pretty average in terms of magnitude. Will crypto markets continue to retreat over the weekend?

Approximately $3.12 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options expire today. With the pioneer crypto still below $100,000 this week, will its billion-dollar-plus notional value expiry push the price higher?

A prominent Bitcoin maximalist, known as “Bitcoin Dad,” has fueled controversy with a bold prediction for XRP's future, suggesting that by 2035, the digital asset's price will plummet to nearly zero. The prediction comes as a part of the ongoing rivalry between Bitcoin proponents, often called “maximalists” or “maxis,” and XRP holders.

A historic Bitcoin statement from Satoshi Nakamoto has resurfaced as fresh insights emerge about the anonymous Bitcoin creator. Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo recently shared a 2010 remark from Satoshi emphasizing Bitcoins scarcity when BTC was worth just $0.01.

Bitcoin is showing signs of weakness, as it is fluctuating between $95,850 and $97,729 in the past hour. It holds a market value of $1.917 trillion with a global trading volume of $47.52 billion. Its daily price range has been between $95,850 and $99,131, currently sitting 11% below its all-time high.

SEC faces legal pressure over crypto conflicts probe. If the agency withdraws its appeal, XRP could skyrocket past its all-time high.

Utah is on track to becoming the first U.S. state to establish a Bitcoin reserve, following the House's approval of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill. The post Utah One Step Closer to Becoming First US State with Bitcoin Reserve appeared first on Cryptonews.

The crypto market on Friday continued keeping investors on their toes, with coins mainly trading sluggishly. Bitcoin (BTC) price showcased a trading session at the $97K level, whereas Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) reflected a similar volatile trajectory.

Just a day after rebranding from MicroStrategy to Strategy, founder and chairman Michael Saylor broke his silence on X, declaring, Strategy is Bitcoin. This statement reaffirms the companys unwavering commitment to the leading cryptocurrency.

Cardano (ADA) may be on the verge of a significant price breakout against Bitcoin (BTC), according to technical indicators. After a remarkable 200% surge against BTC late last year, ADA peaked at 0.000014 BTC before entering a sharp decline, losing 45% of its value and at one point dropping 60% against the leading cryptocurrency.

The European crypto ETP market remains smaller than the US, but BlackRock's entry could attract institutional investors.

Eric Trump comment caused a small price jump, but no major impact. ETH dropped after Donald Trump's tariff news but rebounded 35% soon after Eric Trump's post.

Missouri's bill permits holding Bitcoin and accepting it for government payments.

Bitcoin whales are making a massive move, accumulating large amounts of Bitcoin despite recent market struggles. While the price of Bitcoin has been volatile, these large holders seem to be taking advantage of the market fluctuations, buying up the cryptocurrency at discounted prices during retail sell-offs.

According to a recent CryptoQuant Research post, Bitcoin (BTC) network activity has slumped to a 12-month low, with CryptoQuant's Bitcoin Network Activity Index currently at its lowest level since February 2024. Bitcoin Network Activity Drops As Market Consolidates Data from CryptoQuant's Bitcoin Network Activity Index shows that activity has declined by 15% from its peak in November 2024.

Bitcoin has reached a significant milestone as its realized cap surged to a new all-time high (ATH) of $850 billion. This marks a crucial point for the cryptocurrency, highlighting growing investor confidence and increasing market capital inflows.

Bitcoin will hit the $160k price mark before the end of 2025, an analyst from the Russian crypto mining player BitRiver claimed on February 5. The post Russia's BitRiver Says Bitcoin Will Hit $160k Before Year's End appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin price is consolidating above the $95,500 support zone. BTC is showing a few positive signs and might attempt a recovery if it clears $100,000.

The cryptocurrency market experienced a downturn on Thursday, with the global market capitalization falling 1.4% to $3.15 trillion, amid significant developments in institutional adoption and mixed traditional market performance. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8.37 p.m.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing strikingly bullish patterns as its price hovers around the $97,000 mark. Technical analysis points to a rare symmetry in Bitcoin's price action, comparing the pioneer cryptocurrency to past trends and predicting a sharp move to new all-time highs.

Utah's Blockchain and Digital Innovation Amendments bill is on its way to the Senate for a vote.

Will BlackRock replicate the remarkable success of its U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF in Europe?

Bitcoin has been struggling to reclaim the $100K mark but remains resilient above the $96K level after a sharp market-wide selloff. Sunday night and early Monday saw a capitulation event, primarily affecting altcoins, leading to extreme volatility.

A closely followed crypto analyst says the $425 billion resistance level for the altcoin market cap may soon be broken.

Bitcoin continued dominance has remained a defining feature of the current market cycle, with the leading crypto asset receiving most of the inflows into the market. At the time of writing, Bitcoin's dominance over the entire market is at 60.3% after a 4% increase in the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin has recently seen a surge, climbing to the $99K level following a buy recommendation from Eric Trump, son of former President Donald Trump. Despite Bitcoin's struggle to stay above the $100K mark, the cryptocurrency experienced a notable uptick after Eric Trump tweeted about the current opportunity to invest in Bitcoin, pushing the price back to nearly $99K.

Bitcoin is making what may be its fifth attempt to breach this psychological barrier as it approaches the much-anticipated $100,000 resistance level once more. The top cryptocurrency is now trading at about $98,166, demonstrating its strong resilience in the face of recent market turbulence.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal from BlackRock to allow in-kind redemptions for its spot Bitcoin ETF. The regulatory agency acknowledged the proposal in a Thursday filing, inviting public comments within 21 days of its publication in the Federal Register.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged two key filings: an amendment for Grayscale's proposed spot Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) and a separate request allowing in-kind redemptions for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), according to Feb. 6 filings.

New Mexico has joined the BTC reserve race, which Arizona has a decent early lead while North Dakota and Wyoming bills failed.

Recently discovered on-chain evidence suggests Satoshi's legal name might be known to the crypto exchange Kraken—provided a few assumptions are true.

Driven by beliefs in bitcoin's potential for significant gains, some U.S. parents are shifting a portion of their children's college savings from traditional 529 plans to cryptocurrency. Disappointing 529 Returns Prompt Bitcoin Interest Some U.S. families are reportedly putting a portion of their children's college savings in bitcoin (BTC), believing the cryptocurrency typically outperforms stocks.

TMTG expands into finance with Truth.Fi brand, introducing America First-focused ETFs and managed accounts backed by $250M investment commitment.

Bitcoin's historical price data favors new all-time highs in Q1, but liquidity gaps below $80,000 could pull the price lower in the short term.

Czech Republic president Petr Pavel has signed a bill that exempts Bitcoin and other digital assets from capital gains tax after three years. According to a local news report, the move now removes some of the tax challenges facing crypto holders in the country.

Bitcoin's scalability has been a hot topic for years, with discussions about its block size reaching new levels of intensity. According to a recent report from Mempool, a research firm specializing in Bitcoin data, the Bitcoin network could see its block size expand to 4 MB by late 2026, representing a significant growth from its current size.

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Despite Bitcoin having a robust global community, established infrastructure, and historical resilience, doomsayers are always predicting the apex crypto's downfall.

Bitcoin (BTC) investors may soon face increased volatility, with new concerns rising over large movements in Bitcoin holdings. A recent warning issued by prominent analytics firm CryptoQuant revealed that a massive 49,700 BTC, valued at around $5 billion, which had remained inactive for six to twelve months, are now being transferred.

Czech Republic advances crypto adoption with new law eliminating capital gains tax on long-term crypto holdings, set to align with EU's MiCA framework in 2025.

Bitcoin's correlation with global markets—attributed by some to increased institutional investment and algorithmic trading—challenges the narrative of it being a safe-haven asset, similar to gold. Bitcoin's ‘Safe Haven' Claim Challenged Following the U.S. imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, bitcoin (BTC) briefly plummeted below $93,000, dragging the crypto market down.

Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:DJT), the parent company of Truth Social, is expanding into financial services with a series of investment products under the "Truth.Fi" brand, the company announced Thursday. The move aligns with themes championed by President Donald Trump, including US energy independence, domestic manufacturing, and cryptocurrency.

Despite positive catalysts like institutional adoption and discussions around Bitcoin's potential inclusion in sovereign wealth funds, the cryptocurrency market is trading lower on Thursday, with traders closely watching Bitcoin's $95,500 support level. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,588.31 -1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,710.63 -2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $191.80 -3.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.33 -4.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2481 -4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001505 -5.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 4.9% and daily active addresses falling by 3.4%.

The co-founders of market intelligence firm Glassnode are identifying one nascent crypto sector that looks particularly strong while updating their outlook on Bitcoin (BTC).

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin continues its slide and falls to the $96,000 level. MicroStrategy rebrands itself to Strategy and provides an update on its goal of raising $42 billion in capital.

Palantir Technologies rallied 356% over the last 12-months to hit new highs and outperform Bitcoin's 1-year performance. Are the gains purely speculative?

As Germany prepares for its parliamentary election on February 23, political parties are outlining their plans for the economy and finance. The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) is making bold proposals, including leaving the euro currency bloc and deregulating Bitcoin.