U.S. President Donald Trump has attributed Bitcoin's recent surge to his administration's pro-crypto policies, reinforcing his vision of making America the global leader in digital assets.

Montanas House Business and Labor Committee has passed House Bill 429, a proposal that could enable Bitcoin and other digital assets to be used as state reserve assets. The bill advanced with a 12-8 vote, following party lines, with all Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed.

Ethereums transaction fees have dropped to a four-year low, signaling reduced onchain activity. According to The Blocks Data Insights, the 7-day moving average (7DMA) of Ethereum transaction fees fell to $0.77 on February 15, a sharp 70% decline from $2.57 just a week earlier.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange, representing 21Shares, to allow the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF to stake its ether (ETH) holdings. This move, if approved, could generate additional returns for investors.

Hong Kong-based Avenir Group has emerged as a key institutional player in the Bitcoin ETF market, revealing a $599 million investment in BlackRocks iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). This strategic move solidifies Avenir as Asias largest institutional Bitcoin ETF holder, reflecting its confidence in digital assets and financial innovation.

Solana is currently a blockchain ecosystem consumed with heightened memecoin activity and market speculation. The platform's technical advantages, including sub-second finality and low transaction fees, have attracted a surge of speculative projects, prompting comparisons to the BNB Chain, which experienced a similar trajectory during the memecoin boom.

Armstrong admits that while he is not a meme coin trader, he recognizes their cultural significance.

Solana's price has sharply declined since it reached an all-time high of $295.83 on January 18. At press time, SOL trades at $171.81, plummeting 41% since then.

As companies face stagnation and declining revenues, some turn to an unconventional strategy to regain investor interest—buying Bitcoin (BTC).

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shares his thoughts on memecoins on his X post. Armstrong called Bitcoin a memecoin and one can even say the US dollar is also a memecoin.

Amidst a disheartening stagnation of Bitcoin and a rush towards gold, the markets are shaken by this dual phenomenon where each rise in gold seems to crush the weak hopes of BTC.

Bitcoin ETF activity is slowing, with inflows dropping significantly. With weaker demand, BTC's rally may face resistance ahead.

Bitcoin (BTC) has broken out of the descending wedge it has been inside of for nearly a month. However, there does not appear to be much conviction in the breakout so far.

Trump aims to rally supporters and crypto enthusiasts by promising a more favorable environment for digital currencies. This announcement comes as the crypto market continues to face regulatory challenges and scrutiny from the Biden administration.

Montana Bitcoin Reserve initiative progresses as House Bill 429 clears committee vote.

The Ethereum (ETH) price is flashing a compelling buy signal as Bitfinex whales aggressively accumulate ETH against Bitcoin (ETH/BTC). The last few times these ETH whales were active, it caused an explosive rally in Ether and altcoins.

Changpeng Zhao, a former Binance CEO, has commented on the recent development regarding Strategic Bitcoin Reserves that individual US states are currently working on.

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, has forecasted that bitcoin will soar to $200,000 this year, with a potential U.S. reserve for the cryptocurrency also on the horizon.

The Czech National Bank Governor, Aleš Michl, is advocating for a deeper study of Bitcoin's technology and its potential role as a reserve asset.

JPMorgan analysts say a lack of positive catalysts and fading momentum drive lower demand for bitcoin and ether futures.

World Liberty Fi acquired a small position of Ethereum-based SEI. WLFI tokens are still selling to retail, though occasional whales make $10M investments.

A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst and trader is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC). The analyst pseudonymously known as Kaleo tells his 687,400 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin is on the cusp of a bull season but could first go lower from the current level.

Bitcoin's price action has been volatile in recent days, with the leading cryptocurrency struggling to secure the $100,000 mark as firm support. Despite multiple attempts, BTC has faced strong resistance, leading to increased selling pressure.

XRP surged ahead of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the past 24 hours after securing its first spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in Brazil. Data from CryptoSlate shows that the token's value jumped by 6% during this period, reaching $2.75, making it the best performer among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

The Japanese firm has expanded its Bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC as corporate interest in Bitcoin continues to rise globally.

Bitcoin has been navigating a narrow corridor for weeks, between $93,300 and $98,500. A precarious, almost hypnotic balance, where each oscillation seems to hold its breath.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin portfolio with the acquisition of an additional 68.59 BTC, valued at approximately $6.6 million. The post Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with Another $6.6M Purchase, Now Holds 2,100 BTC appeared first on Cryptonews.

Montana Bitcoin reserve bill is now headed to the House, if enacted what could happen next?

TAO is the top performer from the larger-cap alts today.

The U.S. SEC has acknowledged 21Shares request to enable staking for its Ethereum ETF. This marks the first time the SEC has received a request for Ethereum ETF staking approval.

Metaplanet acquired 68.59 Bitcoin earlier today. With this acquisition, it holds 0.01% of the total BTC supply.

Over the past decade, Ethereum (ETH 0.09%) has been hands-down one of the single best crypto investments you could have made. In January 2016, Ethereum was trading for just $2.

As the altcoin season discussions heat up in the market, a 19b-4 filing for Ethereum ETF staking increases the hype of an Ether rally. Is the growing hype enough to restart a bull run in ETH price towards $4,000?

Stacks' Muneeb Ali warned that most Bitcoin L2 projects will fade away within three years even as Bitcoin gains dominance over Ethereum and Solana.

On-chain data shows the cost of making a transfer on the Ethereum network has plunged recently. Here's what this could mean for the ETH price.

Bitcoin has declined to $93,000 amid weakening demand metrics and ETF outflows, while maintaining support above $90,000 as technical indicators suggest a critical support level at $86,000.

Ethereum (ETH) has been showing signs of a potential breakout as its exchange supply plunges to its lowest level in nearly a decade. The reduction in ETH supply on exchanges has raised questions about whether this supply squeeze could trigger a significant price rally.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes Bitcoin's bull cycle will persist as long as demand for Bitcoin ETFs remains net positive. In a Feb.

Solana whales are actively moving SOL away from exchanges, with large quantities of SOL being moved in rapid fashion from Binance. It will likely greatly affect the momentum of the asset on the market, with 47,154 SOL, or around $8 million, being moved from Binance.

Solana faces market pressure due to an upcoming $1.6 billion token unlock in March, declining network activity, and decreased DEX trading volumes, while maintaining critical support levels near $150-$155.

Bitcoin remained range-bound on Thursday as investors hesitated amid U.S. tariff concerns and uncertainty over the Federal Reserves rate outlook. The cryptocurrency inched up 0.2% to $96,811.1 by 6:15 GMT, struggling to gain momentum despite Wednesdays 1% uptick following renewed U.S.-Russia diplomatic talks.

Wall Streets embrace of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has funneled billions into Bitcoin and Ethereum, yet Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum argues these products dilute cryptos core advantages. Speaking at Consensus Hong Kong, Sygnums head of strategic digital asset solutions, Max Stuedlein, emphasized that ETFs impose regular market hours and restrict 24/7 accessibilityone of cryptos key benefits.

Robert Kiyosaki, investor, Bitcoin supporter and author of the popular book on personal finance management “Rich Dad Poor Dad” has addressed the millions of his followers on social media to talk Bitcoin to them.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past few weeks, with its price hovering near significant milestones. As of February 20, 2025, the cryptocurrency's price is showing signs of a potential move toward $99K, but with bears still firmly in control, investors face tough decisions.

According to their latest report on the Bitcoin ecosystem, venture capital firm Epoch noted an increasing number of startups incorporating Bitcoin (BTC) into their balance sheets. According to the report, as inflation concerns and fundraising challenges persist, Bitcoin is emerging as a strategic asset for startups seeking capital efficiency, dilution protection, and global market positioning.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently opined that Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, is "somewhat of a memecoin."

Historical patterns suggest Bitcoin (BTC) won't enter a bear market this year, according to Ki Young Ju, the chief executive of the digital asset analytics firm CryptoQuant. In a new post on the social media platform X, Young Ju outlines BTC's current price dynamics.

According to a recent post on X by crypto analyst Rekt Capital, Bitcoin (BTC) may finally be showing early signs of bullish divergence. If this pattern plays out, BTC could target the $101,000 level as its first milestone before moving higher.