U.S.-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their biggest yet daily outflow as investor sentiment turned sour after Tuesday's market bloodbath, with investors retreating from risk assets in dealing with increasing macroeconomic concerns after President Donald Trump's tariff threats against Mexico and Canada.
Economist and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic Peter Schiff claims that President Donald Trump played a role in the crypto king's rally past $100,000, suggesting it was a reward to his supporters in crypto. What Happened: In am X post on Wednesday, Schiff stated that Trump sees his role in boosting Bitcoin's price as a form of “repayment” to his supporters in the crypto space.
Bitcoin just crashed to $85K but bounced back to $87,500. Will it recover to $100K or crash further to $76K?
A known economist once again criticized the debt-fueled Bitcoin acquisition strategy of Michael Saylor's Strategy Inc. despite the company's decreasing share price. Leading economist Peter Schiff argued that Strategy Inc.'s decision to go on a buying spree of the firstborn cryptocurrency has led to shareholder dilution, reducing the premium on the firm's BTC holdings.
Bitcoin's stumble begs the question asked during the last bear market: Is there a point at which Michael Saylor would be forced to liquidate part of the company's near-500,000 BTC stack?
Will the weakening BTC boost altcoin recovery odds in the short term?
Crypto analyst Kevin Capital has provided insights into where the Bitcoin price may be headed next. The analyst alluded to the current liquidation data, revealing that there are currently $16 billion in possible liquidations from BTC's current price to the $107,000 price level.
Oklahoma House Bill 1203, known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, passed the House Committee on Feb. 25, moving to the floor.
Oklahoma House Bill 1203, known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, passed the House Committee on Feb. 25, moving to the floor.
Bitcoin is experiencing a significant new correction, dropping to $85,760 after reaching an all-time high of $101,000 in January 2025. This 16% decline echoes a surprising prediction by Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, who had anticipated this scenario since December 2020.
Some metric suggested BTC correction could continue. Altcoin market showed resilience.
Bitcoin is still in its early adoption at 3% in 2025. Bitcoin adoption witnessed a dramatic shift in 2024, driven by BTC ETF approvals.
James Howells, the man behind a $775 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) treasure hunt, is pushing back against waste management experts claiming recovering the lost fortune impossible. What Happened: A U.K. waste expert said the chances of recovering a lost hard drive containing 7,500 BTC from a Newport landfill are 1 in 902 million, essentially zero, due to the landfill's massive size and waste accumulation over the years, The Block reported.
BTC price lows near $85,000 come amid hopes that they may just end up a Bitcoin bull market "deviation."
There's mixed sentiment regarding Bitcoin's next move amid a bearish prediction.
After announcing its bitcoin inheritance product in November, Block's Bitkey is rolling out the offering on Wednesday.
"Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in." This iconic line from such a cinematic masterpiece as "The Godfather" seems to perfectly describe what is happening on the price chart of Bitcoin (BTC) right now.
Fold Holdings, Inc., a bitcoin financial services company, has acquired an additional 10 bitcoin for its corporate treasury. The purchase, made at an average price of approximately $87,500 per bitcoin, brings Fold's total holdings to over 1,000 bitcoin.
BTC's price could dump to $70,000, predicted Arthur Hayes.
Bitcoin's price fell to $86,099 on February 26th, wiping out almost $1.06 billion from crypto's market cap and sending ripples across the industry. According to Coinglass tracking, around 230,000 positions have been liquidated for the day.
As Bitcoin struggles to maintain its credibility with distressed investors, the crypto market as a whole is plunging into a troubling downward spiral. The total capitalization at an unprecedented level since November 2021 reveals a multifaceted crisis.
TL;DR Short-term Bitcoin holders sent 79,300 BTC, worth approximately $7 billion, to exchanges, selling at a loss during the recent price crash. This massive sell-off reflects the fear and uncertainty dominating short-term speculators, as BTC price hit 15-week lows. Long-term investors, however, remain firm, providing support to the market amid the volatility.
The cryptocurrency market has hit an exceptionally rough patch in recent trading with, for example, Bitcoin (BTC) collapsing $10,000 in just two days to its press time price of $85,811 — its lowest level since the Trump re-election rally started in early November.
Deribit's volatility index bounced between 48 and 52, indicating Bitcoin investor uncertainty after recent crypto market declines.
After spending most of February trading within a range, Bitcoin (BTC) has broken below the consolidation zone, slipping under $90,000 for the first time since November. The leading coin now trades at $88,956.
The Bitcoin market has fallen a bit in the early hours of Wednesday, as the markets continue to see a lot of noise in general.
The price of bitcoin fell sharply as US trading began on Wednesday, dropping to below $86K for the first time since mid-November. Sentiment in the crypto market is "on the floor at this moment in time", says Simon Peters, crypto analyst at eToro.
Spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) in the US are recording a massive sell-off as investors' sentiment turned bearish. February 25 saw more than $937 million in outflows from US Bitcoin ETFs, the largest since January 2024.
Bitcoin's price has been going through a significant drop over the last couple of days, losing a key support level. However, there is still a good chance for the market to rebound soon.
Blockchair announced today the launch of its Stacks Explorer, further expanding its mission to provide comprehensive blockchain analytics.
BlackRock recently filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), indicating the acquisition of 12.2% of MicroStrategy's shares, worth around $204 million at the current market value. The asset manager's bold move with MicroStrategy, a corporation that holds significant Bitcoin investments, hints at BlackRock's intent to capitalize on a possible Bitcoin downturn – giving rise to rumors of a looming Bitcoin sell-off.
Bitcoin (BTC) recently saw its biggest single-day loss since August 2024, which pushed it below the short-term holder (STH) realized price. The recent downtrend also appeared to have spooked institutional investors after Cathie Wood's ARK Invest offloaded $9M in spot BTC ETFs.
Shares of Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) have dropped by over 55% from the November 24 high at $543 to around $250. With the software intelligence firm now holding approximately 499,096 Bitcoin—worth around $44 billion at current prices—market participants are wondering whether the company could ever face a forced liquidation of its massive Bitcoin treasury.
Macro strategist Jim Bianco has suggested that the rise in Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader cryptocurrency market earlier this year might have been sparked by the controversial launch of President Donald Trump's memecoin in January.
Standard Chartered warns that continued outflows from bitcoin ETFs could further depress prices, following a record $1 billion in outflows.
Recently, the volatility in Bitcoin's price has increased investor anxiety, with many watching monitoring the events that could affect the market. A key development is BlackRock's transfer of Bitcoin and Ethereum to Coinbase Prime, which has sparked fears of a potential sell-off.
Bitcoin is down 1.9% against the greenback trading between $87,739 to $88,156 over the last hour on Feb. 26, 2025, extending losses amid U.S. economic policy anxieties and fluctuating consumer confidence. Bitcoin Navigates Bearish Terrain The leading cryptocurrency's price declined from the previous day, marking a 24-hour drop of approximately 1.
The Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market continues to experience a significant wave of capital outflows. According to recent data, the 11 Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $937.9 million on February 25, 2025, marking their sixth consecutive day of losses.
Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to reclaim $90,000 after a bloodbath at the beginning of the week drove the price to a low of $86,220, as analysts warned of a deeper correction to $80,000. The flagship cryptocurrency is down over 3% in the past 24 hours and is trading around the $88,900 mark.
TL;DR Largest Single-Day Outflow: U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs witnessed the largest single-day net outflow in history, with $1.01 billion withdrawn on February 25, affecting 10 out of 12 Bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin (BTC) is testing investor sentiment again as it hovers in a precarious position, teasing the possibility of a prolonged bear cycle.
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices have found a temporary floor following a steep sell-off though analysts have said bitcoin remains at a "critical juncture"
As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) continues to trade below the $88,000 mark, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced record outflows of $1 billion on Tuesday, marking the largest daily net outflows since their inception. What Happened: According to data cited by The Block, 10 out of 12 spot bitcoin funds reported net outflows, with Fidelity‘s (BATS:FBTC) leading the pack at $344.65 million, followed by BlackRock's (NASDAQ:IBIT) with $164.3 million.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced six consecutive days of negative flows, with a record outflow of $938M. With only four days of net inflows, February has seen over $2.4B exit U.S. Bitcoin ETFs.
Pro-Bitcoin Congressman Byron Donalds has announced his candidacy for the Florida governorship during an appearance on Fox News' Hannity. The Republican lawmaker, currently representing Florida's 19th congressional district, underscored his vision for making the Sunshine State a global financial hub, potentially incorporating cryptocurrency into the state's official portfolio.
Robinhood Chair and CEO Vlad Tenev discusses the current stock price and what to expect in the crypto industry. He says accreditation needs rethinking for private company trading, retail investors who want to be in AI are in a tough spot.
Bitcoin plunges below $90K after a $1.5 billion Bybit hack. Regulatory fears fuel the selloff—is the worst yet to come?