My parents once dismissed Bitcoin as “made-up internet money”, yet they are increasingly asking me how to gain exposure to the digital currency.

On Thursday, Bitcoin underwent a slight push to the $87,000 threshold as the entire crypto market gained traction following key news and developments in the sector. After the brief surge, the flagship seems to be losing steam.

Coinbase is reportedly in talks to acquire Deribit, but nothing is certain yet. If the deal goes through, it could turn Coinbase into a “crypto empire,” thanks to the lucrative derivatives market.

Bitcoin (BTC) is encountering renewed market pressure as large holders increase exchange activity and investor sentiment deteriorates, according to recent on-chain data from CryptoQuant analysts.

Open interest in Bitcoin trading is a crucial metric to assess the market's current sentiment on the digital asset, including potential price movements. In theory, an increase in Bitcoin's open interest suggests liquidity, which can also support an ongoing price trend.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Friday as Bitcoin consolidates around $84,000. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,954.58 -0.4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,972.56 -0.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $127.92 -0.04% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.39 -1.6% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1680 -0.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001261 -1.9% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 7.9% and daily active addresses growing by 6.6%.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that modular blockchain Celestia (TIA) looks primed to rip while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC). In a new thread, crypto trader Michaël van de Poppe tells his 782,100 followers on the social media platform X that the layer-1 network's real run begins after it breaks above the $4.

A whale just moved 534 BTC ($45M) after 9 years—will Bitcoin crash or rebound? Traders watch $84K support as volatility surges. What's next? The post Mystery Whale Moves 534 BTC – Is a Massive Bitcoin Sell-Off Coming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its stance on proof-of-work (PoW) mining, ruling that Bitcoin (BTC) mining activities do not fall under the definition of securities trading as per US law.

Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen has pointed out how the current market cycle sentiment is majorly impacted by Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) flat price performance. What Happened: In a podcast on Friday, Cowen highlighted why many investors are frustrated despite Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) rally to $84,000.

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Investors have withdrawn funds from spot Ethereum ETFs as the amount of staked ETH has increased.

Bitcoin is priced at $83,745 to $84,089 over the last hour as of March 21, 2025, with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion. Over the last 24 hours, bitcoin's trading volume reached $19.39 billion, and its intraday price fluctuated between $83,238 and $84,769.

A top White House crypto official said this week that the Trump administration is considering revaluing decades-old gold certificates as a novel way to expand the country's Bitcoin (BTC) holdings without increasing the federal deficit.

The CEO of the financial services firm deVere Group, Nigel Green, is predicting Bitcoin (BTC) will hit a massive six-figure target in 2025 for one key reason that doesn't rely on US President Donald Trump's support.

Bitcoin is seeing sustained buying pressure, with net taker volume hitting a 2025 high.

Bitcoin's (BTC) recovery continues to face selling at higher levels, indicating that the bears have not given up. Trading resource Material Indicators said in a post on X that “Spoofy the Whale” has been suppressing Bitcoin's price below $87,500.Although the upside is currently restricted, select analysts believe that the downside is limited.

Bitcoin ETFs continued their positive streak with a $166 million inflow on, marking five consecutive days of gains, largely driven by Blackrock's IBIT. Conversely, Ether ETFs faced a $12 million outflow, extending their decline to 12 consecutive days.

The cryptocurrency market remains highly volatile, weighed down by escalating trade tensions and broader economic uncertainty. Recent market swings, fueled by policy shifts such as President Trump's tariff announcements, have erased billions from crypto valuations, leaving investors cautious yet eager to seize the next opportunity.

"We're close to finding a clear use-case for Bitcoin with this one," says one commentator on a somewhat novel use of bitcoin's proof of work.

Senator Cynthia Lummis' plan to buy one million Bitcoins has met with remarkable market indifference. Despite the unprecedented scale of the proposal, Bitcoin's price has been lackluster.

President Donald Trump recently addressed the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in New York City, outlining his ambitious aspirations to establish the United States as an important force in the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin (BTC) at the forefront.

Bitcoin has multiple personalities, equal parts money, freedom, resistance and hope. MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor sits below all of them as bitcoin's id — its rawest instincts, personified.

Hong Kong-based HK Asia Holdings has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing an additional 10 BTC for approximately $858,581. The purchase brings the firm's total Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to 18.88 BTC, valued at around $1.72 million.

The Trump administration appears poised to grow its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve after the White House's crypto council head suggested budget-neutral ways for acquiring the digital asset. “There's been countless ideas” about how the government can acquire more Bitcoin (BTC), Bo Hines, executive director of the President's Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, said in an interview with the Crypto in America podcast.

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On-chain data shows the Hot Supply metric has observed a sharp drop for Bitcoin recently. Here's what this could mean for the cryptocurrency.

President Donald Trump made history on Thursday by being the first sitting U.S. president to address a crypto conference, but even Trump's bullish remarks failed to push bitcoin higher.

Strategy has announced the pricing of its latest round of perpetual preferred stock, which the company does before announcing more Bitcoin (BTC) acquisitions.According to Strategy, the latest round of preferred stock will be sold at $85 per share, with a 10% coupon, and will bring the company approximately $711 million in revenue. Market analyst Jesse Myers said that the annual 11.8% dividend distributed to investors from the latest offering suggests that Strategy can now siphon investors from the bond market, which only offers 4.2% interest.

US President Donald Trump wants to make his country a “Bitcoin superpower,” but the question remains as to who he is competing against. Speaking at Blockwork's Digital Asset Summit on March 20 to a crowd of crypto industry executives and observers, he said, “Together we will make America the undisputed Bitcoin superpower and the crypto capital of the world.

Eric Trump and the growing interest of the Trump family in cryptocurrencies

The company bought another 10 bitcoin, signaling confidence in crypto as a long-term asset strategy.

Sellers are more powerful than buyers at the end of the week, according to CoinMarketCap.

BTC stands calm at $84,000: what would be the next big move?

Major cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) may be on the verge of a substantial price collapse, according to popular technical analysis indicator Bollinger Bands.

Bitcoin's futures and ETF liquidity have seen a significant decline, raising questions about market positioning and potential price trends.

Bitcoin (BTC) sparked higher following the recent FOMC meeting but is now correcting, down nearly 3% in the last 24 hours. The price is struggling below key resistance as short-term momentum weakens.

According to Bloomberg, there is just a 30% chance of the U.S. federal government overhauling its strategic reserve strategy and buying Bitcoin this year.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), the company previously known as MicroStrategy , has significantly expanded its latest fundraising initiative, securing $722.5 million through a preferred stock sale aimed at fueling its Bitcoin investment strategy. What Happened: The announcement, made Friday, revealed that the company priced 8.5 million shares of its 10% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock at $85 each, marking an increase from its originally planned $500 million offering.

Bitcoin (BTC), the first and largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is approaching a decisive juncture that might decide the fate of bulls. In a tweet, Ali, a crypto analyst, suggests that traders should keep an eye on the MVRV and 180-day SMA, as a "golden cross" pattern could indicate the continuation of an ongoing Bitcoin bull run.

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, revealed that it secured over $700 million from a recent preferred stock offering designed to purchase more Bitcoin. On March 21, the firm confirmed the sale of 8.5 million shares of its Series A Perpetual STRF Preferred Stock.

The BTC price is trading at a three percent loss today, March 21st. In the following, we take a look at some of the most important Bitcoin news of the past couple of days.

Tokyo-based investment firm Metaplanet has announced the appointment of Eric Trump to its Strategic Board of Advisors.

Strategy could be obligated to pay Strife investors an 18% dividend per quarter if it misses several cash payments.

TL;DR Atai Life Sciences, a Germany-based biotech company listed on Nasdaq, will invest $5 million in Bitcoin as part of a new treasury diversification strategy amid global financial uncertainty.

Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, has announced a funding round, raising $722 million through the sale of its Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (STRF). The company plans to use the proceeds to further expand its Bitcoin holdings.

Popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple have formed different risky patterns ahead of the closely-watched triple-witching event. Bitcoin (BTC) price has slipped to $83,580 from the weekly high of $87,158, while Ethereum (ETH) has dropped below $2,000.