MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) has been one of the most aggressive institutional Bitcoin buyers, accumulating 471,107 BTC as of February 5, 2025; however, recent reports suggest the company has paused its Bitcoin purchases, raising questions about the stock's future.
Multiple U.S. states advance Bitcoin reserve legislation while the Czech central bank plans to invest billions in digital assets, marking a trend toward government adoption of cryptocurrency holdings.
Solana has rebounded to $204.56 with a 4.25% daily gain despite reduced trading volume, as the market recovers from a recent correction triggered by geopolitical events, with technical analysis suggesting potential for further upside movement pending breakthrough of key resistance levels.
El Salvador's Bitcoin holdings now stand at 6,068 BTC and are worth more than half a billion dollars at current prices.
Semler Scientific recently purchased 871 BTC for $88.5 million, bringing its total to 3,192 BTC.
The XRP Ledger experienced an hour-long network halt on February 5, 2025, due to consensus validation issues
Ethereum experienced a 27% price crash followed by a 38% recovery on Monday, while 340,000 ETH left exchanges and ETF inflows remained positive, indicating potential for further price recovery despite short-term volatility.
MetaMask launched Gas Station to eliminate failed transactions due to insufficient gas fees, while Ethereum increased its gas limit to 36 million units, making the network more efficient.
US official signals potential shift in national cryptocurrency policy, hinting at the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
Hong Kong speeds up Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, aiming to enhance its position in the global market with the Hong Kong Bitcoin Reserve initiative.
Enron, a newly launched project claiming to inherit the old corporation's energy business, launched a highly volatile ENRON token, where 92% of the supply is held by insiders
While the short-term Bitcoin prospects depict bearish sentiment, the mainstream adoption, which now includes nation-states, will fuel the next thrilling phase.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is back to full functionality after an unexpected halt in transaction validation that lasted about an hour. On Feb. 5, RippleX confirmed that “XRP Ledger has resumed forward progress” and that its team was investigating the cause.
Canadian firms are diversifying their corporate treasuries with Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies, as exemplified by Neptune Digital Assets' purchase of 1 million DOGE tokens
The growing adoption of inscriptions on Bitcoin could push the average block size to 4 megabytes (MB), according to a report published on February 4 by Mempool Research. This significant development occurs in a context where the debate over the use of the Bitcoin network echoes the old "block wars" that divided the community between 2015 and 2017.
Bitcoin tests key resistance levels, with RSI and volume factors influencing potential price movements.
When it comes to choosing between leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC -0.96%) and Solana (SOL -0.50%), there's a lot to understand, starting with your goals for your money. There are strong arguments for both coins.
The US financial market is witnessing a seismic shift in 2025, first with Donald Trump's presidency and now with the massive debt maturing. As reports mention, the maturation of $9.2 trillion of government debt, and economic uncertainty is looming, especially for the Bitcoin price.
As Bitcoin's price holds below $100,000, experts warn that the time may not be right for new long trades.
El Salvador has continued its accelerated Bitcoin buying spree, having accumulated over 20 BTC in the past seven days. According to data from the country's Bitcoin Office, 12 BTC was added to its stash on Feb.
The U.S. government is taking a big step toward crypto regulation, with the House and Senate forming a joint group to push new laws. Trump's crypto czar, David Sacks, made it clear that his goal is to secure America's dominance in digital assets.
Bitcoin faces multiple challenges to its bullish momentum as it trades near $100,000, including tightening USD liquidity, uncertainty over U.S. policy implementation, and escalating global trade tensions.
White House Crypto & AI Czar David Sacks called Bitcoin an excellent store of value. David Sacks stated evaluating a Bitcoin reserve is their top priority on the latest CNBC interview.
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) temporarily halted block production for approximately an hour on February 4 before spontaneously recovering.
The ETH/BTC ratio has plunged to lows of 0.027, as institutional investors demonstrate a clear preference for Bitcoin ETFs.
Amid the increasing crypto ETF inflows, the market sentiment is gradually improving. As the market bottoms out, will Ethereum (ETH) price break past the $3,000 mark for a price jump to $4,000?
Bitcoin is in focus this week after President Trump announced plans to set up a US sovereign fund aimed at investing in the future of the country.
Bitcoin is creating a bull market unlike any other as the network's stored capital crosses the $850 billion mark.
ADA turned bearish this week as sellers took over the price action. Key Support levels: $0.73, $0.65 Key Resistance levels: $0.90 1.
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies seemed little moved by the first signs of the new regulatory landscape under President Donald Trump's new Crypto Task Force. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formed the task force to create “regulatory clarity” and a formal regulatory framework for the crypto industry, according to a statement from Commissioner Hester Peirce, but the process is likely to take some time.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has thrown his weight behind the latest developments in the US crypto space, calling them a “big deal.” His comments follow a press conference by US Crypto Czar David Sacks, which sparked debates over the country's approach to Bitcoin reserves and broader digital asset policies.
XRP is under $3 as bears take over the market. Key Support levels: $2.5, $1.6 Key Resistance levels: $3, $3.3 1.
Brad Garlinghouse addressed the crypto community regarding the press conference attended by Crypto Czar David Sacks. Leaders of the House and Senate committees on banking and finance were present.
The recent price decline of XRP has sparked a discussion among market experts regarding whether the decrease to $1.76 was a natural market reaction or a more deliberate event. Within three hours on February 3, 2025, XRP experienced a rapid decline from $2.57 to $1.76, a staggering 31% decrease.
Solana's price has struggled to break the $270 resistance for the past three months, pushing the cryptocurrency into a vulnerable position.
Bitcoin mining firm Bitdeer has acquired 19 acres of land in Alberta, Canada for $21.7 million. The power plant could scale up to 1 GW of power.
“One possible failure mode for XRPL is if all the validators think something's wrong with the network, all refuse to send any validations,” the Ripple CTO explained.
There is still a headwind in the broader digital currency ecosystem, reflected in the key metrics of protocols like Solana (SOL). At the time of writing, Solana's price was changing hands for $205.3, up marginally by 0.44% in the past 24 hours.
Medical technology company Semler Scientific has expanded its Bitcoin holdings by 871 BTC to a total of 3,192 BTC, while industry leader MicroStrategy has paused its purchasing program after accumulating 471,107 BTC.
David Sacks, appointed by President Donald Trump as the U.S. AI and crypto czar, stated that Bitcoin is the original and leading crypto.
Few stories demonstrate the power of patience and long-term vision better than that of an anonymous Bitcoin miner. This individual, who mined 50 BTC back in 2010, has recently moved their holdings after 15 years, transforming an initial investment worth just $3.08 into a staggering $5 million.
Markets rarely move in straight lines, and Feb. 4 was a case in point. Spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively pulled in $341 million, and BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) dominated with $249 million.
Solana price remains above the $200 mark despite recent market corrections. The cryptocurrency briefly dropped to $173 before recovering, reflecting heightened market activity.
The cryptocurrency market has lost ~2.25% to its valuation in 24 hours with a trading volume of $190.85 billion. With this, the global crypto market cap is currently valued at $3.22 Trillion. Moreover, the price of Bitcoin is back around the $98,000 mark, highlighting increased bearish influence.
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Mining Hashrate has witnessed a sharp rise towards a new all-time high amid all the chaos in the market.
El Salvador isn't slowing down on its Bitcoin journey. Even after adjusting its laws to meet the IMF's $1.4 billion loan requirements, the country continues to buy more BTC whenever prices dip.
Ripple's XRP Ledger faced a 64-minute halt due to validation issues, with XRP price dropping to $2.45 before rebounding to $2.50.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has ripped into the crypto community for bashing David Sacks' first major press conference on Capitol Hill yesterday, calling the backlash “shortsighted.