Plus: Bybit fallout, stablecoin wrangling, Ethereum Foundation changes.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 14% over the past seven days, prompting experts to debate about the role receding liquidity is playing in this correction. What Happened: In a detailed thread on X on Thursday, UnlimitedFnds Chief Investment Officer Bob Elliott pointed out that the post-election crypto rally is fading, with many assets completing full round trips from their highs.

Bitcoin has reached a crucial moment in its price action following heightened volatility that has overshadowed the entire crypto market, with major digital assets dropping to key support levels. Despite the sharp bearish performance, BTC's fundamentals remain strong, igniting hope for bullish prospects.

Bitcoin's sharp recovery is proof that dip buyers remain active at lower levels. Will altcoins follow?

Singapore-based mining firm Bitdeer has acquired 50 BTC for $4 million at an average price of $81,475, according to a Feb. 28 X post. This brings the company's total bitcoin holdings to 1,011 BTC. Over the past six days, Bitdeer has purchased 150 BTC with earlier purchases of 50 BTC each on Feb.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with over $10 trillion in assets under management, is incorporating Bitcoin into its own model portfolio. According to a Bloomberg report on Feb.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is incorporating Bitcoin into its $150 billion model-portfolio universe. The firm is adding a 1% to 2% allocation of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) to its target allocation portfolios that allow for alternatives, as per a Bloomberg report.

The world's biggest asset manager added a 1% to 2% allocation to its target allocation portfolios.

THORChain developer “Pluto” resigns over failure to block illicit transactions. The FBI urged exchanges and validators to prevent North Korean money laundering.

Texas moves to create a Bitcoin reserve, a step that could influence other states and reshape crypto adoption nationwide.

Bitcoin slides below $80K for the first time since November as policy uncertainty, security concerns, and market shifts take hold.

Thorchain is grappling with developer departures and mounting concerns over its role in laundering stolen crypto, particularly Ethereum from the Bybit hack, tied to North Korean hackers.

Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, has recently experienced a significant downturn, leaving investors and analysts alike wondering whether its ongoing bull run will continue or if a correction is on the horizon. After hitting a high of $109,350 in January 2025, the price of Bitcoin has now fallen below $80,000, raising questions about the future direction of the market.

Punitive tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China could go into effect on Tuesday.

Earlier this week, BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF IBIT saw a record $418.1 million worth of net outflows amid an apparent market correction.

Ethereum's upcoming Pectra upgrade faced an unexpected challenge on Feb. 24 that impacted its testing on the Holesky testnet. On Feb. 27, Tim Beiko, Ethereum Foundation Protocol Support Lead, explained that the failure resulted from execution clients—Geth, Nethermind, and Besu—using incorrect deposit contract addresses.

A sharp decline in cryptocurrency sentiment, dubbed a “mega nuke” by analysts, has gripped the market as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell below $79,000 on Thursday evening, down 24% from its January peak of $109,590. Major altcoins including BNB (CRYPTO: BNB), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) all fell down between 12 and 15%.

As of Dec. 31, the bitcoin miner had $274.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and bitcoin on its balance sheet.

TL;DR BlackRock has included the Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) in its model portfolios, with an allocation of 1% to 2%, marking a milestone for the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies. This move could attract significant demand towards IBIT, as financial advisors typically follow these predefined strategies to manage client funds.

Ether's recent volatility surge has caught crypto options traders off guard, prompting them to adjust strategies for further downside risk

The arrival of institutional investors has been both a blessing and a curse for long-term Bitcoin holders.

Bitcoin's mega sell-off presents a rare chance to dollar-cost-average into a position as key onchain indicators suggest BTC trades at a discount.

The crypto market is shaking. Bitcoin shows a Fear & Greed index plunging to 10 — an unprecedented level of extreme fear since the winter of 2022.

The hackers have moved 54% of the $1.4 billion stolen from Bybit, using cross-chain platforms like THORChain.

Bitcoin has lost crucial support levels as the market struggles to find demand, allowing bears to gain momentum. Analysts are calling for further corrections, with fear dominating sentiment across the crypto market.

Ethereum faces mixed signals with whale accumulation rising despite a 22% price drop. Will it rebound?

Bitcoin and other prominent cryptocurrencies are often called “volatile investments.” This is true, but it also tells a very incomplete version of the story that is taking place.

THORChain token is flashing a bearish signal, forming a bearish flag pattern that suggests further downside even as swap volume surges. THORChain (RUNE) was trading at $1.3050 on Friday, down 82% from its November peak.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced the formation of an advisory group known as the Silviculture Society, which is meant to counsel the organization informally and help uphold its work ethos and effort to uphold Ethereum's core values.

It's a truth universally acknowledged—at least by those with an internet connection—that Bitcoin is both the future of finance and a catastrophic mistake, depending on who you ask. The topic is discussed with almost religious fervour, drawing true believers, hardened sceptics and the politely baffled in equal measure.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple prices have crashed this week as Donald Trump's tariff threat complicated the Federal Reserve's approach to rate cuts. This crash has led the crypto market to shed over $1 trillion in value from its peak in 2024.

Bitlayer, a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Layer-2 developer, has partnered with five blockchains—Base, Starknet (CRYPTO: STRK), Arbitrum (CRYPTO: ARB), Sonic (CRYPTO: S) and Plume Network to connect Bitcoin's $1.9 trillion market to their ecosystems using its BitVM Bridge. Announced at ETH Denver, this integration allows Bitcoin holders to transfer assets across these networks, enabling uses like lending, staking, and liquidity provision.

Crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe says Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a bull market despite correcting to the $80,000 range this week and he is predicting a massive rally.

Institutional and spot investors are clashing over ETH lately.

The latest data from blockchain tracking platforms reveals that the entity behind the Bybit exploit has relocated 230,645.05 ETH (valued at $497.4 million) across multiple transactions completed during a four-day window. This calculated redistribution of ether, executed with methodical precision, highlights both the scale of cryptographic wealth movement.

Bitcoin is experiencing a severe downturn over the past few days. After trading above $96,000 on Monday, its price slipped below $80,000 today for the first time since November 11.

Ethereum (ETH) spent most of February trading within a narrow price range, struggling to gain momentum. However, this week's market-wide downturn, triggered by Donald Trump's trade policies, has pushed ETH to multi-month lows.

BlackRock was trending heavily on X on Friday, February 28, as Bitcoin‘s (BTC) price plummeted below the $80,000 mark, reaching its lowest level since the start of 2025. As panic spread, speculation arose that BlackRock was offloading its Bitcoin holdings.

The crypto market witnessed a sharp sell-off overnight Thursday and early Friday, with Bitcoin (BTC) price dropping below $80,000. Altcoins also dumped, including THORChain. Amid this, the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds market recorded its eighth straight day of negative flows.

DXY nears 108.00 as inflation data bolsters Fed rate cut hopes. Bitcoin plunges below $80K, gold sees first weekly decline in nine weeks amid tariff threats.

Global markets witness a liquidity surge projecting an optimistic second quarter in 2025. Will the liquidity spike drive a similar bullish spree in crypto markets and pump the BTC price once again?

TL;DR Approximately $5.79 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, potentially triggering high volatility in the market. Bitcoin's max pain price is significantly higher than its current level, which could push its price upward. Despite widespread pessimism, institutional traders may use this event to stabilize prices and strengthen liquidity.

Bitcoin's second-worst February on record is set to extend into a new week, with price burdened by “aggravating macro factors” and a technical correction.

The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of noise and fear, but at this point in time, it is possible that the market will find buyers based on value if nothing else.

Users on the prediction market Kalshi seem to be worried by the massive drawdown Bitcoin is suffering now. According to the data provided by this platform, the crypto community expects the world's largest cryptocurrency to drop even lower.

Bitcoin (BTC) has lost over 6.8% of its value within the last 24 hours, dropping below the $80,000 mark. The latest price drop allowed BTC to close the gap on the CME exchange, as crypto analyst Rekt Capital posted in a chart on X.

Bitdeer currently holds 855 BTC, valued at approximately $69 million.

The prevailing cryptocurrency bloodbath of late February 2025 ensured that Bitcoin (BTC) collapsed to $81,386 – its lowest level since November 2024, if the brief dip below $80,000 is ignored.