Bybit also received $390 million worth of emergency transfers from other crypto exchanges.

Ethereum (ETH) has faced a turbulent period in recent weeks, with its price showing some signs of consolidation around the $2.6k mark in February. While this has raised hopes of a recovery, on-chain metrics indicate that strong selling pressure could limit Ethereum's potential upside, and there may even be a deeper drop on the horizon.

Polkadot's falling wedge breakout signals mid-term bullish momentum as the market remains uncertain of DOT's future.

The price of Bitcoin looked set to reclaim $100,000 on Friday, rallying on the back of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision to drop the lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase. However, the premier cryptocurrency failed to capitalize on this momentum shift following the $1.4 billion exploit of the ByBit exchange.

The altcoin market took a severe hit last weekend with a $1.5 billion hack on the Bybit exchange, causing a sharp decline in several altcoins. However, traders are now bullish about a strong recovery in altcoin prices, following Bitcoin's surge toward the $100K mark.

A crypto strategist known for making timely Bitcoin calls believes that BTC will print a new all-time high in a couple of months. Pseudonymous analyst Credible Crypto tells his 462,900 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks Bitcoin is trading in a wide range between $110,000 and $88,000.

Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko has cautioned against any potential move to roll back the Ethereum network.

According to the latest report from CryptoQuant, Bybit ETH reserves are gradually recovering after a significant decline caused by a hack. The incident led to a sharp drop in Bybit's ETH reserves, falling from 443,691 ETH to a low of 63,807 ETH.

Bitcoin's (BTC) volatility has recently dropped to one of its lowest points in years, with its one-week realized volatility now sitting at 23.42%. This level is approaching historical lows and has only been breached a few times in the past four years.

A South African investment firm, has invested in bitcoin as a treasury strategy, aiming to bolster financial resilience and shareholder value. Altvest Capital to Invest Only in Bitcoin A South African alternative investment firm, Altvest Capital Ltd., announced its first investment in bitcoin (BTC) as part of a strategic treasury management initiative.

Ethereum's (ETH) market has been rocked by a major hack on the Bybit exchange, which saw over 405,000 ETH, valued at roughly $1.1 billion, stolen from the platform. Despite the market jitters caused by this breach, Ethereum whales—large holders of ETH—have been aggressively accumulating the cryptocurrency, purchasing an astounding 140,000 ETH in just a single day.

With Bitcoin still trading below the key $100,000 level, traders say a move back to $106,000 is needed to confirm the uptrend. However, some think a dip to $85,000 is still on the table.

Solana's journey from a memecoin hub to a serious blockchain contender hinges on the approval of a Solana ETF, which would bring institutional trust and unlock its potential for large-scale financial applications like payments and trading.

Crypto Highlights This Week: The broader market concludes another interesting week, primarily keeping investors on their toes. Cryptocurrency exchange behemoth Bybit suffered a $1.4 billion hack this week, whereas BTC and altcoins remained stagnant despite market advancements.

El Salvador's pause in Bitcoin purchases may signal a shift towards more traditional financial strategies to secure international support. The post Has El Salvador halted daily Bitcoin purchases amid IMF loan agreement?

Bitcoin struggles below $100K for 15 sessions as ETF outflows, Fed uncertainty, and Trump's tariff threats weigh on market sentiment. Will BTC rebound soon?

Solana's (SOL) price has faced significant challenges after breaking a new all-time high (ATH) of $295, but recent developments suggest potential for a recovery despite bearish pressures. Following its ATH, SOL seemed poised for a rapid climb toward $500 by the end of 2025.

Amid memecoin scandals and a generally lukewarm performance since the new year, Solana has hit a rough patch.

Franklin Templeton, one of the world's largest asset management firms, has submitted a proposal to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue a spot Solana ETF (exchange-traded fund). The asset manager joins several other applicants in the race to offer a SOL-based investment product to US investors.

President Donald Trump announced the end of the Biden administration's “war on bitcoin and crypto” during a speech this week at Miami's FII Priority Summit, vowing to solidify the U.S. as the world's undisputed leader in digital currency innovation.

Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko says that despite growing calls for an Ethereum network rollback, it is “technically intractable.”

Bybit, a popular crypto exchange, is reeling from the massive hack worth $1.5 billion in digital assets. According to reports, the hackers targeted the crypto exchange's cold wallet, an offline storage system, to steal the exchange's assets, primarily Ether.

Metrics showed that there was a chance of a deeper Ethereum price drop towards $2.1k.

Following a brief ascent above $99,000 on Friday, the Bitcoin market experienced a negative end to the past trading week as prices crashed below $96,000 in a sharp descent. Based on these happenings, the premier cryptocurrency remains in consolidation with little indication of its long-term price movement.

Solana (SOL) has been grappling with significant challenges in recent weeks, from a steep drop in its token price to falling network activity. As the ecosystem braces for upcoming token unlocks, many are left wondering if further declines are on the horizon for one of the most talked-about cryptocurrencies.

Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, expects BTC to reach $250,000, believing that the token's long-term growth is inevitable despite short-term market volatility.

Bitcoin's price rally may be under threat as it continues to trade under $100,000. According to analysts at JPMorgan, there's been a notable decline in institutional interest in the crypto industry, particularly through Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts.

Franklin Templeton has filed for a Solana ETF, aiming to track SOL's market performance while allowing share purchases with cash or crypto and staking holdings for rewards. Franklin Templeton Files for Solana ETF With SEC Franklin Templeton, through its affiliate Franklin Holdings LLC, filed a registration statement with the U.S.

Ethereum (ETH) appears to be positioning itself for a significant market move, but the question remains: In which direction will it go? Recent market developments, including major shifts in Ethereum's exchange netflows and changes in its Futures Open Interest, have raised discussions about the token's potential for recovery.

Bitcoin's volatility is now at one of its lowest levels in years. What does this mean?

Tim Beiko, an Ethereum Foundation lead developer, has broken the silence on the proposed plan to rollback the ETH network. In what he categorized as the ELI5 explainer to non-technical community members, Beiko explained why a rollback is impossible.

The Ethereum price appeared to be finally gearing for a strong bullish breakout after multiple weeks of disappointing and sluggish action. However, this bullish dream ended almost immediately after it started as nearly $1.5 billion worth of ETH tokens were drained from the ByBit exchange.

VanEck has announced a bold prediction that Bitcoin will play a critical role in managing the United States' rising national debt. The study, based on Senator Cynthia Lummis' proposed Bitcoin Act, shows that a strategic Bitcoin reserve may partially balance the country's debt by 2049.

Following the Lazarus hack, an online debate erupted about potentially rolling back the Ethereum blockchain to invalidate the stolen funds.

Bitcoin (BTC) has faced a series of bearish indicators in recent weeks, casting doubt on its near-term prospects. Recent market data has shown declining investor interest, particularly from U.S. investors, combined with weaker retail activity.

PEPE price surged 6%, defying market turmoil after Bybit's $1.4 billion hack—could this be the start of a major rebound? PEPE rebounds 6% as traders bet on Ethereum gains from Bybit Hack PEPE suffered considerable losses on Friday, mirroring the $75 billion crypto market capitulation in the aftermath of the Bybit hack.

The non-fungible token (NFT) market exhibited a noticeable resurgence in transactional activity from Feb. 15 to 22, with digital collectible purchases climbing 11.60% above the preceding week's totals. NFTs Rebound: 64% Buyer Spike and 49% Seller Expansion Figures from cryptoslam.io indicate $148.18 million in NFT exchanges during this period, alongside a 64.

A new technical analysis on TradingView suggests Bitcoin may be approaching a decisive moment, with a possible breakdown below key support levels. This analysis comes amidst a weakening buying pressure in Bitcoin, which opens up the possibility of a break below a strong support level.

Ethereum's market is at a crossroads after whales scooped up 140K ETH in a single day.

New documents reveal that a Montana bill to use Bitcoin (BTC) as a reserve asset is heading toward the state's House of Representatives for a vote.

Call for "roll back" by some, to negate Bybit hack, immediately provoked a fierce reaction from the Ethereum community, which was firm in its belief that it wouldn't happen.

Crypto trader Ali Martinez has made a bull case for Ethereum if it slumps below $2,500 following mixed signals. The digital asset market has seen weeks of low sentiment and plunging altcoin prices.

Bitcoin has experienced a quiet week, with price action stuck in a narrow range between $95K and $100K. Bulls have struggled to reclaim the $100K mark, while bears have failed to break the $95K support, leading to uncertainty about the next major move.

As Bybit picks up the pieces from its jarring security breach, the Ethereum (ETF) community has been buzzing with speculation over the network's future. One side of the divide makes a case for a blockchain rollback designed to eliminate malicious transactions, while the purists argue that the move will “kill” Ethereum's credibility.

Popular Bitcoin firebrand Michael Saylor believes the US government should acquire 20% of the BTC in existence. While speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) this week, the Strategy executive chairman argued that BTC was digital property and an important tool for the US to “own cyberspace” in the future.

In 2024, BTC and niche tokens like SUPER outperformed, while ETH and ADA led the pack for unrealized losses, according to CoinLedger.

Financial markets are full of analogies and historical models that analysts scrutinize closely to anticipate trends. In the crypto universe, the history of Bitcoin often serves as a compass for understanding the evolution of other major assets.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin miners will have an easier time starting Sunday as the network Difficulty is set to see a correction.