Scammers are forging arrest warrants for missed jury duty, demanding payment in bitcoin and gift cards. They use realistic court-style documents and urgent threats to exploit fear of arrest. Court Warns of Forged Arrest Warrants Tied to Bitcoin Demands Over Missed Jury Duty The U.S.

Bitcoin's price is navigating a critical phase as it moves within a rising wedge pattern, a setup that often signals an impending breakout or potential reversal. With bulls attempting to sustain momentum, BTC remains on the verge of a decisive move that could either propel it to new highs or trigger a corrective downturn.

Financial commentator Peter Schiff has stated that it is "likely" that the Chinese government sold its Bitcoin holdings in January.

As Bitcoin hovers around $85,000, a subtle tension stirs in the markets. Behind this apparent resistance lies a paradoxical movement: the "whales" are quietly preparing their offensive.

The crypto market remains under pressure as investors react to economic uncertainties and ongoing trade war concerns. Bitcoin, currently trading around $84,000, has experienced a period of correction alongside the broader crypto market, with total market capitalization climbing 2.44% to $2.76 trillion.

TRX and TON lead in terms of gains, while PI is in the opposite corner.

Over the years, investor sentiment has been one reliable way to analyze the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market. Based on recent on-chain data, an analyst has pointed out how the changing investor sentiment could affect the world's largest cryptocurrency over the next few weeks.

The Bull Score Model is at its lowest level since January 2023, suggesting a reduced likelihood of a sustained BTC rally in the short term.

A closely followed analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) remains in bull territory despite widespread calls for a market downtrend. Pseudonymous analyst Inmortal tells his 231,200 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin tends to witness a two-stage bull market based on historical precedence.

Bitcoin and US equities are facing mounting pressure as macroeconomic uncertainty and erratic policy decisions from US President Donald Trump continue to shake investor confidence. With unexpected tariff announcements and unstable foreign policy stances dominating headlines, markets have become increasingly volatile.

Against all odds, BlackRock, the global asset management giant, is shaking up conventional wisdom about Bitcoin. While cryptocurrencies are often associated with volatility and risk, Robert Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, debunks this narrative.

Bitcoin stalls near $85K as investor focus shifts to Bitcoin Act progress, ETF inflows, and macro risks including tariffs and Fed policy outlook.

Short-term Bitcoin holders have been busy over the last few weeks.

A Chinese economist, Zhang Ming, argues that U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins, not Bitcoin or Ethereum, are strengthening the U.S. dollar's global dominance. Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins Bolstering Dollar's Global Role According to Zhang Ming, deputy director of the Institute of Finance and Economics at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, U.S.

Bitcoin price opened trading at the $84,000 level on Sunday March 23, extending its consolidation phase to three days. Multiple Derivatives trading signals observed in the last 24 hours suggest BTC may have found a bottom.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) continued its streak of strong inflows, leading Bitcoin ETFs for six consecutive trading sessions.

Joseph Strange, a former sound engineer for acclaimed rapper Eminem, has been charged with stealing the rapper's unreleased songs and selling them in exchange for the market's leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC).

Now that the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) is a formal government policy, its administrators are scrambling for ways to build and potentially sustain the plan. With an order to use budget-neutral strategies to manage the reserve, Bo Hines, US President Donald Trump's Executive Director on Digital Assets, suggests using gold certificates.

The world's largest cryptocurrency may be heading towards more trouble.

Most of the last trading week presented another stale price action in the Bitcoin (BTC) market undergoing a sustained consolidation. While the premier cryptocurrency recorded a price breakout on March 20 to reclaim the $87,000 price zone, selling pressure soon forced a return to below $84,700, resuming a sideways movement.

Bitcoin's crashes often spark 190% rebounds, making Bitwise more bullish than ever as market chaos signals a prime setup for explosive upside.

The price of Bitcoin has been stuck within the $81,000 to $86,000 consolidation range over the past week, showing a high level of indecisiveness between the bulls and bears.

A recent analysis comparing Bitcoin's price movement and the Global M2 money supply has added another data point to the growing argument for a bullish phase ahead for the cryptocurrency. Colin, a crypto analyst known on social media platform X as “The M2 Guy,” recently shared an update suggesting that Bitcoin may be on the verge of a significant upward move, and the expected timeline might continue to test the patience of Bitcoin traders.

Amidst the ongoing consolidation in the crypto market, an analyst with X pseudonym cryptododo7 has observed certain developments with the Bitcoin dominance that could spell significant implications. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Tipped To Hit 57% — Altseason Incoming?

North Korea's cybercrime collective Lazarus Group persists in transferring bitcoin to obscured wallets, with its reserves diminishing by 109 BTC ($9.1 million) over the past two days. The Sleight of Hand Behind Lazarus' Bitcoin Vanishing Act Today's activity recorded by Arkham Intelligence, reveals a deliberate effort to redistribute substantial amounts of bitcoin ( BTC).

The Bitcoin (BTC) treasury firm Strategy says it's ready to accumulate more of the crypto king after pricing a new preferred stock.

The crypto market is still facing capitulation as most digital currencies are reversing the selloffs registered in the past week. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) remains in the spotlight as the combined crypto market capitalization jumped 2.44% to $2.76 trillion.

The price of Bitcoin has been moving mostly sideways over the past week, briefly flirting with the $87,000 level on Thursday, March 20. The latest on-chain data suggests that this choppy market condition might not improve soon, as the premier cryptocurrency might be at risk of downward pressure over the coming weeks.

The current Bitcoin (BTC) bear market, defined as a 20% or more drop from the all-time high, is relatively weak in terms of magnitude and should only last for 90 days, according to market analyst and the author of Metcalfe's Law as a Model for Bitcoin's Value, Timothy Peterson.Peterson compared the current downturn to the 10 previous bear markets, which occur roughly once per year, and said that only four bear markets have been worse than the price decline in terms of duration, including 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The analyst predicted that BTC will not sink deeply below the $50,000 price level due to the underlying adoption trends.

The current Bitcoin (BTC) bear market, defined as a 20% or more drop from the all-time high, is relatively weak in terms of magnitude and should only last for 90 days, according to market analyst and the author of Metcalfe's Law as a Model for Bitcoin's Value, Timothy Peterson.Peterson compared the current downturn to the 10 previous bear markets, which occur roughly once per year, and said that only four bear markets have been worse than the price decline in terms of duration, including 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The analyst predicted that BTC will not sink deeply below the $50,000 price level due to the underlying adoption trends.

Whales are on the move again, but it could be painful for BTC.

Aleš Michl, the head of the Czech National Bank (CNB) who proposed exploring the Bitcoin reserve option, has been named “Governor of the Year” by the Central Banking Journal.

Bitcoin wavers after its surge beyond 100,000 dollars. The ongoing correction rekindles tensions in the markets, fueling doubts about the strength of the bullish trend.

CryptoQuant, Glassnode and Coinbase analysts offered mixed projections for Bitcoin.

On March 20, investor and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano stated on Fox News, “There's a global race going on–Russia, Abu Dhabi, El Salvador, Bhutan–all these other countries are trying to buy Bitcoin

Strategy, the American software intelligence company helmed by Michael Saylor, announced Friday that it had upped its recently announced Strife perpetual stock offering to $723 million, aiming to boost its Bitcoin stash, which is nearing 500,000 BTC.

As Bitcoin (BTC) stabilizes above the critical $80,000 support level after a significant downturn of over 25% from its January peak, market analyst Doctor Profit has released a compelling report that raises a pivotal question: is the market witnessing the onset of a bear market, or is the bullish sentiment still intact? M2 Money Supply And Bitcoin Price Doctor Profit emphasizes the crucial role of liquidity in the current market landscape.

A debate is brewing over the likelihood of the United States government buying more Bitcoin in the coming year. This development follows US President Donald Trump's earlier executive order aimed at establishing a national Bitcoin reserve.

Following President Donald Trump's executive order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve earlier this month, policymakers are directed to explore creative strategies to accumulate Bitcoin without increasing the federal budget or burdening taxpayers.

Atai Life Sciences, a Nasdaq-issued biopharmaceutical company, invested $5 million in Bitcoin, creating a treasury plan to hedge against inflation and have reliable reserve wealth in an economic crisis. Christian Angermayer, chairman of Atai Life Sciences, said that the Bitcoin reserve gives Atai a financial runway.

North Korean-state-backed Lazarus Group has stolen billions from the crypto industry, including the recent record-breaking $1.5 billion from the digital asset exchange Bybit.

Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $83.09 million on Friday, with the majority of the capital funneled into Blackrock's IBIT. Bitcoin ETFs End Week in the Green as IBIT Draws $104.99M U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs closed the week on a positive note, drawing in approximately $83.09 million on March 21, according to figures from sosovalue.com.

Justin Sun is advocating for something unique that pertains to TRON and TRX right now.

Bilal Bin Saqib, the CEO of Pakistan's Crypto Council, has proposed using the country's runoff energy to fuel Bitcoin (BTC) mining at the Crypto Council's inaugural meeting on March 21.According to an article from The Nation, the council is exploring comprehensive regulatory frameworks for cryptocurrencies to attract foreign direct investment and establish Pakistan as a crypto hub. The meeting included lawmakers, the Bank of Pakistan's governor, the chairman of Pakistan's Securities and Exchange Commission (SECP), and the federal information technology secretary.

Over the past few weeks, the Bitcoin price has not been able to sustain any meaningful momentum in the journey to recover its six-figure valuation. After falling to just above $81,000 on Tuesday, March 18, the flagship cryptocurrency pushed for the $87,000 mark before facing a significant level.

With Bitcoin (BTC) consolidating above $80,000, historical trends suggest the maiden digital currency could be building momentum for a major breakout, potentially targeting $200,000 next.

TRON founder Justin Sun has shared his thoughts about potentially reducing TRX block rewards, drawing parallels to Bitcoin's halving mechanism. In a recent tweet, Sun shared his thoughts on implementing a reward reduction for Tron (TRX).

Pakistan's move to leverage surplus energy for Bitcoin mining could boost its digital economy, attract foreign investment, and reduce energy waste. The post Pakistan eyes Bitcoin mining to harness surplus energy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.