For most of Bitcoin’s history, the threat of quantum computers breaking its cryptography was a distant, theoretical worry, the kind of thing dismissed with “by the time that happens, we will have fixed it.” In 2026, the fixing has begun. On February 11, 2026, a proposal called BIP-360 was published and merged into Bitcoin’s official
A major Bitcoin transaction from BlackRock has caught the attention of the crypto market. The world’s largest asset manager recently transferred 3,580 $BTC, valued at roughly $226.8 million, to Coinbase Prime. The move quickly sparked debate among traders who now wonder whether the transfer signals a coming sale or simply reflects routine fund operations. Large
Six months into 2026, Bitcoin is trading around $63,129 after experiencing one of its most volatile weeks of 2026. The world’s largest cryptocurrency almost fell below $60,000 amid ETF outflows, rising rate fears, and broader market weakness. Despite the correction, many analysts and institutions remain bullish on Bitcoin’s long-term outlook. Here’s a look at some
Despite a significant $2.6 billion in net outflows from spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this year, Bernstein analysts argue that Bitcoin’s long-term appeal as a store-of-value asset remains intact. The assessment, detailed in a recent report by analyst Gautam Chhugani, comes as the broader market shifts its attention toward the artificial intelligence investment boom. Market
A single whale bought 1,656 $BTC worth about $98.9 million almost exactly at this month’s local bottom, then booked roughly $3.5 million in paper profit within two days as bitcoin rebounded. Key Takeaways: A whale bought 1,656 $BTC ($98.93M) at $59,734, near bitcoin’s June 5 low of $59,100. The position gained about $3.5 million in
After a massive selloff last week, one of bitcoin’s closely watched onchain metrics is approaching a threshold that has historically marked bear market bottoms. The metric is called the market value-to-realized value (MVRV) Z-Score. Every major bitcoin cycle bottom has coincided with the Z-Score touching or briefly dipping below zero (into the green zone, in
Strategy (MSTR) acquired 1,550 bitcoin for approximately $101 million, increasing its total holdings to 845,256 $BTC, according to a Monday announcement from Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. The purchase comes after bitcoin fell around 15% last week, briefly trading below $60,000 before rebounding above $62,000. The decline in bitcoin price followed, at least partially, after Saylor
Bitcoin’s brief weekend rally lost its footing as a sudden resumption of military hostilities between Israel and Iran triggered a broad rotation away from risk-on investments. The geopolitical escalation, which defied explicit diplomatic pressure from Washington, sent global energy benchmarks surging and equity markets lower, leaving $BTC to defend a highly fragile $60,000 baseline. Data
In the current cycle, Bitcoin has experienced one of its most severe corrections, falling from the $80,000 area to $60,000 and causing a great deal of anxiety in the market. Bitcoin is extremely close to a potential breakdown However, one important on-chain metric indicates that Bitcoin may be getting close to levels that long-term investors
Bitcoin’s recent crash below $60,000 have put crypto trader believe the market is still far from its final bottom. Perhaps on-chain trader Winter Soldier says Bitcoin is still searching for a true bottom and could fall below $35,000 if selling pressure continues. Bitcoin is currently trading around $63,000, keeping investors cautious about a possible further