Bitcoin developers have floated a groundbreaking proposal to address an emerging cryptographic crisis: quantum computers that may soon be capable of breaking core Bitcoin security. The draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP), led by Casa CTO Jameson Lopp and five others, aims to freeze coins stored in old-style addresses, including those linked to Satoshi Nakamoto, unless…
Bitcoin recently soared past $120,000, reaching intraday highs of $122,404, fueled by a wave of enthusiasm around proposed U.S. crypto legislation. This surge came at the start of “crypto week” in Congress, where bills like the Genius Act and Digital Asset Market Clarity Act promise regulatory clarity for stablecoins, digital assets, and oversight boundaries for…
Bitcoin surged to an all‑time high above $118,000 today, igniting a dramatic short squeeze that erased more than $1 billion worth of bearish positions. This marks the single largest short‑liquidation event so far in 2025 . 📉 What happened: 📊 Market context: This rally pushed Bitcoin from around $70,000 in November to over $118,000—a staggering…
LeadThis week’s chart reveals a seismic shift: bitcoin’s correlation with U.S. equities has surged, dragging it deeper into traditional market dynamics. Once celebrated as anti‑establishment, bitcoin increasingly behaves like a macro‑driven risk asset. 1. From Rebel Asset to Institutional Client Bitcoin, once prized as a hedge and “digital gold,” now moves in sync with stock…
Intro:A staggering $8 billion worth of Bitcoin—approximately 80,000 BTC—has stirred the blockchain after 14 years of dormancy. The transfers, originating from eight wallets funded between 2009 and 2011, all landed in newly minted SegWit addresses. Curiously, a discreet Bitcoin Cash transaction preceded them—raising alarm bells among analysts. 1. The Whale Activity Explained 2. Why the BCH Test?…
In a dramatic on-chain event, two Bitcoin wallets that had remained dormant since 2011 each transferred a combined total of 20,000 BTC—worth over $2 billion at current prices—into fresh addresses early today . These coins were originally acquired when Bitcoin traded at just $0.78, delivering a staggering ~140,000× return to today’s level above $109,000 per…
📌 Headline Summary According to Ryan Lee, chief analyst at Bitget Research, Bitcoin has bounced back above $106,000 after briefly dipping under $99K earlier this week. Strong institutional inflows (estimated at $46 billion into ETFs) and easing geopolitical tensions following a Middle East ceasefire have rejuvenated bullish sentiment. Lee sees Bitcoin reaching $110K–$115K by Q3, and…
🔹 Market Revival Amid Middle East De‑escalation After a tense stretch that drove Bitcoin below $100,000, a thaw in Iran‑related hostilities triggered a fresh rally. According to Barron’s, Bitcoin surged approximately 3.9%—landing around $105,300—while Ethereum, XRP, and Solana also posted double‑digit gains in reaction to declining geopolitical stress. This reversal underscores a surge in investor…
1. Bullish Spot Price Momentum Bitcoin has recently demonstrated robust resilience, rebounding from the $100K zone and now trading above $105K. This strength reflects increased demand around key technical levels—indicators often leveraged by traders and algorithmic systems. 2. Central Bank Policy & Rate-Cut Expectations Fed officials are weighing rate cuts, a shift that traditionally lifts…
Metaplanet has again beefed up its Bitcoin holdings. According to the Tokyo-listed investment firm, it bought 1,111 BTC on Monday for about $118.2 million. The average price paid was roughly $106,408 per coin. Bitcoin has fallen more than 5% over the last week, trading just above $101,000. Performance Metrics Climb Higher Metaplanet’s own numbers show…
