Bitcoin leverage jumps as open interest spikes near $70k

Bitcoin perpetual open interest posts its largest daily rise since 2025 as BTC stalls below $70k. Summary Perpetual open interest records its biggest daily percentage increase since July 2025 as BTC tests $69.4k resistance. Leverage expands sharply into a failed breakout attempt, leaving speculative longs vulnerable to liquidations if price moves away from the $69k–$70k zone. BTC trades just under $70k with elevated open interest and hotter funding, signaling higher short-term volatility risk for derivatives markets.studio. Bitcoin’s (BTC) derivatives market has shifted into a more fragile configuration after a sudden…

Bitcoin ETFs snap back with $458m day as institutional demand returns

After four weeks of redemptions, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF products snap back with a $458m daily surge and renewed institutional demand. Summary U.S. spot BTC ETFs pulled in $787.3m in weekly net inflows for the week ending Feb. 27, ending a four-week outflow streak that had drained ~$2.48b from the complex. Mar. 2 marked the first positive day of the month with $458.2m in inflows — BlackRock’s IBIT led at $263.2m, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at $94.8m and Bitwise’s BITB at $36.4m. BTC trades near $67,000–$68,000 as ETF-driven accumulation resumes;…

Bitcoin Derivatives Heat Up: $43.75 Billion in Open Interest and Call Volume Dominates

Bitcoin’s derivatives complex is stacked high and twitchy as traders parse positioning with the leading crypto asset at $66,705 on March 3, 2026. Futures open interest remains fairly elevated across major venues, while options markets show a modest tilt toward calls and a thicket of expirations looming ahead. Bitcoin Open Interest Swells as Options Traders […] Original

AI-powered Bitcoin, Dogecoin mining without hardware

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Bitcoin mining interest surges in 2026 amid market volatility, beginner-friendly cloud mining platforms, led by Hashbitcoin, are gaining traction. Summary Cloud mining demand rising: Investors seeking low-barrier entry into Bitcoin mining are driving interest in platforms that eliminate the need for costly hardware and electricity management. Top platforms emerging: Services such as Hashbitcoin, Bitdeer, ECOS, NiceHash, and others are highlighted for their accessibility, infrastructure, and varying mining models.…

Bitcoin jumps 4.8% as Iran outflows spike after U.S.–Israel strike

BTC rebounds ~4.8% to $68.8k after Iran strikes as outflows spike. Summary BTC trades near $68.8k, up ~4.8% in 24h after dipping mid‑$65k.​ ETH holds around $2.0k with choppy, range‑bound action, little changed.​ SOL near $84–$86, under 1% higher, intraday $83–$90 range on thin liquidity. Joint U.S.–Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets have turned the country’s already‑fraught relationship with digital assets into a live‑fire test of how crypto behaves under extreme geopolitical stress. Within minutes of the first strikes, outflows from Iran’s largest domestic exchange spiked, while global crypto prices whipsawed…

Bitcoin Shrugs off Iran Shock as Crude Oil Hits One-Year High

Crypto markets remain range-bound with U.S. strikes on Iran triggering about $300 million in liquidations. Meanwhile, Iranian crypto outflows surged 700% as oil prices climbed and geopolitical risks intensified. Markets Steady Despite Strait of Hormuz Threat Crypto markets are treading water amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Following the weekend U.S. […] Original

Bitcoin Price May Crash to $50k as US Dollar Surges on Risks of a Prolonged Iran War

Bitcoin price retreated by over 2.50% on Tuesday, erasing some of the gains made on Monday. It dropped to $67,000, and could be at risk of falling to $50,000 as the US dollar and crude oil prices surge. Summary Bitcoin price retreated by over 2.50% on Tuesday, erasing the gains made on Monday. The coin retreated as the US dollar and bond yields rose. Crude oil prices continued rising as the war in Ukraine continued. US dollar and crude oil surge amid risks of a prolonged war Bitcoin (BTC) price…

Bitcoin Leads ETF Comeback With $458 Million Inflow

Crypto ETFs staged a powerful rebound on Monday, led by $458 million in bitcoin inflows. Ether, solana, and XRP products also closed firmly in the green, marking a broad-based recovery across the market. Crypto ETFs Begin New Week With Strong Rebound The bounce was swift. After Friday’s pause in momentum, crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) wasted […] Original

Core Scientific stock slides as miner plans to sell most Bitcoin holdings

Shares of Core Scientific fell in premarket trading following the company’s announcement that it plans to monetize substantially all of its remaining Bitcoin holdings in 2026 to fund liquidity needs and its AI infrastructure pivot. Summary Core Scientific sold just over 1,900 Bitcoin for approximately $175 million in January at prices materially above current levels and now holds under 1,000 BTC. The company expects to monetize substantially all of its remaining Bitcoin holdings in 2026, largely in the first quarter, to enhance liquidity and fund capital expenditures. Shares fell roughly…