Bitcoin logs third-worst Q1, Ethereum falls 32%

Bitcoin posted a -23.21% return in Q1 2026 and marked the third-worst first-quarter performance since 2013 according to CoinGlass data. Summary Bitcoin fell 23% in Q1 2026, its third-worst first quarter on record. Ethereum dropped 32%, also marking its third-worst Q1 performance. Back-to-back quarterly losses follow the October 2025 market peak. The loss falls far below Bitcoin’s (BTC) historical Q1 average of 45.90% and sits well below the median return of -2.26%. Only two prior first quarters posted worse performance: Q1 2018 at -49.7% and Q1 2014 at -37.42%. Ethereum…

Bitcoin dips on Tehran strikes as DOJ arrests $328M crypto Ponzi founder

In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin fell to $63,062 before recovering following explosive strikes in Tehran amid U.S.-Israel operations and Iranian retaliatory missiles. Summary Bitcoin fell to $63K on Tehran strike news before rebounding above $66K. DOJ arrested Goliath Ventures founder over alleged $328M Ponzi scheme. MetaMask launched its self-custodial crypto card across the U.S. In other prominent news, federal authorities arrested Goliath Ventures founder Christopher Alexander Delgado on charges related to an alleged $328 million Ponzi scheme, and MetaMask partnered with Mastercard to launch its self-custodial…

Explore Bitcoin Mining platforms without upfront costs

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Cloud mining regains momentum in 2026 as crypto investors revisit its profitability amid rising adoption and changing market conditions. Summary As 2026 unfolds, investors reassess cloud mining profitability amid rising demand for low-cost Bitcoin access. Five verified cloud mining platforms aim to offer simple, hardware-free crypto income options. Hashbitcoin emerges as a compliance-focused leader in transparent, eco-friendly mining services. As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow, more and more…

Bitcoin Range Compression Near $70K Signals Imminent Volatility Expansion

Bitcoin traded at $66,424 on March 1, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. EST, consolidating inside a defined $63,886 to $68,043 intraday range as the broader structure remained under pressure. While short-term charts show range stabilization, moving averages and momentum metrics continue to lean defensive across time frames. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin maintains […] Original

Starknet Develops ‘strkBTC’ to Bring Shielded Transactions to Bitcoin

Starknet has introduced strkBTC, a new wrapped bitcoin asset that enables users to shield their balances and transaction history using zero-knowledge proofs. Announced on February 26, 2026, strkBTC is a native Starknet asset designed to solve bitcoin’s “transparency problem.” While bitcoin is a global store of value, its public ledger exposes every transaction and balance […] Original

Latam Insights: Brazil Introduces Crypto Tax Evasion Bill, El Salvador Finalizes New Bitcoin Diploma Program

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, a bill to criminalize crypto-linked foreign currency tax evasion surges in Brazil, El Salvador finalizes its Bitcoin Diploma 2.0 educational program, and Engie mulls adding bitcoin mining to its operations in Brazil. Bill […] Original

Bitcoin ETFs post $787M inflows, break outflow streak

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $787.31 million in net inflows for the week ending February 27, reversing the prior week’s $315.86 million in outflows. Summary Bitcoin ETFs posted $787M in weekly inflows, ending four red weeks. Three-day buying wave added $1.02B, led by a $506M peak day. Cumulative net inflows dipped slightly to $54.8B despite rebound. The positive weekly flow came from three consecutive days of strong buying from February 24-26, totaling $1.02 billion, which offset outflows on February 23 and 27. Bitcoin traded at $66,000 with gains of 1.7% over 24…