The government of El Salvador defended its continuous bitcoin purchases before critics, even as the market is currently experiencing a downturn. Vice-President Felix Ulloa stated that bitcoin was part of a reserve strategy and that the country is preparing for a world where fiat currencies will disappear. El Salvador States Bitcoin Is Not a Stock […] Original
Bitcoin may have carved out a $60,000 floor as Metaplanet signals relentless accumulation and long-term upside, reinforcing conviction that volatility won’t derail its aggressive bitcoin-per-share growth strategy. Metaplanet CEO Sees $60,000 Bitcoin Floor, Signals Ongoing Accumulation Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich shared on social media platform X on Feb. 19 his outlook on bitcoin’s price trajectory, […] Original
U.S. banking rules on bitcoin face mounting scrutiny as Strategy CEO Phong Le urges regulators to revisit Basel capital standards, warning current risk weights could hinder America’s ambitions to lead the global digital asset market. Strategy CEO Warns 1,250% Bitcoin Treatment by Basel Could Undermine America’s Crypto Ambitions Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) CEO Phong Le shared […] Original
The battle over BIP-110 and the related BIP-444 represents a fundamental schism in the Bitcoin community over whether the network should remain a neutral data protocol or become a curated financial ledger. Philosophical: Neutrality vs. Curation An ideological clash is erupting over Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP-110)—often discussed alongside the broader BIP-444 framework—a temporary soft […] Original
On Feb. 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs in a landmark 6-3 decision, sparking immediate volatility across cryptocurrency and equity markets. Market Reaction and Bitcoin’s Recovery Bitcoin rebounded to $67,800 shortly after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. The move followed a […] Original
Bitcoin ETFs posted a third consecutive day of outflows, shedding $166 million, while ether funds lost $130 million. Solana and XRP ETFs, however, attracted fresh inflows, signaling selective investor positioning. Solana and XRP Gain as Bitcoin, Ether Slide Again Another day, another wave of redemptions for bitcoin funds. Thursday, Feb. 19 saw spot bitcoin ETFs […] Original
Bitcoin is trading at $67,411 on Feb. 20, 2026, at 8 a.m. EST, consolidating after a sharp recovery from its recent capitulation low. The broader structure remains corrective, and the burden of proof still rests on bulls to reclaim higher ground. Bitcoin Chart Outlook The daily chart tells a disciplined but unforgiving story. Bitcoin remains […] Original
Longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has reignited debate over the cryptocurrency’s outlook, warning that a break below $50,000 could trigger a steep drop toward $20,000, an 84% decline from its all-time high. Summary Peter Schiff warned that if Bitcoin breaks below $50,000, it could fall to $20,000 — an 84% drop from its all-time high — urging investors to “sell Bitcoin now.” Schiff argued that while Bitcoin has suffered similar drawdowns before, the current market carries greater risk due to increased leverage, institutional ownership, and overall market size. His comments…
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has climbed to 144.40 trillion (T) at block 937,524, marking one of the sharpest accelerations in network competition since the 2021 bull cycle. Summary Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has climbed to 144.40 trillion at block 937,524, marking one of the fastest accelerations in network competition since the 2021 bull market. Total hashrate has jumped to 996.99 EH/s, just shy of the 1 zettahash per second (ZH/s) threshold, reflecting a sharp expansion in mining power through 2024 and 2025. While rising hashrate and difficulty strengthen network security and signal…
Bitcoin price has formed a highly bearish pattern that hints at a potential crash to $60K as both institutional and retail confidence continued to erode in the legacy crypto asset. Summary Bitcoin price is at risk of more downside after forming multiple bearish patterns. Searches for “Bitcoin going to zero” have hit an all-time high. Nearly $4 billion has left spot Bitcoin ETFs over past 5-weeks. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell to an intraday low of around $65,700 on Thursday before bouncing back above $67,000 at…