Category: Bitcoin News

Bitcoin price risks decline, bear flag formation emerges

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Bitcoin price is consolidating below former range highs, and a developing bear flag pattern suggests downside risk remains elevated with $80,000 emerging as the key support level. Summary Bitcoin lost the range high, which has flipped into strong resistance. A bear flag is forming near the range midpoint, signaling continuation risk. $80,000 is the key downside support where resting liquidity sits. Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price action is tilting bearish as the market consolidates below a critical resistance zone. After failing to hold the range high, BTC experienced a sharp bearish…

Gold and Silver Break Records Again, Approaching Historic Levels; Bitcoin Falls Behind

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Gold and silver approached historic marks of $5,000 and $100 early Friday as investors continued piling into the precious-metal mania that began last year. Both have benefited from the same factors, although analysts say silver’s upside could be more violent. Gold Close to $5,000, Silver Nears $100: What’s Happening? Gold and silver are becoming the […] Original

Miner Weekly: AI Inherits Bitcoin Mining’s Hard Lesson – Locals Matter

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For much of the past decade, bitcoin miners expanding across the United States learned that access to cheap power and industrial land did not guarantee social license. After China’s 2021 mining ban pushed activity stateside, projects in New York, Texas, Arkansas and Kentucky were met with complaints over noise, power prices and environmental impact—often after […] Original

Bitcoin ETFs log 4th straight day of outflows as BTC drops below $89K

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Institutional demand for Bitcoin remained flat as the legacy crypto briefly lost another key support level ahead of the Bank of Japan interest rate decision. Summary Bitcoin ETFs have hit a four-day outflow streak totalling $1.6 billion. BTC has lost the $90k support as the investors reacted to macro pressures. Short-term technicals remain in favor of more downside. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. recorded $32 million net outflows on Thursday, Jan. 22. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $22.3 million of outflows, while Fidelity’s…

Will $2.3B in Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry Trigger Volatility?

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Bitcoin and Ethereum face a $2.3b options expiry that will reveal whether the new options-heavy market structure can absorb hedging flows without reigniting casino-style volatility. Summary Around $2.3b in BTC and ETH options expire today, marking 2026’s first major derivatives settlement and a key liquidity inflection point. BTC trades near $89.7k versus $92k max pain; ETH hovers around $2,950–$2,980 against a $3,200 max pain level, creating strong strike “gravity.” Options open interest now tops futures, signaling a shift toward structured hedging that could either dampen or amplify volatility depending on…

Bitdeer leapfrogs MARA as top Bitcoin miner by hashrate and AI pivot

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Bitdeer overtakes MARA in total hashrate as SEALMINER chips scale mining and fund an aggressive AI infrastructure expansion. Summary Bitdeer’s self-mining and hosted capacity hit 71 EH/s in December 2025, versus MARA’s 61.7 EH/s energized hashrate. Proprietary SEALMINER rigs cut energy use to roughly 6–7 J/TH and helped lift December output to 636 BTC, up from 145 BTC a year earlier. Bitdeer is selling mined BTC to finance AI data centers across multiple regions, while MARA holds over 55,000 BTC and concentrates on Bitmain-based mining fleets. Bitdeer Technologies Group has…

Investor Sentiment Updates: Institutions Reposition in Bitcoin Mining

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Institutions increased positions in Bitcoin miners during the first 9 months of 2025, with $IREN, $APLD, $CIFR, and $RIOT leading gains in holder numbers and capital flows. The following guest post comes from BitcoinMiningStock.io, a public markets intelligence platform delivering data on companies exposed to Bitcoin mining and crypto treasury strategies. Originally published on Jan. […] Original

How will Bitcoin price react as BOJ holds interest rate?

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Bitcoin price traded cautiously on Friday after the Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.75%.  Summary The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.75% but future hikes are possible if inflation persists. Bitcoin traded slightly below $90,000, reflecting short-term calm but ongoing caution from yen-driven liquidity pressures. Technical indicators point to weakening momentum, making support near $89,500–$90,000 a key level to watch. Investors are balancing short-term relief against ongoing liquidity concerns linked to Japan’s policy decision. The BOJ voted 8–1 on Jan. 23 to…

Bitcoin Leads Crypto Payments With 22% Market Share

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Crypto payments in 2025 evolved beyond simple checkouts, with bitcoin reclaiming the top spot and businesses increasingly using digital assets for settlements, payouts, and treasury management. Bitcoin Reasserts Dominance in Global Crypto Payments Bitcoin once again led the crypto payments landscape in 2025, accounting for 22.1% of all crypto payment activity, according to new research […] Original

Bitwise launches active ETF combining Bitcoin and gold

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Bitwise has introduced a new actively managed exchange-traded fund aimed at navigating currency risk through a mix of digital and physical assets. Summary Bitwise launched a new actively managed ETF focused on currency protection. The fund combines Bitcoin with gold and other hard assets. It adjusts exposure dynamically as market conditions change. Bitwise has launched an actively managed ETF that combines Bitcoin and gold as a hedge against currency debasement. The product was announced by Bitwise Asset Management on Jan. 22, in partnership with Proficio Capital Partners. How the ETF…