By the numbers, January 2026 saw long-sleeping wallets from the 2010–2017 era finally stretch their legs, moving about 4,905.98 BTC—worth roughly $383 million at today’s exchange rates—after years of radio silence. Digging deeper, the data shows that 40.77% of those spends came from truly ancient bitcoin—coins traced back to 2010 block rewards that have been […] Original
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Hashprice Near Yearly Lows Puts Bitcoin Miners Under Heavy Pressure
Bitcoin miners are kicking off February on shaky ground, with revenue slipping hard since mid-January and sitting well below July’s 12-month peak. On top of that, the U.S. winter storm has kept the hashrate stuck far beneath the lofty levels seen back in October. Bitcoin Miners Start February With Revenue Metrics Flashing Red Most people […] Original
‘More Orange’: Saylor Sends Buy Signal as Bitcoin Nosedives and Leverage Flushes
Strategy signaled renewed bitcoin buying conviction as Michael Saylor posted “more orange” during a brutal crypto selloff, reinforcing expectations the firm will accumulate again even as prices slipped below key psychological levels. Bitcoin Shakeout Clears Weak Hands as Saylor Hints at More Accumulation Strategy is signaling renewed conviction in bitcoin as market volatility intensifies, with […] Original
PlanC Flags $75K–$80K as Potential Bitcoin Cycle Bottom
Analyst PlanC called the current $75,000–$80,000 zone a potential cycle bottom, stating there is “a decent chance this will be the deepest pullback opportunity this Bitcoin bull run.” Summary PlanC says the $75K–$80K zone may be Bitcoin’s deepest pullback this cycle. The current 38% drawdown fits historic 35–40% bull market corrections. Other analysts warn Bitcoin could still fall toward $60K before a true bottom Bitcoin (BTC) traded between $77,082 and $83,426 over the past 24 hours, sitting 37.8% below its all-time high of $126,080 reached on October 6, 2025. The…
Crypto Traders Dial Back Leverage as Bitcoin Derivatives Markets Reset
Bitcoin is changing hands at $78,199 per coin as of 9:55 a.m. Eastern time on Feb. 1, 2026, while derivatives traders quietly take their foot off the leverage pedal. Futures open interest and options positioning point to a market more interested in risk control than moonshot bets. Bitcoin Futures and Options Show Defensive Shift Across […] Original
DOJ Files Show Epstein Claimed Contact With Bitcoin Founders
Classified emails from the Department of Justice’s document release revealed Jeffrey Epstein claimed direct contact with Bitcoin’s creators as early as 2016. Summary DOJ emails show Epstein claimed talks with Bitcoin founders on a Sharia-compliant crypto idea. The claim remains unverified as Bitcoin’s creator has never been publicly identified. Files show Epstein’s deep ties to early crypto discussions across tech and finance. A October 13, 2016 email from Epstein to recipients Raafat Alsabbagh and Aziza Alahmadi discussed using Bitcoin technology to build a Sharia-compliant digital currency for the Middle East.…
Resistance Everywhere, Relief Nowhere: Bitcoin’s Rollercoaster Ride Continues
Bitcoin is priced at $78,634 as of Feb. 1, 2026, with a total market capitalization of $1.57 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, trading volume runs high at $83.65 billion, with intraday price swings ranging from $77,082 to $82,733. The market attempts to stitch together a recovery narrative—but for now, it’s more bandage than breakthrough. […] Original
‘Stop Chasing a Ghost:’ Analyst Claims the Bitcoin Adoption-Fueled Trade Is Dead
Jim Bianco claims that bitcoin will need to find another narrative now that market adoption is a given and that all events and news regarding this subject are already priced in. “That engine is now out of fuel; stop chasing a ghost,” he added. Bitcoin’s Adoption Trade Is Dead, Analyst Claims ‘Good News’ Is Priced […] Original
Bitcoin retreats below $77,000, Tether posts $10B annual profit, DOJ seizes $400M in Helix assets | Weekly recap
In this week’s edition of the weekly recap, Bitcoin pulled back sharply from its October all-time high while trading around $78,000, Tether disclosed record annual profits exceeding $10 billion, and the Department of Justice secured legal title to over $400… Original
3 Reasons Bitcoin Buckled as January Closed
Bitcoin’s price is having a rough day, sliding 8.3% over the past 24 hours and 13.6% across the last seven days, touching an intraday low of $75,555 on Bitstamp at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time. What follows is a closer look at three factors that have succeeded in keeping bitcoin prices pinned to the mat. Bitcoin […] Original