Bitcoin’s digital gold narrative eroded further on Jan. 29, as the cryptocurrency’s price action mimicked the volatility of tech stocks rather than acting as an independent safe haven asset. Tech Earnings Trigger a Market Contagion As January 2026 draws to a close, a sobering reality has set in for many crypto enthusiasts: bitcoin’s narrative as […] Original
Tesla’s long-running flirtation with Bitcoin took a mark-to-market hit in the fourth quarter, even as the electric-vehicle maker delivered stronger-than-expected earnings and doubled down on Elon Musk’s broader tech ambitions. Summary Tesla held steady on its Bitcoin position through the end of 2025, but booked a sizable unrealized loss as crypto prices slid late in the year. The EV maker reported $1.008 billion in digital assets as of Dec. 31—down 23% from the prior quarter—resulting in a $307 million paper loss after two consecutive quarters of unrealized gains. The decline…
Crypto markets are heading into the first monthly options expiry of 2026 with muted volatility, as bitcoin remains locked in a narrow trading range and investors adopt a cautious stance. Crypto Markets Brace for Options Expiry Amid Low Volatility The crypto market is approaching a key derivatives milestone, with the first monthly options expiry of […] Original
After calmly camping above the $87,000 handle, bitcoin slipped on a banana peel and fell through $85,000, tagging an intraday low of $84,231 as the price slid 3.7% in the past hour. Path of Least Resistance Points Lower as Bitcoin Cracks Key Support The crypto economy is off 5.29% and now clocks in at $2.87 […] Original
Key Notes JPMorgan says the US dollar drop is being driven by short-term flows and sentiment, not a shift in US growth or monetary policy. Unlike the gold rally, Bitcoin price has remained range-bound, indicating it’s behaving more like a liquidity-sensitive risk asset than a store of value. Glassnode reports muted BTC trading volumes, bearish options positioning, and ~143,000 BTC sold by long-term holders in 30 days. Despite the US Dollar Index falling more than 10% over the past year, Bitcoin BTC $84 747 24h volatility: 5.2% Market cap: $1.69…
The current Bitcoin price is consolidating at a key support level within a tightening triangle structure, signaling equilibrium as traders await a decisive breakout or continuation move. Summary Bitcoin is forming a triangle pattern at major support levels. Declining volume indicates consolidation rather than a breakout. A confirmed breakout could target higher value and channel resistance. Bitcoin (BTC) price action has entered a technically important phase following a corrective move from recent highs. After establishing a local low at channel support, BTC staged a rally from the Monday open, suggesting short-term…
Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has wrapped up a new equity and warrant issuance that may bring in as much as $137 million, capital it plans to deploy primarily toward expanding its bitcoin treasury. Japanese Bitcoin Treasury Firm Metaplanet Completes Share Issuance to Fund Bitcoin Strategy The financing involves a third-party allotment of new shares alongside the company’s […] Original
Bitcoin isn’t in the mood for fireworks today. With price holding at $87,867, the market cap clocks in at a sturdy $1.75 trillion, and 24-hour trading volume stands at a healthy $47.44 billion. The intraday range between $87,640 and $90,315 shows traders are tiptoeing between key levels without much conviction. Volatility is tightening, momentum is […] Original
Midweek trading delivered a split verdict for crypto ETFs, with bitcoin extending its outflow streak while Ether regained momentum. XRP and solana quietly added to their recent run of inflows, reinforcing selective risk appetite. ETF Tug-of-War: Bitcoin Slips, Ether Recovers, XRP and Solana Shine The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market offered a study in contrasts […] Original
Bitcoin’s next uptrend hinges on fresh liquidity, with Glassnode saying BTC’s profit/loss ratio must rise well above 5 as 22% of supply sits in loss and selling risk lingers. Summary Glassnode says past mid-cycle rebounds only stuck when BTC’s profit/loss ratio held above 5 on its 90-day moving average, showing strong capital inflows. Around 22% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply is now in loss, matching prior correction zones and leaving the market vulnerable if key supports fail. CryptoQuant data shows Binance inflows near historic lows, hinting most investors are still holding…