Category: Bitcoin News

January’s ‘great decoupling’ flips Bitcoin from buy-the-dip to sell-the-rip: Finestel

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January’s “fake rally” ended with Bitcoin losing its $84k floor as smart money sold into ETF euphoria, rebuilt stablecoin war chests, and shifted to defensive accumulation, according to a new monthly report published by Finestel. Summary Finestel says tourists chased “Trump QE” ETF flows as BTC spiked toward $98k, before Fed and Iran shocks sent Bitcoin crashing while gold hit new highs. BTC’s close near $77,195 trapped ~1.2m coins at a loss, while ETH broke $2,900 support, saw a 26% January drop, and on-chain realized losses topped $400m per day.…

Crypto outflows cool as investors rotate from Bitcoin to altcoins

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Digital asset investment products showed early signs of stabilisation last week as crypto outflows slowed sharply to $187 million, according to the latest CoinShares weekly report, despite continued pressure on crypto prices. Summary Crypto fund outflows slowed sharply to $187 million, signaling a deceleration in selling pressure despite ongoing price weakness. Bitcoin led weekly outflows with $264 million, while several altcoins, including XRP, Solana, and Ethereum, attracted fresh inflows. Elevated trading volumes and selective regional inflows, particularly in Europe, point to early signs of market stabilisation. While fund flows often…

Whales turn Bitcoin dip into stealth accumulation at $71k zone

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Large Bitcoin holders funneled 66.94k BTC into accumulator wallets during the latest dip, signaling quiet demand even as spot prices hover near recent highs. Summary CryptoQuant data shows 66.94k Bitcoin flowed into whale accumulator addresses on Feb. 6, the largest single‑day inflow of this cycle. Some analysts warn ETF and desk rebalancing can muddy accumulator signals, but past spikes preceded upside once forced selling eased. Bitcoin trades near 71k, with Ethereum and Solana also stabilizing, as larger players buy into volatility instead of exiting positions. Bitcoin (BTC) whales are quietly…

Remembering Bitcoin Cash Tank Man: A Forgotten Story

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Joshua Yabut, a Bitcoin Cash evangelist, stole an armored vehicle and took a joyride through Virginia in 2018, giving rise to one of the most memorable memes in cryptocurrency history. Let’s review what he did and how the charges against him were dismissed. Bitcoin Cash’s Tank Man Revisited: Remembering Joshua Yabut’s Joyride Through Virginia Joshua […] Original

Bitcoin price reclaims $70K amidst short liquidations and ETF inflows, will it break out?

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Bitcoin price rebounded to an intraday high of $71,850 on Monday after it reclaimed the $70,000 psychological support amid a spike in short liquidations and a fresh macro catalyst. Summary Bitcoin price rallied to nearly $72,000 on Monday morning. Bitcoin ETFs ended their 3-day outflow trend with $371 million in inflows. Technical indicators hint at a bearish outlook for BTC price in the short term. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) surged back above the $70,000 psychological support level late Sunday before pushing higher to a daily high of…

Bithumb Recovers Nearly All Bitcoin After Airdrop Error That Shook Prices

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South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb said it has recovered nearly all of the Bitcoin mistakenly distributed during a promotional error that briefly disrupted prices on its platform earlier this month. Summary Bithumb says it has recovered about 99.7% of Bitcoin mistakenly distributed during a reward event error. The exchange used its own funds to reconcile remaining amounts after some BTC was sold. Bitcoin prices briefly dropped on Bithumb but the impact did not spread to broader markets. Bithumb says 99.7% of mistaken BTC has been recovered In a notice published…

Japan’s Takaichi trade raises short-term risk for Bitcoin

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Japan’s “Takaichi trade” is shifting global capital flows and tightening liquidity, adding short-term downside pressure to Bitcoin as U.S. stocks weaken. Summary Japan’s election win has boosted stocks and weakened the yen. Portfolio rebalancing is reducing liquidity in U.S. markets. Equity weakness is spilling into Bitcoin trading. Bitcoin is facing fresh near-term pressure as political shifts in Japan reshape global capital flows and reinforce a cautious tone across risk markets. In a Feb. 9 analysis, CryptoQuant contributor XWIN Research Japan said the landslide victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in…

CoinShares says quantum threat to Bitcoin is real but still years away

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Bitcoin faces a theoretical security risk from future quantum computers, but the threat is manageable and not imminent, according to a new research note from digital asset manager CoinShares. Summary CoinShares says quantum computing poses a real but distant risk to Bitcoin, not an immediate security threat. Only a small share of Bitcoin’s supply, mainly in older addresses, is theoretically vulnerable to quantum attacks. Bitcoin can adopt quantum-resistant upgrades over time, giving the network ample room to adapt. The firm said concerns that quantum computing could break Bitcoin’s (BTC) cryptography…

Quantum Computing Isn’t a Crisis as Bitcoin Holds Long-Term Security, Coinshares Says

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Bitcoin’s core security remains intact despite quantum computing advances, with risks limited to legacy coins, timelines stretching decades, and clear paths for non-disruptive upgrades that preserve market stability and decentralization. Coinshares Finds Quantum Computing a Future Design Issue, Not Bitcoin Crisis Long-term security considerations remain central to evaluations of Bitcoin’s durability as a monetary network. […] Original

Will Bitcoin Ever See $6,000 Again? Robert Kiyosaki Says He’s Ready to Buy More

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Robert Kiyosaki pushes back against critics questioning his bitcoin buying claims, framing the dispute around price conviction over timing as his past posts reveal a pattern of purchasing during major market rallies. Kiyosaki Defends Bitcoin Claims as Past Posts Fuel Debate Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, shared on social […] Original