Metaplanet doubles down on Bitcoin buying amidst market crash

Japan’s Metaplanet will continue buying Bitcoin even as the crypto market downturn has weighed heavily on the company’s shares. Summary Metaplanet said it will continue accumulating Bitcoin despite a sharp market selloff that has pushed its shares down more than 63% over the past 6 months. The firm added roughly $451 million worth of Bitcoin in Q4 2025, lifting total holdings to 35,102 BTC. As Bitcoin price touched $60,000 around the Asia open, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich took to X to reaffirm the company’s decision to continue stockpiling the flagship…

Bitcoin’s drop below $63k sparks BlackRock’s IBIT’s biggest trading day on record

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF has hit a new all-time high in daily trading volume as the bellwether cryptocurrency posted one of its largest intraday drops on Thursday. Summary BlackRock’s IBIT set a new daily trading volume record near $10 billion on Feb. 5. Bitcoin dropped as much as 15% intraday as investors digested a plethora of negative headlines. As noted by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, IBIT reportedly “crushed its daily volume record” on Feb. 5 as nearly $10 billion worth of shares were traded. Last time the fund…

Bloomberg analyst warns Bitcoin price could dip to $10K

A senior Bloomberg Intelligence strategist has warned that Bitcoin could face a severe collapse toward $10,000 as global markets show signs of stress similar to past financial crises. Summary A Bloomberg analyst warned bitcoin price could fall toward $10,000. The call is linked to market stress and reduced liquidity. Bitcoin is trading near $63,000 after recent losses. In recent social media posts in early Feb. 2026, Bloomberg Intelligence senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone shared the outlook, comparing current conditions to the 2008 financial crisis and the 2000–2001 dot-com downturn. At…

Bitcoin’s Intraday Price Low Skids to $60K, Volatility Spikes, and Traders Brace for What Comes Next

The price of bitcoin sliced through the $61,000 mark on Thursday, sliding to an intraday low of $60,000 per coin on Binance as the day’s selling pressure refused to let up. The steep pullback has rattled investors across the board, with chatter everywhere centering on when—if ever—the pressure finally eases. Bitcoin Sinks 17% in a […] Original

Strategist Sees Bitcoin and Cryptos Turning More Violent Than 1929 Stock Collapse

Bitcoin and the broader crypto market now appear more violent than the 1929 U.S. stock crash, as extreme boom-and-bust cycles compress historic levels of risk into years, warns Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone. Strategist Says Bitcoin and Cryptos 2026 Make 1929 Stock Market Crash Look Tame Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist Mike McGlone shared on […] Original

Bullish Logs $564M Q4 Loss as Bitcoin Options Volume Breaks $9B

This week, the crypto asset exchange Bullish reported a steep fourth-quarter net loss even as adjusted revenue, EBITDA, and activity in its bitcoin options market climbed sharply, pointing to a widening gap between headline results and underlying operating momentum. Bullish Earnings Reveal Options Growth Outpacing Accounting Pain On Thursday, Bullish said net income for the […] Original

Finder’s Latest Survey Predicts Bitcoin at $133K by End of 2026

Finder’s latest January 2026 survey of crypto industry specialists paints a cautiously optimistic picture for bitcoin in 2026, with most panelists expecting higher prices even as volatility and institutional dominance reshape the market. Bitcoin Price Predictions Cool Slightly, Finder Experts Remain Bullish According to the 2026 predictions report from Finder, a panel of 21 industry […] Original

Crypto Capitulation Day: Bitcoin Slumps to $62.2K While Wall Street Bleeds

The price of bitcoin sank to roughly $62,200 on Feb. 5, 2026, as a full-blown risk-off mood rippled through global markets, fueled by rising geopolitical strain, economic jitters, and a cascade of forced liquidations across the cryptocurrency sector. Bitcoin Breaches Key Support as Liquidations Snowball and Stocks Stumble Roughly $2.06 billion in crypto derivatives positions […] Original