US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133.3 million in net outflows on Wednesday as market sentiment remained deeply entrenched in “Extreme Fear”. The withdrawals bring weekly losses to $238 million, setting the stage for a potential five-week consecutive outflow streak amid weakening institutional interest and testing technical support levels. This shift in flows has intensified the Bitcoin price prediction debate, with analysts assessing whether the current weakness signals a deeper correction or a consolidation phase before a potential rebound. On Feb. 18 (ET), U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net outflows…
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Did Quantum Computing Fears Crash Bitcoin? NYDIG Says No
Quantum computing has become the latest all-purpose explanation for Bitcoin’s recent drawdown, but NYDIG says the numbers don’t back the narrative. In a Feb. 17 research note, NYDIG research head Greg Cipolaro argues that “quantum fears” are loud, but not a primary driver of the sell-off when you look at search behavior, cross-asset correlations, and broader risk positioning. Quantum Panic Didn’t Sink Bitcoin NYDIG frames “Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers” as the theoretical endgame risk investors keep circling. The problem is that market behavior doesn’t look like a repricing of an…
Bitcoin in Technical Limbo: Healing Phase or Prelude to Another Leg Lower?
Bitcoin is treading water near $66,604, caught between recovery attempts and structural hesitation. The market is stabilizing, not surging, and the charts across every major timeframe are signaling patience over bravado. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily chart, bitcoin remains confined beneath the prior peak near $97,900 and continues to trade within a descending formation. […] Original
‘Bitcoin Going to Zero’ Google Searches Hit Highest Level Since FTX
Google searches for “Bitcoin going to zero” have surged to their highest level since the post‑FTX panic in November 2022, according to Google Trends data for the past five years. The spike aligns with Bitcoin’s latest drawdown from its Oct. 6, 2025, all‑time high near $126,000 to about $66,500 at the time of writing on Thursday, according to data from Coingecko, leaving the asset almost 50% below its peak. At the same time, the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index has plunged into extreme fear around 9, levels previously seen during…
UAE built $700M bitcoin stockpile through mining
Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence says the United Arab Emirates has amassed approximately $700 million worth of Bitcoin through state-linked mining operations. Summary Arkham Intelligence says UAE government-linked wallets contain roughly 6,300 BTC worth about $700 million. The holdings stem from industrial-scale mining via Citadel Mining, not seizures or open-market purchases. With an estimated 9,300 BTC mined in total, the UAE ranks near sixth globally among publicly identified government Bitcoin holders. UAE amasses $700M BTC war chest via state-linked miner According to Arkham’s on-chain research, wallets identified as controlled by…
The Biggest Bitcoin Holders Of 2026, According To Arkham Data
Blockchain analytics platform Arkham has released a new report identifying the largest known Bitcoin (BTC) holders at the start of 2026, offering a detailed snapshot of how the cryptocurrency is distributed across individuals, corporations, governments, and financial institutions. Top Bitcoin Holders Looking across major ownership categories, Arkham’s verified on‑chain data shows that the largest individual holder remains Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Nakamoto’s wallets contain 1,096,358 BTC, valued at approximately $75 billion, representing 5.5% of the total supply. Among cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase ranks first. The digital asset platform holds 993,069…
Bitcoin Consolidating In A Triangle—Is A 15% Move Next?
A cryptocurrency analyst has highlighted how Bitcoin has been trading inside a Triangle that could set up a 15% move for the asset. Bitcoin Is Potentially Consolidating Inside A Symmetrical Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a technical analysis (TA) pattern that Bitcoin has been trading inside recently. The pattern in question is a “Triangle,” which is a type of consolidation channel that, as its name suggests, has a triangular shape. The pattern is characterized by two converging trendlines. The lower of these…
Bitcoin ETFs Hold Billions as BTC Slips Below $70K, Analysts Warn of Potential Free Fall
Bitcoin’s (BTC) struggle to hold key price levels is raising fresh concerns across crypto markets, even as spot exchange-traded funds continue to control tens of billions of dollars in assets. Related Reading The largest cryptocurrency has fallen back below the psychologically important $70,000 mark, trading around $68,000 after weeks of steady selling pressure and weakening momentum. While institutional products still hold significant capital, analysts say the market structure shows growing downside risk rather than stability, with technical patterns, whale activity, and macroeconomic uncertainty all pointing to a fragile outlook. BTC’s…
Bitcoin ETFs Extend Losses as Solana Funds Keep Ground
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to bleed on Wednesday as market sentiment remained negative and BTC briefly dipped below $66,000. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $133.3 million in net outflows on Wednesday, bringing weekly losses to $238 million, according to SoSoValue data. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led outflows, with over $84 million exiting. Trading volumes remained subdued at less than $3 billion, highlighting a persistent lack of activity even as analysts had previously noted potential inflection points amid the slowdown in outflows. Weekly flows in US spot Bitcoin…
Bitcoin price outlook as CLARITY Act approval odds hit 90%
Bitcoin traded near $67,000 on Thursday, steadying after a session that coincided with sharp swings in prediction market odds for the CLARITY Act. Summary Bitcoin traded near $67,000 as Polymarket odds for the CLARITY Act swung from 90% to 55%, highlighting regulatory uncertainty. The CLARITY Act aims to define oversight between the SEC and CFTC, potentially reducing ambiguity and boosting institutional confidence in crypto markets. Technically, BTC is consolidating between $65,000 and $70,000, with weakening bearish momentum but key resistance overhead at $70,000–$75,000. On Polymarket, approval odds for the CLARITY…