Bitcoin Market Cap Drops as Traders Predict Deeper Losses

Bitcoin slid below $65,000 over the weekend before stabilizing Monday as traders on prediction market Polymarket increased bets that the cryptocurrencyโ€™s pullback has further to run. The odds of Bitcoin (BTC) falling below $55,000 climbed to 72% on Polymarket Monday, with $1.2 billion in volume on platform. Other bearish bets include price declines below $50,000 and $45,000, with odds of 67% and 47%, and trading volumes of $170,000 and $1.4 billion, respectively. Odds that Bitcoin would drop below $55,000 surged 14% at the time of writing. Source: Polymarket Bitcoin briefly…

Analyst says Bitcoin has 88% chance of rising to $122K by late 2026

Economist Timothy Peterson says Bitcoin may have strong odds of rising over the next 10 months. Summary Economist Timothy Peterson says Bitcoin has an 88% chance of trading higher in 10 months, based on a cycle metric tracking positive months over the past 24 months. His model, using data back to 2011, implies an average forward return of 82%, pointing to a potential price near $122,000. The outlook sparked mixed reactions, with some calling it a strong historical signal and others warning that Bitcoin may not follow past averages. Timothy…

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Early Bitcoin Investor Warns BTC May Never Be Quantum-Proof

Apparently, the Quantum risk is still worrying investors. BTC $65 624 24h volatility: 2.9% Market cap: $1.31 T Vol. 24h: $42.75 B faces a severe valuation adjustment as institutional analysts begin factoring in a “Quantum Discount” ahead of projected technological leaps. Experts warn that without robust cryptographic defences implemented by 2027, the assetโ€™s current stall amid broader macroeconomic shifts could lead to a 75% drop. And the potential Bitcoin price prediction? BTC could drop to around $30,000. EXPLORE:ย What is the Next Crypto to Explode in 2026? ‘Quantum Discount’ in Bitcoin…

U.S. Google searches for โ€˜Bitcoin to zeroโ€™ spike amid BTC downtrend

Search interest for โ€œBitcoin to zeroโ€ has surged sharply in the United States, according to Google Trends data over the past five years, as Bitcoin remains under pressure in a downtrend. Summary U.S. Google searches for โ€œBitcoin to zeroโ€ have surged to a record high, hitting a peak score of 100 in early 2026, signaling rising retail fear. Similar spikes occurred during prior market drawdowns, but the current jump is stronger than previous peaks. Bitcoin is trading near $65,950, holding above $64,000 support but struggling below $68,000 resistance, with technical…

Michael Saylor hints at Strategy’s 100th Bitcoin buy as BTC price sinks

Strategy founder Micahel Saylor has hinted that the firm may be set to execute its 100th Bitcoin purchase as the flagship crypto continues to sink. Summary Michael Saylorโ€™s โ€œThe Orange Centuryโ€ post signals a potential 100th Bitcoin purchase as Strategyโ€™s total holdings reach 717,131 BTC. Bitcoin remains nearly 48% below its $126,080 peak. Strategy has continued buying for 12 straight weeks, funded by debt and equity financing. Saylor shared a cryptic X post on Sunday with the caption โ€œThe Orange Centuryโ€ alongside a screenshot from StrategyTracker, which lists all the…

Missouri lawmakers advance revived Bitcoin strategic reserve bill to committee

Missouri lawmakers have advanced a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill that would allow the state treasurer to โ€œaccept gifts, grants, donations, bequests, or devises of bitcoin from eligible Missouri residents or a governmental entity.โ€ Summary Missouriโ€™s HB 2080 would create a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund funded primarily through donations. Bitcoin held in the fund must remain in cold storage for at least five years. House Bill 2080 was introduced by Rep. Ben Keathley last month, was subsequently referred to the House Commerce Committee on Feb. 19, and is now pending a…

Michael Saylor Hints at Strategy’s 100th Bitcoin Purchase

Michael Saylor, chairman of the Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy, has signaled the companyโ€™s impending 100th Bitcoin purchase, marking a significant operational milestone in an accumulation campaign that began in August 2020. The Orange Century. pic.twitter.com/8zelTduTPC โ€” Michael Saylor (@saylor) February 22, 2026 The firm currently holds 717,131 BTC according to official stats and has executed purchases for 12 consecutive weeks, continuing its aggressive acquisition strategy despite recent market volatility. On Saturday, Saylor suggested the transaction was imminent by sharing portfolio tracking data on X, a communication method he frequently employs…

Arthur Hayes reveals portfolio packed with gold, oil, and Bitcoin

Crypto investor Arthur Hayes has outlined a diversified portfolio spanning commodities, defense stocks and digital assets, signaling a continued preference for hard assets alongside select cryptocurrencies. Summary Arthur Hayes unveils diversified portfolio spanning commodity miners, oil majors, defense contractors, Latin American energy stocks, major cryptocurrencies and physical gold. Allocation reflects his long-held macro thesis centered on inflation risks, geopolitical tensions and monetary debasement favoring hard assets. Hayes recently doubled down on HYPE, challenging Multicoinโ€™s Kyle Samani to a $100,000 bet that the token will outperform large-cap altcoins over six months.…

Bitdeer cuts BTC holdings to zero as Bitcoin slides to $65K

Crypto mining firm Bitdeer Technologies Group has reduced its pure Bitcoin holdings to zero after selling its entire weekly production, as Bitcoin slid to around $65,000 amid renewed market pressure. Summary Bitdeer Technologies Group reported zero pure BTC holdings as of Feb. 20, 2026, after selling its entire weekly output of 189.8 BTC. The company disclosed BTC output of 189.8 BTC and BTC sold of 189.8 BTC, with net BTC added at -943.1 BTC. The update comes as Bitcoin trades around $65,000, increasing pressure on miner profitability. In a weekly…

“I Can Feel It! Bitcoin’s About to Take Off Sharply” | James Lavish

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