Bitcoin’s old whale-to-retail sell cycle is dead as treasuries, ETFs reshape flows

Bitcoin enters a 2026 consolidation phase as capital inflows slow, ETFs normalize, options reset positioning and long-term treasuries replace the old whale‑retail cycle. Summary CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju says diversified liquidity and long-term treasuries have broken the classic whale‑sell, retail‑dump Bitcoin cycle.​ On-chain data shows low large‑holder exchange activity, weak retail demand, normalized ETF inflows and a major options expiry resetting positioning into 2026.​ VALR’s Farzam Ehsani links Bitcoin’s consolidation to capital rotation into gold and silver, while Michael Terpin warns 2026 could still resemble a down year. Bitcoin’s…

Will $95,000 Sellers Derail Bitcoin’s Comeback?

Bitcoin (BTC) struggled to continue its rebound at Tuesday’s Wall Street open as attention focused on $95,000 sellers. Key points: Bitcoin faces resistance as it approaches a large area of seller interest at $95,000. BTC price action begins to weaken versus risk assets and precious metals. Support on weekly timeframes remains intact, with $93,500 a key focus for the weekly close. “Choppy” BTC price action follows $95,000 test Data from TradingView tracked a loss of BTC price momentum after BTC/USD hit $94,800 the day prior — its highest since Nov. 17.…

Bitcoin’s bullish trend is strengthening, with many users achieving a steady daily return of $3,959 through Anchor Mining

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. As Bitcoin’s bullish momentum returns, Anchor Mining highlights growing interest in cloud mining as investors seek steadier, system-based returns over short-term trading. Summary Anchor Mining offers cloud-based mining access, allowing users to earn BTC rewards without purchasing or operating hardware. The platform emphasizes predictable income through hashrate contracts, daily settlements, and AI-driven allocation across globally distributed, green-energy mining farms. In rising markets, mining is presented as a way to…

Bitcoin’s Recovery Extends Into 2026 as Charts Hint at Another Leg Higher

Bitcoin (BTC) has opened 2026 with renewed momentum, extending a recovery that began in the final days of December and pushing prices back above key psychological levels. Related Reading: XRP Is Setting Up For Its ‘Next Explosive Move,’ Analysts Say: Here’s The Target After ending 2025 with a modest decline that challenged expectations around the traditional four-year cycle, the largest asset has reclaimed the $90,000 zone and is trading above $92,000. The move reflects a mix of technical breakouts, steady institutional inflows, and easing selling pressure, even with long-term skepticisms.…

Some of Bitcoin’s Oldest Wallets Drove Dormant Spending Patterns in 2025

Dormant bitcoin addresses collectively moved 123,852.58 BTC in 2025—now worth more than $11 billion—while over 1,000 long-idle wallets stirred back to life during the year. Figures from Btcparser indicate that this activity clustered heavily around wallets created more than ten years ago, with a clear tilt toward bitcoin’s earliest adoption era. ‘Sleeping Bitcoin’ Addresses Moved […] Original

Bitcoin’s Spot Price Remain Solid Despite US Attack on Venezuela

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) remained firm at about $90,000, despite geopolitical tensions between the United States and Venezuela reaching a boiling point in the early hours of Saturday morning. Bitcoin briefly fell below $90,000 on Saturday before climbing back up above the $90,000 level, where it is trading at the time of this writing. “The US bombed a country and captured its leader, on a weekend no less, and yet Bitcoin has barely moved,” Nic Puckrin, market analyst and founder of the crypto media company Coin Bureau, said in…

Bitcoin’s bottleneck could spark the next DeFi Renaissance

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. DeFi protocols are reflexive games where capital inflows create yields that attract more capital. The secret to making these games run longer has nothing to do with tokenomics or novel mechanisms. It’s friction. Exit friction, specifically. When leaving takes longer than entering, protocols compound upward for months instead of days. Summary DeFi cycles are driven by exit friction, not tokenomics: slow, costly exits trap capital long enough…

Bitcoin’s $150K Target Looks Unlikely As Polymarket Odds Sink To 23%

Prediction markets and analyst desks are sending different signals about Bitcoin’s near-term path. Traders on Polymarket appear cautious, while some big-name firms keep calling for big gains in 2026. Related Reading Market Odds And Trader Caution According to Polymarket prices, Bitcoin has just a 23% chance of reaching $150,000 before 2027. The odds are higher at lower targets: 47% for $120,000, 35% for $130,000 and 29% for $140,000. Traders are most comfortable with $100,000, which carries about an 80% chance. That spread shows bettors are pricing risk tightly as the…