Tag: Bitcoins

$1M Lightning Payment Tests Bitcoin’s Institutional Rails

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Institutional trading and lending desk Secure Digital Markets (SDM) said it sent a $1 million payment to cryptocurrency exchange Kraken over the Lightning Network on Jan. 28. SDM claimed in a Thursday statement shared with Cointelegraph that it is the largest publicly reported Lightning transaction to date and a proof‑of‑concept for seven‑figure transfers between regulated counterparties. The payment cleared in 0.43 seconds and was routed via Voltage’s managed Lightning infrastructure, which provides node management, pre‑provisioned liquidity, and uptime guarantees aimed at exchanges and trading desks.  The previously publicized “record” single…

Bitcoin’s $1 Million-Dollar Path Starts In 2026, Bitwise Says

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Bitwise is laying out a bold scenario: Bitcoin could climb to a new record in 2026 and, if the stars align as the sages would say, may one day reach $1 million over the next 10 years. That view rests less on past rhythms and more on a shift in who buys and how they buy. Related Reading Institutional Demand Could Soar According to Ryan Rasmussen, Bitwise’s Director of Research, big money is moving from the sidelines onto the field. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and major brokerages have made buying easier…

BTC Downtrend Not Over? Why Bitcoin’s Next ‘Liquidity Magnet’ Could be $65K

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Bitcoin (BTC) traded as high as $76,900 on Wednesday, up 4.5% above its 15-month low of $72,860, reached on Tuesday. However, there are increasing signs that Bitcoin’s price could experience a deeper correction over the following weeks or months. Key takeaways: Bitcoin confirms bearish technical patterns on multiple time frames, risking a deeper correction toward $60,000. Bitcoin’s Puell Multiple could stay in the discount zone longer, indicating a continuation of the downtrend. A surge in BTC inflows to Binance could provide bears with fuel for a deeper pullback. Bitcoin’s chart…

Big Short’s Michael Burry Says Bitcoin’s Drop Risks Cross-Market Fallout

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Michael Burry, the hedge fund manager known for calling the 2008 housing crash, warned in a recent Substack post that bitcoin’s decline could trigger a “true death spiral,” spilling into gold, silver and other interconnected markets. Legendary Investor Michael Burry Speaks of ‘Death Spirals’ and ‘Black Holes’ In his Feb. 2, 2026, post, dubbed “Short […] Original

Bitcoin’s Next Step May Depend On US Credit And Debt Conditions

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Bitcoin (BTC) scratched new lows below $73,000 on Tuesday as data shows troubling macroeconomic challenges bubbling below increasingly volatile markets. New data highlights tightening credit conditions, even as the US debt and borrowing costs stay elevated, and one analyst says this gap between credit pricing and credit market stress may define Bitcoin’s price trajectory for the upcoming months. Key takeaways: The ICE BofA US Corporate Option-Adjusted Spread is at 0.75, its lowest level since 1998. US debt stands at $38.5 trillion, while the 10-year Treasury yield is 4.28%. Bitcoin whale…

Bitcoin’s Network Growth Just Reached Extreme Levels Last Seen Before The 2021 Surge

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Market Mayhem: Bitcoin’s Bounce Looks Like a Mirage in the Desert of Resistance

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Bitcoin is changing hands at $78,162 today, with a market capitalization of $1.56 trillion and 24-hour trading volume surging to $54.86 billion. It has swung between $77,642 and $79,130 over the past day—tight, yes, but deceptively charged with indecision. Bitcoin Chart Outlook Bitcoin’s daily chart reveals a market still catching its breath after its recent […] Original

Crypto Market Up $100B, Bitcoin’s Next Move

Key Notes Crypto market sentiment improves on the backdrop of easing US-India trade tensions and dropping tariffs. White House engagement on the crypto market structure bill has raised hopes of strong progress this month. The next market direction hinges on whether bulls can hold Bitcoin price above the $75,000 support. After the liquidity-driven crypto market crash over the Feb. 1 weekend, the market is showing signs of recovery. Bitcoin BTC $78 278 24h volatility: 1.2% Market cap: $1.56 T Vol. 24h: $61.74 B price is up 4% today, trading around…