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- A long-term asset like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) can survive a lot of scary headlines about the global economy, geopolitics, or the behavior of its biggest holders. But for investors to have enough confidence to actually hold it long enough to get a solid return, it probably can't survive having its core (and often unstated) assumptions broken. On Jan. 21, Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) said that it would form an independent advisory board focused on quantum computing as it pertains to blockchain security, explicitly saying that blockchains like Bitcoin may need to soon implement new cryptography to stay safe from the future code-breaking risk posed by quantum computers. So if you own or are considering buying Bitcoin, you should treat this as...

- Key Takeaways Gold advocate and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff said a deeper Bitcoin price crash is still “soon” to come, even after the cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 50% from its peak, as stablecoin issuer Tether announced a $150 million investment in precious metals platform Gold.com. Schiff Warns of Further Bitcoin Price Downside Schiff argued that Bitcoin’s price decline so far has not yet reached what he considers a true crash, despite sharp losses and deteriorating sentiment. In a separate post, he said the market had yet to see a decisive capitulation move. After one X user replied that “the crash is literally happening right now,” Schiff pushed back, describing the decline as orderly. Asked when he expected a...

- Bitcoin is falling and taking Strategy down with it This is The Takeaway from today's Morning Brief. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is falling fast enough that you should probably look it up right now if you want an accurate price. On Thursday, it fell below $64,000 for the first time since October 2024. The cryptocurrency has fallen more than 45% from last year's record, and the intensifying sell-off has evaporated all the gains investors have made during Trump's second term. And it's taking Michael Saylor's famous bitcoin treasury firm, Strategy (MSTR), along for the ride down. Strategy shares tumbled 17% on Thursday and dropped another 2% in after-hours trading following the release of its fourth quarter results. The company holds 713,502...

- Neither Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) nor Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) have performed well during the past 12 months. The king cryptocurrency is down 35%, whereas Cardano is faring even worse, with a decline of 66% (as of Feb. 5). But the good news is that 2026 might bring better returns for these assets. So which has more upside from now through 2030? Bitcoin is already eyeing 2030 Today Bitcoin has a market cap of roughly $1.3 trillion. There's also a maximum of 21 million coins that can ever be in circulation, and the coin's new issuance steps down consistently over time via scheduled halvings — cutting in half the rewards for coin miners — roughly every four years. Those two facts do a lot of the work to determine the asset's prospects of...

- Key Takeaways Bitcoin slid to its lowest level since October 2024 this week. The drop has deepened fears that the asset may be entering a prolonged bear phase, as large holders continue to reduce exposure even while small retail buyers keep accumulating. Data from crypto analytics firm Santiment showed wallets associated with whales and sharks have fallen to their lowest share of Bitcoin supply in nine months, a shift they warn is historically linked to longer downturns. Santiment Issues Bearish Bitcoin Whale Warning Santiment attributed the latest downturn to a clear divergence between large holders distributing and smaller investors continuing to buy the dip, a combination it said often defines bearish market cycles. The firm...

- Crypto Advocates Round on Democrats’ ‘Crypto Crash’ Message Crypto industry leaders fired back at Democrats on Friday after the party's official X account posted "yikes" alongside a graphic mocking crypto market losses, drawing accusations of partisan insensitivity as Bitcoin plunged and investors lost billions. The Democratic Party's tweet featured a chart showing Bitcoin's slide alongside an image of President Donald Trump wearing a MAGA hat, triggering immediate backlash from executives, lawyers, and government advisors who said the message dismissed widespread financial pain affecting investors across party lines. The controversial social media activity came as Bitcoin dropped 8.1% over the past 24 hours to $65,729, down 33.1%...

- Key Takeaways World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto project associated with Donald Trump, sold approximately $5 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC). Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin also moved to sell about $7 million in Ethereum, causing a stir among traders. These sales come amidst a turbulent crypto market, heightening investor uncertainty. Trump-Linked WLFI and Buterin Sales Spark Backlash On-chain data indicates WLFI sold 73 WBTC, netting $5.04 million. The sale drew attention due to coinciding with a broader market decline, where Bitcoin dipped over 8%, dropping below $60,000. Commentary on social media also honed in on Buterin after a post by crypto commentator Ted Pillows on X. Pillows noted scrutiny as users claimed...

- Bitcoin’s ‘Buy-the-Dip’ Narrative Faces Tough Questions as Another 25% Risk Builds Bitcoin’s recent rebound has revived the buy-the-dip narrative, but the data tells a more complicated story. After falling nearly 15% and briefly touching the $60,000 zone, the Bitcoin price bounced more than 11%, drawing traders back into long positions. At first glance, the bounce looks encouraging. However, bearish chart patterns, rising leverage, and fragile spot demand suggest the market may not be out of danger yet. With a potential 25% downside still in play, the latest bounce is now facing serious scrutiny. Bear Flag, Rising Leverage, and Falling Exchange Supply Signal Risky Optimism Bitcoin’s short-term risk is already visible on the...

- It's easy for crypto investors to be down on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) right now. The world's most popular cryptocurrency is down almost 50% from its all-time high of $126,000 from just a few months ago. Adding insult to injury, the price of gold continues to skyrocket, leading many to question the digital gold investment thesis for Bitcoin. But I'm going to take a contrarian stance right now and predict that the crypto is going to turn things around soon. It's still a buy, and here is why. The return of digital gold Admittedly, gold is having a moment right now. It's up more than 70% during the past 12 months and recently traded above $5,000 per ounce. That's heady stuff. But crypto investors still think that the leading digital...

- Crypto News Today, February 6: Supercycle They Say! Sentiment Hit Rock Bottom, BTC USD Touched $60K, ETH Under $2K The supercycle narrative, once treated like gospel, took a serious hit as BTC USD slid all the way to $60,000 and ETH USD cracked below $2,000. Is this just another brutal shakeout or the moment the supercycle myth finally broke? Either way, BTC USD and ETH USD are now inseparable from rock bottom sentiment. What made us feel the selloff sting is that we just don’t know where the fire comes from. No surprise rate hike, no exchange collapse, no overnight regulation hammer. The total crypto market cap just somehow dropped to $2.3 trillion after a sharp 7% daily decline, almost half of $4.2 trillion top. More than $2.6...

- MYX Finance Price Outshines Bitcoin After 32% Rally Amid Sell-Off MYX Finance has defied broader market weakness with a sharp rally, gaining strong upside momentum over the past week. The surge reflects sustained investor confidence despite Bitcoin’s drop toward $65,000. While demand remains firm, emerging resistance levels suggest MYX’s upside may face near-term constraints if momentum weakens. MYX Investors' Inflows Counter Market Sell-Off Market indicators show MYX is benefiting from steady capital inflows. The Chaikin Money Flow, which tracks buying and selling pressure, has crossed above the zero line. This shift places MYX in the positive zone, a signal commonly associated with accumulation and strengthening investor...

- Strategy’s Q4 Report Paints Red All Over Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, released its Q4 earnings report showing deepening losses on its massive Bitcoin (BTC) bet, even as the company continues to hold—and add to—its position. Now branding itself as a “Bitcoin Treasury Company,” Strategy remains the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin and has shown no intention of selling despite billions in unrealized losses. Strategy reported Q4 2025 financial results on Feb. 5, underscoring the growing impact of Bitcoin’s price volatility on its balance sheet. Revenue reached $123.0 million, a modest 1.9% year-over-year increase, driven primarily by its legacy enterprise software business. That modest growth was overwhelmed by massive...

- CleanSpark Inc. (NASDAQ:CLSK) experienced a significant decline in its share prices, dropping by 19.13 percent to close at $8.27, following the company’s poor earnings performance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 and Bitcoin’s substantial 50 percent drop from its all-time high. In an earnings call, CleanSpark reported a swing to a net loss attributable to shareholders of $378.7 million, compared to a $241.6 million net income in the same period the previous year. Bitcoin mining revenues, however, increased by 11.6 percent, reaching $181.18 million from $162.3 million year-on-year. CEO Commentary “CleanSpark exited the quarter with one of the strongest balance sheets in our sector and a power and land portfolio that is...

- MARA Holdings (MARA) Falls to 52-Week Low on Weak Crypto Support MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) was one of the worst performers on Thursday. MARA Holdings fell for a 7th day on Thursday to touch a new 52-week low, mirroring the drop of its peers and Bitcoin prices following the Treasury Department’s comments that it does not have the authority to support Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency assets. During the session, MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) dropped to as low as $6.66 before trimming gains to end the day just down by 18.72 percent at $6.73 apiece, tracking the decline in other Bitcoin players, namely Strategy, CleanSpark, Hut 8 Corp., Galaxy Digital, and Riot Platforms, among others. In a House inquiry, Treasury Secretary...

- Hut 8 (HUT) Loses 17.9% as Bitcoin Falls Sharply Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT) was one of the worst performers on Thursday. Hut 8 dropped its share prices by 17.89 percent on Thursday to finish at $44.48 apiece as investor sentiment was dampened by the Treasury department’s inability to bail out Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency assets, coupled with a notable investor’s caution if the asset falls further to the $50,000 level. Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT) fell alongside its counterparts, namely MARA Holdings, Strategy, Galaxy Digital, Riot Platforms, and CleanSpark, among others, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told House lawmakers that the department does not have the authority to step in to support the cryptocurrency market or buy...

- Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital (MARA) has transferred 1,318 BTC, worth $86.9 million, in 10 hours as Bitcoin slumps to $64K. The miner moved to a mix of three crypto wallets, on-chain data revealed. Per Arkham, MARA moved a large chunk of 653.773 BTC to credit and trading firm Two Prime, worth about $42.01 million in one transfer. Minutes later, a smaller amount of 8.999 BTC, worth about $578,000, was sent to the same Two Prime-tagged address. A separate chunk of about 300 BTC was sent to crypto custodian BitGo-linked wallet, split into two transactions, worth roughly $20.4 million at the time. Besides, MARA also moved 305 BTC to a fresh wallet address, valued at $20.72 million. Tough Period for BTC Miners Bitcoin has been...

- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (NASDAQ: IBIT) are both around 52-week lows. Bitcoin is in the midst of a 40% drawdown from its all-time high set in early October 2025. Here's why Bitcoin is falling and if you should buy the dip directly through Bitcoin or an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Why Bitcoin is selling off Like gold and silver, Bitcoin's price is heavily influenced by supply and demand, and more specifically, by liquidity, regulation, monetary policy, institutional adoption, and retail investor demand. Over the last year or so, Bitcoin has been under pressure due to a flurry of economic events, geopolitical issues, tariffs, and more. Over the last four months, there have been several instances when...

- Crypto Liquidations Hit $2.65 Billion in the Past 24 Hours, but Bears May Be Near Capitulation Trader losses intensified during the first week of February. Liquidation volume kept rising as the market repeatedly crushed recovery expectations, driven by consecutive red candles. However, several analyses point to light at the end of the tunnel, even though a rapid recovery remains unlikely. Over $2.6 Billion Liquidated in 24 Hours Reflects Structural Market Weakness CoinGlass reported that total crypto market liquidations reached $2.65 billion over the past 24 hours. Long positions accounted for more than $2.2 billion of that total. CoinGlass data also shows that the smallest event in the Top 10 Crypto Liquidation Events of All...

- Crypto Sentiment Sinks to Lowest Level in 3.5 Years Investor fear in the crypto market has intensified to a degree not seen since the collapse of the Terra Luna ecosystem in mid-2022, driven by a brutal, macro-led selloff. Bitcoin’s price fell to a 15-month low of $60,255 on Thursday, marking a 52.2% decline from its October 2025 all-time high of $126,080, according to CoinGecko. It comes as the Crypto Fear and Greed Index plummeted to 9 this week, squarely in "Extreme Fear" territory and at its lowest level in 42 months since Terra's downfall Terra Luna was a crypto ecosystem whose collapse in May 2022, after its algorithmic stablecoin lost its dollar peg, triggered one of the market’s sharpest confidence shocks on record...

- More than $2.6 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire, a development that could reshape short-term price dynamics as traders unwind hedges and reposition. The event comes amid elevated volatility, defensive positioning, and growing evidence that institutional participants are actively hedging downside risk. Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry Could Trigger Volatility as $2.6 Billion in Contracts Settle Data from derivatives markets shows Bitcoin accounts for the bulk of the expiry, with roughly $2.2 billion in notional value tied to contracts. Ethereum represents an additional $419 million, bringing the combined total to more than $2.6 billion. Bitcoin is currently trading near $64,686, significantly...