Theme Bitcoin (BTC)

The world's second largest crypto has achieved a historic feat by reaching a market capitalization of 500 billion dollars faster than any other major company or even Bitcoin. This achievement is accompanied by a doubling of gains for long-term holders. But how far can ETH climb before profit-taking rekindles volatility?

Larry Fink rekindled the debate. Is bitcoin primarily an everyday currency, or a store of value?

When bitcoin falters, whales sell, small holders pick up, and the Fed sneezes. Crypto, this monetary theater where everyone plays their part... often without knowing the script.

In one week, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded $1.43 billion in net outflows, their largest drop since March. This sudden disengagement reflects rising tensions around US monetary policy and directly affects the market's two pillars, bitcoin and Ethereum. In an environment of increased volatility, this massive pullback raises questions about institutional investors’ strategies and the evolving power dynamics among different assets.

While bitcoin briefly fell back to 112,000 dollars, MicroStrategy seized the opportunity to increase its strategic stock. Michael Saylor, the largest public holder of BTC, maintains his bet on bitcoin despite now reduced acquisitions.

In August, Ethereum reached 14.98% dominance, its highest since September 2024, accompanied by a historic record. At the same time, Bitcoin fell to 58.2%, its lowest since January 2025. This shift reflects a capital reallocation within the crypto market: whales, notably on Binance, are now accumulating ETH, confirming that Ethereum is no longer a mere supporting actor but a real growth asset compared to Bitcoin, still seen as a safe haven.

Metaplanet Inc., the Japanese company, recently acquired 103 additional bitcoins, for about 11.7 million dollars. This brought its total reserve to 18,991 BTC. Currently, these holdings are worth between 1.94 and 2.2 billion dollars according to estimates. Metaplanet thus confirms its place among the largest global institutional holders.

Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed heightened price volatility over the past days, a trend that has stirred several questions among market observers. Some crypto commentators believe that the asset’s recent uneven movement is down to the activities of early BTC investors, often called “OG whales.”

Michael Saylor does not ease the pressure. The co-founder of Strategy announced a new bitcoin purchase, his third in a row this month. Despite the market volatility and the fluctuations in his company's stock price, he relentlessly pursues his plan: accumulate BTC, whatever the cost. His conviction remains intact, almost unshakable.

While Ethereum was showing off at nearly $5,000, Bitcoin was crashing… Traders saw their dreams evaporate faster than a presidential alibi.

While Brasilia wants to play the crypto-power card, the Central Bank cries danger: bitcoin in the vaults or slaps at the polls?

Volatility is back on bitcoin. But despite some hesitation, the underlying bullish trend remains unshakable.

Crypto loans at their peak, manipulated volumes, vanished users: between incentive bubbles and invisible debt, has DeFi become a big bank... without counters or clients?

Quietly, but surely, bitcoin is establishing itself in the global monetary architecture. The flagship crypto asset has just crossed a symbolic threshold: its market capitalization now amounts to nearly 1.7% of the planetary money supply. A still limited weight compared to state currencies and precious metals, but indicative of a deep trend: the rise of a decentralized asset within a system dominated for decades by fiat money and traditional reserves.

A new tool to check if your bitcoins are vulnerable to the quantum computer is now online. Are your BTC safe?

While Jerome Powell surprises everyone at Jackson Hole with a more accommodative tone, bitcoin and Ether reach symbolic highs again. Investors, fueled by the prospect of a rate cut as early as September, rush back to risky assets. But can this euphoria last?

Jerome Powell caught everyone off guard at Jackson Hole by adopting a much more accommodative monetary stance. This unexpected change in tone immediately boosted risky assets. Bitcoin, at the forefront, broke through $116,000. This strategic reversal could mark a major turning point in the Fed's direction.

Starknet governance has approved SNIP-31, a proposal that will allow Bitcoin to be staked on the Ethereum Layer 2 network. With 93.6% of voters backing the measure, the upgrade introduces Bitcoin into Starknet’s consensus process alongside its native token, STRK.

While bitcoin captures media attention with its ETFs, Ethereum is advancing more quietly, but delivering superior performance. According to JPMorgan, this progress is no coincidence: record inflows into ETFs, growing appetite from companies, favorable regulatory signals… All concrete levers that reposition Ethereum no longer as a follower, but as a central player in the institutional crypto dynamic.

On August 29, $13.8 billion worth of Bitcoin options will expire, a deadline that could dictate the market trajectory. BTC just hit its lowest point in six weeks, heightening tensions between weakened buyers and sellers determined to defend their positions. More than just a technical event, this clash over derivatives crystallizes the uncertainty surrounding Bitcoin's immediate future.

Altcoins, including Chainlink, BNB, and Ethereum, are posting strong gains as Bitcoin’s momentum slows, hinting at a potential shift in the crypto market.

Bitcoin reached a peak above 124,000 dollars… before collapsing below 115,000 in a few days. This brutal drop was not limited to the price. It triggered a massive capitulation of short-term investors, with billions liquidated at a loss. This rare on-chain shock reveals a deep psychological shift in the market. The bullish sentiment is wavering, and one question arises: is this a simple correction or the beginning of a lasting retreat?

Despite the drop in their popularity, NFTs still show 3.62 billion dollars in sales in 2025. Since 2017, they have accumulated 71.55 billion, with the majority on Ethereum. After the 2021-2022 boom followed by the 2023 slowdown, the market has stabilized. Less speculative, NFTs are now anchored in more concrete digital uses.

Despite predictions announcing the death of Bitcoin's traditional four-year cycle, Glassnode's analysis reveals troubling signals. The recent price movement echoes historical patterns, suggesting that the famous cycle could still dictate market pace. But this time, the stakes are different.

Bitcoin wavers approaching Jackson Hole. On Wednesday, August 21, the asset dropped sharply, reaching a 17-day low. This sudden decline rekindles suspicions of manipulation, as some analysts point to strange liquidity movements in order books, evoking the shadow of whales. Others urge caution, recalling that the nervousness could also come from macroeconomic uncertainty, as the highly anticipated speech by Jerome Powell, Fed chairman, looms on the horizon.

Bitcoin plunges to 113,000 dollars, triggering panic among retail investors. Technical analysis, institutional strategy, and potential bearish trap: discover why this correction could hide an unexpected buying opportunity for the most strategic.

Crypto ETFs are going through their strongest turbulence zone in weeks. In a single session, nearly one billion dollars were withdrawn from funds backed by bitcoin and Ether, in a fragile market context. This wave of withdrawals, which coincides with a sharp drop in prices, reveals a reversal in investor sentiment. As the two flagship assets falter, institutional investor confidence also seems to be retreating.

Bitcoin shows signs of bearish pressure after its recent all-time high. Discover the technical outlook for BTC's future development.