Theme Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin records a historic decline in active addresses. Simple pause or major warning sign for crypto investors?

With every advance in quantum computing, one question repeatedly arises: can bitcoin withstand a machine capable of breaking its cryptographic foundations? The topic, long confined to academic circles, is now imposed in the strategic debate. This week, Michael Saylor took a position, estimating that the threat would not materialize for more than ten years. He even mentions a coordinated global response if the risk became real. Enough to revive the debate on the strength of the protocol.

Bitcoin approaches the end of February under pressure, with market sentiment reaching historically low levels. Sellers take control, whales become active, and comparisons with the 2022 bear market multiply. Should we really expect a return to $50,000?

Bitdeer Technologies has fully liquidated its corporate bitcoin holdings, reporting zero BTC on its balance sheet as of Feb. 20. A weekly production update posted on X confirmed the move. The decision marks a sharp break from common industry practice, where most listed miners continue to accumulate or hold reserves. It also comes at a time of tightening mining margins and the company's recent capital raises.

Bitcoin’s underlying supply dynamics are showing early signs of recovery after months of steady distribution. A key on-chain measure known as apparent demand has returned to positive territory for the first time in three months. The shift comes even as price action remains range-bound and institutional flows stay cautious.

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich has pushed back against growing criticism of the company’s Bitcoin treasury strategy and disclosure practices. Anonymous accounts on X alleged that the firm withheld price-sensitive information tied to large Bitcoin purchases, derivatives positions, and Bitcoin-backed borrowings. Gerovich dismissed the claims, arguing that the company’s filings and public announcements clearly document its activities.

Bitcoin is going through a turbulent zone, but the numbers might tell a very different story. Economist Timothy Peterson just published an analysis that catches attention: according to him, the probability that bitcoin will end the year higher than its current level is 88%. Enough to rekindle hope or fuel debate.

In a crypto market shaken by volatility, Michael Saylor reignites the strategic tension around bitcoin. The head of Strategy hinted that a new purchase might be imminent as his company nears a historic threshold of 750,000 BTC in reserve. This methodical accumulation, carried out despite a bearish context, goes beyond simple treasury management. It could impact market balance and revive the debate on the growing influence of institutional players in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

The crypto market shakes, but investors act. Despite an "Extreme Fear" index and record Bitcoin ETF withdrawals, Robinhood reveals a surprise trend: diversification is exploding. Bitcoin and Ethereum are no longer enough. Which cryptos and strategies dominate the market?

An AI project victim of a token rug pull scam. Result: the word "bitcoin" becomes taboo on its Discord. Crypto, please don't talk about it.

A historical indicator puts bitcoin under pressure. According to a metric based on past cycles, BTC could aim for $122,000 on average over ten months, with a high probability of showing a higher price by 2027. At a time when the market is hesitating between consolidation and bullish recovery, this statistical signal draws attention. It promises nothing, but it revives a central question: is the next peak already forming?

Bitcoin’s short-term risk metrics have slipped into extreme territory, reviving debate over whether the market is nearing another major bottom. A widely followed measure, the short-term Sharpe Ratio, has dropped to around -38.38—a level seen only a handful of times in Bitcoin’s history. Analysts tracking on-chain and statistical data say similar readings have previously aligned with long-term buying opportunities.

The big fish are emptying their pockets on Binance. The whale ratio soars to 0.64. Meanwhile, small holders watch their altcoins sink. Nice!

The post-election rally in the US was short-lived. Less than a year after the November 2024 presidential election, the crypto market has erased almost all the gains accumulated in its wake. Driven by a spectacular surge in altcoins, the sector peaked in October 2025 before sharply giving up ground. Since this peak, capitalization has fallen by about 40%, ending a bullish momentum that seemed firmly established. The electoral cycle ultimately did not fulfill its promises.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen a fifth consecutive week of net outflows. In total, nearly 3.8 billion dollars have left these investment vehicles since mid-January. Institutional investors are tightening ranks, but for how long?

MARA makes a big move by taking control of 64% of Exaion, EDF's technological gem. A strategic acquisition marking the end of traditional Bitcoin mining and the start of an era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI).

While the price of Bitcoin seems to stagnate, the Lightning Network is breaking usage records: 5.22 million transactions and over 1 billion dollars transferred, a sign of growing adoption and an ecosystem ready for the future.

Bitcoin has only two outcomes according to Michael Saylor, either $0 or 1 million $. A radical prediction that shakes the crypto market. Between total collapse and financial revolution, which scenario will happen according to you?

After absorbing 230,000 BTC from a massive wave of sales, the largest wallets have triggered a "V" shaped accumulation that reshuffles the market cards. In an environment marked by high volatility and significant flows to exchange platforms, this strategic turnaround intrigues. Rapid rebuilding of reserves, large movements towards Binance: on-chain signals suggest a possible shift in the balance between supply and demand.

The threshold of 50% of ETH "in staking" announced by Santiment looks like a reassuring milestone, almost triumphant. But it triggers a controversy: does this figure really measure active staking or only accumulated deposits? The difference is not trivial, as it changes the reading of supply, network security, and market sentiment.

Nearly $4 billion has left Bitcoin ETFs in five weeks. Indeed, investment vehicles meant to embody Bitcoin's institutional anchoring are going through a phase of sustained withdrawals. After months of record inflows, the mechanism reverses and raises questions. Is this a mere tactical adjustment or a deeper change in investors' perception regarding indirect exposure to the flagship asset?

Quantum scares, bitcoin falls. But devs work, seed phrases save, and 1.7 million BTC sleep. The real question lies elsewhere.

One can see a Bitcoin pullback as a diagnosis… or as a mirror. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, clearly chooses the second option: according to him, the recent drop looks more like a collective nervous breakdown than an engine failure. The network is not damaged. It is the emotions that make the noise.

While the bitcoin price struggles to regain its peaks, the network itself shows robust health. The mining difficulty has just recorded its largest increase since 2021, a paradox worth examining.

Bitcoin network activity has fallen nearly 50% since 2021, revealing a sharp drop in on-chain engagement even as market caps climbed.

Bitcoin staggers, but institutional capital does not disengage. While crypto has erased nearly 50% from its peaks, US spot ETFs still show $53 billion in cumulative net inflows. A striking contrast with the atmosphere of distrust dominating the market. Behind the recent withdrawals, the figures tell a deeper dynamic: that of a financial instrument that has far exceeded initial projections and is reshaping institutions’ relationship with bitcoin.

Bitcoin plunges and extreme fear dominates the market. However, institutions are quietly accumulating. Should you buy now?

Bitcoin enters a zone of strategic turbulence. Behind the apparent price stabilization, the derivatives market sends a clear signal: professional investors strengthen their defensive positions. The options structure suggests that a return to 60,000 dollars becomes a credible scenario. At the same time, institutional flows contract and US Bitcoin ETFs record net outflows. Between tactical repositioning and capital caution, the market balance is shifting.