Base rode SocialFi, memecoins and AI agents to the top of Ethereum’s layer-2 ladder before turning inward to rebuild its core stack.
Michael Saylor’s company “Strategy” continues its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition, adding 592 BTC for around 39.8 million dollars at an average price of $67,286 per coin. This latest buy reflects confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term store of value. As of February 22, 2026, Strategy holds 717 722 BTC, purchased for roughly 54.56 billion dollars with an average …
Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company now holds 717,722 bitcoin, purchased at an average price of $76,020 per coin, for a total of $54.56 billion.
Strategy Inc.'s Bitcoin acquisition underscores the growing trend of corporate investment in digital assets, influencing market dynamics.
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While major cryptocurrencies struggle under renewed selling pressure, Toncoin is showing relative strength. The token is up roughly 2% today, diverging from the broader market bearish sentiment. In a risk-off environment where most altcoins are facing distribution, TON’s ability to hold gains suggests selective capital rotation rather than speculative noise. The move raises a question: …
Bitcoin search interest in the United States is finally climbing back toward its 2021 highs. The move comes even as Bitcoin trades in the mid-$60,000s after topping $126,000 in October 2025. That pairing, attention rising as price slides, is an unfamiliar noise pattern in crypto; the public is walking back toward the window as the […]
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The mounting unrealized losses of Bitmine shareholders and Ether’s 60% decline are signaling a critical inflection point that may define Ether’s medium-term momentum, analysts said.
Zero-knowledge proofs could revolutionize Ethereum's efficiency and scalability in the upcoming zkEVM era
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Strategy's holdings account for more than 3.4% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth around $47.5 billion.
The RealFi Alliance could significantly enhance institutional adoption of tokenized assets by standardizing and scaling the RWA market.
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The round was structured as an equity investment with token warrants, Based co-founder and CEO Edison Lim told The Block.
SwanDesk CEO Jacob King, a well-known Bitcoin critic, says companies are rushing to dump their BTC. In a post on X, King claimed corporate Bitcoin exposure has fallen by over 37% in the past three months. He called it “the largest downturn in history.” His comments came as Bitcoin miner Bitdeer confirmed it sold its …
The XRP price had momentum. Liquidity expanded during the rally phase, USD depth grew, and the market had enough capital cushion to sustain upward moves. But now? That cushion is thinning. Because, USD liquidity the capital depth supporting XRP markets has been declining. During the expansion phase, deeper liquidity allowed price to move higher without …
Buterin's ETH sales amid market volatility highlight potential impacts on investor confidence and Ethereum's market dynamics.
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XRP’s short-term setup is facing renewed pressure after a sharp burst of exchange inflows to Binance, with on-chain data showing that the move was driven primarily by large holders. The spike matters because it points to a sudden increase in potential sell-side supply at a time when broader market momentum remains weak. CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost flagged the move in a post on X today, tying the development to a softer backdrop for altcoins while Bitcoin remains rangebound. “BTC continues to range, offering limited directional clarity in the short term. This lack of momentum is weighing on the broader market, with altcoins continuing to underperform in the absence of a clear trend,” Darkfost wrote. Are XRP Whales Selling? That context is important for XRP. In a market with limited follow-through, large exchange deposits can carry more weight than they would during a strong risk-on phase, especially when the flows are concentrated in whale-sized cohorts. The chart shared by Darkfost, titled “XRP Ledger: Exchange Inflow – Value Bands – Binance,” shows a clear outlier on Feb. 21. Total inflows jump to more than 31 million XRP, far above the surrounding days in the Feb. 15–23 window, with the stacked bars dominated by the 100k–1M XRP and >1M XRP cohorts. Related Reading: Mapping Out XRP’s Path To $1,200: Analyst Shares Insights Darkfost summarized the move directly: “This week was notably marked by a significant XRP inflow to Binance, which remains the go-to exchange for large transactions thanks to its deep liquidity. More than 31 million XRP were transferred to the exchange in a single day yesterday.” The chart also suggests this was not a broad-based retail event. Smaller cohorts contributed relatively little to the spike, while large holders accounted for nearly all of the move. That pattern aligns with Darkfost’s central argument that the event raises short-term risk because it represents concentrated, potentially market-moving supply arriving at a highly liquid venue. According to the breakdown shared in the post, the inflows were led by the two largest cohorts: 14,236,825 XRP from wallets in the 100k–1M band and 14,494,865 XRP from whale wallets holding more than 1M XRP. Mid-sized wallets in the 10k–100k range added 2,938,809 XRP, while the sub-10k segments contributed only a small fraction of the total. Related Reading: XRP Ledger Gets x402 Facilitator For AI Agent Payments: Why This Is Bullish Taken together, the distribution reinforces that the event was whale-led rather than diffuse. In practical terms, that matters because large-holder exchange inflows are often watched as a proxy for potential intent to sell, even if inflow alone does not confirm execution. Darkfost framed the risk in dollar terms, writing: “Altogether, this represents a sudden potential sell-side pressure of nearly $45 million that warrants close monitoring. Should this selling pressure persist, XRP may struggle to recover from its ongoing correction in the near term.” The price line overlaid on the chart shows XRP trading lower across much of the same period, sliding from the upper end of the displayed range around Feb. 15–16 before bottoming near Feb. 19 and only modestly rebounding afterward. By the time the large Feb. 21 inflow hit Binance, price had recovered somewhat but remained below earlier levels in the week. However, the rebound was completely erased during the early European morning session, as XRP fell to as low as $1.33. At press time, XRP traded at $1.3947. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin has increasingly moved in sync with the software and technology sector, and is reshaping its role in global finance. Rather than behaving like a traditional store of value or independent asset class, BTC has shown price patterns closely tied to technology-driven markets, particularly growth-oriented software companies and digital innovation stocks. This growing connection reflects BTC’s deep roots in technology and its dependence on market conditions that typically influence high-growth sectors and innovation cycles. How Market Liquidity Connects Bitcoin To Software Stocks According to crypto analyst Kevin, Bitcoin has been more tied to the software sector than any other market in recent years. The software underperformance has been caused by massive disruption from Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, and BTC has also experienced similar underperformance due to AI technology disruption throughout 2025 and the broader market cycle. Related Reading: Thinking Of Buying The Bitcoin Dip? Here’s What This Metric Says However, as BTC is no longer the hottest new tech in the block and a tighter for longer monetary policy is in place, it’s the perfect combo to explain crypto underperformance overall. The key question now is whether BTC can overcome this hurdle in the future. Kevin believes that BTC can overcome this hurdle, but it has to overcome real fundamental narrative challenges for the first time. The current daily chart structure for Bitcoin has been interpreted as a strong bullish setup. Market commentator known as Super฿ro on X has highlighted that it is always better for BTC to flush out the lower liquidity levels first, leaving the overhead liquidity intact, which will later serve as fuel for a potential short squeeze. Thus, BTC had the opportunity to move higher and take out the short positions, but instead left them untouched. Currently, BTC has flushed out almost all the leveraged longs below, which is a setup but not a guarantee. Technically, this pattern could also be viewed as a bear pennant breakdown, with a potential downside target below $50,000. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull-Bear Cycle Indicator Drops To Deepest Level Since FTX Bottom Super฿ro is convinced that this move will prove too ambitious for the bears, as it would push the price into a major multi-year support zone. However, if BTC successfully holds its recent lows on a closing basis, the outlook could shift decisively bullish and open the door to a sharp recovery into the $70,000 range and potentially higher. BTC Flow From Spot To Futures Markets Explained The Bitcoin Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse (IFP) is approaching a golden cross with the 90-day moving average (90MA) line. A crypto investor and data analyst known as CW pointed out that the IFP indicator is based on BTC flowing from the spot market into the futures market. However, if this trend accelerates further, it could form a golden cross above the 90MA, then signal a bullish rally. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
As Bitcoin mining gets more expensive around the world, one country stands out for the opposite reason: Iran. In early 2026, the estimated cost to mine one Bitcoin in Iran is around $1,320. At the same time, Bitcoin is trading near $68,000. That huge gap has sparked talk of a possible 50x return compared to …
Crypto ETP outflows have reached $4 billion over five weeks as trading volumes fell to their lowest level since July 2025, CoinShares said.
Brazil’s central bank is moving forward with a new regulatory framework for institutional virtual asset service providers (VASPs). The plan outlines clear rules for licensing, compliance, and supervision, with phased implementation set to continue through 2027. The goal is to bring stronger oversight to crypto firms operating in the country. Officials also aim to tighten …
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Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss spent over a decade building Gemini into one of crypto’s most recognized exchanges. That reputation is now unraveling at speed. According to Bloomberg, Gemini is cutting well beyond its announced 25% workforce reduction, letting go of additional US staff in recent days. The company has exited the UK, EU, and Australia …
Crypto investment products posted outflows for a fifth straight week, marking the longest exit streak since the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2024.
Growing short-Bitcoin demand amid significant outflows suggests shifting investor sentiment and potential market volatility ahead.
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Continued selling from treasury companies and US Bitcoin ETFs threatens a deeper retracement for BTC, but some analysts see it as a sign of a healthy flush in speculative leverage.
Bitcoin fell to $64,270 shortly after midnight UTC before rebounding to $66,300, as thin liquidity amplified moves tied to U.S. tariff plans and geopolitical tensions.
Bitdeer CEO Jihan Wu said the company's zero-bitcoin balance is not permanent after the miner sold its final 943.1 BTC.
Solana (SOL) has slipped below the crucial $80 level, marking a 6% decline over the past 24 hours. The drop comes as the crypto market has entered into Extreme FEAR with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) seeing selling.Meanwhile, the fall in Solana price has made traders cautious, as losing this level could decide Solana’s next …
Between late March and early July 2026, five major regulatory and macro events hit back to back. Blockchain advisor Anddy Lian says these aren’t random. They’re connected, and together they’ll decide if crypto finally grows up or stays stuck. Lian, who has spent over fifteen years in the space and advised governments on blockchain policy, …
Bitcoin’s network activity has been weakening for six straight months, but the decline is not showing up in the headline metric many traders watch first. The clearer signal is not transaction volume, which has held up, but participation breadth. Fewer unique addresses are active on the chain, even as the network continues to process a […]
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Since the October 10, 2025, liquidation event, the crypto market feels noticeably different. Bitcoin’s recent drops are no longer followed by strong relief rallies, which suggests buyers are hesitant to step in aggressively. Adding to the tension, Polymarket is now pricing in a 72% chance of Bitcoin price falling below $55,000 — a clear sign …