Vitalik Buterin dismissed calls to allocate 10% of portfolios to Bitcoin and reaffirmed his commitment to Ethereum over diversification.

Never mind that Bitcoin is extremely volatile. Some parents are seeing beyond that and opting to invest in cryptocurrency instead of traditional 529 college savings plans, hoping for higher returns despite the risks.

The following is a guest post from Christina Comben. If you've been following the crypto space for any length of time, you may be familiar with the name Ledn, pretty much the only centralized Bitcoin lending platform that didn't crash and burn in the aftermath of Terra/LUNA, FTX, et al in 2022.

The Bitcoin price has shown some level of resilience above $100,000 in the past few weeks, weathering the storm of uncertainty that came with Donald Trump's inauguration and the launch of the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek. However, a prominent analyst on the social media platform X has come forward with a worrying prediction for the premier cryptocurrency.

The latest on-chain data shows that the Bitcoin network activity has been waning over the past few months, with the blockchain metric reaching a new low recently.

The crypto market has responded to President Trump's plan to implement 25% tariffs on imported goods from Canada and Mexico, with 10% tariffs on Canadian energy and Chinese goods, with a broad sell-off that has hit memecoins particularly hard.

According to Hougan, if the January flow is annualized, Bitcoin ETFs would record around $59 billion in inflows, far above the $35.2 billion inflows in 2024.

On Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, the price of bitcoin fell below the $100,000 mark, reaching an intraday low of $98,141. Selling Pressure Sends Bitcoin Below $100K It is not an ideal day for the world's leading crypto asset, which has declined about 3% against the U.S. dollar over the past day.

New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brings cryptocurrency holdings to the Pentagon's top post, with financial disclosures showing he owns between $5,000 and $15,000 in Bitcoin amid his broader support for digital assets. “Look at [Donald] Trump, making bitcoin great again,” Hegseth said during a Fox News segment in November after Bitcoin initially surged past $80,000.

"I LOVE $TRUMP," the United States President posted about his Solana meme coin. It only fell harder, amid criticism over the promotion.

January has proven to be a captivating period for many crypto assets, with bitcoin (BTC) managing a 2.3% rise against the U.S. dollar since the onset of 2025. However, several other digital currencies recorded quadruple and triple-digit gains, while numerous coins experienced losses ranging from 55% to nearly 80% over the past month.

Michael Saylor, the head of MicroStrategy and a vocal Bitcoin (BTC) advocate, recently shared a bold thought on X, offering his take on a legal debate that has been getting a lot of attention. The debate is all about a case called C.S.

On February 2, the first cryptocurrency fell below $100,000 after President of the United States Donald Trump imposed import tariffs on goods from China, Canada, and Mexico.

Noted investor and author Robert Kiyosaki has forecast a potential Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) crash, which he sees as a chance to amass more wealth. What Happened: Kiyosaki, known for his best-seller “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” warned of a possible Bitcoin crash.

Bitcoin (BTC) started the week with a promising rally, briefly reaching over $106,000 before a sharp downturn saw its value plummet by more than $4,000. After showing some positive momentum on Friday, the largest cryptocurrency eventually slipped below the $102K mark.

NBA legend Scottie Pippen has been pumping out bizarre Bitcoin and crypto-related AI artworks in recent months—and things are only ramping up.

The US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) started the week on a negative note, ending its seven-day $4.7 billion inflow streak. The crypto investment products saw nearly $460 million withdrawn in value on Monday, January 27.

Bitcoin's price action has always been influenced by several key factors, and one of the most reliable indicators for potential rallies has been the liquidity provided by stablecoins. Historically, an increase in stablecoin liquidity often coincides with significant price gains in the cryptocurrency market, and according to a recent report by CryptoQuant, Bitcoin's next rally could be on the horizon due to expanding liquidity from Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC).

Bitcoin is once again dropping lower after failing to breach the $108K resistance level. Investors are worried that this could be the start of a much deeper correction as the asset is currently beneath the coveted $100,000 mark.

Cynthia Lummis advocates Plan To Pass Bitcoin Reserve Bill. Senator highlights that Bitcoin is a store value, not a speculative investment.

This weekend, proponents of bitcoin and digital asset enthusiasts have fixated on a striking development: the blockchain's mempool—a holding zone for pending transactions—has nearly evaporated, while daily transfer volumes have plunged to notable lows.

Bitcoin has dropped below the $100,000 threshold as the broader crypto market experiences heightened volatility.

Today's edition of the weekly recap spotlights Bitcoin's retreat and the meme coin market's downturn. Plus, KuCoin enters a guilty plea for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and agrees to pay a hefty penalty.

Financial markets sometimes hold paradoxes. While Bitcoin is experiencing a new surge, surpassing the symbolic threshold of 100,000 dollars, one surprising element stands out: the absence of individual investors.

Bitcoin's (BTC) price has been on a rollercoaster in the past week, showing a 2.37% dip. Yet, experts remain highly optimistic about the cryptocurrency's future.

As the crypto bull run continues to stall, the Bitcoin (BTC) market remains in consolidation moving mostly between $101,000 – $106, 000 over the past two weeks. Interestingly, a market analyst with X username cryptododo7 has shared a potential pathway for BTC to reestablish its bullish momentum.

Crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr. has provided some insights on the current status of the Bitcoin (BTC) market based on the adjusted Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (aNUPL) indicator. Despite recent consolidation, Adler states the BTC market remains bullish with a trend reversal far from happening.

Transactions on the Bitcoin network have dropped to an 11-month low, according to data from CryptoQuant. This continues the decline in network activity that began last year when the daily transaction volume peaked at 810,850 transactions on November 19.

The precious metal exceeded the $2,800/oz mark for the first time ever on Friday.

The chief executive of a prominent crypto analytics firm believes that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull market has enough fuel to witness more rallies.

Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe has shared a bold prediction with his 768,800 followers on X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) could experience incredible growth in the coming years. According to van de Poppe, Bitcoin might soar as high as $500,000 and Ethereum could reach $20,000, signaling a market cycle unlike any we've seen before.

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell has flung the door open for Wall Street to further adopt bitcoin and crypto

Bitcoin has steadily earned its reputation as the dominant player in the cryptocurrency space. As it continues to climb, many investors are watching closely to see if Bitcoin can reach the ambitious $3 trillion market cap.

With key technical levels in focus, investors brace for potential breakouts or corrections in the coming sessions.

The crypto market has displayed a strong bearish price action overnight. Following this, top crypto tokens have plunged below their important support levels. Moreover, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple tokens have recorded a similar price action, resulting in increased bearish sentiment.

Bitcoin (BTC -3.24%) has been on an incredible run over the past six months, rising by 50% in value and hitting a massive milestone along the way, as it topped $100,000 for the first time ever. Crypto investors have been bullish on the recent election results, hopeful that President Donald Trump will help the digital currency reach even higher levels in the years ahead.

A bear trap is a form of coordinated but controlled selling that creates a temporary dip in an asset's price, comprising a significant correction during a long-term uptrend.

Bitcoin's price is nearing a pivotal moment, with $97,190 as a crucial support level to watch.

Julio Moreno, head of research at CryptoQuant, has noted that Bitcoin's mempool, a queue of pending transactions, is "practically empty."

The European Central Bank (ECB) president generated buzz in the crypto community and the wider financial market when she weighed in on the debates about the need to set up a strategic crypto reserve.

El Salvador, one of the most pro-crypto countries in the world, added 5 BTC to its Bitcoin Reserve on Saturday. The country purchased over $5 million worth of BTC in the past month.

A recent drop has brought Bitcoin closer to crucial support levels, indicating that it is beginning to show signs of weakness. The $90,000 threshold is becoming a crucial one that might dictate the market's next significant movement.

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $99,082.51 before recovering to $100,193.79. BTC mining revenue dropped to $1.4 billion in January.

Bitcoin has experienced a significant drop, falling below the symbolic mark of 100,000 dollars for the first time since January 27. This decline comes amid heightened trade tensions, following Donald Trump's announcement of new tariffs targeting China, Canada, and Mexico, prompting immediate reactions from these countries.

Ethereum (ETH) has been under intense selling pressure, raising concerns among investors about the coming weeks. The trend remains bearish, and if this momentum continues, ETH could struggle to find support at key levels.

Renewed trade war, coupled with mass deportations, could add to inflation. BTC's weakness likely reflects those fears.

Bitcoin (BTC) is rapidly approaching a critical juncture in its price movement, with analysts closely watching an upcoming economic report that could significantly influence its trajectory over the next few months. Benjamin Cowen, a respected analyst with over 860,000 YouTube subscribers, has weighed in on what might drive Bitcoin's next major move.