A national Bitcoin reserve is not happening anytime soon. Senator Cynthia Lummis, who has been pushing for the U.S. government to hold Bitcoin, says states will probably act before the federal government does.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is including its Bitcoin ETF in a sliver of its Target Allocation with Alternatives portfolios.

According to the most recent data, Bitcoin's hashrate has dipped beneath the 800 exahash per second (EH/s) threshold, coinciding with a 30-day low in mining revenue, commonly referred to as hashprice. As of Friday, the hashprice is hovering just below $50 per petahash per second (PH/s), marking a notable decline in miner profitability.

El Salvador's Bitcoin Law changes helped the country to secure up to $3.5 billion, despite some criticism among Bitcoin advocates.

Is the Bitcoin bottom in, or is today's price action simply an oversold bounce that will trap overleveraged bulls?

The long-running legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered a new phase of speculation, following a closed-door meeting held by the SEC on February 27, 2025. This has fueled rumors that the SEC may be preparing to dismiss the lawsuit against Ripple, a case that has drawn significant attention within the crypto community.

US spot bitcoin ETFs also saw an eight-day negative streak, and Patrick McHenry joined Ondo Finance as advisory board vice chairman.

BlackRock incorporates Bitcoin into its $150 billion model portfolios with a cautious 1%-2% allocation to the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, signaling growing institutional interest despite recent market volatility. The post BlackRock Adds Bitcoin ETF to $150B Model Portfolios for the First Time – Bloomberg appeared first on Cryptonews.

With the price of bitcoin down from a record high in January, there could be a chance to score a tax break, experts say.

Bitcoin's price action, combined with technical indicators, suggests it may soon experience a bullish reversal.

Ethereum has experienced a massive drop, losing over 27% of its value in less than five days as the market faces extreme fear and uncertainty. The rapid sell-off has fueled speculation that a bear market could be on the horizon, with many analysts calling for further downside in the coming months.

A group of analysts say various data points support an XRP rally to $18,000 per coin. Cointelegraph takes a closer look at the data.

Bitcoin has entered bear territoriy, down 25% from its all-time high as macroeconomic uncertainty and political factors are spooking investors.

US Senator Cynthia Lummis expects progress toward a Bitcoin reserve to be slower at the federal level.

Bitcoin ETFs saw a record $2.7 billion in outflows this week, signaling an impending bear market. Corporate Bitcoin holders are feeling the pain, and liquidations are spiking all across the crypto industry.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on whether to approve or reject Cboe Exchange's application to list options on Fidelity Investments' spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund. According to a regulatory filing on Feb.

The Bitcoin market in early 2025 showed signs of a potential shift, with key trends hinting at critical support levels and opportunities for traders.

San Francisco-based Ripple continues to expand its presence in the Asia–Pacific (APAC) region with a new partnership in South Korea.

A widely followed crypto analyst says that smart contract platform Ethereum (ETH) appears close to bottoming out against Bitcoin (BTC). In a new video update, crypto strategist Benjamin Cowen tells his 877,000 YouTube subscribers that the ETH/BTC pair will likely find its cycle low under 0.017 ($2,181) sometime near the end of the year.

Jim Cramer, a renowned financial analyst and television host, has advised MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor to leverage their considerable Bitcoin holdings by putting in place a strategy for a Bitcoin reserve. MicroStrategy, a major software company, has emerged as a prominent player in the Bitcoin market due to its massive investments in the cryptocurrency.

Metaplanet, a prominent corporate adopter of Bitcoin based in Japan, has recently seen its Bitcoin investments face modest losses as the cryptocurrency's price fell below the $80,000 mark. This drop marks Bitcoin's lowest price point in over three months, sparking concerns regarding the sustainability of Metaplanet's ambitious Bitcoin strategy.

Bitcoin ETFs outflows extended to eight days with another outflow of $276 million, while ether ETFs saw $71 million in outflows. Sustained Withdrawals See More Losses for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to face significant challenges as both bitcoin and ether ETFs experience persistent outflows.

In a significant development among major crypto wallets, MetaMask is stepping up its compatibility game. The Ethereum-supporting software is now expanding its horizons to support Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL), a move expected to increase user flexibility and engagement.

The pre-and-post-election Trump trade sent Bitcoin to new highs, but the jig is up. Traders now shift their hope to the resumption of QE and expanding global liquidity.

Cryptocurrency markets are rebounding from an overnight dip that saw Bitcoin go as low as $78,300. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $84,650.16 +1.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,233.35 -1.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $146.31 +8.3% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.15 -0.7% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2013 -0.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001389 -2.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 26.1%.

The crypto market went into a tailspin over the 24 hours before a sharp recovery midday Friday as investors begin to wonder how healthy the economy is and if the high valuations for risky assets are justified. Despite being sold as a hedge against inflation and the economy, crypto traded like a growth stock, and that's become a headwind in 2025.

Bitcoin (BTC) recently hit a 4-month low, dropping to $79,060 and marking a 7.58% decline in just one day. Despite this sharp drop, Bitcoin miners are continuing to hold onto their mined assets, reducing selling pressure and signaling resilience in the market.

Bitlayer has taken a major step in integrating Bitcoin with the broader blockchain ecosystem by implementing BitVM, a new framework designed to enable trust-minimized Bitcoin interoperability.

Ethereum has been seeing strong bearish pressure, with whales turning to buy the dip.

A new Bitcoin Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) gap has just been opened around $78,000 and $80,700. Analysts warn that this price range could act as a magnet for further downturns in the Bitcoin price, making it a critical area to watch in the coming days.

XRP has experienced a significant price pullback recently, largely driven by the broader bearish market trend affecting major cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin and other risk-on assets wobbled after U.S. President Donald Trump clashed with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though BTC is up since bottoming out overnight.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision to either approve or deny the request from Fidelity Investments to list Options on its spot Ethereum ETF product. According to the filing from the markets regulator, despite following the schedule designated to review the proposal, it still require additional time to decide the

Legendary trader John Bollinger has noted that Bitcoin has undergone an "important reversal" at its lower Bollinger Band.

Bitcoin's (BTC-USD) recent sell-off has caused concern among many investors as the cryptocurrency dropped by over 25% since it's record high in January. Professional Capital Management founder and CEO Anthony Pompliano sits down with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi at Bitcoin Investor Week to reassure crypto investors of the digital asset's volatile nature and that bitcoin has historically seen several drawdowns of 30% or more during previous bull markets.

CryptoQuant's market analysis suggests that Bitcoin's bullish cycle could continue. As an important indicator, the firm cites an increase in holdings among long-term holders.

BlackRock incorporated Bitcoin (BTC) into its $150 billion model-portfolio offerings through its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF), Bloomberg News reported on Feb. 28. The asset manager has assigned 1% to 2% of its target allocation portfolios to IBIT.

MetaMask's expansion from Ethereum will include not just Bitcoin, as Decrypt previously reported, but also Solana. Here's when.

Bitcoin's price follows liquidity trends closely. As global M2 expands, BTC's recent decline may signal a temporary bottom before a potential rebound.

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow joined CoinDesk live at Consensus Hong Kong to discuss the priorities for countries to establish strategic bitcoin reserves with the rise of bitcoin as a major economic driver. And, could bitcoin reach $1 million by the end of 2025?

The chief executive of a prominent crypto analytics firm believes that the Bitcoin (BTC) bull market is far from over despite a correction to the $78,000 level.

The cryptocurrency market is under pressure this week, with inflation fears linked to U.S. tariffs under Donald Trump's administration weighing on investor sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped below $80,000 for the first time since Trump's re-election, as persistent outflows from Bitcoin spot ETFs add to the selling momentum.

Saylor's extreme investment advice highlights the need for responsible communication in the volatile crypto market. The post ‘Bad Bitcoin take' — Crypto community reacts to Saylor's kidney-selling advice appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP, the cryptocurrency tied to the Ripple network, has recently faced a significant decline in network activity, raising concerns about its future price trajectory. Over the past three months, XRP's active addresses have dropped sharply, signaling waning engagement from investors and traders alike.

CNBC's Tanaya Macheel reports on news regarding bitcoin.

Over 30 U.S. states explored public-funded Bitcoin reserves, with at least two jurisdictions close to establishing laws.

The agency has postponed a final ruling on the exchange's proposal until May 2025.

Bitcoin is currently priced at $83,779, with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $91.22 billion, as price action remains volatile within an intraday range of $78,197 to $84,854, potentially signaling a bull trap as technical indicators point to underlying weakness despite short-term rebounds.