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?

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

Cryptocurrencies have had an incredible run over the past few months, but that's coming to an end as many altcoins are crashing this week.

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.

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

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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.

Solana outperformed most cryptocurrencies Friday as most cryptocurrencies sank further into negative territory. Notably, SOL emerged as the best performer among the top 10 crypto assets over the last 24 hours.

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.

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.

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.

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

CME Group, the world's largest derivatives exchange, will introduce cash-settled solana (SOL) futures on March 17, 2025, pending regulatory approval, offering micro (25 SOL) and standard (500 SOL) contracts to cater to retail and institutional traders.

Solana price may have bottomed at $125, but large SOL token locks starting on March 1 will be the deciding factor.

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.

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, has refuted claims that it has been dumping some Solana in the wake of the latest market downturn. The rumours emanated from users who saw Arkham Intelligence's report on February 24 that showed Binance transferred roughly 103,570 SOL and 25,000 ETH to the market maker Wintermute.

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.

In a notable development for the cryptocurrency sector, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group recently announced the launch of Solana futures contracts. This strategic move, driven by increasing client demand, led to a consequential rise in Solana's price, underscoring the market's positive reception of the advancement and its implications for broader institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies.

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.

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.

Solana (SOL) is trading at its lowest price level since September 2024, as the entire crypto market struggles with fear and intense selling pressure. Solana has lost over 55% of its value in less than six weeks, erasing the gains from its post-election rally and raising concerns among investors about a potential prolonged downtrend.

Regulatory developments, nation-state exposure, onchain data and TradFi integration are proof that BTC's fundamentals were unaffected by the recent sell-off.

CME Group revealed the Solana (SOL) futures launch on Mar. 17, pending regulatory approval, citing increasing client demand. Nate Geraci, CEO of The ETF Store, noted that the development “definitely bodes well” for SOL exchange-traded fund (ETF) prospects.