Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has the potential to break out to a new all-time high above $108,000 in February, according to a new note by Standard Chartered. What Happened: Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank's head of digital assets writes a break higher is contingent on the absence of negative market catalysts, such as further DeepSeek developments or new tariff announcements, Key to this outlook is the behavior of U.S. Treasury yields, with a specific focus on the 10-year yield failing to consistently break above the 4.50% level.

The National Bank of Poland has firmly ruled out the possibility of incorporating Bitcoin into its currency reserves, citing significant security concerns.

In a significant development, Maryland State Delegate Caylin Young has introduced “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act of Maryland.” The latest move reflects a growing trend among U.S. states to diversify their financial assets into digital currencies, recognizing Bitcoin's potential as both an investment and a hedge against inflation.

Bitcoin faced renewed pressure after failing to reclaim the $99,000 resistance level, triggering a market-wide selloff, according to QCP Capital's latest market update. The leading crypto by market cap fell to a new daily low of $95,600, marking a three-day losing streak and an uncertain outlook for the broader crypto market.

Bitcoin (BTC) is becoming more difficult to mine after increasing competition in the past ten days. The next difficulty adjustment may make the network even more competitive.

Michael Saylor's Strategy has fully embraced its position as a bitcoin treasury company and Wall Street remains bullish on MSTR stock.

Asset manager BlackRock (NASDAQ:BLK) has further increased its investment in Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), the company that's primarily known for its large Bitcoin (NASDAQ:BTC) reserves. What Happened: A disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 6 shows that BlackRock's investment portfolio now includes approximately 11.26 million shares.

TL;DR Bitcoin briefly surpasses $100K: Driven by a mixed jobs report in the U.S., but drops to $97,861, with a 1.36% increase in the last 24 hours. Economic factors affect the market: The low unemployment rate and Federal Reserve policy influence the behavior of the crypto market.

Russian Bitcoin miners are concerned about a government mandate requiring wallet addresses to be included in a national registry. Russian lawmaker Anton Gorelkin highlighted these concerns in a Feb. 7 Telegram post, warning that geopolitical rivals could exploit leaked addresses.

Job growth fell short of expectations in January, but unemployment came in lower than expected and December jobs were revised higher to 307,000 jobs. CoinDesk's Christine Lee anchors “Chart of the Day.

Utah's House of Representatives on February 6 passed House Bill 230 (HB 230), informally referred to as the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve” bill, by a narrow margin of 38 votes in favor, 34 against, and 3 not voting.

CleanSpark's Bitcoin treasury strategy is paying off; the company held 10,556 in self-mined BTC at the end of 2024.

BlackRock has increased its stake in Strategy, the biggest corporate holder of Bitcoin. What does this mean for Bitcoin's future.

Standard Chartered sees current market conditions as supportive for bitcoin, as long as yields stay contained and the economy remains stable.

Michael Saylor, a co-founder of Strategy and its executive chairman, has taken to social media to share a BTC-themed message with his multi-million followers' army on the X platform.

Conor Grogan from Coinbase has uncovered a potential link between Bitcoin's mysterious creator, Satoshi, and Kraken, through a detailed analysis of mining patterns.

Bitcoin continues to go back and forth during the trading session on Friday, as it looks like we are going to continue to be attracted to the $100,000 level for a bit of “fair value.”

Cryptocurrencies have been more financial and investment vehicles than payment mechanism, despite ongoing aspirations to the latter. As the broader ecosystem warms to digital assets, this increasingly makes it essential for corporate treasuries to evaluate crypto's role in their financial ecosystem.

The Russian government's registry mandating Bitcoin miners to disclose wallet addresses has sparked fears of potential data leaks and sanctions. While officials claim the system is secure, past breaches raise doubts. New restrictions on electricity use further tighten the regulatory grip on the mining sector. The post Russian Bitcoin Miners Fear Sanctions as Government Enforces Wallet Address Registration appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin and XRP surged, but then dropped on news that the U.S. job market's growth cooled in the month of January.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with over $11.6 trillion in assets under management, has expanded its stake in Michael Saylor's rebranded company, Strategy. The post BlackRock Boosts Stake in Michael Saylor's Strategy to 5%, Increasing Bitcoin Exposure appeared first on Cryptonews.

State adoption of crypto reserves signals a shift towards digital asset integration, challenging traditional financial systems and regulations. The post Kentucky and Missouri join growing states exploring Bitcoin reserves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin appears to be trapped in yet another emotionally charged range, shifting market sentiment by the day.

The U.S. jobs data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is out for January, and the figures positively impact Bitcoin (BTC). The data show that NonFarm Payrolls (NFP) recorded a surge of 143,000 in January.

In a latest development, Bitcoin (BTC) ended a three-day decline after U.S. job growth for January fell short of expectations. Notably, the cryptocurrency rose above $100,000 for the first time since Feb.

The Bitcoin price suddenly regained a major six-figure valuation with the $100,000 mark last seen on Tuesday, fresh from the massive liquidation that caused at least $8 billion in losses for traders.

Bitget Exchange CEO Gracy Chen has highlighted key developments in the Czech Republic's approach to Bitcoin.

Despite recent price volatility and market uncertainties, a renowned bitcoin specialist has offered an extremely positive assessment on Bitcoin and the other cryptocurrencies. Michaël van de Poppe, the creator of MN Consultancy, believes we're witnessing the dawn of a historic bull market that could push Bitcoin's value to previously unimaginable heights.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Difficulty is set to increase by around 4% in the coming adjustment, as a result of the increase in the Hashrate. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Will Jump On Sunday According to data from CoinWarz, the BTC network is set to increase the Difficulty in the next adjustment.

Prominent on-chain data agency Glassnode has published a tweet, revealing that since mid-December last year, retail investors have started accumulating Bitcoin much faster than before. This coincided with notable price surges of the world's flagship cryptocurrency during the last month of 2024.

Bitcoin decides that bad news is good news as a mixed US employment outlook sends BTC price action back to six figures.

While traditional end-of-reign predictions for Bitcoin were still circulating, the queen of cryptocurrencies responded with a stunning performance: a 125% explosion in options volumes in just one month. Behind this shocking figure, revealed by CCData, lies a deeper reality.

Experts are divided on the potential impact of Trump Media and Technology Group‘s (NASDAQ:DJT) plan to launch a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF. While some see it as a positive step towards mainstream adoption, others question its differentiation, potential political implications and level of institutional support.

Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency, continues to lag, failing to pique market interest. Since recovering from its drop on Monday, BTC has struggled to gain traction above $100,000.

Kentucky State Representative Theodore Joseph Roberts on February 6 introduced a groundbreaking bill, KY HB376, that would authorize the State Investment Commission to invest up to 10% of the state's excess reserves into digital assets, primarily Bitcoin. This move makes Kentucky the 16th US state to explore the potential of cryptocurrency in state financial strategies.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been consolidating for over two months, with technical indicators suggesting the cryptocurrency may soon test key resistance levels, potentially paving the way for a breakout.

Bitcoin (BTC) dived back into the red as momentum stalled around the $99,000 price level and fell to a low of $95,891 before recovering and moving to its current level. The flagship cryptocurrency is down almost 1% as it oscillates between $95,000 and $99,000, nearly 11% below its all-time high as it struggles to reclaim $100,000.

In a latest development, BlackRock has increased its stake in Michael Saylor's Strategy, reflecting its growing institutional interest in Bitcoin. In a Schedule 13G filing, it revealed that it now holds 5% of Strategy (MSTR), or about 11.2 million shares. This is a 0.91% increase from its previous 4.

The man moved the funds across several crypto exchanges in an attempt to keep them beyond the government's reach.

BlackRock has raised its stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) to 5%, according to a Feb. 6 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now holds approximately 11.2 million shares, up from 4.09% in September 2024.

Non-farm payrolls for January came in at +143,000 vs the expected +170,000, sending the dollar index into a typical yoyo.

TL;DR Over $3.12 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, which could influence market volatility. Market sentiment remains mixed: Bitcoin's put-to-call ratio is 0.57, reflecting some bullish optimism, while Ethereum shows a ratio of 0.45. Macroeconomic factors, such as Trump's tariffs and U.S. employment data, could determine the market's short-term direction.

ARK Invest has projected Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $1.5 million by 2030 under its most optimistic scenario, with a base case of $710,000 and a bear case of $300,000. Alongside Bitcoin's growth, the firm also highlighted the rapid rise of stablecoins and other digital assets as key drivers shaping the future of financial markets.

Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) is expanding into financial services with its Truth.Fi investment products that include ETFs and SMAs.

The European Central Bank (ECB) may reconsider its relationship with any European national bank that adds Bitcoin to its reserves, according to ECB board member Piero Cipollone. In a Feb.

Bitcoin's Exchange Reserves drop, indicating accumulation while facing resistance that could decide its next move.

As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade within a tight range of $96,000 to $102,000, analysts are eyeing a potential bullish catalyst in the weakening US dollar (USD). A further decline in the USD could trigger renewed bullish momentum for risk-on assets, including BTC.