Punitive tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China could go into effect on Tuesday.

Earlier this week, BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF IBIT saw a record $418.1 million worth of net outflows amid an apparent market correction.

XRP has been on a steep decline, dropping over 20% in a week and 30% over the past month to trade at $2.15 at press time, as broader market turbulence and regulatory uncertainty continue to weigh on sentiment.

Ethereum's upcoming Pectra upgrade faced an unexpected challenge on Feb. 24 that impacted its testing on the Holesky testnet. On Feb. 27, Tim Beiko, Ethereum Foundation Protocol Support Lead, explained that the failure resulted from execution clients—Geth, Nethermind, and Besu—using incorrect deposit contract addresses.

A sharp decline in cryptocurrency sentiment, dubbed a “mega nuke” by analysts, has gripped the market as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell below $79,000 on Thursday evening, down 24% from its January peak of $109,590. Major altcoins including BNB (CRYPTO: BNB), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) all fell down between 12 and 15%.

As of Dec. 31, the bitcoin miner had $274.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and bitcoin on its balance sheet.

TL;DR BlackRock has included the Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) in its model portfolios, with an allocation of 1% to 2%, marking a milestone for the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies. This move could attract significant demand towards IBIT, as financial advisors typically follow these predefined strategies to manage client funds.

Ether's recent volatility surge has caught crypto options traders off guard, prompting them to adjust strategies for further downside risk

The arrival of institutional investors has been both a blessing and a curse for long-term Bitcoin holders.

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP)is down 22% over the past seven days, but traders see signs of a potential relief rally if sentiment around Ripple remains positive. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.14 $124.3 billion -2.6% -17.9% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,826.89 $1.7 trillion -2.1% -14.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,216.48 $267.4 billion -4.7% -18.2% Trader Notes: Ali Martinez, a crypto chart analyst, noted that XRP's TD Sequential indicator is flashing a buy signal, indicating a possible rebound.

Bitcoin's mega sell-off presents a rare chance to dollar-cost-average into a position as key onchain indicators suggest BTC trades at a discount.

The crypto market is shaking. Bitcoin shows a Fear & Greed index plunging to 10 — an unprecedented level of extreme fear since the winter of 2022.

Bitcoin has lost crucial support levels as the market struggles to find demand, allowing bears to gain momentum. Analysts are calling for further corrections, with fear dominating sentiment across the crypto market.

Ethereum faces mixed signals with whale accumulation rising despite a 22% price drop. Will it rebound?

Ripple CLO Stuart Alderoty has broken his silence on the latest categorization of meme coins by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The legal expert agreed wholly with the market regulator, emphasizing that meme coins are not securities.

Though hardly spared by the most recent cryptocurrency market downturn, XRP has remained stronger than most other prominent cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin and other prominent cryptocurrencies are often called “volatile investments.” This is true, but it also tells a very incomplete version of the story that is taking place.

XRP is down 8.9% in the past 24 hours and currently stands at $2.04 per coin – its lowest level since February 3.The crypto sell-off that started last week amid the Bybit hack has caused panic among investors as reflected by the Fear & Greed Index.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced the formation of an advisory group known as the Silviculture Society, which is meant to counsel the organization informally and help uphold its work ethos and effort to uphold Ethereum's core values.

It's a truth universally acknowledged—at least by those with an internet connection—that Bitcoin is both the future of finance and a catastrophic mistake, depending on who you ask. The topic is discussed with almost religious fervour, drawing true believers, hardened sceptics and the politely baffled in equal measure.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple prices have crashed this week as Donald Trump's tariff threat complicated the Federal Reserve's approach to rate cuts. This crash has led the crypto market to shed over $1 trillion in value from its peak in 2024.

Bitlayer, a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Layer-2 developer, has partnered with five blockchains—Base, Starknet (CRYPTO: STRK), Arbitrum (CRYPTO: ARB), Sonic (CRYPTO: S) and Plume Network to connect Bitcoin's $1.9 trillion market to their ecosystems using its BitVM Bridge. Announced at ETH Denver, this integration allows Bitcoin holders to transfer assets across these networks, enabling uses like lending, staking, and liquidity provision.

Crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe says Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a bull market despite correcting to the $80,000 range this week and he is predicting a massive rally.

Institutional and spot investors are clashing over ETH lately.

The latest data from blockchain tracking platforms reveals that the entity behind the Bybit exploit has relocated 230,645.05 ETH (valued at $497.4 million) across multiple transactions completed during a four-day window. This calculated redistribution of ether, executed with methodical precision, highlights both the scale of cryptographic wealth movement.

Bitcoin is experiencing a severe downturn over the past few days. After trading above $96,000 on Monday, its price slipped below $80,000 today for the first time since November 11.

Ethereum (ETH) spent most of February trading within a narrow price range, struggling to gain momentum. However, this week's market-wide downturn, triggered by Donald Trump's trade policies, has pushed ETH to multi-month lows.

BlackRock was trending heavily on X on Friday, February 28, as Bitcoin‘s (BTC) price plummeted below the $80,000 mark, reaching its lowest level since the start of 2025. As panic spread, speculation arose that BlackRock was offloading its Bitcoin holdings.

The crypto market witnessed a sharp sell-off overnight Thursday and early Friday, with Bitcoin (BTC) price dropping below $80,000. Altcoins also dumped, including THORChain. Amid this, the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds market recorded its eighth straight day of negative flows.

DXY nears 108.00 as inflation data bolsters Fed rate cut hopes. Bitcoin plunges below $80K, gold sees first weekly decline in nine weeks amid tariff threats.

Global markets witness a liquidity surge projecting an optimistic second quarter in 2025. Will the liquidity spike drive a similar bullish spree in crypto markets and pump the BTC price once again?

TL;DR Approximately $5.79 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, potentially triggering high volatility in the market. Bitcoin's max pain price is significantly higher than its current level, which could push its price upward. Despite widespread pessimism, institutional traders may use this event to stabilize prices and strengthen liquidity.

Bitcoin's second-worst February on record is set to extend into a new week, with price burdened by “aggravating macro factors” and a technical correction.

The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of noise and fear, but at this point in time, it is possible that the market will find buyers based on value if nothing else.

Users on the prediction market Kalshi seem to be worried by the massive drawdown Bitcoin is suffering now. According to the data provided by this platform, the crypto community expects the world's largest cryptocurrency to drop even lower.

Bitcoin (BTC) has lost over 6.8% of its value within the last 24 hours, dropping below the $80,000 mark. The latest price drop allowed BTC to close the gap on the CME exchange, as crypto analyst Rekt Capital posted in a chart on X.

Bitdeer currently holds 855 BTC, valued at approximately $69 million.

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple's chief legal officer, has commented on the recent verdict by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the category of digital assets known as meme coins.

The prevailing cryptocurrency bloodbath of late February 2025 ensured that Bitcoin (BTC) collapsed to $81,386 – its lowest level since November 2024, if the brief dip below $80,000 is ignored.

Bitcoin price relief accompanies an on-point PCE index release, with optimism growing over macroeconomic conditions easing next month.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor jokedly advocated for a high-risk strategy to keep Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) investments in light of the recent market downturn. What Happened: In an X post on Friday, Saylor wrote "Sell a kidney if you must but keep the Bitcoin.

Arizona is pushing ahead with its cryptocurrency ambitions as two bills focused on Bitcoin reserves have cleared the state Senate and are on track for a House vote.

Metaplanet investors saw better returns in 2024 and held the recent BTC dump better than MSTR counterparts.

XRP has been facing significant bearish pressure, with the cryptocurrency down nearly 30% in the past 30 days and trading below $3 for most of February. Recent trends in market indicators suggest the continuation of this downtrend, but there are potential signs of a reversal if key factors align in XRP's favor.

Hayes believes BTC could record more declines over the weekend before finally consolidating.

Bitcoin (BTC) crashed by more than 21% in the last seven days from a local peak at $99,495, down to $78,219 on February 28, bringing uncertainty to traders and investors. A prominent trading expert, however, believes this movement is part of an expected market correction that is about to end.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest altcoin in the cryptocurrency world, has long been a subject of much discussion, and more often than not, a target for banter among traders.

MetaMask announced plans to incorporate support for Bitcoin and Solana within the year as part of its ongoing product developments.