Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sharp plunge on Feb. 27, 2025, at 8:35 p.m. Eastern Time, dropping from around $84,000 to the $81,084 range in a matter of minutes on Bitstamp. The sudden move startled traders and triggered a wave of stop-loss orders, intensifying the rapid sell-off.

As twilight falls on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, bitcoin danced just above $84,000, its movements a meandering ballet ahead of Friday's opening sessions. Traders braced for a weekend tango between $82,000 and $89,000 per BTC, set against a backdrop of macroeconomic suspense with the current Trump administration.

MetaMask head of security, Taylor Monahan, said Lazarus has moved at least 209,384 ETH, over half the ETH stolen from Bybit, into BTC.

A closely followed economist thinks that Bitcoin (BTC) may be repeating a similar pattern from last year and still has room to run to the upside.

Will BTC reclaim $90K or slip below $80K? Analysts weigh in.

The Texas Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved a bill on Feb. 27 to create a state-managed Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto reserve, sending the proposal to the full Senate for consideration. Senate Bill 21 (SB-21), introduced by State Sen.

MARA reported a record-high revenue of $214.4 million in Q4 of 2024, a 37% increase from the same period in 2023. MARA's Block Wins Rise 25% Bitcoin miner and publicly listed firm MARA (Nasdaq: MARA) said it registered a record-high revenue of $214.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, up 37% from $156.

Bitcoin (BTC) has recently faced a significant decline, falling by over 10% in the past week, its largest drop in the last month. This sharp downturn has been largely driven by panic selling, but historical data suggests that a potential rebound could be on the horizon if buying activity picks up.

Bitcoin drops to $86K as Trump announces a 25% tariff on the EU, triggering panic selling while analysts predict further upside.

In his latest video update, long-time market analyst and self-described “four-year cycle” trader Bob Loukas delivered a breakdown of Bitcoin's current trajectory. Despite a roughly 22% pullback from its recent all-time high, Loukas asserts that the leading cryptocurrency's price action remains “nothing we have not seen before.

After an extended bullish period for Bitcoin, the flagship asset has moved into bearish territory, witnessing a $10,000 value drop in just 2 days. BTC's price descent has triggered fears of heightened selling pressure in the short term as a significant portion of the asset has been moved into crypto exchanges.

Beijing isn't going to allow crypto exchanges to directly operate BTC in China, but there might be a way that Hong Kong crypto ETFs can be traded in the mainland.

Texas policymakers have roughly $24 billion in sovereign wealth as the State's Senate weighed passing Bitcoin reserve legislation.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offering staking capabilities could significantly boost institutional engagement by putting idle assets to work, according to Charlie Hu, co-founder of Bitlayer, a Bitcoin Layer 2 solution provider. In an interview with Benzinga on the sidelines of Eth Denver on Thursday, Hu highlighted the potential regulatory approval of staking ETFs as a pivotal development, emphasizing their role in activating Bitcoin held in custody for yield generation.

The funds based on Bitcoin's spot price have been shedding assets as markets shy away from crypto and other risk-on investments.

The chief executive of market intelligence firm CryptoQuant says the next few weeks are crucial for Bitcoin (BTC), revealing what his worst-case scenario for the crypto king would look like.

Custodia Bank fought to service crypto firms under the previous administration but faced resistance from US regulators.

Bitcoin (BTC) faced intense pressure last week, with its price falling below $90,000 for the first time since November 2024. It has lost 11% in seven days and is now trading below the important $85,800 level at the time of writing,

Cryptocurrency markets are struggling on Thursday as the market-wide downturn continues. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,057.97 -0.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,268.27 -1.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $134.86 +2.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.15 -1.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2030 +2.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001430 +2.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 6.6% and daily active addresses falling by 0.7%.

Former Goldman Sachs analyst Murad Mahmudov has predicted that the price of Bitcoin will surpass the $200,000 level.

Bitcoin's (BTC) selling pressure is potentially subsiding as traders register 12% in unrealized loss margins, according to CryptoQuant's head of research, Julio Moreno. Moreno added that this could potentially result in BTC getting stuck in a lateralization pattern for up to four months.

Texas' Bitcoin Reserve proposal was unanimously passed by the Business and Commerce Committee and will proceed to a Senate vote.

Kendrick anticipates Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by late 2025, emphasizing that institutional participation from major financial entities like Standard Chartered and BlackRock will be pivotal in that trajectory.

Bitcoin's breakdown is most likely a fourth wave, targeting $67500-77350, ideally, from which the next rally to $148500-185640 can start.

Crypto had plenty of reasons on its own to head lower, but now a general macro risk-off sentiment can be added to the mix.

Japan's Metaplanet raises $13.6 million via zero-interest bonds to fuel its Bitcoin investment drive, targeting a portfolio of 10,000 BTC by year-end 2025.This strategic decision underscores Metaplanet's commitment to diversifying its investment portfolio and capitalizing on the opportunities presented by the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. By issuing zero-interest bonds, the company is able to raise funds without incurring interest expenses, thereby maximizing its returns on investment. The post Japan's Metaplanet Issues $13.6 Million in Bonds to Acquire Additional Bitcoin appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin drops 20% from its peak as Peter Schiff predicts a crash to $50K. Security breach at Bybit adds to market fears. The post Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin Could Crash to $50K – Should Investors Worry? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) staking industry could grow into a $10 billion market by the end of 2025, according to David Tse, co-founder of Babylon Labs, a key player in expanding Bitcoin's utility through staking innovations. Speaking in an interview with Benzinga on the sidelines at ETH Denver, Tse outlined a bullish outlook for Bitcoin staking, driven by its trustless nature and growing adoption across blockchain ecosystems.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top cryptocurrencies are holding onto their recent losses, while Aptos surged following an ETF filing.

Market uncertainty and shifting institutional sentiment could lead to increased volatility, impacting investor strategies and Bitcoin's trajectory. The post Bitcoin on-chain indicators at bull-bear boundary, warns CryptoQuant CEO appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Illicit crypto transactions exceeded $51 billion in 2024, significantly higher than previous estimates due to underreporting, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The findings, published in the company's latest Crypto Crime Report, indicate a surge in AI-driven fraud, stablecoin laundering, and sophisticated cybercrime networks.

A closely followed crypto analyst is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may soon plummet into the $70,000 range.

Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) has gained 12% over the past month, significantly outperforming Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP, all of which are down. Traders are now eyeing further upside, especially with the ETF narrative gaining traction.

BTC strategic reserve legislation at the state level might prompt the US government to adopt a strategic reserve at the federal level.

Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows reached $3.4 billion in February, but one analyst says multiple data points suggest BTC is on the verge of a price reversal.

Out of 12 trading days since February 10, spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States have recorded just $66 million in inflows but over $3.6 billion in outflows.

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Michael Saylor, a co-founder of Strategy has taken to his account on the X platform to reveal his recent visit to the Financial Services Committee, where he talked about digital assets.

Spoofy and Metaplanet are buying Bitcoin on the dip: Genius strategy or manipulation? Full analysis in this article.

The crypto market has had a rough run in February, attributed to jitters over trade tariffs. US President Donald Trump exacerbated the sour sentiment on Thursday after threatening 25% tariffs on imports from the Eurozone.

Standard Chartered's head of digital assets research believes BTC will hit $200,000 this year and $500,000 before President Trump concludes his second term.

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) decline over the past week has sparked a heated discussion among traders about whether the bull market has come to an end. What Happened: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez stated that the crypto king has entered oversold conditions first time since August 2024.

TL;DR The price of Bitcoin has fallen to $84,700 after a temporary spike to $87,000, affected by new trade tariffs between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Major altcoins, like Ethereum, BNB, and XRP, have suffered moderate losses, while Polkadot and Dogecoin have seen slight increases.

Crypto market uncertainty persisted as Bitcoin notched its biggest three-day slide since FTX's collapse while analysts pointed to further downside momentum.

Bitcoin's price dropped to $86,000 on Feb. 27 after struggling to maintain support at $88,000 for the past two days. The sudden price drop caused a swift and aggressive reaction across the market, with everyone from institutions to derivatives traders suffering losses.

Bitcoin's price has been steadily declining in recent days, despite growing enthusiasm among retail traders who continue to buy the dip. This has created a strong contrarian market dynamic, where prices are moving in the opposite direction of retail expectations.

BlackRock has deposited 5,100 Bitcoin worth $441.88M and 30,280 $ETH worth $71.85M in a series of transactions into Coinbase Prime. The transactions have sparked liquidation concerns among investors and crypto traders.