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.

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

The crypto market is in a bloodbath, but Polymarket is not. According to on-chain data from CoinGecko, the global crypto market cap today stands is $2.76 Trillion.

CNBC host Jim Cramer claims that Strategy co-founder Michae Saylor needs a strategic Bitcoin reserve in order to back him up.

Bitcoin price bounced back and moved above the key resistance level of $84,000 after tumbling to a multi-month low of $78,200 on Friday. Bitcoin's (BTC) rebound coincided with a recovery in U.S. equities, which pared back earlier losses.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) just announced the Silviculture Society, a new 15-member advisory council, in response to leadership controversy. This diverse collection of Ethereum builders is focused on one goal: defending the project's core values.

Bitcoin touching a low of about $78,000 early Friday amid U.S. tariff uncertainty. Plus, the U.S. SEC dismisses its Coinbase lawsuit and BitMEX searches for a buyer.

Recent rumors circulated about Binance potentially dumping billions of dollars' worth of Solana and Bitcoin, creating waves in the cryptocurrency communities. Binance has officially responded to these claims, asserting that it has not engaged in such large-scale disposals of cryptocurrencies.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has made an important pivot in the past hour, with bullish sentiments returning to the market. At the time of writing, the coin has breached the resistance level at $84,000 as investors digest the United States Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data.

BlackRock, an investment firm with $11.5T AUM, has added its Bitcoin ETF to its $150B model portfolio product.

BlackRock's inclusion of Bitcoin in its portfolios signals growing institutional acceptance, potentially stabilizing and legitimizing the crypto market. The post BlackRock adds Bitcoin ETF into model portfolios with a 1%-2% allocation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

“Around the $80K price level, we observed a significant portion of short-term investors exiting the market at a loss,” an analyst told Decrypt.

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BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has incorporated Bitcoin into its $150 billion model portfolio framework. The company has added a 1% to 2% allocation of the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) to its target allocation portfolios, which accommodate alternative assets.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down 14% over the past seven days, prompting experts to debate about the role receding liquidity is playing in this correction. What Happened: In a detailed thread on X on Thursday, UnlimitedFnds Chief Investment Officer Bob Elliott pointed out that the post-election crypto rally is fading, with many assets completing full round trips from their highs.

Bitcoin has reached a crucial moment in its price action following heightened volatility that has overshadowed the entire crypto market, with major digital assets dropping to key support levels. Despite the sharp bearish performance, BTC's fundamentals remain strong, igniting hope for bullish prospects.

Bitcoin's sharp recovery is proof that dip buyers remain active at lower levels. Will altcoins follow?

Singapore-based mining firm Bitdeer has acquired 50 BTC for $4 million at an average price of $81,475, according to a Feb. 28 X post. This brings the company's total bitcoin holdings to 1,011 BTC. Over the past six days, Bitdeer has purchased 150 BTC with earlier purchases of 50 BTC each on Feb.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with over $10 trillion in assets under management, is incorporating Bitcoin into its own model portfolio. According to a Bloomberg report on Feb.