Japan's first and only publicly listed Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company now owns one in every 10,000 of the king coin's capped supply. In a statement, the Japanese hotel and investment firm Metaplanet says that its Bitcoin holdings have reached 2,100 BTC, or 0.

Bitcoin (BTC), the leading digital currency, has shocked the broader cryptocurrency market with its price trajectory. Massive movements on the network have impacted prices in the last couple of hours, which might see the coin reclaim $100,000.

Bitcoin has soared past the $98,000 on Thursday, fueling intense debate among traders over whether the $100K milestone is again within reach or if the current rally is vulnerable to a swift correction. Behind the scenes, market observers point to surging open interest (OI) and increased leverage, spotlighting the possibility of a leverage-driven push.

Top cryptocurrencies—including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin—have nosedived amid rough inflation data and Friday's Bybit exchange hack.

On-chain data shows Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has maintained its strength comparatively to overall crypto market volatility as a major market move may be imminent. What Happened: In a post on X on Friday, analytics provider Glassnode showed meme coins experiencing sharp declines, with TRUMP (CRYPTO: TRUMP) dropping by 33.1% and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIBA) falling by 27.9%.

The co-founders of market intelligence firm Glassnode say that Bitcoin (BTC) is suddenly looking less bearish based on a key metric. In a new thread on the social media platform X, Jan Happel and Yann Alleman – who go by the handle Negentropic – say that Bitcoin's Risk Signal is flashing bullishness.

The American economy is facing a dynamic that could disrupt the existing balances: demand for long-term Treasury bonds is weakening, calling into question the strength of the dollar and fueling new economic uncertainties. As the Federal Reserve remains committed to a delicate monetary policy and inflation struggles to slow down, Bitcoin finds itself at a strategic crossroads.

Utah advances its Bitcoin reserve bill as Microsoft's quantum chip raises security concerns for BTC.

Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity, has once again drawn parallels between Bitcoin and gold, claiming that these two assets are playing on the same team.

The 90-day moving average of altcoin trading volume on centralized exchanges has risen since mid-November, potentially signaling the start of an altcoin season, according to CryptoQuant. CryptoQuant CEO and founder Ki Young Ju shared data showing the trading volume ratio of altcoins compared to Bitcoin (BTC) rose from 1.77 to 2.77 as of Feb. 20.

Bitcoin (BTC) has made modest strides in the past 24 hours, with the price rising by 1.02%. While this uptick might seem minor, a significant shift in the behavior of Bitcoin's long-term holders (LTHs) has caught the attention of market analysts.

Bitcoin is showing signs of strength by rallying within a hair of $100,000. Which altcoins will follow?

Is quantum computing threatening Bitcoin sooner than expected? On Wednesday, Microsoft unveiled its first quantum computing chip, dubbed “Majorana 1.

Acre, a pioneering Bitcoin platform, revealed today via a X post the successful closure of a $4 million strategic funding round, elevating its valuation to $90 million. The investment underscores growing confidence in Acre's mission to provide Bitcoin holders with secure, native compounding opportunities while bolstering decentralized networks' economic security.

VanEck's Head of Digital Assets Research, Matthew Sigel, has laid out a vision for how the U.S. Treasury could use Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to strengthen its balance sheet. What Happened: In a post on X on Friday, Sigel highlighted VanEck's estimates that if Bitcoin appreciates at 25% annually—rising from $100,000 today to $21 million per BTC by 2049—the reserve could offset 18% of the projected U.S. debt.

Bitcoin continues its spectacular rise in early 2025, reaching $98,404 on major exchange platforms. This increase comes against a backdrop of growing institutional adoption and promising technical signals, as traditional markets like gold and the S&P 500 also set new records.

Strategy aims to raise $2 billion in additional funding through a private offering of 0% convertible senior notes. In a statement, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC) says the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of the flagship crypto asset and working capital.

In a tweet, legendary trader Peter Brandt drew attention to a key time frame for Bitcoin (BTC) holders, suggesting that Feb. 24-26 could be a pivotal period for the market.

BN Fondos has launched the first Bitcoin and S&P 500-focused investment funds in Central America, positioning itself as a pioneer in the region's financial sector.

Altvest Capital has picked Bitcoin as its treasury asset, citing superior security, liquidity, and store-of-value characteristics over other digital assets.

He warned that not pursuing such a policy be risky, claiming that “there's only room for one nation-state to buy up 20% of the network.”

Long-term Bitcoin holders reduce selling by 60%, signaling confidence in a potential $120K price surge.

Bitcoin has been on a remarkable recovery path, with many predicting the cryptocurrency could soon break the $100,000 barrier. However, recent trends suggest that this rally may face significant challenges.

A Fidelity Digital Assets report indicates that Bitcoin's primary scaling solution is growing at roughly twice the rate shown by public data because much of its network activity remains private.

Conference Bitcoin Afrique aims to empower the French-speaking Bitcoin community across Africa.

It will mark the first time that Costa Ricans will have access to any type of crypto investment product through the country's banking system.

South African AltVest Capital plans to add Bitcoin to its treasury reserve. AltVest Capital plans to raise $10 million to buy more Bitcoin.

Cryptoquant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju has revealed that the altcoin season has kicked off because stablecoin holders were favoring alts. Altcoins volume has also reached 2.7x that of Bitcoin.

The move happened as crypto exchange Bybit saw a sudden $1.4 billion worth of ETH outflow.

FPPS is not a sustainable model for pooling mining operations in the long term.

BTC traded as high as $99,497.97 before retreating, but the dominant digital asset has been gradually edging towards the $100,000 barrier, with bears getting squeezed on shorts to the tune of $128.35 million. Bitcoin Nears $100K But Meets Resistance Bitcoin (BTC) is edging closer to the highly anticipated $100,000 milestone, trading at $99,207.

Altvest selected Bitcoin over other cryptocurrencies due to its decentralized nature, scarcity, and global recognition, which aligns with their long-term investment approach.

BTC dumped by over two grand within minutes.

A recent report shows Russia's Bitcoin mining sector expanded 7% in 2024, reaching 136,600 units, driven by an increase in mining farms. However, this growth raises concerns about energy consumption, regulation, and the strain on Russia's power grid, as many mining operations remain unregistered. The post Russia's Bitcoin Mining Sector Records Growth as Mining Farms Increase by 7% in 2024: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

Donald Trump's interest in the world of cryptocurrencies is not new, but his recent approach to crypto regulation could represent a decisive turning point for the sector as a whole, thanks to the idea of a Bitcoin reserve.

Bitcoin is targeting six figures as a welcome break from rangebound trading continues for BTC price bulls.

Bitcoin jumped to its highest price in more than a week Friday after Coinbase said the SEC will drop its charges, pending approval.

The SEC's latest move towards dropping its lawsuit against Coinbase could not only boost sentiment for crypto tokens once considered securities under the previous administration but also positively impact Robinhood's (HOOD) stock, a major player in the crypto exchange space.

Bitcoin ETF products have now crossed the $750 billion in volume generated.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF now holds over 50% of the market despite rising outflows, while Bitcoin's price remains resilient amid industry concerns over price action.

Michael Saylor proposes a bold vision: the United States should acquire 20% of the circulating bitcoins. In a speech at CPAC, he stated that such a strategy could not only strengthen the dollar but also help pay off the national debt.

In just over a year since their introduction, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have reached a significant milestone, surpassing $750 billion in total trading volume.

Bitcoin (BTC) picked up momentum as it climbed above $98,000, as short-term bulls eye the $100,000 level. A break above this level could power BTC towards $105,000.

This week in crypto has been packed with major developments, from mainnet launches and legal drama to attempts at cracking longstanding mysteries.

Today, at Consensus Hong Kong, Jason Fang announced the MicroStrategy 2.0 framework for Asia. The framework leverages structured products to generate Bitcoin yield, allowing retail investors to enhance performance without the need for private key management.

The financial services giant Franklin Templeton has launched a mixed Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). Coinbase will provide custody services for the new Franklin Crypto Index ETF (EZPZ), the firm's third crypto exchange-traded fund. Franklin Templeton also launched single-asset Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs last year.

Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has been consolidating for weeks and is trading within a relatively stable range of $93,000-$98,000.

Bitcoin price broke above $99k for the first time in two weeks, and a third successive daily gain above 1% signals strong upside.