Bitcoin continues to gain momentum in the financial sector, with over 1,500 institutions now holding Bitcoin in their portfolios, according to recent data. This growing interest from large financial entities highlights the cryptocurrency's increasing legitimacy as an asset, though the extent of its adoption remains in its early stages.

Blockchain analytics platform Nansen announced the launch of its Bitcoin (BTC) on-chain analytics to bring real-time, detailed insights into the flagship cryptocurrency, enabling users to track key on-chain metrics in the platform. Related Reading: Ethereum To Move Sideways For 2-3 Months?

Bitcoin edges higher to $97,973 to $98,323 over the last hour, as traders assess macroeconomic and inflation signals alongside key technical levels. BTC Bitcoin's daily chart shows price action stabilizing between $96,000 and $98,000, following a 10.3% retreat from its January 20, 2025, all-time high.

Franklin Templeton has launched its latest crypto exchange-traded product, the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. This marks the asset manager's third major crypto exchange-traded fund.

The latest MinerMag report shows a slowdown in Bitcoin hashrate growth amid shifting market conditions.

Despite a 6% dip over the past month, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) remains in a macro bull market, significantly outperforming other assets since early 2023. What Happened: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez highlighted a notable pattern coinciding with the SEC launching a cyber and emerging technologies unit to combat crypto fraud.

Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, is pushing ahead with its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. According to a Feb. 20 statement, the company plans to acquire an additional $2 billion worth of Bitcoin using proceeds from its latest convertible notes offering.

Bitcoin (BTC) is up 1.7% in the past 24 hours and currently sits at $97,742 as the token continues to struggle to clear the psychological $100,000 resistance.

In the past few hours, Bitcoin has seen a notable rebound from its recent slump, triggered by FTX's repayment of $1.2 billion to its creditors, which added substantial liquidity to the market. Despite this recovery, various on-chain indicators currently indicate that Bitcoin may not surpass the critical $100K mark in the coming days.

Bitcoin continues to trade within a tight range, holding above the $94K level while struggling to break past the $100K mark. The long-term outlook remains bullish as BTC maintains key demand levels, but short-term price action remains uncertain.

Acre, a spin-out from Thesis, enables users to "compound" their bitcoin holdings through various methods, including staking rewards.

MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm known for its large Bitcoin holdings, is planning a significant move to increase its cryptocurrency investment. The company intends to raise $2 billion in capital to fund the purchase of more Bitcoin, aiming to bring its total holdings to 500,000 BTC.

Litecoin price is hovering near a crucial resistance level, with both fundamentals and technical indicators suggesting a potential surge of over 75% this year. Litecoin (LTC) rose to a high of $128.

Microstrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, is raising $2 billion to fuel its next major bitcoin acquisition, doubling down on its position as the largest corporate holder of BTC.

Microsoft has introduced its Majorana 1 quantum chip amid continued discussion on Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 360 (BIP-360), which outlines measures to protect against quantum threats.

Strategy continues to acquire Bitcoin as part of its 21/21 plan to raise $21 billion in debt and $21 billion in equity to finance BTC buys.

TL;DR MicroStrategy, now renamed Saylor's Strategy, has raised $2 billion through the issuance of zero-coupon convertible bonds, maturing in 2030, with a 35% conversion premium over the weighted average stock price. The company currently holds 478,740 Bitcoin, equivalent to more than 2.

BTC price remains in a tight range this week, continuing a trend that started in November last year. It is stuck inside the support at $90,000 and the resistance at $108,000.

Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl on Wednesday emphasized the importance of understanding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), stating that central bankers should study it to strengthen their expertise in evolving financial markets. What Happened: He proposed a Bitcoin test portfolio as part of a broader effort to explore new reserve management strategies.

Bitcoin's (BTC) market momentum declines as capital inflows weaken across digital assets. Ethereum, Solana, and Memecoins see significant corrections, reflecting shifting investor sentiment.

A British man was jailed for nearly five months after failing to disclose his Bitcoin holdings during a legal dispute with another cryptocurrency trader.

BTC broke through the $97,500 barrier earlier today amid sustained interest from institutional investors such as Strategy and Metaplanet, despite lower trading volume. Institutional Interest Remains High as Bitcoin Climbs to $97.5K Bitcoin (BTC) continues its cautious upward climb, reaching $97,414.42 at the time of reporting. This marks a 1.

JPMorgan analysts have raised concerns over declining institutional demand for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) futures, suggesting this trend could contribute to broader weakness in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: The analysts observed that futures contracts for both cryptocurrencies on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange are approaching a condition known as backwardation, where futures prices drop below spot prices, according to The Block.

Muneeb Ali, co-founder of Stacks, predicts that over two-thirds of Bitcoin layer-2 projects will fail within three years due to fading excitement and challenging market conditions.

With fresh inflows entering the market, will BTC regain momentum or fall into another liquidity trap?

The Bitcoin market rallied a bit in the early hours of Thursday, as the market continues to look for another reason to go higher.

Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy (MicroStrategy renamed), revealed the details of a $2 billion loan by the company, which is most of all to buy more Bitcoin (BTC).

The new lending product allows Bitcoin holders to access liquidity without selling their assets.

Most major bull runs have occurred when BTC has recorded minimal reliance on global equity markets.

With Bitcoin (BTC) crashing to $95k despite high investor interest, ETF success, and a reserve in the discussion, the question arose about what was going wrong. However, a famous crypto analyst, or OG, has asked investors to overlook this and focus on why they aren't bullish enough.

Ethiopia's government made $100 million in revenue from Bitcoin mining in 2024! Listen in on The Mining Pod!

The official X account of Dogecoin has published a tweet debating an article which states that Bitcoin is not a meme coin.

Bitcoin price is signaling potential recovery after rising for two successive days as jitters over tariff war cool down.

XRP's (CRYPTO: XRP) latest surge follows the SEC acknowledging CoinShares' spot XRP ETF filing and Donald Trump's media post referencing Ripple's business—fueling speculation about XRP's role in future crypto adoption. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.69 $155.6 billion +3.5% +10.3% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,546.59 $1.93 trillion +1.5% +1.7% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,747.97 $331.4 billion +1.2% +3.5% Trader Notes: Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez highlights that XRP is forming an ascending triangle, positioning for a breakout that could lead to a 26% rally.

The crypto market remains on edge this week, with Bitcoin price stuck below $100,000 and the fear and greed index stuck at the fear zone. The situation may get worse soon, according to an astrological warning by Crypto Damus, a popular figure on X.

Metaplanet has announced the acquisition of an additional 68.59 BTC, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to approximately 2,100 BTC.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 2,100 BTC (worth approximately $203 million) after purchasing an additional 68.59 BTC ($6.6 million), reaffirming its commitment to cryptocurrency as a core treasury asset.

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $97,300, driven by robust institutional interest and growing popularity of BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Recent data reveals that spot Bitcoin ETFs accumulated over $40 billion in net inflows, significantly outpacing gold ETFs. This trend marks a pivotal shift in investor sentiment, with digital assets gaining traction as the preferred investment choice.

On Tuesday, February 19, the Federal Reserve released their meeting minutes, revealing that central bankers are considering an end—or at least a significant slowdown—to quantitative tightening (QT). The document states: “Several participants suggest halting or slowing balance sheet reduction pending debt ceiling resolution.

Bitcoin's price is showing signs of a strong rebound, hinting at a potential breakout past $100,000. With the entire crypto market inching higher, traders are eyeing key resistance levels for the next big move.

Bitcoin Jumps to $97K as US-Russia talks boost market confidence, pushing Bitcoin higher. Big Players keep Buying, adding 28K BTC, showing strong long-term belief.

Bitcoin has displayed impressive resilience despite market turmoil, managing to stay above the $92k support level. However, recent weeks have seen a dip in market sentiment, pushing the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index deeper into the “fearful” territory.

Influential bitcoin company executive Samson Mow has warned of "price suppression" as bitcoin nears a so-called “death cross"

Bitwise, one of the world's fastest-growing crypto asset managers, has announced a $150K donation to Bitcoin development, in a rallying call for the whole industry. The donation will be distributed among three non-profit organizations: Brink, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), and Open Sats.

The crypto market is showing signs of a recovery after weeks of bearish sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) is up nearly 2%, reclaiming $97,000 as bullish sentiment returned after weeks of muted price action.

Bitcoin remains in a state of balance between buyers and sellers, leading to uncertainty regarding its future price movements. The market has exhibited minor fluctuations, requiring increased trading activity to determine its next directional move.

Bitcoin may continue its rally, but it is dependent on the ETF market outlook.

Although traders are on edge due to the price behavior of Bitcoin, some analysts think a breakout is just around the corner. Related Reading: Think XRP Is ‘Crashing'?