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A $1.29 billion dark pool block trade in Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) crossed Nasdaq on Tuesday morning, drawing immediate attention from institutional traders and crypto analysts tracking exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows. Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Sees Largest Institutional Block Trade According to several reports, the order was executed around 10:30 a.m. ET at approximately $43.16 … Read more
On Tuesday morning, Bitcoin experienced a sharp $2,000 flash crash, tumbling below the $76,000 support level just three hours after peaking at $78,000. Military Clashes Derail Weekend Rally Bitcoin’s trademark volatility was triggered anew on Tuesday morning, as a violent flash crash erased $2,000 in value in a mere three-hour window. The number-one cryptocurrency tumbled … Read more
On Tuesday, onchain analyst and founder of Timechainindex.com Sani flagged a bitcoin transaction in which the owner transferred 107 BTC, valued at $8.2 million at current exchange rates, to a burn address, rendering the funds permanently inaccessible and impossible to spend. Bitcoin Burn Wallet Jumps to 807 BTC After Mystery User Burns $8.2 Million According … Read more
An onchain trader has abandoned a $100 million ether short position after absorbing a $260,000 loss and immediately reversed course, opening a leveraged 20x long bet on bitcoin worth $13.43 million. Trader Flips From ETH Short to Leveraged Bitcoin Long A pseudonymous high- leverage trader closed a short position on ether ( ETH) worth over … Read more
Following reports of U.S. Navy strikes against targets in Iran, bitcoin dropped nearly $800 in over three hours on Monday night, slipping below $77,000 and wiping out roughly $20 billion in market capitalization. Market Reaction to Geopolitical Shocks Bitcoin slipped back below $77,000 late Monday after reports that the U.S. Navy had struck targets in … Read more
Cryptocurrency is undergoing an identity crisis as the gap widens between its decentralized origins and today’s institution‑driven adoption, argues Meltem Demirors. The Institutional Paradox Meltem Demirors, founder and general partner of early-stage fund Crucible, argues that institutional access hasn’t made bitcoin more useful. Instead, it has triggered an identity crisis, absorbing crypto into the very … Read more
Despite the bearish atmosphere at the start of 2026, bitcoin is still drawing price targets from nearly every corner of the market, with veteran traders, institutional analysts, and high-profile executives placing calls that range from a near-term drop to $40,000 to a long-term ceiling of $1.5 million. Market Observers Call Bitcoin Targets From $40K to … Read more
Federal prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of bitcoin tied to a synthetic drug importation case involving Binance records, blockchain tracing, and cooperation with Chinese authorities. Investigators said the seized cryptocurrency was linked to accounts and payments connected to alleged drug shipments routed through Georgia. Bitcoin Seizure Anchors Savannah Drug Forfeiture Case The U.S. Department of Justice … Read more
A bruising week for crypto ETFs saw a sharp shift in institutional sentiment, with bitcoin ETFs suffering more than $1.2 billion in outflows and ether products extending a prolonged losing streak. Yet beneath the weakness in the market’s largest assets, capital continued flowing into XRP, solana, and HYPE-linked products, signaling a growing appetite for alternative … Read more
The blockchain research and development firm Babylon Labs submitted a Temperature Check to Aave DAO on Monday, seeking approval to integrate Trustless Bitcoin Vaults with Aave V4 and onboard native BTC as collateral without bridges, wrappers, or custodians. BTC Holders Could Borrow on Aave V4 Without Bridges if Babylon Labs Vote Passes The proposal calls … Read more