Spot Bitcoin ETFs Surge to $14.6 Billion in BTC Holdings 43 Days Post-Launch

It has been 43 days since the debut of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the American stock market, and in this time, the nine newly launched bitcoin ETFs have accumulated 287,315 bitcoins, valued at approximately $14.6 billion. Leading the pack is Blackrock’s IBIT, boasting a staggering 126,950.12 bitcoins on its balance sheet. Bitcoin … Read more

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Price Oscillation Reflects Crossroads and Market Indecision

Bitcoin’s value on Friday added another page to its unfolding story, registering just under $51,000, showing a modest decline from its 24-hour peak of $51,965 down to a trough of $50,877. Despite this dip, bitcoin’s 24-hour trading volume remains at $25.07 billion, highlighting the crypto asset’s persistent market vigor. Additionally, the leading digital currency’s market … Read more

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Oscillators and Averages Point to a Market at Crossroads

As bitcoin navigates through the volatile waves of the crypto market, its price on Feb. 21, 2024, reflects a complex interplay of market dynamics. Oscillating between $50,820 and $52,902 within a 24-hour frame, the leading digital currency continues to showcase significant trading activity. With a market capitalization over the $1 trillion mark, bitcoin traders are … Read more

Coinbase Commerce Ditches Support for Bitcoin Payments Using Self-Custody Wallets

Coinbase Commerce, the cryptocurrency payments solution of U.S.-based exchange Coinbase, has removed support for bitcoin payments using self-custody wallets. Brian Armstrong, CEO of the exchange, clarified it maintains support for payments from UTXO-based chains from Coinbase accounts. However, Commerce will focus on supporting ERC-20 tokens on layer 2 protocols, like Base and Polygon. Coinbase Commerce … Read more

Crypto Funds See Record $2.45 Billion Global Inflows in a Single Week: Coinshares

In an unprecedented surge, crypto funds around the globe registered record inflows totaling $2.45 billion last week, marking a significant uptick in investor interest. This influx has propelled the total assets under management (AUM) back to levels not seen since December 2021, signaling a strong resurgence in the crypto investment space. Record $2.45 Billion Inflows … Read more

Taproot Wizards Reveal Bitcoin’s Onchain Payment Struggles During $15M Sale

Sending bitcoin onchain remains a poor payment experience despite the hype surrounding the leading crypto asset, according to Taproot Wizards founder Udi Wertheimer. In a recent post-mortem of a high-volume sale using bitcoin, Wertheimer detailed several pain points with onchain payments including long confirmation times, lack of payment amount enforcement, high fees, and insufficient Lightning … Read more

Cryptocurrency Exchange Fixedfloat Hacked, Close to $26 Million Lost in BTC and ETH

Fixedfloat, an automatic cryptocurrency exchange, has been hacked by an unknown attacker who siphoned almost $26 million worth of BTC and ETH. The exchange, which has already acknowledged the attack, is investigating the event and working to eliminate all possible vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, Fixedfloat’s platform remains closed until further notice. Fixedfloat Loses $26 Million in ETH … Read more

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Bulls Show Strength After Recent Consolidation Period  

Bitcoin’s price has seen a period of consolidation after its recent high of around $52,884, according to price data from Feb. 19, 2024. Technical indicators suggest the leading crypto asset remains in an uptrend and may be poised for a further move higher after this sideways trading range. Shorter timeframe charts point to strengthening bullish … Read more

Blockchain Basics Act Introduced in Ohio, South Carolina, and Mississippi

The Blockchain Basics Act, a series of regulations aimed at safeguarding people’s cryptocurrency rights at a state level, has been introduced in three more U.S. states: Ohio, South Carolina, and Mississippi. With this move, similar cryptocurrency regulation has been introduced in seven states and passed in Missouri. Blockchain Basics Act Regulation Reaches Ohio, South Carolina … Read more

Bitcoin Network Faces Downturn in Transactions and Fees as Halving Approaches

The volume of daily transactions on the Bitcoin network has seen a significant decline since Jan. 28, 2024, with numbers falling from peaks above 600,000 to below 300,000 transactions per day. This downturn is in sync with a decrease in the daily creation of Ordinal inscriptions, overall easing congestion and reducing onchain fees. Network Activity … Read more