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Recently, Bitcoin’s options markets have shifted notably, with investor sentiment moving distinctly in the direction of something un-Bitcoin-like: wanting to buy a little more insurance against the possibility of price declines. This tide shift is expressed in the way the Volatility Smile—imagine it as a sort of hill or ridge—now favors puts over calls, which … Read more
The continued growth of Bitcoin is reflected in the rise of its holders, with the total number of not-empty wallets now exceeding 54.71 million. This figure is tantalizingly close to the all-time high of about 54.72 million; a record set on January 19, 2025. Amidst the wilder fluctuations that have marked the recent history of … Read more
Bitcoin, the largest and most recognized cryptocurrency in the world, has become a magnet for not only investors but also speculators and other market participants. Its not-so-long but quite eventful history is dominated by lightning-speed price movements alongside some pretty eye-popping price levels. Understandably, then, the story of Bitcoin’s price is often told in terms … Read more
The market pressure on Bitcoin remains severe. Recent purchasers of the cryptocurrency are increasingly selling their holdings. Why? Because these newer investors are spooked by a combination of factors: heightened volatility, weak demand, and cash-short cryptocurrency exchanges. Despite attempts at bottom-fishing by some investors, overall sentiment is too cautious to consider the BTC price as … Read more
Bitcoin’s realm has experienced some pretty momentous moves lately. Data shows that the total amount of BTC held by our oceanic friends has dropped to its lowest level since 2019. This decline marks a six-year low in whale holdings, and it has our investors and analysts scratching their heads and trying to figure out what … Read more
A Bitcoin wallet belonging to the now-defunct darknet market Nucleus has resurfaced after nearly a decade of inactivity. This has led to intrigue and speculation in the cryptocurrency and cybersecurity communities. According to recent reports from @arkham, the wallet—dormant since 2016—has suddenly come to life, moving over $77.5 million worth of Bitcoin to three new … Read more
The current estimated valuation of the vaults of Bitcoin held by the U.S. government is about $ 17.7 billion. This results from the current market value of around $ 17.7 billion. Stolen or confiscated Bitcoin from criminal enterprises largely constitutes these government-held Bitcoin. Seizures of Bitcoin during unlawful operations have been just one of the … Read more
While traditional financial assets are being tossed about by market volatility, Bitcoin remains a steady store of value for its long-term investors. While many have sought out Bitcoin in order to hold it passively in anticipation of future gains, an ever-growing trend within the cryptocurrency space is Bitcoin holders making their assets work for them … Read more
Over the past week, Bitcoin has been on a wild ride, marked by a price drop that triggered a surge in active addresses on the network. This uptick in activity has taken the daily average of active addresses to its highest level since December of last year, when we saw Bitcoin reach the monumental $100,000 … Read more
On March 5, Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows of $38 million, with Valkyrie’s BRRR leading the withdrawals. Ether ETFs faced even larger outflows, totaling $63 million, primarily due to significant withdrawals from Grayscale’s ETHE. Midweek Outflows: Crypto ETFs Experience Significant Withdrawals In a week marked by significant market fluctuations, bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) … Read more
