The Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market continues to experience a significant wave of capital outflows. According to recent data, the 11 Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $937.9 million on February 25, 2025, marking their sixth consecutive day of losses. This is a concerning situation according to experts.
Altcoin ETFs are arriving, but the initial frenzy seems to dissipate quickly. Savvy investors prefer direct acquisition on platforms, far from these newly reinvented promises.
Bitcoin wobbles below a critical threshold, and the pressure is intensifying. While the cryptocurrency had exceeded the $90,000 mark a few weeks ago, it now finds itself below $85,000, prompting analysts to consider a more pessimistic scenario. Between massive ETF sell-offs, cascading liquidations, and macroeconomic uncertainties, volatility is resurfacing, reigniting fears of a collapse to $81,000. Is the market on the verge of a harsh reversal, or is this just a temporary correction?
The next bull cycle will be unlike any other. Indeed, the era when all cryptocurrencies surged seems to be over. Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, sounds the alarm: in the year 2025, the majority of altcoins could disappear. Only those capable of proving their economic viability and capturing the attention of institutional investors might survive. This prediction comes as 24% of the 200 largest cryptos have reached their lowest levels of the year. Is the market sorting through solid projects and the others? The prospects for crypto ETFs, the fundamentals of altcoins, and investment trends now seem to be the true arbiters of survival in this ultra-competitive sector.
Despite the recent price drop, the financial analysis firm Bernstein remains optimistic and maintains its ambitious forecast of $200,000 for bitcoin. Its analysts view this correction as a strategic buying opportunity ahead of the next cycle peak.
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A European Central Bank (ECB) advisor, Jürgen Schaaf, recently reaffirmed the institution's critical stance on bitcoin, stating that there is "no real economic necessity" for this cryptocurrency. According to Schaaf, unlike strategic reserves of commodities such as oil or gas, BTC does not present any real economic utility or relevant usage.
The world of crypto is based on constantly evolving market dynamics, where the perception of risk and return shapes investors' decisions. While Bitcoin struggles to maintain its support levels, a key technical indicator on Ethereum rekindles traders' enthusiasm. According to analyst Doctor Profit, ETH shows an exceptional risk-reward ratio, reinforcing expectations of a massive rise in the coming months. Between technical analysis and investor accumulation, the asset may well find itself at a strategic turning point.
Bitcoin, the wavering king, falls below $90,000, wept over by runaway ETFs, drowned in a billion liquidated, against a backdrop of farcical Sino-American disputes.
Elon Musk's journey has always been marked by meteoric rises and brutal shocks. However, rarely has a week been as financially challenging for the head of Tesla and SpaceX. In just a few days, his fortune evaporated by $41 billion, a drop that raises questions about the strength of his companies as well as his controversial management. While Musk retains his status as the world's richest man, this unprecedented loss is symptomatic of the growing difficulties faced by Tesla, whose transition strategy towards artificial intelligence worries investors. Additionally, there are political tensions and criticisms of his omnipresence in various fields, which makes the situation even more complex. Amid colossal financial losses and a crisis of confidence, Musk finds himself under the spotlight for reasons very different from those that brought him success.
With the rise of cryptocurrencies, one question often arises: can one live solely on bitcoin? This is the challenge that Martin, a crypto-enthusiast adventurer, took on as he traversed Switzerland, paying exclusively in BTC. His journey, documented in a captivating video, tests the adoption of Bitcoin in a country known for its openness to cryptocurrencies.
After a consolidation around $96,500, Bitcoin faced selling pressure, bringing its price down towards the support level of $89,000. Check out Elyfe's analysis to decipher the technical perspectives of BTC.
The central Bank of China has just carried out an important medium-term lending operation to support its banking system. This injection of 300 billion yuan (approximately 41.83 billion dollars) is part of a broader strategy aimed at maintaining favorable liquidity conditions in an uncertain economic context.
The Ethereum blockchain, often seen as a driving force of innovation in the crypto world, recently encountered a serious setback during the deployment of the Pectra upgrade. While this update was supposed to mark a major advancement for the network, a bug on the Holesky testnet has cast doubt. This incident raises questions not only about the technical challenges Ethereum faces, but also about the crucial importance of testnets in the crypto ecosystem.
In a major advancement for the adoption of stablecoins in the financial sector, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has officially recognized USDC and EURC as the first regulated stablecoins within its legal framework. This recognition marks a key milestone for Circle as it establishes itself against its direct competitor, Tether's USDT.
As Bitcoin continues to capture the attention of markets, the latest data shows a stark contrast between network activity and its net capital. Daily transfer volume has fallen by 76%, while realized capitalization has surged by $160 billion in three months. A dynamic that raises questions: are we witnessing a critical slowdown or a strategic consolidation before a new bullish momentum? Since its last peak beyond $100,000, Bitcoin has struggled to maintain its momentum. The pressure is intensifying, and some analysts anticipate a possible drop below $90,000. However, despite a significant decline in activity, the influx of fresh capital and the resilience of long-term investors present an interesting counterpoint.
The week starts in the red—it's a bloodbath for crypto. Ethereum, Solana, and the market are plunging. Even Bitcoin isn't spared.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially recognized the proposal from NYSE Arca to list and trade a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Cardano (ADA) on behalf of the cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale. This recognition, occurring on February 24, 2025, marks the beginning of the regulatory process during which the SEC will evaluate the proposal and make a decision on its approval or rejection.
After two years of silence, the former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman, currently imprisoned, has made his return to social media. This unexpected appearance caused a spectacular rise in the price of the FTT cryptocurrency, rekindling investor interest despite the historic collapse of the platform.
Cryptos are experiencing a new episode of brutal volatility, shaking a market already weakened by macroeconomic uncertainties. Solana is collapsing by 14%, XRP and Dogecoin are down more than 8%, while Bitcoin has dipped below $91,000. This movement, amplified by massive liquidations, raises questions about the resilience of these assets in the face of global economic pressures. Thus, the question now is whether this drop indicates a simple correction or the beginnings of a trend reversal.
Bitcoin is evolving in a context of uncertainty marked by economic fluctuations and contradictory signals in the financial markets. Amidst the resistance of safe-haven assets, low volatility, and macroeconomic expectations, investors are scrutinizing the upcoming market movements. Here are 5 elements that could be decisive for BTC this week.
As the crypto landscape wobbles between innovations and regulations, Ethereum makes a significant move. The Pectra upgrade arrives on Holesky, a key testnet for a silent revolution. The goal: to push the boundaries of decentralization. But behind the lines of code, a battle for blockchain hegemony is being fought.
European authorities are not very favorable towards bitcoin, to say the least, but the German election could change the game.
The world of crypto is an arena where every major incident reshapes market dynamics. Indeed, the colossal hack of $1.4 billion suffered by Bybit, one of the largest centralized exchanges, raises an important question: Can Ether still surpass $3,000 despite this shock? This hacking, the largest in the history of crypto, comes at a time when the Ethereum market wavers between hope and uncertainty. Bybit reacted by buying back over 106,000 ETH to compensate for its losses. Such a situation has created buying pressure that could reverse the asset’s bearish trend. However, will this massive buyback be enough to turn the tide, or does the threat of massive liquidations risk annihilating this rebound?
On February 21, 2025, Web3 faced its most devastating hack yet—Bybit, a leading exchange, was hacked for $1.4 billion in ETH and staked ETH, sending shockwaves through the digital asset community. This unprecedented breach exposed a persistent truth: centralized exchanges (CEXs) are the Achilles’ heel in Web3 security.
Strategy strengthens its position with 20,356 bitcoins purchased for $2.00 billion. Discover the details of this acquisition in this article!
In the whirlwind of Sino-American tensions, Bitcoin ETFs lost $1.14 billion in two weeks, victim of a geopolitical cataclysm, amid tariff threats and market uncertainty.
After months of excitement, the frenzy surrounding the launch of tokens on Solana is slowing down significantly. Pump.fun, the leading platform for launching memecoins, is experiencing a marked decline in its activity and revenue. Amid growing mistrust and market fatigue, the enthusiasm for these ultra-speculative tokens seems to be fading.
Bitcoin is evolving in an almost critical equilibrium zone. Usually subject to marked fluctuations, the asset has recorded historically low implied volatility in recent days, a situation that is as intriguing as it is worrying for analysts. As the markets await a strong signal, a well-known figure in the sector, Michael Saylor, suggests a new massive buying movement for his company Strategy. Is the Bitcoin market on the brink of an explosive move? As open interest in BTC futures declines and volatility reaches historical lows, some indicators suggest that a period of high activity could follow.
Amid revolutionary announcements, technological evolutions, and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovations and a battlefield of regulatory and economic conflicts. Here is a summary of the most significant news from the past week surrounding Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Solana, and Ripple.