An AI project victim of a token rug pull scam. Result: the word "bitcoin" becomes taboo on its Discord. Crypto, please don't talk about it.
XRP has just triggered a signal that the market had not observed since 2022. Within a week, the token dropped by about 4% while on-chain data revealed nearly $1.93 billion in realized losses, an unprecedented level in nearly four years. This shock reflects a wave of massive selling. Is this a capitulation signaling a bottom, or a new warning in a still unstable macroeconomic environment?
The crypto market shakes, but investors act. Despite an "Extreme Fear" index and record Bitcoin ETF withdrawals, Robinhood reveals a surprise trend: diversification is exploding. Bitcoin and Ethereum are no longer enough. Which cryptos and strategies dominate the market?
In a crypto market shaken by volatility, Michael Saylor reignites the strategic tension around bitcoin. The head of Strategy hinted that a new purchase might be imminent as his company nears a historic threshold of 750,000 BTC in reserve. This methodical accumulation, carried out despite a bearish context, goes beyond simple treasury management. It could impact market balance and revive the debate on the growing influence of institutional players in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Bitcoin is going through a turbulent zone, but the numbers might tell a very different story. Economist Timothy Peterson just published an analysis that catches attention: according to him, the probability that bitcoin will end the year higher than its current level is 88%. Enough to rekindle hope or fuel debate.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly challenged bold claims surrounding a new artificial intelligence project that says it can operate without human involvement. The dispute centers on “The Automaton,” a system introduced by Thiel Fellow Sigil Wen as the foundation of what he calls “Web 4.0.” Wen argues that his AI can earn its own existence, improve itself, and replicate independently. Buterin says the framing is flawed and potentially dangerous.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich has pushed back against growing criticism of the company’s Bitcoin treasury strategy and disclosure practices. Anonymous accounts on X alleged that the firm withheld price-sensitive information tied to large Bitcoin purchases, derivatives positions, and Bitcoin-backed borrowings. Gerovich dismissed the claims, arguing that the company’s filings and public announcements clearly document its activities.
Bitcoin’s underlying supply dynamics are showing early signs of recovery after months of steady distribution. A key on-chain measure known as apparent demand has returned to positive territory for the first time in three months. The shift comes even as price action remains range-bound and institutional flows stay cautious.
Bitdeer Technologies has fully liquidated its corporate bitcoin holdings, reporting zero BTC on its balance sheet as of Feb. 20. A weekly production update posted on X confirmed the move. The decision marks a sharp break from common industry practice, where most listed miners continue to accumulate or hold reserves. It also comes at a time of tightening mining margins and the company's recent capital raises.
Bitcoin approaches the end of February under pressure, with market sentiment reaching historically low levels. Sellers take control, whales become active, and comparisons with the 2022 bear market multiply. Should we really expect a return to $50,000?