Author: CryptoPress

Bitcoin (BTC) recovered to approximately $68,000 on Sunday after a sharp decline to $63,000 triggered by news of joint U.S.-Israel military strikes on Iran.The initial market reaction saw the total cryptocurrency market capitalization shed roughly $128 billion in a matter of minutes, leading to over $515 million in liquidations.Market analysts point to “seller exhaustion” among short-term holders and a divergence from gold as key...

Bitcoin (BTC) fell to $66,000 on Thursday afternoon, mirroring a 2% slide in the Nasdaq Composite despite strong AI sector tailwinds. Nvidia (NVDA) shares dropped 5% after its Q4 earnings report, as investors questioned the sustainability of the current AI infrastructure boom. The correlation between mega-cap tech and digital assets remains tight, with Ethereum and Solana enduring similar mid-day liquidations. The cryptocurrency market’s...

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains frozen in the “extreme fear” zone, recently hitting historic lows between 5 and 15 throughout February. Wagers on Kalshi give Bitcoin a 65% chance of dropping below $50,000 by the end of 2026, though some downside odds have cooled slightly. On Myriad, a localized “pump” sentiment has emerged, with odds for a move to $84,000 rising 20% despite broader market pessimism. The...

Solana (SOL) surged 10% over the last 24 hours, reaching an intraday high of $86 as the broader crypto market stabilized following a period of extreme fear. The rally was supported by $40 million in net inflows to U.S.-based spot Solana ETFs since Feb. 9 and significant short liquidations totaling $15.4 million.Broader market sentiment shifted positive after a speech by President Trump, fueling a rebound that saw Bitcoin retake $67,000 and...

The Zcash community is deadlocked over a long-standing proposal to allow User-Defined Assets (ZDAs) within its shielded pool. While technical upgrades like Project Tachyon received broad support, the Zcash Shielded Assets (ZSA) initiative remains the most contentious item. Critics cite increased protocol complexity and potential regulatory blowback as primary concerns for the privacy-centric network. The Zcash ecosystem is facing a pivotal...