Author: CryptoPress

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...

Bitcoin surged 5% over the last 24 hours, reclaiming the $66,000 mark after weeks of range-bound trading. Solana (SOL) led large-cap gains with a 9% return, while Polkadot (DOT) jumped nearly 18% on halving speculation. DeFi protocol Morpho and AI-focused Virtuals Protocol posted gains exceeding 20% following institutional backing and technical breakouts. The cryptocurrency market showed signs of renewed vitality on Wednesday as Bitcoin...

MicroStrategy purchased 592 bitcoin for approximately $39.8 million between February 17 and February 22, 2026. The acquisition marks the company’s 100th bitcoin purchase announcement since adopting its digital asset treasury strategy in 2020. Total holdings have reached 717,722 BTC, though the position remains at a significant unrealized loss with an average cost basis of $76,020. MicroStrategy (MSTR) has officially reached a century of...