Bitcoin whales added 200,000 BTC in a month — but short-term demand is fading at the same time

Bitcoin's ongoing price struggles is turning into a market defined less by “bad news” and more by mechanics, the kind that can keep a downtrend alive even when selling looks tired. According to CryptoSlate's data, the BTC price is down approximately 46% from the record high near $126,000 set in early October 2025 and trading […] The post Bitcoin whales added 200,000 BTC in a month — but short-term demand is fading at the same time appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2026-2-18 21:05

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Short-Term Holders Under Pressure as Bitcoin Slips Below Key Realized Price Levels

CryptoQuant’s UTXO age-band chart shows Bitcoin sliding beneath short-term realized price bands, pressuring buyers while longer-term holders’ cost bases hold. дальше »

2026-2-18 20:15

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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says he holds Bitcoin

Goldman Sachs' CEO owning Bitcoin signals growing institutional acceptance, potentially influencing future regulatory and market dynamics. The post Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon says he holds Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

2026-2-18 19:59

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Bitcoin price bleeds below $70K as FOMC minutes loom

Bitcoin price remained volatile as investor remained cautious. WLFI, STABLE led altcoins. дальше »

2026-2-23 19:34

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Bloomberg Strategist Mike McGlone Forecasts Possible Bitcoin Correction to $28,000

Bloomberg's senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone suggests against buying Bitcoin, citing a $28,000 trading mode and its high correlation with the Nasdaq-100. дальше »

2026-2-19 18:28

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Bitcoin price at risk of hitting $50k, Coinbase premium sinks

Bitcoin price remained in a tight range this week, and the waning Coinbase Premium Index points to more downside as institutional demand wanes. дальше »

2026-2-18 17:19

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Bitcoin Sees Increased Whale Accumulation Despite Price Instability

Bitcoin whales are buying the dip as holdings jumped 3.4% in two months amid expectations of a breakout. дальше »

2026-2-19 17:02

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Is China using US Bitcoin ETFs as a backdoor? Mystery Hong Kong firm invested $436M in BlackRock’s IBIT

An obscure Hong Kong firm has disclosed a $436 million position in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, a revelation that is fueling speculation about Chinese capital flowing into crypto through offshore side doors. дальше »

2026-2-18 17:00

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Bitcoin stays volatile while MUFG says stables work better as money

Bitcoin slips ~2% in 7d as MUFG touts stablecoins’ price-stable payments. An analyst at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has stated that stablecoins represent a more suitable currency option than Bitcoin for payment purposes, according to recent commentary from the Japanese… дальше »

2026-2-18 17:00

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BlackRock trims stake in Bitcoin proxy Strategy but keeps top shareholder spot

BlackRock's slight reduction in Bitcoin proxy holdings may signal cautious optimism, impacting market perceptions and investment strategies. The post BlackRock trims stake in Bitcoin proxy Strategy but keeps top shareholder spot appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

2026-2-18 16:41

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Jeff Park: Bitcoin is in a bear market with broken liquidity correlations, US policy is shifting towards centralization, and the importance of ‘peacetime’ vs. ‘wartime’ Bitcoin | The Pomp Podcast

Bitcoin is currently in a bear market, and more accommodative policies might not trigger a bull market. The historical correlation between global liquidity and Bitcoin's performance has been disrupted. дальше »

2026-2-18 16:25

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Arthur Hayes predicts AI credit crisis as Bitcoin sounds liquidity alarm

Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin is signaling that markets are underestimating a coming credit shock. In his latest Substack essay, “This Is Fine,” the BitMEX co-founder argues that Bitcoin (BTC) acts as a “global fiat liquidity fire alarm.” Its sharp drop… дальше »

2026-2-18 13:50

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BTC, ETH eyed as Kiyosaki calls giant stock crash near

BTC holds near support as Kiyosaki flags imminent stock crash, boosting demand for scarce assets. Financial author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a renewed warning of a major market crash, stating that the “biggest stock market crash in history” is imminent,… дальше »

2026-2-18 13:40

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Jane Street Boosts Bitcoin Exposure with $276M IBIT Acquisition

Jane Street Adds $276M in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF IBIT Shares

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2026-2-18 13:03

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Bitcoin Accumulation Notably Weaker Than Nov 2025 Bounce: Glassnode

On-chain analytics firm Glassnode has highlighted how accumulation during the recent Bitcoin drop has looked weaker than some past crashes. Bitcoin Accumulation Trend Score Doesn’t Indicate Strong Accumulation In a new post on X, Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Accumulation Trend Score of Bitcoin. дальше »

2026-2-18 09:00

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Bitcoin’s tech stock divergence is a ‘fire alarm’ for fiat: Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes warns that AI-related job losses will spark a credit crisis, forcing central banks to print money, which will drive Bitcoin to new all-time highs. дальше »

2026-2-18 08:31

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$274 Billion In Potential Bitcoin Selling Could Hit Markets, Expert Says

While much of the market’s attention remains fixed on the Bitcoin (BTC) short-term price outlook for the remainder of the year, some early industry voices are raising a far longer-term concern — one that could introduce as much as $274 billion in potential selling pressure over the next decade. дальше »

2026-2-18 08:00

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$619mln gone in Q4 – Can Metaplanet sustain its 210K Bitcoin plan?

Japan-based hotel chain and Bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet, reported a net loss of $619 million for the Q4 2025 period, according to the firm’s earnings report.  However, it clarified thatThe post $619mln gone in Q4 – Can Metaplanet sustain its 210K Bitcoin plan? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

2026-2-18 07:00

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Bitcoin Miners Pull 36K BTC From Exchanges In Weeks: What Comes Next?

Bitcoin continues to struggle to reclaim the $70,000 level, with price action increasingly confined to a broad range above $60,000. This consolidation reflects persistent selling pressure near resistance while buyers appear willing to defend lower levels, creating a temporary equilibrium rather than a clear directional trend. дальше »

2026-2-18 07:00

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Bitcoin Price Dips Toward Decisive Support As Bears Regain Control

Bitcoin price corrected gains and tested the $66,500 support. BTC is now struggling and might decline further below the $65,000 zone. Bitcoin is struggling to recover losses and moving lower below $67,500. дальше »

2026-2-18 05:42

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Bitcoin under pressure as U.S. locks away 328,372 BTC – Details

As many retail investors begin to lose confidence, the United States Government is drawing attention for its massive Bitcoin holdings. As of the 17th February, Bitcoin has fallen 1. 4% in the past 2The post Bitcoin under pressure as U. дальше »

2026-2-18 05:00

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Bitcoin Ready To Bounce Again? The Major Accumulation Trend You Should Be Aware Of

Bitcoin (BTC) may be positioning for another significant upward move as on-chain data suggests strong accumulation activity among long-term holders. A CryptoQuant author, Darkfost on X, highlighted a significant rise in demand from accumulator addresses that consistently acquire and retain Bitcoin. дальше »

2026-2-18 04:00

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Bitcoin: Corporations rush to secure BTC - So why is price still falling?

Bitcoin entered 2026 under clear pressure. Institutional balance sheets expanded, but price momentum faded. By February 2026, Bitcoin was already down more than 20% for the quarter. That put Q1 on The post Bitcoin: Corporations rush to secure BTC - So why is price still falling? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

2026-2-18 00:30

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed

Bitcoin Magazine Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Addresses “Paper Bitcoin” Claims, Claims Bitcoin ETFs Are Fully Backed Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong dismissed “paper Bitcoin” claims, insisting spot Bitcoin ETFs are fully backed, while defending Coinbase’s dominant custody role and calling U. дальше »

2026-2-18 00:24

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IPO Genie vs Nexchain vs Bitcoin Hyper: 2026’s Smart Money Presale Debate

Private markets once felt closed to everyday investors. Crypto changed that. But in the crypto presale of 2026, the conversation is only about structure, compliance, and real utility. Three projects show how different this market has become: IPO Genie, Nexchain, and Bitcoin Hyper. дальше »

2026-2-18 00:00

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New Bitcoin whales are trapped underwater, but for how long?

The gap between new and old Bitcoin whales continues to widen as BTC trades below $68,000. Will young whales continue to accumulate, or will older whales capitulate first? дальше »

2026-2-18 23:30

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Saylor says Strategy can survive Bitcoin crashing to $8,000 – but can it escape the slow bleed of dilution?

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has become the public market’s most widely traded Bitcoin proxy, using equity, convertible notes, and preferred stock to build a balance sheet dominated by the top crypto. дальше »

2026-2-18 23:05

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Strategy can survive Bitcoin crashing to $8,000 – but can it escape the slow bleed of dilution?

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has become the public market’s most widely traded Bitcoin proxy, using equity, convertible notes, and preferred stock to build a balance sheet dominated by the top crypto. дальше »

2026-2-18 23:05

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Bitcoin chart pattern, whale activity warn of another 20% price drop

Bitcoin has formed a classic bearish pattern on its daily chart, and if confirmed, a price drop to $56,000 could be in the cards. дальше »

2026-2-18 22:15

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History says 365 days to bottom — but this Bitcoin cycle may be different

Bitcoin has fallen about 29% over the past month, sparking debate over whether the downturn is nearing a bottom or has further to run дальше »

2026-2-18 21:54

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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million

Bitcoin Magazine Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings to $630 Million Abu Dhabi investment vehicles together held over 20 million shares of BlackRock’s Bitcoin IBIT at the close of last year, with a combined value exceeding $1. дальше »

2026-2-18 21:28

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Bitcoin now only 5% away from historic “buy zone” which could trigger start of the next bull run

The Bitcoin “buy zone” meme just got real again, here’s what it means in the ETF era A certain kind of Bitcoin post shows up right on schedule. It usually arrives right after price stops feeling fun. дальше »

2026-2-18 21:10

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Bitcoin’s next bull run may start soon if it drops into this historic “buy zone”

The Bitcoin “buy zone” meme just got real again, here’s what it means in the ETF era A certain kind of Bitcoin post shows up right on schedule. It usually arrives right after price stops feeling fun. дальше »

2026-2-18 21:10

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Satoshi’s Exercise for the Reader

Bitcoin Magazine Satoshi’s Exercise for the Reader The Bitcoin whitepaper is clear about Bitcoin’s core feature: it is permissionless. Anyone in the world can pay anyone by joining the peer-to-peer network and broadcasting a transaction. дальше »

2026-2-18 20:50

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Macro headwinds test Bitcoin as $70K support wavers amid US volatility

Bitcoin bulls’ attempt to break above $70,000 stalled after a key US macroeconomic “fear” metric broke a critical threshold. Is a revisit to BTC's yearly lows back in play? дальше »

2026-2-18 20:15

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Nakamoto to acquire BTC Inc, UTXO in $107M all-stock deal

Nakamoto will acquire BTC Inc and UTXO in an all-stock deal, consolidating Bitcoin media, events and asset management under one Nasdaq-listed company. дальше »

2026-2-18 19:53

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Is Bitcoin a Democracy? Adam Back Clarifies Protocol's Nondemocratic DNA

Adam Back rejects "democracy" interpretations of the Bitcoin whitepaper as the BIP-110 debate tests the power of node validation over miner majority rule. дальше »

2026-2-18 19:34

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Bitcoin price ignores $168M Strategy BTC purchase as Iran tensions escalate

BTC price fell below the key $70,000 level as tensions between the US and Iran ramped up and a broad risk-asset sell-off liquidated late BTC long positions. дальше »

2026-2-18 19:13

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Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8.2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing

Bitcoin Magazine Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Raises Bitcoin ETF Stake to 8. 2 Million IBIT Shares in Q4 Filing Abu Dhabi’s Al Warda Investments increased its bitcoin exposure via BlackRock’s IBIT to 8. дальше »

2026-2-18 18:58

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Bitcoin Whale Transaction Crashes 72% Amid Market Drop

Bitcoin whale transactions drop as sentiment stays fragile on the market. дальше »

2026-2-18 18:27

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Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $168M in Bitcoin, Expands Holdings to 717,131 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy ($MSTR) Buys $168M in Bitcoin, Expands Holdings to 717,131 BTC Strategy bought $168. 4 million in Bitcoin last week, continuing its long-running accumulation strategy. дальше »

2026-2-18 17:39

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Strategy buys 2,486 BTC as a rare pattern points to a Bitcoin price crash

Michael Saylor's Strategy bought 2,496 Bitcoin (BTC) last week for $168 million. This purchase brought its total holdings to 717,131 coins, which are now valued at close to $50B дальше »

2026-2-18 17:09

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It Will Take Bitcoin 20 Years to Become 'Better Gold': Willy Woo

Willy Woo praises Bitcoin over gold but says that BTC cannot compete with it fully yet. дальше »

2026-2-18 13:33

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Bitcoin crash risk? Kevin O’Leary flags growing quantum fears

Bitcoin has plunged nearly 50% from its all-time highs, but investor and entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary says the real story goes far beyond price action. In a recent post, O’Leary argued that while sharp drawdowns are nothing new for Bitcoin (BTC),… дальше »

2026-2-18 13:18

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Bitdeer trims Bitcoin reserves below 1,000 BTC threshold

Bitdeer Technologies Group, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, reduced its Bitcoin holdings by 96. 5 bitcoins last week, bringing total reserves to approximately 943. 1 bitcoins, according to data compiled by BitcoinTreasuries. дальше »

2026-2-18 13:07

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Mr. Wonderful: Something Bigger Beneath Bitcoin's 50% Crash

Venerated investor Kevin O'Leary has warned that an existential "quantum anxiety" is effectively capping institutional Bitcoin allocations at 3%. дальше »

2026-2-18 10:59

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Bitcoin Price Prediction: Harvard Dumps Bitcoin to Buy ETH

Harvard Cuts Bitcoin ETF Exposure 21% Amid $1.1B Outflows

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2026-2-18 10:45

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Bitcoin price prediction: BTC at $68K as key metric drops — Is $60K next?

Bitcoin is showing increasing signs of structural weakness as both price action and on-chain metrics shift into what historically resembles early bear market conditions. At press time, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $68,400, following a sharp breakdown from the $90,000–$95,000… дальше »

2026-2-18 10:23

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Bitcoin accumulation wave puts $80K back in play: Analyst

Demand from Bitcoin accumulation addresses reached a new high, with analysts citing a futures market CME gap as a prediction point for their higher short-term price targets. дальше »

2026-2-17 22:20

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Adam Back warns of 'lynch mob' tactics – Is Bitcoin facing fork fight?

The fight over Bitcoin’s future is heating up, and this time the opposition is coming from an unexpected place. Blockstream CEO Adam Back, who is usually known for supporting Bitcoin’s traditiThe post Adam Back warns of 'lynch mob' tactics – Is Bitcoin facing fork fight? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

2026-2-17 22:00

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