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Bitcoin futures open interest across all exchanges reached $61.9 billion on Thursday, as traders positioned on both sides of a market sitting at $81,500 per coin at 3 p.m. ET. Options data from Deribit, OKX, and Binance point to $80,000 as the level where the most contracts expire worthless, a figure worth watching heading into […]

BTC Ecosystem targets retail demand for accessible Bitcoin mining amid changing crypto yield markets. The narrative surrounding Bitcoin has undergone a fundamental shift. Spot ETFs have integrated institutional investors; however, post-halving market dynamics and the surge in network hash rate…

Bitcoin has started showing early signs of weakness after its recent recovery rally toward the $80K resistance region. The market is now confronting a technically important supply zone where sellers have become increasingly active, raising the probability of a broader corrective phase in the short term. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily […]

Bitcoin may be holding strong above major psychological levels, but the market still lacks the scale of capital inflows needed to trigger a true full-scale bull run. While short-term moves can be driven by leverage and speculative positioning, a true bull run historically requires deep, consistent liquidity from institutions, funds, and new retail participants entering the market. The Liquidity Gap Preventing Bitcoin From Full Expansion Bitcoin still requires significantly stronger capital inflows to confirm the start of a true bull market, as current on-chain signals suggest momentum remains insufficient. The founder and CEO of Alphractal, Joao Wedson, highlighted on X that a key metric to watch is the realized market capitalization impulse, which is currently hovering just below the neutral 0 level, a zone now acting as temporary resistance. Related Reading: Previous Bitcoin’s Market Top Was Hidden Behind Sophisticated Whale Distribution — Analyst Explained If the metric fails to rec

Cryptocurrency markets rallied sharply on Thursday after the Senate Banking Committee delivered a major win for the industry by advancing the long-anticipated CLARITY Act.  The market reaction was visible across the largest coins: Bitcoin (BTC) jumped to $81,899 at the time of writing, representing about a 2.7% gain, while XRP led among the top ten cryptocurrencies, surging above $1.50 with gains of more than 6%—a level not seen since March of this year.  Even with the momentum, the bill is still not law, and it faces multiple political and procedural hurdles before it can be finalized. Next Steps For The CLARITY Act The committee’s action—passing the CLARITY Act by a 15–9 vote—means the next step is a full Senate vote, which would require roughly 60 votes to pass.  If it clears that threshold, the process would move into the next phase, typically involving House–Senate talks to reconcile differences between versions, followed by a potential presidential signature, which could further

Crypto ETF markets faced another sharp wave of selling on Wednesday, with bitcoin funds posting their second straight day of heavy outflows and ether ETFs extending their losing streak to three sessions. Solana stood out as the lone area of strength, while XRP products remained inactive. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $671M as Solana Bucks […]

T3 FCU froze over $450M in illicit assets globally, intercepting 43.9% more illicit proceeds in 2025 than the prior year. FATF recognized T3 FCU as an invaluable law enforcement resource as global illicit crypto flows reached a record $158 billion. Operation Lusocoin saw T3 FCU freeze R$3 billion in crypto assets, including 4.3M USDT tied […] The post Tether Expands Anti-Crime Push as Frozen Crypto Funds Hit $450M appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

After struggling to break $80,000, bitcoin surged more than $2,000 in four hours, peaking above $81,800 and eyeing the $82,000 mark. Bitcoin Reclaims Ground After Volatile Session On May 14, bitcoin reversed course, wiping out losses incurred 48 hours earlier after jumping by approximately $2,000 during a frenzied four-hour window. Market data showed the cryptocurrency […]