Hal Finney, the first Bitcoin enthusiast and recipient of the first Bitcoin transaction, would have turned 70 in 2026. He predicted Bitcoin's price could reach millions as early as 2009, a forecast that aligns with BTC's all-time high of $126,198. Finney's focus was on privacy protection rather than financial gain, shaping the crypto community's values. His legacy endures not only through his contributions but also through his cryopreservation, symbolizing hope for a future return.
Despite Bitcoin's recent 10% recovery, analyst Ali Martinez warns the next bull market is not imminent. He points to the Cumulative Value Days Destroyed (CVDD) metric, which last marked a market bottom when Bitcoin hit around $48,000. Martinez sugges...
Bitcoin surged past $66,000 while Ethereum and Solana also gained, driven by easing geopolitical tensions and renewed risk appetite. Despite about $3 billion in outflows from Bitcoin ETFs, experts say this reflects market maturation rather than decli...
Three major institutions—Galaxy Digital, NYDIG, and Standard Chartered—disagree on whether Bitcoin has hit its bottom, with estimates ranging from not yet to around $59,000. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues the focus should be on their shared view that...
Bitcoin investors have added a net total of approximately 259,000 BTC between the price range of $59,000 and $67,000 over the past 10 days, according to Glassnode data. This buying activity spans all wallet sizes, from small retail holders to large w...
Bitcoin surged past $66,500 following the Bank of Japan's interest rate increase to a 31-year high, boosting crypto market confidence. Altcoins Stellar's XLM, Injective's INJ, and Uniswap's UNI saw gains between 13% and 16%, with UNI benefiting from ...
