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Bitcoin (BTC) traders holding 100–10,000 BTC realized losses at an average of $337 million per day in Q1 2026, the worst quarter since 2022, according to data from Glassnode. Key takeaways: Bitcoin dropped more than 20% after whales last realized losses at a comparable pace in 2022.

On April 5, Glassnode data showed that in the first quarter, the “sharks” holding 100–1,000 BTC and the “giant whales” holding 1,000–10,000 BTC together incurred losses of about $337 million, with total losses of $30.9 billion year to date. Long-term holders are losing about $200 million per day on average, and the market expects Bitcoin’s potential bottom range to be between $40k and $50k.

VanEck research chief Matthew Sigel noted that protective demand in the Bitcoin derivatives market has reached a historical high, suggesting the market may be suitable for establishing long positions. At the same time, he warned that high spending in the AI sector without returns could put pressure on the market.

A new wave of debate hit crypto social media after Crypto Rover posted that Bitcoin fees had fallen to 2.5 BTC a day, the lowest level since 2011, and argued that on-chain demand was fading. The chart attached to the post shows two things at once: a sharp drop in total transaction fees and a much st

Bitcoin's prolonged consolidation below $70,000 may indicate a potential rally, despite mixed analyst sentiment. While some predict a breakout, others warn of deeper bearish trends. Current trading is stagnant, with Bitcoin at $66,890.

Bitcoin enters best buy zone since 2022.  This leads experts to expect the fourth parabolic Bitcoin move to play out soon. The price of BTC could hit $190,000 by 2030, presenting a perfect time to accumulate now The crypto community continues to watch the crypto market closely as the pri

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could surpass gold ETFs in total assets under management (AUM) as investor demand expands beyond the traditional “digital gold” narrative, according to ETF analyst James Seyffart. “There are just more use cases of why somebody would put a Bitcoin ETF in a p

Quantum computers capable of breaking the Bitcoin blockchain do not exist today. Developers, however, are already considering a wave of upgrades to build defenses against the potential threat, and rightfully so, as the threat is no longer hypothetical. This week, Google published research

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor believes that Bitcoin (BTC) has gained overwhelming dominance in the global “media war.” However, he also warns that changes at the protocol level—especially the proposed BIP-110—could become the biggest remaining risk to the network

Google's Quantum AI team said earlier this week that a future quantum computer could derive a bitcoin private key from a public key in roughly nine minutes. The number ricocheted across social media and spooked markets. But, what does it actually mean in practice? Let's start with how bitcoin

Gate News message, April 5, according to data, within the two months after major global shock events, Bitcoin generally performed better than gold and the S&P 500 index (a U.S. stock market benchmark index). In specific data, after the Trump administration announced large-scale tariff measures in April 2025, Bitcoin rose 24% in the following 60 days, gold rose 8%, and the S&P 500 rose 4%. In early March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out, Bitcoin also rose 21%, outperforming gold and the S&P 500 index.

Key takeaways: Bitcoin hitting $72,000 would liquidate $2.5 billion in shorts, potentially crushing bears who are overleveraged. Iran's war and high oil prices currently pressure BTC, but a ceasefire or ETF inflows could spark a rapid recovery. $2.5 billion in shorts at risk if BTC

Charles Schwab Wealth Management announced that its subsidiary will provide direct trading services for Bitcoin and Ethereum via Schwab Crypto accounts, with plans to test and launch in 2026. A waiting list is now open, but external cryptocurrency deposits or withdrawals are not supported.

According to a study from Mercado Bitcoin, Bitcoin outperformed gold and the S&P 500 in the aftermath of major global crises, displaying stronger returns during economic shocks. Despite its volatility, it has shown resilience and growth during turbulent times.

Bitcoin (BTC) is attracting serious attention from big investors, according to a market observation disclosed today by analyst Ali Martinez. The analyst shared data on X, revealing that whales have accumulated a total of 10,000 BTC over the past 72 hours, a clear signal that high-net-worth investors

The Bitcoin (BTC) network needs a “conservative” Bitcoin client node software implementation to preserve its monetary properties and strengthen network decentralization, according to Jimmy Song, co-founder of ProductionReady, a non-profit organization funding open source Bitcoin node software

Kwasi Kwarteng, the former UK Chancellor, reflects on his short tenure and the missteps of the mini-budget while advocating for long-term economic thinking. He now focuses on bitcoin and monetary innovation as part of his role with Stack BTC.