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Bitcoin faces quantum computing scrutiny and heavy leveraged short positioning, with SOPR stabilization, ETF inflows and CME gap levels shaping whether a 10% move triggers a cascade of liquidations. Summary Quantum computing risks are drawing institutional attention, raising governance and upgrade questions as ETF-driven ownership concentrates capital. CoinGlass maps show clustered short liquidations near 10% above spot, while CME gap zones and weekend liquidity amplify the risk of sharp squeezes. SOPR signals show short-term selling pressure easing and ETF flows flipping positive, hinting at a potential rebound if key trigger levels break. Bitcoin’s potential vulnerability to quantum computing threats has…

Bitcoin Price Weekly Outlook The past week’s price action has been rather lackluster for Bitcoin. After seeing a big bounce from $60,000, the price failed to get above short-term resistance at $71,800 last week. Instead, the price tested the short-term support at $65,650 before bouncing back up to close the week out at $68,811. While the weekly chart is showing some buying strength below $66,000, the lack of follow-through for buyers on the bounces so far is a sign of weakness. Look for the price to drift towards the $60,000 lows this week if the bulls can’t keep it above…

Joachim Nagel said euro-pegged stablecoins would offer the bloc more independence from US dollar-pegged coins soon to be allowed under the GENIUS Act.Joachim Nagel, president of Germany’s central bank, the Deutsche Bundesbank, supported the introduction of a euro-pegged central bank digital currency (CBDC) and euro-denominated stablecoins for payments.In remarks prepared for a speech at the New Year’s Reception of the American Chamber of Commerce in Frankfurt on Monday, Nagel said EU officials were “working hard” toward the introduction of a retail CBDC. Euro-denominated stablecoins, according to the central bank president, could also contribute to “making Europe more independent in terms…

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) granted a crypto license to Victory Fintech (VDX), an affiliate entity of publicly listed financial services firm Victory Securities (8540).Victory won permission to operate a digital asset trading platform on Friday, according to the SFC’s registry of licensed crypto firms, the first addition since June 17 last year.Hong Kong introduced its current regime for the regulation of companies providing crypto services in 2023, with Hashkey Exchange and OSL Digital Securities the first two parties to receive approval. There are now 12 approved platforms on the registry, including New York Stock Exchange-listed Bullish (BLSH),…

The MicroStrategy stock price closed around $133 on February 13, rising 8.85% in one day. The weekly gain reached nearly 5%, showing strength despite broader uncertainty. But this rally comes at a strange time. Bitcoin fell about 2.2% over the same period, creating a gap between the two assets that rarely lasts long. New data shows that MicroStrategy and Bitcoin are moving almost identically again. The 7-day rolling correlation has surged to 0.98, near perfect alignment. This tight link means the MicroStrategy price prediction going forward in 2026 may depend heavily on Bitcoin’s next move. At the same time, momentum…

Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration and commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest developments have…

Ethereum price was stuck below the important support of $2,000 today, February 16, as it erased the gains made during the weekend. Summary Ethereum price may be at risk of falling to the key support at $1,500. It has formed a bearish pennant pattern on the daily timeframe chart. The bearish catalysts have outweighed the bullish one. Ethereum (ETH) token was trading at $1,980, down substantially from its all-time high of $4,960. Technical analysis suggests the coin will likely drop to the key support at $1,500 before hitting the psychological $2,500 level. Ethereum price technical analysis suggests a retreat to…

Tokyo-based Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet posted a net loss of 95 billion yen ($619 million) for fiscal 2025, driven by a 102.2 billion yen ($665.8 million) valuation decline on its bitcoin holdings.  The disclosure marks the latest example of a corporate bitcoin buyer facing pressure as the cryptocurrency’s price slid from record highs in October. The company closed the year with 35,102 BTC, valued at approximately $2.4 billion, making Metaplanet the fourth-largest public corporate bitcoin holder globally, behind Strategy. Since it began accumulating bitcoin 21 months ago, Metaplanet has spent nearly $3.8 billion, averaging $107,000 per coin. As of December…

The Harvard Management Company, which manages the eponymous university’s endowment, has reduced its stake in BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund and opened a new position in the asset management company’s Ether ETF.In a Friday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Harvard’s endowment reported that it had reduced its position in the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin (BTC) Trust ETF to $265.8 million as of Dec. 31 from $442.9 million in Q3 2025. The investments marked the company offloading more than 3 million shares of the ETF, to 5.4 million in Q4 from 6.8 million in Q3. In addition to the…

Policymakers across North America are worrying about what the energy usage of crypto, artificial intelligence and other data centers might mean for the affordability of regular customers, but crypto investment firm Paradigm argues that the government should leave bitcoin mining operations out of it.Mining bitcoin does take a tremendous amount of electricity. But the business model only works when that energy is particularly cheap — such as when it’s provided by off-peak renewable sources — and can be given back at the times when it’s most needed by the public, according to a report produced by Paradigm, which has miner…