The Bitcoin codebase adds the proposed improvement BIP-360 aimed at enhancing resistance to quantum threats through soft forks.

Bitcoin Open Interest at 2024 Lows: Is TradFi Abandoning BTC?

Bitcoin has struggled to stay above the $72,000 mark over the past week, as traders weigh whether a renewed institutional bid is at hand or merely a temporary pause in a broader risk-off cycle. While price action remains choppy, a dramatic shift sits in the derivatives market: aggregate open

Data: Bitcoin spot ETF experienced a net outflow of $410.57 million yesterday

Bitcoin spot ETFs recently experienced net outflows of $410.57 million, an increase from the previous day. BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC had the largest outflows, and other major ETFs also showed a trend of outflows.

Ethereum ETF Holders Stare at 43% Losses as ETH Tumbles Below $2,000—Far Worse Than Bitcoin ETF

Bloomberg Intelligence data shows the average spot Ethereum ETF investor is sitting on a 43% unrealised loss, with an estimated cost basis of \$3,500 and ETH now trading near \$1,950. That is more than double the 21% drawdown suffered by Bitcoin ETF holders. Despite \$5.3 billion in paper losses, ETF outflows have been surprisingly modest—net inflows have only shrunk from \$15 billion to below \$12 billion—suggesting holders are refusing to capitulate. The question is not whether they ca

This week's mining data highlights: Bitcoin mining difficulty experienced the largest single adjustment since summer 2021; Cangu has raised an additional $75.5 million, focusing on transforming into an AI distributed computing platform.

Week 7 of 2026, the average total network hash rate of Bitcoin increased to 1030 EH/s, and the price dropped to $68,401. In the mining sector, mining difficulty was significantly reduced. Bitdeer and Canaan Creative reported their January mining output and crypto reserves, respectively, while CanGu completed a $75.5 million financing.

Bitcoin futures open interest has fallen to its lowest since 2024, as waning institutional demand puts pressure on BTC prices.

On February 13, news reports indicate that Bitcoin's recent price has been under continuous pressure, failing to stay above $72,000. Meanwhile, the total open interest in Bitcoin futures has fallen to $34 billion, hitting a new low since November 2024, down approximately 28% from 30 days ago. Although the number of open contracts measured in Bitcoin remains around 502,450, indicating that overall leverage demand has not significantly decreased, forced liquidations have accumulated to $5.2 billion, intensifying market concerns that Bitcoin may fall back to the $60,000 support level. The weak bullish leverage demand in the market highlights a decoupling of Bitcoin from traditional financial markets. Over the past month, Bitcoin has declined by 28%, with investors lacking clear catalysts. At the same time, gold prices have returned to the psychological level of $5,000, and the S&P 500 index is approaching its all-time high. Some analysts believe that the risk-averse sentiment is driven by a soft U.S. labor market. Data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that only 181,000 new jobs are expected to be added in 2025, below expectations, but the White House emphasizes that slowing population growth is leading to decreased job demand.