BTC drops below 69,000 USDT

CSWAP Launches Bitcoin Staking on Testnet 4

_CSWAP debuts native Bitcoin staking protocol on Bitcoin Testnet 4. No custodians, no wrapped BTC. One-to-one UTXO mapping to Cardano preprod launches tomorrow._ CSWAP rolled out its native Bitcoin staking protocol this week on Bitcoin Testnet 4. The protocol cuts out custodians completely. No w

BlackRock Digital Asset Head: Leverage-driven volatility is threatening the Bitcoin narrative

BlackRock Digital Asset Chief Robert Mitchnick pointed out that leveraged speculation on crypto derivatives platforms has intensified Bitcoin market volatility, potentially affecting its long-term positioning as a hedge. He emphasized that Bitcoin's fundamentals remain solid, but short-term trading behavior is trending towards a "leveraged Nasdaq," raising the investment threshold for conservative institutions. At the same time, he refuted the view that spot ETFs are causing market volatility.

Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model Today

Introduction In search for an increasingly better store of value, man has traversed a long path from shells to metals and now almost to digital assets. Since Bitcoin ($BTC) shares many qualities of a good store of value, it has attracted the attention of experts and retailers equally since 2009.

Decision Zone: Bitcoin Compresses Under $72K With $80K or $60K in Sight

Bitcoin price stands at $69,397, commanding a market capitalization of $1.40 trillion, with $42.58 billion in 24-hour trading volume. Over the past day, bitcoin has traded within a tight intraday range of $69,286 to $70,897, pointing to a market that is active, liquid, and carefully positioning

BTC 15-minute decline of 0.66%: Miner selling pressure and derivatives deleveraging dominate short-term correction

From 13:15 to 13:30 (UTC) on February 15, 2026, BTC experienced a short-term decline of -0.66% within 15 minutes, with increased market volatility drawing significant investor attention. During the window period, BTC price slightly declined from its high, and on-chain and derivatives markets simultaneously reflected liquidity tightening and a cautious market sentiment. First, the main driver of this anomaly stems from structural selling pressure caused by miners' ongoing losses. The current BTC price is approximately 20% below the average production cost, forcing some miners to sell holdings to cover operational expenses, exerting downward pressure on the spot market. Meanwhile