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Bitcoin price fell to 4-month lows below $100,000 as sellers completely overwhelmed buyers, and analysts speculated that “dead bodies” from the Oct. 10 sell-off are finally beginning to surface. Key points:  Bitcoin falls to 4-month lows below $100,000 as sellers capitulate and spot BTC ETF outflows increase.  Traders pinpoint the $88,000 to $95,000 range as a potential bottom. Read more

October closed roughly 4% down for Bitcoin, yet venture funding hit $5.1 billion in the same month, the second-strongest month since 2022. According to CryptoRank data, three mega-deals account for most of it, as October defied its own seasonal mythology. Bitcoin fell 3.7% during a month traders have nicknamed “Uptober” for its historical winning streak, […] The post VCs pour $5.1B into crypto firms while Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ whiffed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

10x Research says Ethereum faces structural risks as Bitcoin draws most institutional capital, making ETH a potential hedge short amid market caution. As Bitcoin continues to attract institutional treasury capital, Ethereum-focused companies are beginning to run out of dry powder, making the asset a potential shorting opportunity for investors looking to hedge their exposure to the digital asset sector. That was one of the key takeaways from a recent 10x Research report, which argued that shorting Ether (ETH) could be a smart hedge against Bitcoin (BTC). According to the report, Bitcoin remains the primary focus for institutional investment, while Ether exhibits structural weaknesses. The analysts said that “digital asset treasury” narratives around Ethereum have led institutions to accumulate ETH and later distribute it to retail investors — a pattern now breaking down amid a lack of transparency in private investment in public equity (PIPE) disclosures and uncertain capital flows. Read more

Bitcoin price plummets to new lows, but analysts say BTC fundamentals show the asset trading at a deep discount. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s decline mirrors Nasdaq weakness but lacks a fundamental justification. Spot BTC ETF inflows have cooled but remain net positive, showing resilient investor demand. Read more

Microsoft’s $9.7 billion contract with a Texas miner reveals the new math pushing crypto infrastructure toward AI, and what it means for the networks left behind. IREN’s November 3 announcement collapses two transactions into a single strategic pivot. The first is a five-year, $9.7 billion cloud services contract with Microsoft, while the second is a […] The post Bitcoin miner to AI landlord: Microsoft signs $9.7B deal with BTC miner IREN appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Selling by long-term Bitcoin holders, capitulation by short-term holders and a weakening technical structure could fuel BTC’s price drop to $72K. Key takeaways: Long-term Bitcoin holders have sold 400,000 BTC over the past 30 days. Short-term Bitcoin holders panic-sell $3 billion in BTC at a loss. Read more

Over $1.3 billion was wiped out across the crypto market as traders shifted their focus to $100,000 as the last line of defense for Bitcoin. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price on Tuesday is down 17% from its all-time high, dropping under $104,000. Crypto liquidations totaled $1.3 billion in losses over the past 24 hours. Read more

Bitcoin dropped below $106,505.22 on Nov. 3, down 3.6% in 24 hours, as a strengthening US dollar and sustained ETF outflows pressured crypto across the board. As of press time, Bitcoin has lost that key support level, now trading below $104,000 for the first sustained time since June. Ethereum trades at $3,490, falling 9%, while […] The post Over $1 billion in liquidations: Why is Bitcoin down today? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin gave up $104,000 for the first time in weeks, while traders warned of a return to sub-$100,000 levels and new buyers amassed unrealized losses. Key points: Bitcoin slips under $104,000 amid doubts over BTC price support. Price targets now include the CME futures gap at $92,000. Read more

Bitcoin is having a strangely quiet year on-chain. After a wave of speculative flows in 2024, the network now moves with near-clockwork efficiency. The average block size has contracted, daily fees are less than half what they were in January, and the fee-to-reward ratio has dropped toward levels last seen in the year before the […] The post Bitcoin fights to sustain its bull run while fees slide 56% YTD appeared first on CryptoSlate.

For most of 2025, Bitcoin’s floor looked unshakable, supported by an unlikely alliance of corporate treasuries and exchange-traded funds. Companies issued stock and convertible debt to buy the token, while ETF inflows quietly soaked up new supply. Together, they created a durable demand base that helped Bitcoin defy tightening financial conditions. Now, that foundation is […] The post Why did Bitcoin’s largest buyers suddenly stop accumulating? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Crypto liquidations are piling up as Bitcoin falls 4% and altcoins like Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin have been hit much harder.

Strategy’s Bitcoin acquisition rate has been significantly down since September, threatening to limit Bitcoin’s price recovery. Michael Saylor’s Strategy added another 397 Bitcoin worth about $45.6 million, but the company’s buying pace continues to slow compared to its pre-October accumulation streak. Strategy acquired 397 Bitcoin (BTC) worth $45.6 million last week at an average price of $114,771 per coin, according to a Monday filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. This brought its total holdings to 641,205 BTC, acquired for $47.49 billion at an average price of $74,047 per coin, with a Bitcoin yield of 26.1% year-to-date (YTD), according to a Monday X post from Strategy. Read more

Bitcoin dropped another 2% to start November as network data warned of a potential BTC price dip below the $100,000 support level. Bitcoin (BTC) starts November with a dip to $107,000 as traders brace for further support retests. Bitcoin price action gives bulls a grim sense of deja vu as weekend gains evaporate and downside liquidity grows. November seasonality calls for serious BTC price gains, but so far, there is no sign of relief. Read more

Bitcoin has treated $106,400 as a pivot across the current cycle, acting as both resistance and support. Price has repeatedly clustered near the level, cleared it on retests, and expanded toward the next channel bands, while breaks below the level often required a repair phase before any advance. My charts below show price channels that […] The post Bull or bear? Today’s $106k retest could decide Bitcoin’s fate appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Quantum computing is no longer just science fiction or the stuff of cypherpunk paranoia; it’s officially a front-page threat for the world’s first stateless money. If you ever thought Satoshi’s creation was immune to existential risk, think again. The latest round of Bitcoiners and cryptographers in the Human Rights Foundation (HRF)’s latest report would like […] The post The quantum computing threat Bitcoin can’t ignore appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Despite an $8 billion rise in realized cap, Bitcoin’s recovery lacks the continued inflows from ETFs and Michael Saylor’s Strategy as the main demand drivers, according to CryptoQuant. Bitcoin's onchain inflows are signaling robust demand for the world’s largest cryptocurrency, with both investors and miners ramping up their activity despite the negative market sentiment since the $19 billion crypto crash. Over the past week, Bitcoin's (BTC) realized cap rose by over $8 billion to surpass $1.1 trillion, as BTC’s realized price rose above $110,000, indicating strong onchain inflows.  Bitcoin’s realized cap measures the dollar value of all coins at their last moved price, revealing the total investment held by Bitcoin holders. Read more

Experts say the real danger to Bitcoin isn’t quantum machines—it’s human panic and slow preparation.

Bitcoin traders doubted the staying power of last-minute weekend BTC price upside as selling pressure from whales returned into the weekly close. Key points: Bitcoin reaches $111,000 for the first time in November, but traders anticipate the weekend's upside unraveling. Coinbase sell pressure comes as a Bitcoin whale resumes distributing BTC. Read more

If you’ve ever bought a token only to find out its grand use case was “having a token,” congrats, you played the game just right. Wolf of All Streets’ Scott Melker sums it up best. After years wandering crypto’s high-stakes tables, he’s upgraded his stance from “99.9% of crypto is a casino” to “99.999999%. As […] The post In crypto’s casino, Bitcoin stands alone as the ultimate prize appeared first on CryptoSlate.