Bitcoin price action, ETF flows, mining, Lightning, and protocol development. 639 stories curated by CryptoCatalyst.
A proposed Bitcoin privacy protocol, Shielded Bitcoin, uses zero-knowledge proofs to hide transactions without needing a soft fork. This could challenge Zcash's dominance in privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. The protocol leverages Bitcoin's existing infrastructure, making it more accessible for users.
Total market cap shed 2.85% to $2.883T, with 24h volume at $103.19B — a recovery from yesterday's $89.48B but still below the three-session volume recovery…
By evaluating Bitcoin through physics and network growth models rather than traditional economics, researcher argues that the asset follows a predictable power law trajectory pointing to a $1 million valuation within eight years.
A sharp red session with compositional divergence beneath the headline. Total market cap shed 3.36% to $2.881T, the largest single-session decline since…
Total market cap shed 1.46% to $2.902T, with 24h volume at $126.84B — roughly flat from yesterday's $126.3B but still elevated relative to the $64.45B collapse…
A sharp red session with compositional divergence beneath the headline. Total market cap shed 4.17% to $2.874T, the largest single-session decline since…
Analyst Benjamin Cowen acknowledged where his macroeconomic model fell short after Bitcoin broke past previous highs despite rising energy prices, bond yields, and Federal Reserve rate hikes. Cowen noted that assuming rate hikes trigger immediate crypto downturns was not supported by historical data.
A competition by StarkWare, Yukon Research, and Eigen Labs saw AI models reduce the cost of quantum-safe Bitcoin transactions to $67 from $320. This breakthrough could make quantum-resistant Bitcoin transactions more accessible.
Bitcoin ETFs have seen nearly $3 billion in inflows over seven consecutive days, erasing previous losses and turning 2026's net flows positive. This marks the largest weekly inflow since October 2025, signaling renewed investor confidence.
A split tape with a clear compositional divergence. Total market cap shed 2.68% to $2.897T, yet every watchlist asset printed green: BTC $84,854 (+0.8%), ETH…
Bitcoin ETFs have seen nearly $3 billion in inflows over six days, erasing a $5.8 billion deficit from earlier this year and pushing 2026 net inflows to $800 million.
Researchers have outlined a method for private Bitcoin transfers inspired by Zcash's shielded transactions. The system uses zero-knowledge proofs but still needs a way to lock and release real BTC. This could enhance Bitcoin's privacy without requiring a hard fork, but experts have raised concerns about anonymity and quantum resistance.
Total market cap shed 2.17% to $2.895T, with 24h volume declining to $94.6B — a 10% drop from yesterday's $105.58B.
Benjamin Cowen, a well-known crypto analyst, clarified his viral tweet on Bitcoin's price movement, which garnered nearly 4 million views. He emphasized the importance of macro liquidity catalysts and technical indicators in his recent videos.
Bitcoin traders are bracing for a $15 billion options expiry on Friday, September 26, with a heavy concentration of call options at the $100,000 strike price. The event is expected to amplify volatility as bulls bet on a breakout.
Bitget, a major crypto exchange, has detected nearly $352 million in unauthorized transfers from its wallets, likely due to a hack. The exchange has temporarily halted withdrawals to investigate. This follows a series of high-profile security breaches in the crypto space this year.
Bitcoin ETFs have erased a $5.8 billion deficit from earlier this year, now showing $800 million in net inflows for 2026. The turnaround coincides with a broader altcoin rally and Bitcoin consolidating near $84,000.
Researchers have proposed a method to add Zcash-style privacy to Bitcoin without requiring a soft fork. The plan uses zero-knowledge proofs and encrypted notes, but experts have raised concerns about anonymity and quantum resistance.
A split tape with a clear compositional winner. Total market cap shed 0.92% to $2.905T, yet every watchlist asset printed green: BTC $84,963 (+1.7%), ETH…
Bitcoin broke $80,000, drawing institutional demand. ETF inflows hit their highest since November 2024. Analysts from K33, Nexo, and 21Shares flag $87K–$88K resistance, but rising odds of an October Fed rate hike have cooled the rally, with BTC slipping back below $85,000.
Total market cap shed 6.32% to $2.827T, the largest single-session decline since the September 13 volume collapse.
Nearly $18 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire on Friday, with Bitcoin's options book being 'call-heavy.' This could significantly impact short-term market volatility and dealer hedging strategies. The large volume of call options suggests bullish sentiment among traders.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $1 billion in inflows on Monday, marking the 9th largest single-day inflow ever. This surge came as Bitcoin prices reached their highest levels since January. The funds pulled in more on Monday than across the entire previous week, which had seen the weakest net inflow in their history.
A mixed session with BTC leading the watchlist. Total market cap at $2.917T (-0.69% 24h), but the headline masks a compositional divergence.