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Bitcoin

Bitcoin (₿) is a digital currency that is not regulated by any central bank or single administrator. The cryptocurrency that can be sent by one user to another without the need for intermediaries hit an all-time high of nearly $20,000 in late 2017. More

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  • Why bitcoin is sliding even as global fears rise

    Why bitcoin is sliding even as global fears rise

    The cryptocurrency was meant to act like digital gold in turbulent times, but this year it has behaved more like a risky tech stock.

  • From crypto crash to prediction markets: Unusual bet wins big as Polymarket shows Christ return bets beat Bitcoin

    From crypto crash to prediction markets: Unusual bet wins big as Polymarket shows Christ return bets beat Bitcoin

    On Polymarket, users can place real money bets on events that may or may not happen. One of the more unusual markets has been whether Jesus Christ will return by the end of a given year.

  • Bitcoin bounces near $60,000 after 50% retreat from October peak

    Bitcoin bounces near $60,000 after 50% retreat from October peak

    The original cryptocurrency fell as much as 4.8% to a fresh low of $60,033 on Friday morning, according to data compiled by Bloomberg

  • Crypto market loses $2 trillion: Why Bitcoin just saw its biggest one-day fall since 2024 | Explained

    Crypto market loses $2 trillion: Why Bitcoin just saw its biggest one-day fall since 2024 | Explained

    According to CoinGlass data, nearly $1 billion worth of bitcoin positions were liquidated in just 24 hours as leveraged traders were forced out when prices fell sharply.

  • Indian crypto exchanges see over 30% surge in bargain hunting as geopolitical tensions drag Bitcoin lower

    Indian crypto exchanges see over 30% surge in bargain hunting as geopolitical tensions drag Bitcoin lower

    Although Bitcoin prices inched up slightly to breach the $78,000 level on February 3, crypto exchanges expect possible volatility and further downside.

  • Bitcoin flirts with lowest price since Trump’s return to office

    Bitcoin flirts with lowest price since Trump’s return to office

    Bitcoin fell as much as 2.5% to $74,541, just shy of its lowest level seen since Donald Trump retook the White House a little more than a year ago

  • Bitcoin falls below $80,000, continuing decline as liquidity worries mount

    Bitcoin falls below $80,000, continuing decline as liquidity worries mount

    Bitcoin has lost a third of its value since striking record highs in October last year

  • Bitcoin drops below $85,000 as traders retreat from risk assets

    Bitcoin drops below $85,000 as traders retreat from risk assets

    The largest cryptocurrency slipped as much as 5.7% to $84,233, the lowest price since December 1

  • Budget 2026-27: Four years on, crypto industry continues to push for tax rationalisation, loss set-off

    Budget 2026-27: Four years on, crypto industry continues to push for tax rationalisation, loss set-off

    Crypto sector is seeking the raising of TDS deduction threshold to Rs 5 lakh per year. The 1% TDS on every transaction has reduced onshore liquidity and shifted a significant share of trading to offshore platforms outside effective Indian regulatory oversight,say experts.

  • Bitcoin starts week on shaky ground amid geopolitical jitters

    Bitcoin starts week on shaky ground amid geopolitical jitters

    The largest cryptocurrency dropped as much as 3.5% Sunday to a 2026 low of just above $86,000 before climbing to $87,733 Monday morning in Singapore

  • OPINION | 2025 was a turning point for global digital assets — what does 2026 hold?     

    OPINION | 2025 was a turning point for global digital assets — what does 2026 hold?     

    In 2025, digital assets evolved into credible financial infrastructure, driven by institutions, clearer regulation and innovation, supporting stability, real-world utility and deeper integration across global financial systems

  • Crypto SIPs grow over 60% in India as retail investors bet on long-term gains

    Crypto SIPs grow over 60% in India as retail investors bet on long-term gains

    Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and Ripple were the most preferred SIP assets. Top crypto exchanges said monthly average SIP contribution remained as low as Rs 100 - Rs 500

  • Bitcoin advances to three-week high as stocks, silver rise

    Bitcoin advances to three-week high as stocks, silver rise

    Bitcoin surpassed its 50-day moving average for the first time since a crypto market crash started in early October, one of several indicators suggesting prices are on firmer footing.

  • Trump-era regulations, Bitcoin's record run, institutional inflows mark crypto's inflection point in 2025

    Trump-era regulations, Bitcoin's record run, institutional inflows mark crypto's inflection point in 2025

    Industry leaders note that 2025 marked a shift in market behaviour, with prominent equity market investors beginning to diversify into crypto, altering the traditional boom-and-bust trading patterns that have long defined the sector.

  • Bitcoin breaks above $90,000 as traders bet on new year rebound

    Bitcoin breaks above $90,000 as traders bet on new year rebound

    The original cryptocurrency rose as much as 3.1% to above $90,200 in Singapore on Monday, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

  • Bitcoin volatility rises ahead of $23 billion options expiry

    Bitcoin volatility rises ahead of $23 billion options expiry

    Bitcoin’s overall market value saw price swings of over $130 billion within an hour during US trading on Wednesday, triggering a cascade of both long and short liquidations.

  •  Indian institutional crypto investments outpace global exchange averages; grows 30-50% YoY

     Indian institutional crypto investments outpace global exchange averages; grows 30-50% YoY

    Institutional investors in India have remained focused buying blue chip and high-liquidity crypto tokens including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Ripple; making up to 2-5% of their overall portfolios.

  • Wall Street turns crypto risk into a $530 million complex trade

    Wall Street turns crypto risk into a $530 million complex trade

    Banks are wrapping crypto exposure into new products that offer returns tailored to distinct risk appetites with some downside protection.

  • CoinDCX records Rs 51,333 crores in 2025 trading volumes; institutional client onboarding grows over 35% YoY

    CoinDCX records Rs 51,333 crores in 2025 trading volumes; institutional client onboarding grows over 35% YoY

    SIP holders grew 623% YoY, with the platform having 572,000 total SIPs created in 2025, as per CoinDCX annual report.

  • Non-metros accounted for over 75% of India’s crypto activity in 2025: Report

    Non-metros accounted for over 75% of India’s crypto activity in 2025: Report

    Nearly 32.2 per cent of CoinSwitch’s 2.5 crore user base came from Tier 2 cities, while Tier 3/4 cities contributed 43.4 per cent.

  • Bitcoin gains 2.37% despite lack of new catalysts driving momentum

    Bitcoin gains 2.37% despite lack of new catalysts driving momentum

    Bitcoin jumped 2.37 percent in the past 24 hours, following the US Fed rate cut.

  • Bitcoin has corrected sharply — but is a dip reason to buy or pause?

    Bitcoin has corrected sharply — but is a dip reason to buy or pause?

    Crypto markets move in cycles; understanding them matters more than reacting to prices.

  • Bitcoin shows upward trend amid Fed rate cut cheer

    Bitcoin shows upward trend amid Fed rate cut cheer

    Bitcoin jumped 1.79 percent in the past 24 hours ahead of the US Fed rate decision expected to determine its trajectory.

  • Bitcoin stems the fall at $92,000 levels as uncertainty looms over Fed rate cuts

    Bitcoin stems the fall at $92,000 levels as uncertainty looms over Fed rate cuts

    Traders are pricing in an 87 percent chance of a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

  • Bitcoin rebounds to $93,000 levels amid dovish Fed outlook

    Bitcoin rebounds to $93,000 levels amid dovish Fed outlook

    Bitcoin gained around 2 percent in the past 24 hours as volatility continues amid hopes for another US Fed rate cut next week.

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