The oft-cited Wyckoff pattern suggests that Bitcoin price could be headed toward $86,000 next, especially if BTC fails to hold $94,000, which is the average cost basis of six to 12-month Bitcoin holders. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s drop below $100,000 comes as a Wyckoff Distribution pattern points to a potential decline toward $86,000. Some analysts remain optimistic, arguing that the bull market will hold as long as the $94,000 support level remains intact. Read more
The “50-year Bitcoin” joke reveals crypto’s split tempo, where the base layer ossifies while L2s and edge systems innovate rapidly. Bitcoin evolves on two clocks: slow, consensus-driven changes at the base layer and fast experimentation at the edges. Major upgrades (such as Taproot) arrive through cautious soft forks after long review. Rapid shifts such as Lightning payments and Ordinals happen without changing Bitcoin’s core rules, which is why headlines move faster than the L1. Read more
Square’s new Bitcoin payments may redefine how merchants accept money online with faster settlement, lower costs and greater financial control. Square is enabling 4 million merchants to accept fast, low-fee Bitcoin payments through the Lightning Network. The rollout turns Bitcoin into a practical checkout option with instant settlement and no processing fees until 2027. Bitcoin payments can expand customer choice, cut costs and streamline cross-border transactions for online sellers. Read more