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Record difficulty and declining on-chain fees have dragged Bitcoin mining profitability to a two-year low, creating a widening divide between miners surviving on razor-thin margins and those reinventing themselves as data-center operators for the AI boom. Mining used to be a homogeneous industry moving in sync with Bitcoin’s price. However, it’s now evolving into a two-speed economy, where hashpower defines success, not energy strategy. At roughly $42.14 per terahash per day, Bitcoin’s hashprice (the industry’s shorthand for miner revenue per unit of computational power) has fallen into the bottom 4% of its two-year range. Over the past month alone, it’s…

In brief The price of Bitcoin and Ethereum has plunged this week. U.S. investors have been cashing out of the spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Since October 29, a total of $2.6 billion has left the crypto investment vehicles. Investors have cashed out a combined $2.6 billion from U.S. Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds over the past week, marking one of the largest redemption periods in the funds’ history. The more than $1.9 billion that left the Bitcoin funds and $718.9 million pulled out of their Ethereum counterparts since October 29, according to data from Farside Investors, has helped put downwards…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Coinbase filed for a national trust company charter in October 2025, a step the company says would let it offer custody and trust services under federal supervision rather than a patchwork of state rules. Reports show that the move immediately drew a formal challenge from the industry group representing many community banks. Coinbase Seeks A National Trust Charter According to public filings and market coverage, Coinbase’s application names a subsidiary intended to operate as a national trust company. The company says the charter would help clients get…

In brief Galaxy has lowered its end-of-year price target for Bitcoin from $185,000 to $120,000. The new target comes after BTC dropped below $100,000 for the first time in six months. The institutional crypto firm said that Bitcoin is entering its “maturity era,” in which volatility will be lower. Galaxy told its clients on Wednesday that it is slashing its end-of-year target for Bitcoin, from $185,000 to $120,000. It comes after BTC dropped below $100,000 for the first time in six months on Tuesday, as more than $2 billion worth of liquidations swept the market.The institutional crypto firm’s note said…

In brief Bitcoin’s swoon below $100,000 didn’t sour the vibes at a Florida crypto conference. One attendee said that reflects a maturing industry. Most people were eager to participate in networking events. Most attendees at a crypto conference in South Florida on Wednesday were eager to talk about the industry—between Labubu-fueled marketing tactics and the local party scene—but Bitcoin’s recent fall to $100,000 wasn’t top of mind for many.At the Seminole Hardrock in Davie, several conferencegoers told Decrypt that they weren’t checking charts as Bitcoin’s price hovered near a five-month low. They soaked up the sun and commiserated with colleagues…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has just dropped below 50, sparking major concerns that the BTC price might be heading for another major correction. This move has also prompted analysts to closely watch for signs of an increased sell-off, as they decipher what the new RSI level means for the market. Historically, when the RSI of BTC falls below this level, it often leads to a significant price crash. This suggests that if past patterns were to repeat, Bitcoin could be gearing up for further breakdowns.  RSI…

Bitcoin’s sustained price above $100,000 was supposed to signal its arrival as a mature institutional asset. Instead, its sudden reversal below that threshold has unsettled traders and revived fears of another crypto winter.On Nov. 4, Bitcoin briefly dipped to its lowest level since May at $99,075, before recovering to approximately $102,437 as of press time. Despite the price recovery, BTC is still down roughly 3% from the day’s peak of $104,777, according to CryptoSlate data.This price performance resulted in Bitcoin lagging US Treasuries for the first time this year, erasing one of 2025’s most popular macro trades.Bitcoin vs US Treasuries…

In brief Total crypto market cap rebounds to $3.5 trillion with a 3% spike in 24 hours after liquidations wiped out around $2 billion. Bitcoin technical indicators show oversold conditions, suggesting potential for further recovery despite weak trend data. Prediction market data likewise shows cautious optimism. After a gut-wrenching 48 hours for Bitcoin investors that saw the price of BTC briefly dip below $100,000 for the first time since May, cryptocurrency markets are now showing signs of life once again.The more than $2 billion in total crypto liquidations during yesterday’s flash crash, mostly from long positions, represents one of the…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The XRP price crash this week has stirred up a lot of discussion in the crypto community, eliciting mixed reactions from key players and the broader crypto community. While XRP’s decline is undeniable, a prominent validator within the ecosystem has weighed in on the situation, arguing that the price decline is part of a larger market downtrend affecting all cryptocurrencies.  XRP Price Crash Reflects Broader Market Struggles According to Vet, an XRP Ledger (XRPL) dUNL validator, the recent price drop in XRP should not be viewed in…