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CryptoQuant: Are Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Starting to "Capitulate"—Is This a Sign of Market Bottom?

CryptoQuant: Are Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Starting to "Capitulate"—Is This a Sign of Market Bottom?

CryptoQuant data indicates that the Bitcoin Long-Term Holder SOPR has dropped below 1, signaling the market has entered a broad "capitulation" phase. This article draws on historical market cycles to provide an in-depth analysis of the driving forces behind this signal and the underlying logic of market bottoms.

Blog Team2026-03-31

BIP-360 Deep Dive: How Bitcoin Takes Its First Step Toward Quantum Resistance

BIP-360 Deep Dive: How Bitcoin Takes Its First Step Toward Quantum Resistance

The threat of quantum computing is accelerating. In response, Bitcoin developers have introduced the P2MR output type through the BIP-360 proposal, removing Taproot key paths to reduce the risk of public key exposure. This article examines the mechanism, trade-offs, and industry impact of these changes.

Blog Team2026-03-31

Wintermute Warning: If Bitcoin’s Cyclical Pattern Repeats, Could It Drop to the Mid-High $50,000 Range?

Wintermute Warning: If Bitcoin’s Cyclical Pattern Repeats, Could It Drop to the Mid-High $50,000 Range?

Wintermute’s latest weekly report shows Bitcoin’s leverage ratio has climbed to a high level, while funding rate volatility has dropped to a low. If geopolitical tensions escalate and push oil prices higher, Bitcoin could fall to the mid-to-upper $50,000 range.

Blog Team2026-03-31

Why has Bitcoin’s hash rate declined for the first time in six years? Does this impact the security of the Bitcoin network?

Why has Bitcoin’s hash rate declined for the first time in six years? Does this impact the security of the Bitcoin network?

Bitcoin Hashrate Sees First Year-over-Year Decline in Q1 in Six Years—Mining Firms Pivot to AI Compute with Over $70 Billion in Contracts. How Are Cost Inversions and Record-Low Hashrate Prices Reshaping the Mining Landscape?

Blog Team2026-03-31

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Why Does Ethereum Continue to Underperform Bitcoin? Analyzing Ongoing ETF Outflows and Market Structure

Why Does Ethereum Continue to Underperform Bitcoin? Analyzing Ongoing ETF Outflows and Market Structure

Analyzing the Drivers Behind the ETH/BTC Ratio Drop to 0.0302: Unpacking Market Signals from Ongoing ETF Outflows and Founder Sell-Off Speculation

Blog Team2026-03-31

Strategy Breaks Streak of Consecutive BTC Purchases: Structural Shift from Debt Leverage to Dividend-Driven Approach

Strategy Breaks Streak of Consecutive BTC Purchases: Structural Shift from Debt Leverage to Dividend-Driven Approach

Strategy pauses consecutive Bitcoin purchases for 13 weeks, holding 762,099 BTC. Analyzing the STRC preferred share mechanism reveals signals and risks in its financing model transition.

Blog Team2026-03-31

Why Did Bitcoin ETFs See $296 Million in Outflows? BlackRock’s IBIT Leads This Week’s Redemption Wave

Why Did Bitcoin ETFs See $296 Million in Outflows? BlackRock’s IBIT Leads This Week’s Redemption Wave

Bitcoin ETFs saw a net outflow of $296 million in a single week, ending a four-week streak of inflows. This article examines the institutional behavior behind IBIT redemptions and the macroeconomic factors driving these actions.

Blog Team2026-03-31

Iran War Enters Its Second Month: Why Has Bitcoin Not Collapsed Despite Extreme Fear?

Iran War Enters Its Second Month: Why Has Bitcoin Not Collapsed Despite Extreme Fear?

On Day 32 of the Iran–Israel conflict, elevated oil prices are fueling inflation expectations, while Bitcoin holds steady in the $66K–$67K range amid "extreme fear." This article examines the transmission mechanisms, shifts in market structure, and potential risk pathways.

Blog Team2026-03-31

Saylor Revives Laser Eyes: Analyzing the Bitcoin Whale’s Contrarian Accumulation

Saylor Revives Laser Eyes: Analyzing the Bitcoin Whale’s Contrarian Accumulation

On March 28, Saylor brought back the laser eyes, and Bitcoin whales have accumulated a net increase of 270,000 BTC over the past 30 days. This article reviews the background of these events, examines on-chain data and differing market views, and analyzes shifts in Bitcoin ownership structure along with three potential scenarios.

Blog Team2026-03-31