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Satlantis Launches Bitcoin Lightning Ticketing Platform

Satlantis has launched a new events and ticketing platform that integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network wallets directly into user accounts and individual event pages. Similar to services like Eventbrite, it allows organizers to create ticket tiers, manage attendees, and accept Bitcoin payments directly without relying on traditional payment processors. Each event receives a unique Bitcoin wallet, enabling direct transactions. The platform also supports fiat payments via Stripe and plans to add stablecoin support, offering a unified dashboard for multiple payment options. The model aims to reduce ticketing fees and improve payment access in regions with limited traditional banking infrastructure. The Lightning Network facilitates fast, low-cost off-chain transactions. This move is part of a broader trend of crypto adoption in event ticketing, following early examples like the Sacramento Kings and Dallas Mavericks accepting Bitcoin. Other initiatives, such as TIX's tokenized tickets and FIFA's NFT-based "right-to-buy" tokens for the 2026 World Cup, highlight growing interest in blockchain-based ticketing solutions.

TheNewsCrypto2 ч. назад

Bitcoin’s Decay Signals the Most Severe Bearish Pivot Since the LUNA Collapse – A 2022 Echo

Bitcoin is struggling to hold the $65,000 level as market sentiment turns apathetic amid muted price action and declining participation. A CryptoQuant report indicates that Bitcoin has closed below a key halving-anchored price average (AVWAP) on the weekly chart, signaling reduced conviction among investors and weaker cost-basis support. The current bearish confluence—comparing the BTC Growth Rate Difference between Market Cap and Realized Cap and anchored VWAP levels—echoes conditions seen in May 2022, which preceded a prolonged correction. These indicators suggest a fragile market structure, typically requiring renewed liquidity or sustained accumulation before a recovery can begin.

bitcoinist3 ч. назад

‘Bitcoin to Zero’ Searches Spike Amid BTC’s $65K Struggle in Tariff Fallout

The crypto market faced significant pressure due to macroeconomic uncertainty and trade tensions, with Bitcoin briefly dropping below $65,000. This decline was largely driven by global economic factors, including new U.S. tariff policies, rather than crypto-specific issues. Retail sentiment weakened, and Google Trends recorded a surge in searches for “Bitcoin to zero.” Technical indicators showed Bitcoin struggling to hold key support levels, with increased selling pressure and reduced trading volumes. Analysts pointed to weakening economic data and risk-off sentiment, alongside whale movements indicating potential selling. A break below $60,000 could trigger further liquidations, while recovery above the mid-$60,000 range may help stabilize the market.

bitcoinist3 ч. назад

Michael Saylor Says Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Is Not Immediate

Michael Saylor, founder of MicroStrategy, addressed concerns about quantum computing as a potential threat to Bitcoin, stating it is not an immediate risk and is at least a decade away. He emphasized that the broader cybersecurity community views quantum risk as a long-term issue rather than a current threat. Saylor expressed confidence in the Bitcoin ecosystem’s ability to adapt, noting that upgrades would be implemented across global systems if such a risk emerged. He also highlighted MicroStrategy’s significant Bitcoin holdings, which now total 717,722 BTC worth approximately $54.56 billion, despite recent market declines.

TheNewsCrypto4 ч. назад

Capital Outflow and User Loss Resonate, BTC's Three-Month Critical Window Opens

Bitcoin's network activity has shown a six-month decline in active addresses, dropping approximately 31% to around 535,942, despite stable transaction volumes. This divergence suggests reduced participation breadth, with fewer entities handling similar on-chain activity, potentially due to institutional consolidation and ETF-driven trading. Low transaction fees, averaging $0.24, reflect weak block space demand, while U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have seen significant outflows, totaling $4.5 billion year-to-date. Three scenarios are projected: continued stagnation in a risk-averse macro environment, recovery driven by improved risk appetite and ETF inflows, or structural shift where Bitcoin evolves into a macro asset with reduced on-chain utility, overshadowed by stablecoins for daily transactions. The next 3-6 months will be critical in determining Bitcoin’s trajectory amid these pressures.

比推4 ч. назад

From Miner to Infrastructure Provider: The Survival Logic Behind Bitdeer's Complete BTC Sell-Off

marsbit4 ч. назад

Mapping The Bitcoin Bottom: Here’s How Low Price Could Go Before It Recovers

A crypto analyst, Jussy, warns that Bitcoin (BTC) is exhibiting a bearish trend similar to its 2022 cycle and may not have reached its final bottom. The analysis compares the current market structure to 2022, where a double top formation and a subsequent bear flag pattern preceded a major breakdown. Following an identical pattern in 2025, Bitcoin formed a double top above $120,000, broke down sharply, and is now in a consolidation phase resembling the 2022 bear flag. The analyst predicts a further decline of approximately 38% from the $74,320 support level, potentially driving the price down to around $46,199. The final projected bottom is an even deeper low of $28,301 before any meaningful recovery can begin.

bitcoinist7 ч. назад

Bitcoin's 'Narrative Crisis': Bloomberg Is Right, But Only Half Right

Bitcoin is experiencing a "narrative crisis," as noted in a Bloomberg article, which argues that Bitcoin is losing its core value propositions: macroeconomic hedge to gold, payment utility to stablecoins, and speculative appeal to prediction markets. Data supports this—gold ETFs saw significant inflows while Bitcoin ETFs faced outflows, and its correlation with gold turned negative during risk-off events. High-profile supporters like Jack Dorsey are shifting focus to stablecoins. However, the article overlooks a critical shift: Bitcoin’s transformation into a permanent asset in institutional portfolios via ETFs. New holders—pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and insurers—are driven by long-term asset allocation, not short-term narratives. This changes ownership structure from emotional traders to stable配置ers, creating a new support base despite price volatility. Key factors to watch include ETF flow sustainability, Bitcoin’s ratio to gold (currently at historic lows), macro policies like Kevin Warsh’s nomination, and potential U.S. federal Bitcoin reserves. Bloomberg’s perspective focuses on narrative loss, but the deeper story is Bitcoin’s painful but necessary evolution toward institutional maturity. The current downturn may reflect not death, but metamorphosis.

marsbit7 ч. назад

Bitcoin On-Chain Users Evaporate by 30%, ETFs Bleed $4.5 Billion: Where Is It Headed in the Next 3 Months?

Bitcoin's on-chain activity shows a concerning six-month decline in active addresses, dropping approximately 31% since August 2025 to around 536,000, while transaction counts remain stable. This divergence suggests reduced participation breadth despite sustained network throughput, indicating concentration among fewer entities like institutions and exchanges. Low transaction fees (averaging $0.24) reflect weak block space demand, contrasting with Bitcoin’s role as a macro-sensitive asset traded largely via ETFs and derivatives. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs have seen significant outflows ($45 billion year-to-date), shifting activity off-chain. Three scenarios emerge: continued stagnation in a risk-averse macro climate; recovery if ETF flows reverse and active addresses rebound; or structural evolution where Bitcoin becomes a settlement layer with reduced retail participation, while stablecoins dominate daily crypto transactions.

marsbit7 ч. назад

Has Wall Street Co-Opted Bitcoin? Bloomberg Expert Sparks Heated Debate

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas sparked a debate on whether Bitcoin's core value as "debasement-resistant and censorship-resistant money" remains valid despite institutional adoption and high volatility. He argued that Bitcoin’s fundamental properties haven’t changed—only the intermediaries have improved. Critics, including Oliver Renick, countered that Bitcoin’s extreme volatility makes it impractical as sound money, effectively causing repeated "debasement events." Balchunas acknowledged volatility as a sign of youth but emphasized long-term dilution resistance. The discussion highlighted a key divide: whether institutional involvement undermines Bitcoin’s original ethos or simply provides safer access.

bitcoinist8 ч. назад