<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <rss version="2.0"> <channel> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> <description>Get daily updates on Bitcoin's price, market trends, analysis, and breaking news curated and powered by AI - all digestible in minutes. Make BitcoinToday.app your one-stop shop for staying informed in the fast-paced world of Bitcoin.</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:32:25 GMT</lastBuildDate> <docs>https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html</docs> <generator>https://github.com/jpmonette/feed</generator> <language>en</language> <image> <title>Bitcoin Today - Bitcoin News Curated and Powered by AI</title> <url>https://www.bitcointoday.app/images/logo-512.png</url> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app</link> </image> <copyright>All rights reserved 2024, BitcoinToday.app</copyright> <category>Bitcoin News</category> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Bullish Reversal: How Washington Policy and ETF Inflows Are Fueling a Crypto Comeback]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-bullish-reversal-how-washington-policy-and-etf-inflows-are-fueling-a-crypto-comeback</link> <guid>bitcoins-bullish-reversal-how-washington-policy-and-etf-inflows-are-fueling-a-crypto-comeback</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:01:25 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Bitcoin is experiencing a significant rebound, with analysts pointing to a combination of structural catalysts that could signal a turning point for the crypto market. The world's largest cryptocurrency traded around **$72,800** on Wednesday, up about **6.8%** over the past 24 hours, though it remains roughly **42% below its October all-time high** near $126,000. ### ETF Inflows and Market Sentiment Shift Nearly **$700 million flowed into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs** across Monday and Tuesday, marking a sharp reversal after four months of steady outflows. This influx is seen as a key driver behind the recent price surge. Rachael Lucas, crypto analyst at BTC Markets, described the move as the market "finally exhaling after months of relentless selling pressure." Having fallen from its October high and logging five consecutive monthly declines, the market has largely "wrung out the weak hands," Lucas said. ### Policy Momentum in Washington A more vocal push for crypto policy in Washington is also shaping a more positive outlook. On Tuesday, **President Donald Trump urged Congress** to move quickly on digital-asset market-structure legislation, accusing major banks of attempting to undermine the administration’s crypto agenda. Trump warned that delays risk pushing the industry overseas and called for the rapid passage of the **CLARITY Act**, a bill designed to define regulatory oversight for digital assets. ### Integration with Financial Infrastructure Regulators continue integrating crypto infrastructure into the financial system. **Kraken’s banking unit recently secured approval** for a Federal Reserve master account, granting the exchange direct access to the Fed’s payment rails and enabling it to move dollars through the central bank’s core systems. This move, despite pushback from banks citing systemic risks, represents a deeper integration of crypto with traditional finance. ### Geopolitical Context and Market Resilience Bitcoin’s rebound has unfolded as fighting between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day, raising concerns about energy markets and global financial stability. Yet crypto’s response has been comparatively resilient. Analysts at crypto brokerage K33 said Wednesday that several technical indicators have reached levels historically associated with **market bottoms**, echoing conditions seen during the 2022 collapse of FTX. "The worst is behind us; now we wait," K33 researchers wrote, noting that bottoming phases for Bitcoin have historically unfolded gradually. ### Analyst Outlook and Bullish Predictions Analysts at fintech prime brokerage and clearing firm Clear Street said the convergence of policy progress, infrastructure integration, and institutional adoption may mark a turning point for the industry. "This shift could essentially end the crypto bear market and trigger the beginning of a bull run," they stated in an investor note. Users of Myriad Markets now see a **57% chance of Bitcoin reaching $84,000** instead of falling back to $55,000, reflecting a 7% shift over the past 24 hours.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>etf</category> <category>regulation</category> <category>market</category> <category>analysis</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.decrypt.co/resize/1024/height/512/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/bitcoin-decrypt-style-neon-gID_7.png" length="0" type="image/png"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Next Move: Crash to $45,000 or Soar to $100,000?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-next-move-crash-to-45-000-or-soar-to-100-000</link> <guid>bitcoins-next-move-crash-to-45-000-or-soar-to-100-000</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:01:32 GMT</pubDate> <description>< ## What Would It Take to See $45,000? A fall from $69,000 to $45,000 represents a 35% decline, which is not inconceivable given the current sour sentiment and market instability. Historically, such drops align with Bitcoin's patterns after hitting all-time highs, like the $126,000 peak in October 2025. However, after months of selling, a further decline might require a new bearish catalyst, such as geopolitical conflicts like a war with Iran or pessimistic U.S. macroeconomic data. Despite this, a crash wouldn't impact Bitcoin's core value drivers, like its scarcity. ## Why $100,000 Could Be Ahead Bitcoin's supply mechanics, unaffected by sentiment, drive its long-term value upward. The next halving in early 2028 will permanently reduce new Bitcoin production, making it harder to obtain. This incentivizes buying now, regardless of price fluctuations. While timing is uncertain, a return to $100,000 could occur within months if investors recognize recent sentiment as an overreaction, assuming no major global disruptions. Therefore, allocating more to Bitcoin while it's cheap is reasonable, but the investment thesis should remain the focus. ## Should You Buy Stock in Bitcoin Right Now? Before investing, consider that The Motley Fool Stock Advisor identified 10 stocks they believe are better buys than Bitcoin, with historical examples like Netflix and Nvidia yielding massive returns. Their service offers insights for individual investors, but Bitcoin's long-term potential remains tied to its fundamentals.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>cryptocurrency</category> <category>marketanalysis</category> <category>investing</category> <category>halving</category> <enclosure url="https://www.nasdaq.com/sites/acquia.prod/files/2019-05/0902-Q19%20Total%20Markets%20photos%20and%20gif_CC8.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Ben McKenzie Exposes Crypto's Dark Side in Explosive Documentary 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money']]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/ben-mckenzie-exposes-cryptos-dark-side-in-explosive-documentary-everyone-is-lying-to-you-for-money</link> <guid>ben-mckenzie-exposes-cryptos-dark-side-in-explosive-documentary-everyone-is-lying-to-you-for-money</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:01:32 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Actor-Turned-Investigator Ben McKenzie Pulls Back the Curtain on Cryptocurrency **Ben McKenzie**, known for his roles in 'The OC' and 'Gotham', has sold his directorial debut documentary **'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money'** to The Forge, which has acquired North American distribution and international sales rights. The film is based on the best-selling book **'Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud'**, co-authored by McKenzie and Jacob Silverman. ### A Deep Dive into Crypto's Culture of Hype and Fraud In this documentary, McKenzie transforms into an investigator, exposing the **cryptocurrency industry's culture of hype, misinformation, and speculation** that fueled its rapid rise. According to the official description, what started as a promise of financial freedom has evolved into a **volatile ecosystem rife with fraud and reckless gambling**, leading to devastating consequences for everyday people. The film utilizes **firsthand reporting and expert interviews** to trace how crypto became one of the most aggressively marketed financial products of the modern era. It highlights how warning signs were **ignored, dismissed, or deliberately obscured**, painting a critical picture of the industry's practices. ### Theatrical Release and Production Details 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money' had its world premiere at **SXSW London 2025** and is scheduled for release in theaters on **April 17**. The documentary was produced by McKenzie and Giogio Angelini, with the deal negotiated by representatives from both the filmmakers and The Forge. ### Industry Reactions and Statements McKenzie commented on the challenge of attracting audiences, humorously noting, "I console myself with the fact that if we can somehow manage not to lose $50 million, 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money' will be more profitable than 'Melania'"—a reference to Amazon's acquisition of a documentary on Melania Trump. Mark Mathias Sayre, CEO of The Forge, praised the film, stating, "In a moment when financial systems, digital markets, and public trust are all under scrutiny, Ben has delivered a film that feels both urgent and darkly funny. It doesn't just revisit the crypto boom; it interrogates the culture that allowed it to thrive." ### Watch the Official Trailer <iframe loading="lazy" title="Everyone Is Lying to You for Money | Official Trailer UHD" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/gzL7D6qzEy0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>cryptocurrency</category> <category>documentary</category> <category>fraud</category> <category>investigation</category> <category>film</category> <enclosure url="https://variety.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ben.jpg?w=1000&h=563&crop=1" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin vs. XRP: Which Crypto Is the Smarter 7-Year Hold for Your $3,000 Investment?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoin-vs-xrp-which-crypto-is-the-smarter-7-year-hold-for-your-3-000-investment</link> <guid>bitcoin-vs-xrp-which-crypto-is-the-smarter-7-year-hold-for-your-3-000-investment</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:01:09 GMT</pubDate> <description>< Image source: Getty Images. ## Bitcoin's Job Is Simple Bitcoin's pitch is that it's an asset with a fixed supply and enough of a social consensus about its worth that it functions as a **store of value**. The coin's supply cap is hard-coded at 21 million coins that can ever be mined. A lot of that supply, approximately 20 million Bitcoin, is already out in the world. And if you're building a well-balanced crypto portfolio, it's the **scarcity** of the remaining supply and the guarantee that it'll only get scarcer and more challenging to produce in the future that makes this coin a must-have holding. Nonetheless, the long-term risk that investors should not dismiss is the advent of **quantum computing**, which in theory could crack Bitcoin's encryption and enable the theft of coins at some point in the tail end of the next 10 years. There are some early steps taking place to update the coin to prevent that from being possible. Even so, the risk might not be fully addressed for years, or perhaps even too late to prevent a quantum attack which turns into a disaster for holders. But the odds are good that Bitcoin's developers will adapt to the threat in time. ## XRP Needs to Keep Winning to Outperform XRP is a bet that its chain, the **XRP Ledger (XRPL)**, becomes important financial plumbing, and that demand for the coin rises alongside its use. There are a few pieces of evidence that suggest it's succeeding. The XRPL saw around 1.1 million daily transactions recently, and it hosts 7.6 million activated wallets. That activity could accelerate if financial institutions continue to onboard their capital to the network in hopes of managing it more readily than they could elsewhere. Still, XRP competes against other money transfer rails and also against legacy systems for capital management. It needs to beat out that competition consistently over time to continue to grow. And while it'll likely win enough of its competitive fights to survive and expand somewhat for the next seven years, to continue to thrive and be a great investment, it'll need to be winning against bigger and bigger competitors all the while -- and that's a lot harder to believe in because it's a high bar. So if you want a coin for a seven-year hold that demands the least babysitting and the least competitive jockeying, invest your $3,000 into **Bitcoin**, as it only needs to change elements related to its security rather than its core feature set.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>xrp</category> <category>investment</category> <category>cryptocurrency</category> <category>analysis</category> <enclosure url="https://www.nasdaq.com/sites/acquia.prod/files/2019-05/0902-Q19%20Total%20Markets%20photos%20and%20gif_CC8.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey's Block Lays Off 40% of Staff: AI or Crypto Winter to Blame?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/jack-dorseys-block-lays-off-40-of-staff-ai-or-crypto-winter-to-blame</link> <guid>jack-dorseys-block-lays-off-40-of-staff-ai-or-crypto-winter-to-blame</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:01:09 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Jack Dorsey cited **AI advances** as the driving force behind cutting 40% of his company's employees, but other factors such as a **weak crypto market**, overstaffing, and a declining stock price may also have motivated the move. Last week, the financial technology company Block announced that it would lay off 4,000 of its 10,000 workers. Dorsey, Block's CEO, said in a letter to shareholders that advances in AI "have changed what it means to build and run a company". "We're already seeing it internally. A significantly smaller team, using the tools we're building, can do more and do it better. And intelligence tool capabilities are compounding faster every week," he wrote. He also said that Block's business remained strong and that these cuts weren't an austerity measure. Can AI operate 40% of a business? Perhaps, but other specters haunt Dorsey's company. The CEO, and by extension Block, has gone all-in on crypto for the better part of a decade, rebranding in 2021 from Square to Block to evoke "blockchain". At the time, Dorsey redirected the business towards blockchain and **Bitcoin** as well as the successful Cash App. The company announced in 2024 that it would invest 10% of its gross profit from bitcoin products into bitcoin itself. A company that has focused its business on cryptocurrency may have other reasons than the miracle of AI to trim its staff. Estimates based on Block's public financial filings peg its **bitcoin holdings around 8,500 BTC**. Bitcoin has lost nearly a quarter of its value since the beginning of the year, and the broader cryptocurrency market has shown similar lackluster performance. Before Dorsey's announcement, Block's stock had declined by some 35% since a peak in October. The combination of a **crypto winter** and a weak stock price provides a less futuristic and more tangible rationale for Dorsey's cuts. With the radical layoff announcement, he did achieve an immediate result: Block's stock popped by 20%, growth it sustained in the ensuing days. Markets have responded unpredictably to layoff announcements in the tech world in recent months. Just before two recent quarterly earnings calls, in October 2025 and January 2026, Amazon announced the layoffs of 14,000 and 16,000 workers, respectively. After the 2025 call, the e-commerce giant's share price rose sharply. Its stock price sank after its January 2026 announcement because Amazon's costs had risen astronomically due to spending on datacenters, a problem Block does not have. Salesforce cut 4,000 customer support workers last year because the company's CEO, Marc Benioff, said that AI could handle some 50% of customer interactions. The company has only seen its stock price drop in response, as investors see the software sector, of which Block is also a member, as especially vulnerable to disruption. Goldman Sachs found in a November 2025 analysis that companies announcing layoffs underperformed the market. Businesses that specifically referenced restructuring, often in response to automation and technological advances, lagged even further. A former business lead at Block wrote a lengthy blog post about the overstuffed teams outside of the "bitcoin hardware team" and the company's "bloated headcount era", which began in 2020, fueled by nearly nonexistent interest rates in the US. Dorsey has overstaffed companies before. The CEO argued on X that while Block did overhire in the past, that issue was resolved in 2024, and the recent cuts were unrelated. How Block functions after these deep staff cuts will offer insight into what AI is capable of in the absence of human employees. Bosses across the US are raising their expectations of productivity based on AI's promise. The pressure is especially high on software engineers, whose work can be done, at least in part, by AI coding models. Startup founders are working themselves into the ground for fear that their rivals are getting more done. So far, though, AI seems to be adding more work than it automates for the majority of workers. A Harvard study of a 200-person technology company published last month found: "AI tools didn't reduce work, they consistently intensified it." Block's remaining employees may now find themselves in the same situation.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>block</category> <category>jackdorsey</category> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>ai</category> <category>layoffs</category> <enclosure url="https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/452f14b2d7a74dfd5acba8397f4e16b2c0b5f994/745_39_3437_2749/master/3437.jpg?width=1200&height=630&quality=85&auto=format&fit=crop&precrop=40:21,offset-x50,offset-y0&overlay-align=bottom%2Cleft&overlay-width=100p&overlay-base64=L2ltZy9zdGF0aWMvb3ZlcmxheXMvdGctZGVmYXVsdC5wbmc&enable=upscale&s=e1784ec3dc340af932f42f958f7745c9" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Quantum Threat: A Major Security Risk Just Got a Step Closer to Being Solved – Is This the Green Light to Buy?]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-quantum-threat-a-major-security-risk-just-got-a-step-closer-to-being-solved-is-this-the-green-light-to-buy</link> <guid>bitcoins-quantum-threat-a-major-security-risk-just-got-a-step-closer-to-being-solved-is-this-the-green-light-to-buy</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:01:17 GMT</pubDate> <description>< *Image source: Getty Images.* ## Don't Overplay This Hand As favorable as BIP-360 entering the development pipeline is, it's important not to over-commit capital to Bitcoin based on this proposal alone. **BIP-360 will not magically make Bitcoin quantum-secure**; it aims to buy time by tinkering with core technical elements and starting the broader conversation about security upgrades, which could take years. Those who self-custody their coins will likely need to take action to be protected by new security upgrades. Holding coins via a **Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF)** offers a lower-friction path, as the asset issuer will implement upgrades on your behalf. While BIP-360 implies that Bitcoin could become less risky if implemented, it isn't a reason to back up the truck. It's a decent reason to consider buying more, but caution is advised.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>quantumcomputing</category> <category>security</category> <category>bip360</category> <category>encryption</category> <enclosure url="https://www.nasdaq.com/sites/acquia.prod/files/2019-05/0902-Q19%20Total%20Markets%20photos%20and%20gif_CC8.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Insider Trading Scandal: How Polymarket Users Made Millions Betting on US-Iran Strikes]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/insider-trading-scandal-how-polymarket-users-made-millions-betting-on-us-iran-strikes</link> <guid>insider-trading-scandal-how-polymarket-users-made-millions-betting-on-us-iran-strikes</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:01:09 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[## Massive Profits from Military Action Bets A **Polymarket user** made roughly **half a million dollars in one day** after betting on the timing of the **U.S. strikes on Iran**. The user, "Magamyman," was called out by Democratic Rep. Mike Levin in a post on X, where he pointed out that the first trade was placed only **71 minutes before the news broke publicly**. At the time, the platform only had it at a **17% probability**. Another user, "Dicedicedice," made almost **$150,000** on the bet, also made mere hours before the strikes, according to the Financial Times. Software company Bubblemaps said in an X post on Saturday that it had identified **six crypto wallets on Polymarket** that made a total of **$1.2 million** by betting that the U.S. would strike Iran before February 28. All of the wallets were funded within the last day and had made the bets just hours before the strikes. ## Political Backlash and Calls for Oversight "Prediction markets cannot be a vehicle for profiting off advance knowledge of military action," Levin wrote in the post. "We need answers, transparency, and oversight." Insider betting is a common and actually revered practice on betting platforms like Polymarket and its competitor, Kalshi. The common argument posed by prediction market fans is that **insider trading is pretty much the entire point**, as any insider action could be used as a signal of news before it actually drops. Opponents to that argument say that using **non-public information** to make money on bets can be unfair or potentially fraudulent, and allowing it only stands to make rich and powerful insiders richer and more powerful. Not to mention that betting on war, like the one currently unfolding in the Middle East that has already claimed the lives of more than 200 people, is a pretty pure example of **profiting off of human suffering**. ## Previous Controversies and Platform Defense Polymarket started getting significantly more heat for the practice when a brand new account made more than **$436,000 in January**, betting on the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s downfall, just hours before his capture by U.S. forces was made public knowledge. In a statement on the platform, Polymarket defended its decision to continue to allow betting on the war in the Middle East, arguing that prediction markets **"create accurate, unbiased forecasts"** that are **"invaluable in gut-wrenching times like today."** "After discussing with those directly affected by the attacks, who had dozens of questions, we realized that prediction markets could give them the answers they needed in ways TV news and X could not," Polymarket claims. ## Regulatory Challenges and Political Scrutiny Prediction markets have been in **muddy regulatory waters**. Once a banned platform in the U.S., Polymarket made its grand return after newly elected President Trump dropped DOJ and Commodity Futures Trading Commission investigations into the company and cleared a path to legality for betting markets. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., also sits on Polymarket’s advisory board. But while these platforms are gaining credibility in the United States, some politicians are still working to at least limit operations. At the state level, regulators in states like Nevada and New York are trying to limit political and sports betting on the platforms. At the federal level, the House has yet to vote on a bill that would ban federal officials from betting on policy outcomes. Earlier this week, six Democratic senators sent a letter to the CFTC asking it to **"categorically prohibit"** prediction markets from offering contracts **"that incentivize physical injury or death"** by resolving the bet based on an individual’s death. Some bets on the platform regarding Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s removal by U.S. forces have since been resolved to "no" following his death.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>polymarket</category> <category>predictionmarkets</category> <category>insidertrading</category> <category>regulation</category> <category>crypto</category> <enclosure url="https://gizmodo.com/app/uploads/2026/03/iran-eplosion-1200x675.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[JPMorgan Reveals the Hidden Catalyst That Could Ignite Bitcoin's Next Bull Run]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/jpmorgan-reveals-the-hidden-catalyst-that-could-ignite-bitcoins-next-bull-run</link> <guid>jpmorgan-reveals-the-hidden-catalyst-that-could-ignite-bitcoins-next-bull-run</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:01:09 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[Crypto markets have been lacking conviction, with traders struggling to identify a catalyst strong enough to lift prices out of their current lull. **Bitcoin has remained range-bound around mid-$60,000**, while ether is trading around $2,000, and volumes across major exchanges have thinned. The digital assets market is thirsty for a solid catalyst, and **JPMorgan says it has identified one — market structure legislation in the U.S., called the Clarity Act**. "While sentiment remains negative in crypto markets, we continue to believe that a potential approval of the market structure legislation most likely by mid year could serve as a positive catalyst for crypto markets into the second half of the year," analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said in a report. While the market faces broader hesitation among both retail and institutional participants, **regulatory ambiguity has also weighed on sentiment**, leaving larger investors cautious about deploying new capital. Market participants say that without tangible progress on a coherent regulatory framework, sidelined capital is unlikely to return in force. This is where the Clarity Act would be a decisive catalyst for the digital assets market, according to JPMorgan. A comprehensive framework defining oversight, token classifications and exchange obligations would remove one of the biggest overhangs on the asset class: **uncertainty**. With clearer rules of the road, large asset managers, pension funds and corporate treasuries that have so far remained cautious could gain the confidence and compliance cover to increase allocations. That wave of institutional participation, in turn, could deepen liquidity, compress volatility and unlock new product development, from structured offerings to broader tokenized assets. ## A Bill Stuck in Limbo At its core, the proposed bill would define oversight across the **Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)**, classifying tokens as either digital commodities or securities. The bank's analysts said placing major tokens under CFTC jurisdiction would reduce compliance burdens and legal uncertainty. A “grandfather” clause would allow certain tokens tied to spot exchange-traded funds listed before Jan. 1, 2026, including **XRP, solana, litecoin, hedera, dogecoin and chainlink**, to be treated as commodities. The proposal would also let new projects raise up to **$75 million annually without full SEC registration**, subject to disclosure rules. The analysts said that the grace period could revive onshore issuance, venture funding and deal activity that has shifted overseas. However, the leading U.S. effort to establish the federal crypto rules has stalled in the Senate after months of talks and missed timelines, leaving the bill in limbo as lawmakers wrangle over key provisions. A scheduled Senate Banking Committee markup was postponed in early 2026 after **Coinbase (COIN), the largest U.S. crypto exchange, publicly withdrew its support for the bill**, saying the current text could hamper innovation, weaken competition, and restrict features like stablecoin rewards. Coinbase’s opposition exposed divisions among industry players and lawmakers, even as some analysts and banking voices say the bill’s core goals, clearer SEC/CFTC oversight and defined regulatory pathways, keep momentum alive. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said earlier this month that banking trade groups, rather than individual banks, were largely responsible for the stalled talks over U.S. crypto market structure legislation. In a market still heavily driven by sentiment and flows, a decisive regulatory breakthrough could act as a powerful catalyst, the kind that doesn’t just steady prices, but potentially propels them sharply higher.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>regulation</category> <category>jpmorgan</category> <category>clarityact</category> <category>institutional</category> <enclosure url="https://cdn.sanity.io/images/s3y3vcno/production/425de9ee0038a89f62b19f80036297d564f1552b-1920x1080.jpg?auto=format&w=960&h=540&crop=focalpoint&fit=clip&q=75&fm=jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/> </item> <item> <title><![CDATA[Bitcoin's Path to $500,000: Why a Wall Street Analyst Predicts a Massive Surge]]></title> <link>https://www.bitcointoday.app/article/bitcoins-path-to-500-000-why-a-wall-street-analyst-predicts-a-massive-surge</link> <guid>bitcoins-path-to-500-000-why-a-wall-street-analyst-predicts-a-massive-surge</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:01:08 GMT</pubDate> <description><![CDATA[It's been a challenging year for **Bitcoin** and cryptocurrencies overall. Despite recent corrections, Bitcoin remains the largest crypto asset globally, with its price dropping to around $65,000 and a market cap of approximately $1.3 trillion. However, a significant price surge might be on the horizon, according to a Wall Street analyst. Here's why Bitcoin holders should stay optimistic. ## Expect More Short-Term Pain Geoff Kendrick, head of digital asset research at **Standard Chartered**, a British bank with nearly $1 trillion in assets, warns that the recent cryptocurrency correction may not be over yet. In a note to investors, he stated, "Near-term, we see potential for further price downside in the coming months." This is due to ongoing withdrawals from crypto-based ETFs, with average **Bitcoin ETF** holdings down about 25%. Despite this, Kendrick views the volatility as a temporary setback. He maintains his long-term prediction that Bitcoin will hit $100,000 this year as the asset class matures and becomes more resilient. Looking ahead to 2030, Kendrick is confident in a **$500,000 price target**. He notes, "We think that the involvement of institutional investors and ETFs will cushion the downside this time, leading to less extreme total declines," adding, "Our constructive long-term view remains intact." Other analysts echo this optimism. Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, forecasts a Bitcoin price of $710,000 by 2030, with a minimum target of $300,000 and a potential high of $1.5 million. The key driver? **Institutional investment**, particularly through spot ETFs. In summary, both Kendrick and Wood believe institutional involvement will boost Bitcoin's long-term value while reducing downside risks. But there's another critical factor to watch. ## Will Bitcoin Really Reach $500,000? What justifies a $500,000 Bitcoin price? A comparison to **gold** offers a clear answer. Store-of-value assets, like real estate or art, retain value based on societal agreement. Gold has been valued for millennia, with a market cap of about $36 trillion. Bitcoin is often called **digital gold** due to its scarcity and decentralized nature. With a current market cap of $1.3 trillion, if Bitcoin were to achieve value parity with gold, each Bitcoin could be worth around $1.7 million. Cathie Wood's Ark Invest supports this view, describing Bitcoin as "a nimbler, more transparent store of value relative to gold." They believe Bitcoin's potential to capture market share from gold is a major factor in their bullish predictions. While achieving this parity isn't guaranteed and could take decades, the comparison shows how a $500,000 target is reasonable, even without considering other use cases.]]></description> <author>contact@bitcointoday.app (BitcoinToday.app)</author> <category>bitcoin</category> <category>priceprediction</category> <category>institutionalinvestment</category> <category>etfs</category> <category>goldcomparison</category> <enclosure url="https://g.foolcdn.com/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fg.foolcdn.com%2Feditorial%2Fimages%2F825262%2Fgettyimages-1369878070-1201x821-8520869.jpg&w=1200&op=resize" length="0" type="image//image/"/> </item> </channel> </rss>