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• [New] The post US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve could lose 30% in one ruling as Bitfinex battle intensifies appeared first on CryptoSlate. MEXC
• [New] DeepSnitch AI has more upside potential in 2026 compared to Bitcoin, due to its early stage. MEXC
• [New] Bitcoin developer Matt Carallo dismissed quantum computing fears as a scapegoat for BTC's 46% slide from its October peak, arguing that AI is now substantially competing for capital. / USA MEXC
• [New] In a bullish scenario, if inflation fears intensify and trust in traditional institutions erodes further, Bitcoin could realistically target $150,000 by year-end, a prediction supported by historical patterns during economic uncertainty. Interactive Crypto
• [New] Hopes around Trump's more crypto-friendly second administration sent Bitcoin to a record price above $126,000 last October, just before a massive selloff that has left digital assets reeling ever since. The Star
• [New] For investors, Visser recommends pivoting away from the abundance of code-based assets and toward scarcity, asserting that Bitcoin will eventually decouple from software to serve as a global, democratized store of value in an increasingly borderless world. The Great Reset
• [New] Bitcoin is contending with a convergence of bearish pressures - from hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data to a high-profile whale transferring $760 million in BTC to Binance - as the crypto market's Fear & Greed Index extends its streak of extreme fear to 22 consecutive days. Blockster
• [New] The approval of a Bitcoin ETF in the United States, for example, could be a game-changer, opening the door for institutional investment and driving up prices. thedetroitbureau
• [New] In a world where AI becomes the central operating layer of society, Bitcoin could emerge as an international reference standard. Futura-Sciences
• [New] In the Bitcoin segment, the ARK panelist emphasizes institutional maturation, pointing to ETF and treasury holdings rising as a share of total supply and to improving risk-adjusted performance metrics. The Bitcoin Distillery
• [New] Bitcoin is down 45% from its $126K peak as institutions de-risk and quantum computing concerns enter valuation models. MarketScreener
• [New] The scarcity of Bitcoin and the possible devaluation of the dollar could be a factor in the long-term value proposition. / USA MEXC
• [New] Amongst high-profile crypto industry insiders, the growing consensus is that Bitcoin will hit a price of $1 million by the year 2030, if not sooner. AOL
• [New] By 2030, approximately 99% of all Bitcoin will have been mined, drastically reducing new supply. CryptoRank
• As the digital gold narrative for Bitcoin transitions into a tech-index play, the real alpha in 2026 will be the next crypto to explode within the utility and infrastructure space. Tradingkey
• The Federal Reserve's working paper proposes creating specific risk weightings for cryptocurrencies, including BTC, ETH, ADA, DOGE, and XRP, within derivatives margin frameworks. MEXC
• 2026 opportunities likely appear in AI, real-world asset tokenization, and Bitcoin Layer 2 ecosystems. StealthEX
• Alternative Assets Achieve New Prominence with Retail Investors - But Education Remains a Challenge Alternative investments will see their popularity with retail investors increase sharply in 2026, as technological innovations like cryptocurrencies offer new paths to participation. Insights
• DeepSnitch AI is the best crypto presale, crushing every metric, while Bitcoin ETFs record $145M inflows, validating institutional rotation is happening right now during maximum fear. The Tribune
• Standard Chartered lowered its year-end 2026 bitcoin forecast to US$100,000 from US$150,000 - and from US$300,000 just months earlier - warning the original cryptocurrency could drop to US$50,000 before stabilising. Yahoo Finance Singapore
• StanChart now expects Bitcoin to reach $100,000 by the end of 2026, down from its prior $150,000 forecast and well below its earlier $300,000 projection. Benzinga

Last updated: 01 March 2026