Market Snapshot
Price (start)
$76,800
Price (end)
$78,500
Weekly Change
+2.2%
BTC Dominance
53.2%
Hash Rate
592 EH/s
LN Capacity
5,250 BTC
Top Stories
Fidelity Launches Bitcoin Retirement Product
Fidelity Investments launched a dedicated Bitcoin retirement savings product available through employer-sponsored 401(k) plans and individual IRAs. The product invests directly in spot Bitcoin through Fidelity's existing custody infrastructure and charges a 0.35% annual fee. Over 23,000 employers already offer Fidelity's retirement platform, giving millions of workers access to Bitcoin in their retirement accounts.
OP_CAT Proposal Gains Developer Support
A proposal to reintroduce the OP_CAT opcode to Bitcoin's scripting language received significant developer support at the annual Bitcoin Developer Meetup. OP_CAT would enable more complex transaction conditions, improving covenant functionality and enabling new Layer 2 designs. The proposal is being formalized as a BIP and would be implemented as a soft fork if consensus is reached.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Surpasses Gold ETF in AUM
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) surpassed the iShares Gold Trust (IAU) in assets under management for the first time, reaching $38 billion. The milestone was reached just 14 months after IBIT's launch, compared to IAU's 20-year history. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink described Bitcoin as "the fastest-growing ETF product in financial history."
UK FCA Publishes Clear Bitcoin Custody Guidelines
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority published comprehensive guidelines for digital asset custody, providing legal clarity for British financial institutions wanting to hold Bitcoin on behalf of clients. The guidelines cover cold storage requirements, insurance, segregation of client assets, and reporting obligations. Several UK banks have indicated they will offer Bitcoin custody services in response.
River Financial Reports Record DCA Volume
River Financial reported that its dollar-cost averaging (DCA) service processed record transaction volume in February 2026, with average monthly recurring purchases up 45% year-over-year. The company noted that the median DCA amount was $150 per month and that 92% of DCA customers have maintained their recurring schedule for over 12 months.