🚨 Breaking Crypto News: Today’s Top Updates!

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CoinGape Media
February 28, 2025

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Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of Strategy (MSTR), has a message for his followers saying “Sell a kidney if you must, but keep the Bitcoin”. Of course, Saylor has been joking in a light mood as Bitcoin price crashes under $80,000 earlier today, while requesting investors to hold with diamond hands. On the other hand, Saylor has been actively in discussions with lawmakers for implementing a BTC strategic reserve for the United States.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently garnered significant attention with his investment tip amid a crypto market crash. CZ posted on X, rationalizing the current market dip whilst urging traders to reduce investment portfolios if they are stressed. Notably, cryptocurrency prices currently face immense heat, as seen by Bitcoin (BTC) hitting a $78K low whilst altcoins are mimicking an even harder slumping action.

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Crypto prices today (February 28) continue to face severe heat, as indicated by Bitcoin (BTC) price touching a $78K low in the past 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) price briefly tanked below the $2,100 level during early Asian hours on Wednesday. Altcoins such as XRP and Solana (SOL) also backtracked nearly 10%. The broader sector continues to face pressure in light of global trade war speculations due to Donald Trump’s new tariffs and investors’ panic selling.

After soaring by double digits following Donald Trump’s election, Bitcoin and most altcoins have crashed and erased most of the gains made last year. Bitcoin price crashed below $80,000, while altcoins have done worse. This article explores some of the top crypto to sell after an expert warned of a BTC crunch zone.