It was a good weekend for Bitcoin as the price added to weekly gains, closing out the week up over 13%. However, traders are now focused on the $50,000 milestone and the potential resistance on the way. Elsewhere, two new Solana drainers are changing transactions after being signed, and Joe Biden accidentally sets the crypto community alight with laser eyes on X.

Further reading:

• Best weekly close since 2021 — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week — William Suberg
• Scam-as-a-service: New Solana drainers identified — Ana Paula Pereira
• Bitcoin ETFs hit $10B milestone just one month after approval — Ana Paula Pereira
• Joe Biden posts ‘laser eyes’ meme after Super Bowl — but it’s not about Bitcoin — Tom Mitchelhill

References:

• ‘Substitution’ of gold for Bitcoin is now underway, says Cathie Wood — Brayden Lindrea

So, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!

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