The most recent crash in the crypto market has undoubtedly been driven by an external shock rather than a protocol failure of any kind. The escalating conflict in the Middle East, a hawkish Federal Reserve, and prolonged economic disruption in the US are amongst the leading reasons for a broad risk-off move.

Bitcoin fell to $75,000, triggering over $2.5 billion in leveraged long liquidations in a single day and accelerating a market-wide retreat.

Within these market conditions, speculative activity is also diminishing. Bitcoin Everlight has continued to see participation during its second presale phase, offering a clear example of how engagement behaves under systemic stress.

Geopolitical Conflict and Monetary Policy Drive the Selloff

There were reports of explosions taking place near Iran’s Bandar Abbas port. The rising tension between the country and the US triggered immediate risk reduction across global markets. Of course, cryptocurrencies were sold alongside equities.

This decline was further reinforced by monetary policy. On January 28, the Federal Reserve held rates at 3.50%–3.75%, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling that cuts are unlikely before late 2026. This immediately removed expectations of near-term liquidity relief. A partial US government shutdown, which now exceeds 40 days has also added to the pressure, forcing many retail participants ot liquidate crypto holdings.

Bitcoin Everlight Emerges as Participation Persists

While much of the market has frozen, Bitcoin Everlight has continued to attract participation during its second presale phase. This particular activity has not been driven by momentum in its price. On the other hand, it has centered on how the network operates and how contributors participate.

The project is designed as a lightweight transaction routing layer that operates alongside Bitcoin without modifying its original protocol or its consensus rules. Bitcoin remains the settlement layer, while Everlight focuses on coordinating transactions and on execution. This separates the handling of transactions from settlement on the base layer.

BTCL Supply and Presale Progress

Bitcoin Everlight operates with a fixed supply of 21,000,000,000 BTCL. Allocation is defined at launch:

45% for the public presale
20% reserved for node rewards
15% for liquidity
10% for the team under vesting
10% for ecosystem and treasury use.

The presale will happen across 20 stages, starting at $0.0008 and ending at $0.0110. The project is currently in Phase 2, with BTCL priced at $0.0010, and has raised more than $250,000 during the ongoing market downturn. Presale allocations unlock 20% at token generation, with the remaining balance released linearly over six to nine months. Team allocations follow a 12-month cliff and a 24-month vesting schedule.

Node Operations and Incentive Structure

The operational core of the network consists of the Everlight nodes. They do not mine blocks and are not full Bitcoin nodes. Instead, their role is limited to routing transactions, performing validation, and participating in quorum-based confirmation.

To participate, node operators have to stake BTCL tokens. The compensation comes from routing micro-fees and is adjusted by measurable factors, which include uptime, routing volume, and performance metrics such as response latency and successful delivery rates. Nodes that fall below required thresholds lose routing priority until performance recovers.

Participation tiers — Light, Core, and Prime — define routing responsibility and access to advanced roles. Higher tiers handle a greater share of transaction flow. A fixed 14-day lock period applies, supporting predictable network behavior without long-term capital immobilization.

Security Review and Accountability Measures

Bitcoin Everlight’s contracts and infrastructure have undergone external technical review through the SpyWolf Auditand the SolidProof Audit. These reviews examined contract logic, structure, and implementation consistency.

Project identity verification has been completed through the SpyWolf KYC Verification and Vital Block KYC Validation, establishing traceable accountability for development and deployment.

Learn More About BTCL:

Website: https://bitcoineverlight.com/

Security: https://bitcoineverlight.com/security

How to Secure: https://bitcoineverlight.com/articles/how-to-buy-bitcoin-everlight-btcl

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ February 2, 2026 8:00 pm