Bitcoin chain split at block 969298 flagged by FarsideUK as price holds $83834.81 with neutral RSI amid death cross signals.

Zender activates BLAKE2b proof of work at block 961640, replacing SHA256d with new 164-byte headers and temporary RDTS rules on the BTC fork.

CZ proposes Bitcoin fork locking Satoshi's 1M coins after one year, capping supply at 20M BTC; BTC trades at $60520 amid bearish EMA structure.