Crypto analyst Maksim Balashevich suggests that Bitcoin could drop to around $75,000, indicating insufficient fear among traders on social media to confirm a market bottom. Despite recent optimism, signs point to a potential decline, presenting a buying opportunity.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said the potential passage of the US Clarity Act is unlikely to have a significant impact on Bitcoin’s price, after indications that it could pass Congress as soon as January.
“Is it a world-shaking macro development? Nope. Needed for sure, but not something that

Bitcoin (BTC) demand growth has slowed significantly since October 2025, signaling that Bitcoin has entered into another bear market cycle, according to analysts at crypto market analysis platform CryptoQuant.
Investor demand for BTC came in three waves during the current market cycle, with the

Caroline Ellison and former FTX executives Gary Wang and Nishad Singh are barred from leadership roles for 8-10 years due to misusing investor funds. They received conduct-based injunctions, with Ellison set for early release from prison.

Not long before he died, Grandad said something that I thought was a little silly, a little old-fashioned.
He declared that he didn’t trust the banks, and he didn’t want them to know what he did with _his _money. I scoffed at the time, paranoid old fella! But of course, it turns out I owe him an

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis announced she will not seek reelection in 2026, marking her exit from Congress in 2027. A strong advocate for digital assets, she helped shape legislation for the crypto market structure but feels unable to continue due to the demanding nature of the role.

The Blockchain Association, a non-profit crypto advocacy organization, wrote a letter to the US Senate Committee on Banking, signed by over 125 crypto industry groups and companies, opposing the ban on third-party service providers and platforms offering customer rewards to stablecoin

Bitcoin is poised to outperform gold as a long-term store of value due to its superior characteristics and finite supply, according to analyst Matthew Kratter. Gold's increasing supply and physical transportation issues make it less suitable for the digital economy.

Bitcoin (BTC) versus gold has entered classic bottom territory as a key support retest begins.
Key points:
Bitcoin drops to 20 ounces of gold for the first time since early 2024.

This represents a the border between bull and bear-market territory, analysis says.

A three-year Bit

Key takeaways
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Large market participants are steadily reducing exposure, creating sustained selling pressure across Bitcoin, Ether and XRP.

Global macro tightening, including Bank of Japan rate-hike expectations and muted reactions to Fed cuts, is weighing on risk

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has attracted $25 billion in inflows despite negative performance, indicating strong investor interest. Analysts suggest this reflects maturity in the asset class, with long-term investors focusing on capital management rather than short-term gains.

XRP (XRP)  has retraced nearly 50% from its multi-year high of $3.66 to trade below $2, a technical setup that may have “bearish implications” for its price, according to Veteran analyst Peter Brandt.
Key takeaways:
XRP appeared bearish below $2, with chart technicals pointing

Blockstream CEO Adam Back has criticized Castle Island Ventures founding partner Nic Carter for amplifying concerns about quantum computing threats to Bitcoin.
“You make uninformed noise and try to move the market or something. You’re not helping,” Back said in an X post on Friday, after Carter