Day: December 30, 2025

Bitcoin shows divergence against gold: Van de Poppe

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A chart analysis shared by cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe indicates a bullish divergence between Bitcoin and gold, a pattern that has preceded periods of relative outperformance for Bitcoin in previous instances. Summary Analyst Michaël van de Poppe identifies a bullish divergence between Bitcoin and gold. Historical precedent: Similar divergences in Q4 2022 and Q3 2024 preceded periods where Bitcoin outperformed gold, suggesting a potential repeat scenario. Potential rotation signal: The pattern may indicate capital shifting from safe havens to risk-on assets, positioning Bitcoin to lead the next phase…

Key Catalyst For Potential Surge Toward $150,000 Next Year

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As Bitcoin (BTC) maintains a consolidated trading range between $86,000 and $90,000 after experiencing a 30% correction from its all-time high in October, market expectations for the cryptocurrency’s future remain optimistic.  Market analyst Dominic Basulto from The Motley Fool believes that despite the persistent challenges seen in the fourth quarter of the year, Bitcoin could soar to $150,000 by 2026, fueled by the newly established US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Is $150,000 Possible For Bitcoin?  Historical context supports Basulto’s prediction; Bitcoin’s performance over the years has shown significant recovery potential, with…

Bitcoin mining difficulty hits 148.2 trillion as 2025 wraps

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The Bitcoin network concluded 2025 with a mining difficulty of 148.2 trillion, established in its final adjustment of the year, according to network data. Summary Bitcoin closed 2025 with mining difficulty at 148.2 trillion, up 35% from the start of the year, underscoring increased network security and miner competition. Difficulty peaked at 156.0 trillion in November, sits about 5% below that high, and is projected to rise again to around 149.3 trillion in the next adjustment on January 8, 2026. The steady increase in difficulty reflects miners deploying more efficient…