Amidst Criticism, Strategy Announces Weekly Bitcoin Haul

Strategy, the largest bitcoin digital asset treasury (DAT), has announced a new purchase of BTC just before the end of the year. Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, disclosed the acquisition of 1,229 BTC for $108.8 million, as bitcoin heads into a negative year. Strategy Keeps Purchasing Bitcoin Amidst Criticism Strategy, the largest digital asset […] Original

Bitcoin bulls weigh dueling forecasts from JPMorgan, Draper, Cowen

Wall Street banks and crypto analysts issue sharply conflicting Bitcoin targets into 2026, underscoring uncertainty over “digital gold” and macro risks. Summary JPMorgan sees Bitcoin extending its “digital gold” role, eyeing upside if volatility eases and regulation firms up.​ Tim Draper targets outsized BTC gains by October 2026, framing it as a hedge against dollar debasement and legacy finance.​ Benjamin Cowen and Standard Chartered flag cycle risk and slower institutional demand, warning of a post-2025 reset and lower 2026 peak. Major financial institutions and industry analysts have released divergent price…

Bitcoin price eyes symmetrical triangle breakout as weekly ETF outflows top $780M

Bitcoin price is eyeing a breakout from a consolidation pattern as buyers reclaimed control. At the same time, spot BTC exchange-traded funds have witnessed over $780 million in net outflows. Summary Bitcoin price reclaimed $90,000 level on Monday. Renewed Russia-Ukraine tensions and rising BTC price speculation fueled the rebound. A bullish symmetrical triangle pattern had formed on the 4-hour chart. According to data from crypto.news, Bitcoin (BTC) price fell from its $90,000 mark on Dec. 22 and subsequently slipped to as low as $86,740 by Christmas Eve. While bulls tried…

From Mainstream Success to Physical Threat: How Bitcoin’s Surge Created a New Criminal Class

While the cryptocurrency sector has flourished under newfound U.S. government legitimacy, this “golden age” has been shadowed by a brutal emerging trend: the surge of “wrench attacks.” Mainstreaming the Target The start of 2025 proved favorable for the cryptocurrency industry as President Donald Trump pledged to dismantle the previous administration’s restrictive stance toward digital assets. […] Original

Bitcoin 4-Year Cycle Gives Way to 10-Year Grind

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said the Bitcoin four-year cycle is being replaced by a “10-year grind” characterized by steady returns rather than spectacular gains. Speaking on CNBC’s Crypto World, Hougan argued that institutional adoption, regulatory progress, and stablecoin growth are stronger forces than the historical halving-driven cycle. “I do think the four-year cycle is less important now than it was in the past,” Hougan stated. “I expect the market to be up next year. I think we’re in a 10-year grind upward of strong returns, not spectacular returns, strong returns,…

Bitcoin ETFs Lose $83M as Redemptions Extend to Five Days

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $83.27 million in net outflows on December 26, extending a multi-day redemption streak as BTC struggled to reclaim $88,000. Summary Bitcoin ETFs recorded $83.27M in outflows on Dec. 26, extending a five-day selloff. Fidelity’s FBTC led redemptions with $74.38M, while most ETFs saw zero flows. ETF outflows now exceed $750M as Bitcoin fails to reclaim the $90K level. Fidelity’s FBTC led withdrawals with $74.38 million in outflows, while Grayscale’s GBTC posted $8.89 million in redemptions. All remaining Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs recorded zero flow activity on December 26.…