Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro at Fidelity Investments, believes that 2026 might be a gap year for bitcoin, even with the current tailwinds. Trimmer states that bitcoin might take a year off as part of its classic 4-year cycle. Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer: Winter Might Be Upon Us, 2026 Might Be a ‘Year Off’ for […] Original
According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales volume has edged down by 0.47% to $65.58 million, essentially flat from last week’s $67.76 million. Summary NFT sales stayed flat at $65.6M, but buyers and sellers jumped over 24%. DMarket reclaimed first place as Bitcoin BRC-20 NFTs surged over 300%. Bitcoin NFT volume rose sharply while Ethereum and Solana sales declined. Market participation has continued its strong rebound, with NFT buyers climbing by 26.31% to 292,030 and sellers rising by 24.44% to 205,205. NFT transactions remained nearly unchanged, down just 0.95% to 869,747.…
A viral social media scare suggested bitcoin had crashed to $24,000 on Christmas, but the event was actually a localized “flash crash” limited to a single, illiquid trading pair ( BTC/USD1) on Binance. The Anatomy of a Phantom Crash While much of the crypto world celebrated Christmas, a viral X post of bitcoin “crashing” to […] Original
The Bitcoin-to-silver price ratio is emerging as a key macroeconomic signal, offering insight into shifting risk appetite as capital rotates between digital and traditional hard assets. Summary Falling ratio signals risk-on behavior favoring Bitcoin. Rising ratio reflects defensive rotation into silver. Ratio provides macro context, not direct trade signals. As global markets navigate ongoing macro uncertainty, the relationship between Bitcoin and silver prices is drawing increased attention. The Bitcoin–silver price ratio, which measures how many ounces of silver are required to purchase one Bitcoin, provides valuable insight into investor behavior. Rather…
Bitcoin price remains locked in a tight range between $80,000 and $90,000 as liquidity builds on both sides, increasing the likelihood of a sharp breakout once the balance breaks. Summary BTC continues to consolidate between high-time-frame support at $80,000 and heavy resistance near $90,000. Failed breakouts at resistance and untapped resting liquidity suggest a rotation within the range, setting the stage for a larger move once liquidity is cleared. A sustained move above $90,000 with volume would signal bullish continuation. Bitcoin (BTC) price continues to trade in a clearly defined…
Bitcoin strutted into Dec. 26, 2025, wearing a shiny $88,630 price tag and a not-so-subtle smirk, but behind that swagger is a market that’s walking on eggshells. With a market cap brushing against $1.76 trillion and trading volume floating at $38.17 billion, the real story lies in the tense tango between consolidation and breakout tension—wrapped […] Original
Residents can now pay Lugano taxes, fines and city invoices in Bitcoin or USDT, with instant conversion to Swiss francs. Summary Swiss city of Lugano adopts Bitcoin payment push Over 350 merchants use Lightning and the MyLugano app, offering up to 10% LVGA cashback to close a genuine circular economy loop. The Plan ₿ Forum now draws 4,000+ attendees as Lugano positions itself as a working Bitcoin hub, not just a marketing slogan. On the granite steps outside Lugano’s city hall, the most common question used to be about permit…
Layer 1 and Layer 2 tokens sank in 2025 as users and capital rotated to Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain and revenue-generating protocols despite strong developer activity. Summary Layer 1 tokens saw steep price and user losses in 2025, while Bitcoin held relative strength and BNB Chain nearly tripled users as others bled activity. Overleveraged tokenomics, weak value capture, and institutional preference for BTC and ETH drove sustained sell pressure on alternative L1 and L2 tokens. Stablecoin issuers and derivatives platforms dominated revenue, while generic infrastructure tokens faced consolidation risk and a…
The crypto market’s poster child decided to cozy up near the fireplace this Christmas, holding the line at $87,489 with less drama than a family holiday dinner. Despite the tinsel and lights, bitcoin spent the day flirting with the lower end of its intraday range, showing more caution than celebration. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the […] Original
A $1k split across Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum, and Avalanche at the start of 2025 would now be below breakeven, even as Scaramucci frames the basket as a multi-year bet Summary Scaramucci publicly says over half his net worth sits in Bitcoin, with an even larger personal position in Solana, all staked, plus smaller allocations to Avalanche and Ethereum. A hypothetical $1k portfolio split evenly between Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum and Avalanche from early 2025 would currently show a loss after broad market drawdowns. He argues the thesis is multi-year, casting Bitcoin…