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: Ab jetzt wird es ernst

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Der Bitcoin-Preis notiert weiterhin rund 30 % unter seinem Allzeithoch und viele Anleger fragen sich, warum der Markt nicht richtig in Fahrt kommt. Stehen wir kurz vor einem neuen Bitcoin-Bärenmarkt oder ist dieser Bullenmarkt noch lange nicht vorbei? In diesem Video analysiere ich die aktuelle Bitcoin-Marktlage, den Kursverlauf und die Stimmung am Markt. Wir sprechen darüber, ob eine Rally wie 2017 überhaupt noch einmal möglich ist oder ob die Zeiten extremer Bitcoin-Renditen endgültig vorbei sind. Ausserdem gehe ich darauf ein, welche Rolle…

Why $100,000 Is Bitcoin’s Most Important Resistance Level

Bitcoin is struggling to regain momentum below the $90,000 level, yet it continues to hold above $86,000, reflecting a market gripped by indecision. Price action has narrowed into a tight range, with neither buyers nor sellers able to assert clear control. As volatility compresses, apathy has become a defining feature of the current environment, and an increasing number of analysts are openly discussing the possibility that the market is transitioning toward a broader bear phase. Related Reading While price levels dominate headlines, on-chain data suggests the more important battle is…

Bitcoin’s current setup looks like 2019, says Benjamin Cowen

As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to underperform gold and major equity indices, investors are increasingly questioning whether this cycle is unfolding differently than expected. In a new interview with analyst Benjamin Cowen, we dig into why Bitcoin is lagging traditional markets, and why the current setup may feel strikingly similar to 2019. Cowen points out that while stocks and gold are responding positively to expectations around future monetary easing, Bitcoin appears far more sensitive to actual liquidity conditions rather than optimism alone. That distinction, he explains, helps clarify why BTC has…

Bitcoin’s Weak End to 2025 Doesn’t Mean Bearish Q1 2026

Key Notes Pompliano emphasized that Bitcoin’s long-term performance still shows strength as it is up roughly 100% over two years. He said that BTC’s compressed volatility and the absence of a typical 70–80% drawdown, as seen in past cycles, will serve as catalysts. Analyst Daan Crypto Trades and asset manager VanEck said that early 2026 would be critical to decide the next BTC performance. It has been a disappointing 2025 for Bitcoin BTC $87 052 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $1.74 T Vol. 24h: $35.74 B investors, as the largest…

Deribit’s $28.5 Billion Boxing Day Options Expiry Becomes Bitcoin’s Main Event

A record-breaking $28.5 billion in crypto options is set to expire at Deribit this Friday, turning the year’s final trading days into a high-stakes derivatives showdown. Institutional Bitcoin Bets Stack up Ahead of Deribit Expiry As 2025 winds down, Deribit—now a subsidiary of Coinbase—is preparing for its largest options expiry on record, with more than […] Original

Bitcoin’s $126K Sprint May Be Over — Fidelity Predicts 2026 Slide

Fidelity’s top markets strategist has warned that Bitcoin’s October high of $126,000 could mark the top of the current cycle, and investors should be ready for a rough ride in 2026. According to Jurrien Timmer, a notable pullback is possible next year with key support seen in a range of $65,000 to $75,000. That view sits alongside data points and trader commentary that recall past big drops after sharp peaks. Cycle Warning From Fidelity Timmer said Bitcoin’s price history follows a roughly four-year rhythm tied to halvings. Past peaks have…