Bitcoin

Bitcoin faced a turbulent Q4 in 2025, with December seeing a nearly 9% drop and record volatility since April, yet VanEck’s mid-December “ChainCheck” report notes improving liquidity and resetting speculative leverage, providing cautious optimism for long-term holders.

Stablecoins are ultimately capped by a ceiling that Bitcoin is positioned to smash right through. They are not an existential threat to Bitcoin.

Russia’s central bank has proposed new rules that would allow retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies while granting professional investors broader rights.

Trump Media just added 451 Bitcoin to its holdings, bringing its total to 11,542 BTC worth over $1 billion as part of its ongoing crypto treasury strategy.

Gemini predicts that in 2026, Bitcoin’s market maturation may break its traditional four-year cycle, political engagement with crypto will rise, prediction markets will grow, digital asset treasury firms will consolidate, and at least one nation may convert part of its gold reserves into Bitcoin.

JPMorgan is exploring whether to offer spot and derivatives bitcoin trading to institutional clients, reflecting rising demand for U.S. bank-grade crypto execution

Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice disclosed it holds over 210 bitcoin seized from criminal cases, placing the country among the world’s top government bitcoin holders.

Bitwise is predicting that bitcoin will break from its historic four-year cycle and reach new highs in 2026.

Exceptional opportunity in Bitcoin treasury companies: Asymmetric upside if BTC rebounds. MSTR could hit $500/share in bullish scenario.

Bitcoin fell below $87,000 on Sunday, dropping 2% in 24 hours amid $200 million in liquidations and $38 billion in trading volume, trading just above a week-long low.