After facing challenges last week, Bitcoin (BTC) has regained strength, igniting optimism among derivatives traders. Bullish positioning has increased sharply, pushing key indicators to notable highs. However, predominantly negative exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows and weakening institutional demand are fueling concerns over elevated long-liquidation risk. Bitcoin Derivatives Turn Bullish Despite Soft Spot Demand Bitcoin opened 2026
In a stunning development that has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency community, a blockchain address linked to the infamous Mt. Gox hack has transferred a colossal $83.9 million in Bitcoin to an anonymous exchange. This significant movement of funds, reported by on-chain analyst Emmett Gallic, involves 926 BTC and occurred over a tense 15-hour period.
BTC failed as the preferred investment choice for investors after hitting two-year lows, while gold and silver continue to set new highs. According to an investment specialist, if gold continues to rise in price, it may soon surpass the S&P 500 in market capitalization. Karel Mercx, a Dutch investment advisory firm Beleggers Belangen, wrote that
Bitcoin’s flat price action and subdued volatility suggest investors may be overlooking a shift in Federal Reserve expectations, potentially leaving the token mispriced ahead of key inflation data, analysts said. The core of the argument is that markets are too complacent. “Risk into tomorrow’s CPI print feels a bit asymmetric to me, given the market
Iran’s national currency, the rial, has fallen to levels many citizens describe as practically worthless. The collapse is not the result of a single event. Economists say it reflects years of high inflation, weak growth, sanctions, and limited access to foreign currency. What is failing now is something more fundamental: trust in money itself. As
Global investment management firm VanEck is confident that the first three months of the year will be a risk-on environment for investors, citing clarity around fiscal policy, monetary direction, and major investment themes. “As we move into 2026, markets are operating in an environment with something investors have not had in years: visibility,” stated VanEck
Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan has slammed the idea that Bitcoin shouldn’t be used for investment and 401(k)s because of its volatility — arguing that some stocks are also prone to even larger price swings. Hougan made the comments on the same day US Senator Elizabeth Warren pressed the US Securities and Exchange Commission
Bitcoin (BTC), which rose above $92,000 yesterday, fell below $91,000 after US President Donald Trump announced he would impose a 25% tariff on all countries trading with Iran. During the same period, Ethereum also fell by 1%, dropping to around $3,100. While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins experienced minor declines and stagnation, privacy-focused altcoins drew
Bitcoin’s explosive rally may have gone too far, with oversupply, rising volatility risk, and shifting macro forces setting the stage for a major reset that could redefine crypto’s next cycle, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence outlook. Bloomberg Intelligence: Oversupplied Crypto Markets Risk Major Bitcoin Repricing Digital asset markets continue to face scrutiny as macro strategists
Bitcoin price started a consolidation phase below $92,000. BTC is holding the $89,500 support and might attempt to start a fresh increase. Bitcoin started a recovery wave above $90,000 and $90,500. The price is trading above $91,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $90,650