Bitcoin has largely ignored what should have been supportive macro signals. US CPI cooled to 2.7% in December, strengthening rate-cut expectations, yet Bitcoin failed to respond. Instead of attracting fresh capital, the price stalled while money rotated elsewhere. That disconnect is why the Bitcoin bear market discussion is resurfacing. Fidelity’s Director of Global Macro, Jurrien
The Bitcoin price has struggled since dipping from the psychological level of $90,000. There’s risk for a potential bearish extension below $87,000 as risk assets waver. BTC price could dip to $85,000 or lower if bears take control. The holiday season is here, but unlike previous cycles, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to trade in a narrow
Investors who followed financial educator Robert Kiyosaki’s long-standing preference for hard assets and select cryptocurrencies at the start of 2025 would have seen mixed results by late December. Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has consistently argued that gold, silver, Bitcoin (BTC), and Ethereum (ETH) help protect against inflation, currency debasement, and systemic
A press release published on Christmas Eve claimed that Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, had launched a new platform offering tokenized gold and silver trading. However, it is “fake,” a Circle spokesperson told CoinDesk. The platform, launched under the name CircleMetals, was promoted through a press release distributed on Dec. 24, a date
Key Takeaways Circle introduces GLDC and SILC, allowing users to swap USDC for tokenized gold and silver 24/7 with deep COMEX-based liquidity. Gold and silver have both hit record highs in December, gaining over 70% and 140% year to date, respectively. Circle announced today that it has entered the tokenized commodities market with the launch
Katie Stockton, founder of Fairlead Strategies and a renowned technical analyst, appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” program to discuss the latest developments in global markets and critical technical levels for Bitcoin. Stockton noted that the overall stock market rally continues, but issued important warnings for Bitcoin investors, both in the short and long term. Stockton,
Rob Hadick, general partner at cryptocurrency-focused investment firm Dragonfly, appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” program and offered important insights into the current state of cryptocurrencies, predictions for 2026, and emerging technologies. Hadick said that the focus should be on long-term trends rather than short-term price movements. Hadick responded to criticisms of Bitcoin’s performance this year
Key Takeaways According to BlackRock’s strategists, the labor market is cooling but not breaking, which supports a pause or very limited cuts rather than aggressive easing next year. More cuts would only come if the labor market deteriorates sharply, which they say is not their base case. The Federal Reserve is expected to deliver limited
Bitcoin has struggled to keep pace with traditional financial markets throughout the year. Technology stocks dominated investor attention as artificial intelligence optimism fueled strong equity rallies. During this period, Bitcoin failed to match that momentum and significantly lagged behind major indices. This underperformance sparked debate around whether digital assets lost their appeal. VanEck offers a
Peter Schiff, an economist and long-term Bitcoin critic, stirred the debate again with a straight forward statement doubting the future of Bitcoin. He reasoned that when tech stocks go up, so does not go Bitcoin and when gold and silver reach record highs, neither goes Bitcoin. Schiff says that this action is a demonstration that