After spending much of late 2025 consolidating below six-figure territory, Bitcoin (BTC) has started 2026 with renewed momentum. In just two weeks, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has delivered a double-digit gain, pushing back toward the psychologically important $100,000 level and rewarding investors who entered the year with fresh exposure. According to price data as of
Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX and a closely followed figure in the cryptocurrency markets, has published his new article titled “Frowny Cloud”. In his article, Hayes argued that the main reason Bitcoin (BTC) might not perform as expected throughout 2025 is the tightening of US dollar liquidity. According to him, the tightening of dollar
Ash Crypto has shared news about a well-known crypto whale opening very large long positions. According to the post, this trader has placed bets worth nearly $850 million across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The positions are bullish, meaning the trader is betting that prices will go up. Because of the size and timing, the move
U.S. stock markets had a rough week, wiping out about $650 billion in market value as major indexes moved lower. The Nasdaq fell around 1.4%, the Dow Jones dropped 1.2%, and the S&P 500 slipped roughly 1%, even as stocks remain near record highs. At the same time, Bitcoin moved in the opposite direction. Bitcoin
In a landmark move for institutional cryptocurrency adoption, Galaxy Digital has successfully issued a $75 million tokenized collateralized loan obligation on the Avalanche blockchain. This significant transaction, reported by The Block in early 2025, represents a sophisticated fusion of traditional structured finance with cutting-edge blockchain technology. Consequently, it establishes a new benchmark for how large-scale
Bitcoin extended its short-term advance on the four-hour chart as prices stabilized near recent highs. The move followed a decisive breakout from the $90,000–$91,000 base, which reset market expectations. Traders now assess whether consolidation signals continuation or a pause before the next expansion. Current price action suggests buyers remain in control, even as volatility stays
US President Donald Trump said he currently has no plans to remove Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell from his post, despite the Justice Department investigation into Powell’s activities. Trump added that it was too early to make a final decision on the matter. Speaking to Reuters, Trump responded to a question about whether he would
Cryptocurrency markets staged their largest short squeeze since the sharp selloff in early October, as a rebound in prices forced bearish traders to unwind positions and fueled hopes of a broader recovery. Short liquidations across crypto futures and perpetual contracts climbed to about $200 million on Wednesday, the highest level since roughly $1 billion in
Cryptocurrency analysts note that significant “deleveraging” signals have been observed in the derivatives market over the past three months, and this reshaping of the market structure could indicate a possible bottom formation. CryptoQuant, a cryptocurrency data platform, has reported that the amount of open interest in the Bitcoin derivatives market has steadily declined over the
Key Takeaways Bitmine Immersion Technologies invests $200 million in Beast Industries. The investment will close around January 19, 2026. Bitmine Immersion Technology, the world’s leading Ethereum treasury company, announced Thursday a $200 million equity investment into Beast Industries. The announcement comes ahead of Bitmine’s annual meeting scheduled for later today. The partnership will focus on