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.
The global banks landscape is undergoing a sharp reassessment as major banks rethink interest rate expectations. For months, investors anticipated rapid easing from the US Federal Reserve. That confidence now fades as inflation pressures persist and economic resilience surprises policymakers. The Fed rate cuts outlook has shifted dramatically, forcing markets to adjust strategies. JPMorgan, Goldman
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate move is likely to be an increase and unlikely to occur before third-quarter 2027, JPMorgan predicted, bucking some crypto analysts’ outlook for lower borrowing costs, sooner. The world’s largest bank by market capitalization said on Friday it expects the Fed to hold rates steady with a 3.5%-3.75% target this
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
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish December’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Tuesday at 13:30 GMT. The report is expected to show that prices remained broadly stable in the last month of 2025. As always, it’s a key read on inflation and could stir some short-term moves in the US Dollar
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