Cowen points out that while stocks and gold are responding positively to expectations around future monetary easing, Bitcoin appears far more sensitive to actual liquidity conditions rather than optimism alone. That distinction, he explains, helps clarify why BTC has struggled to gain momentum even as broader markets push higher. According to Cowen, Bitcoin often requires a clearer macroeconomic catalyst before it can outperform, and that catalyst may not yet be in place.
The Bank of Russia has set out a new framework to regulate cryptocurrencies, proposing tiered access that would allow everyday investors to buy digital assets alongside professional market participants, while maintaining tight controls on risk and usage. In a concept paper released Tuesday and submitted to the government for review, the central bank said both qualified and non-qualified investors would be permitted to acquire crypto assets, but under different rules, limits and testing requirements.
After dipping below its 50-day moving average, shares of Nvidia ( NASDAQ: NVDA) are just starting to regain some lost momentum. Up about $2 in premarket, it's oversold at triple bottom support dating back to September. From its last traded price of $174.14, we'd like to see NVDA initially retest $200. Not only is Nvidia still riding Micron's earnings and guidance, but it's also still riding a Barclays upgrade to a buy rating thanks to the likelihood of further AI spending. "We are OW as the company has long-term sustainable growth led by a large lead in GPUs for AI in DC, with further Edge opportunities (autos, robots, etc.) and a competitive moat around a large portion of the market," said the firm, as quoted by CNBC.
The bitcoin price could climb to $143,000 next year as continued adoption through exchange-traded funds and a more accommodating U.S. regulatory backdrop draw new capital into the market, according to a new forecast from Citi. Analysts at the Wall Street bank set $143,000 as their base-case target for the bitcoin price over the next 12 months. They outlined a bullish scenario that places the price above $189,000, while their bearish case sees the bitcoin price falling to around $78,500 if macroeconomic conditions deteriorate, according to MarketWatch reporting.
In a new interview with Cointelegraph, Check revisits a question he was asked earlier this year: Are we in a bull market or a bear market? While Bitcoin ( BTC) is trading near similar price levels, Check says that leverage, investor cost base, and sell-side behavior are now very different, and all those shifts matter. In fact, a majority of the capital currently invested in Bitcoin was acquired at higher prices, leaving many holders underwater and shaping a cautious sentiment.
BTC had somewhat of a promising start to Wednesday, breaking above its hourly resistance of $88k this morning. After cracking $90k, BTC was sent back down in minutes. The repeated sell wall of rejection is becoming tiresome for bitcoin bulls, as nothing seems to be able to get over this hump, and send things back towards the once familiar $100k and above levels. Since the ETF approval, the mass amount of flow has greatly reduced the impact of retail traders,
The $80,000 level marks a critical technical threshold. Breaking below this point would likely trigger automated stop-loss orders concentrated just beneath this level. A collapse beyond the $80K support could drive Bitcoin toward prior-cycle lows around $76,000. Many traders have placed protective stops just under $80,000-if triggered, it could spark a feedback loop where each wave of selling triggers the next.
The second Edition of the Bitcoin Medellin Conference is coming. The small but high signal conference is set in the City of Eternal Spring, Medellin, a tourism hot spot for the Latin American countries, featuring rich food, landscapes, music, and culture, famous for the charisma and beauty of its people. Medelling also hosts a large international community with a strong entrepreneurship and start-up culture.
Bhutan has committed up to 10,000 bitcoin to support the long-term development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), marking one of the most ambitious sovereign uses of bitcoin for national infrastructure and economic development to date. The Himalayan kingdom unveiled the Bitcoin Development Pledge this week, allocating a portion of its sovereign bitcoin holdings - valued at roughly $860 million to $1 billion at current prices - to back the new special administrative region in southern Bhutan. Officials emphasized that the allocation is intended to preserve capital over the long term rather than fund near-term spending through asset sales.
ChatGPT predicts Bitcoin closes the year around $86,000-down 3.9% from current levels-while top analysts target $111,000, creating a $25,000 gap that can't both be right. Bitcoin ( ) hit $126,000 in October 2025, then crashed back to the upper $80Ks by December. Now the question dividing markets: will Bitcoin ETF inflows of $223 million daily and surging institutional demand push prices to $111K, or will technical indicators and ChatGPT's bearish signals prove correct at $86K?
These so-called whales have always held outsized influence, but their behavior throughout 2025 suggests that a major shift is underway that could fundamentally reshape how Bitcoin ( BTC) behaves heading into 2026. The turning point came on Oct. 10, a day many traders now view as the unofficial end of the most recent crypto bull market. While billions in retail positions were wiped out in minutes, one early Bitcoin whale walked away with roughly $200 million in profit.
Bitcoin extended its weekend slide on Sunday, dropping below $87,000 as a fresh wave of liquidations swept through the crypto market, wiping out roughly $200 million in leveraged positions over the past 60 minutes, per Coinglass data. At the time of writing, the bitcoin price stood at $86,751, down about 2% over the past 24 hours, according to market data.
Technology stocks are buzzing this morning with a wave of developments. Among them, Tesla ( Nasdaq: TSLA) has captured the spotlight. Wedbush tech analyst Dan Ives is calling 2026 a "monster year" for Tesla and Elon Musk as the EV maker leans harder into autonomous driving and robotics. He sees Tesla's valuation climbing to around $2 trillion next year, with a bull-case scenario of $3 trillion by year-end 2026 amid a successful AI strategy. Wedbush has reemphasized its "outperform" rating on TSLA stock.
Bitcoin price endured another grim weekend, bleeding from the low-$92,000 range on Thursday to weekend lows near $87,000 as thin liquidity and sell pressure weighed on risk appetite. The move below $90,000 came during typically illiquid Sunday trading, amplifying downside volatility as traders positioned cautiously ahead of a dense slate of U.S. economic data and central bank events this week.
Bitcoin rebounded from one-week lows on Monday, as expectations of a more accommodative monetary policy stance helped stabilize sentiment. Attention now turns to Tuesday's release of US nonfarm payrolls for October and November, which could set the tone for the weeks ahead. A weaker print could strengthen expectations for multiple rate cuts in 2026, benefiting risk assets such as cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin ( ) has seen $732 billion in new capital inflows since its 2022 cycle low, exceeding all previous bull runs combined. This surge in institutional and ETF-driven investment has pushed Bitcoin's realized market cap to record highs-$1.1 trillion-even as prices consolidate below peak levels. Past crypto winters brought panic but this wave of capital signals something different-a structural shift toward maturity, with Bitcoin's volatility falling and liquidity deepening.
The company plans to sell Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, known as SATA. The offering allows Strive to issue shares into the market at prevailing prices rather than through a single sale. The structure gives the firm flexibility to raise capital as demand allows. SATA carries a 12% dividend and an effective yield near 13%. The preferred stock is modeled on Strategy's STRC perpetual preferred equity, which has been used as a funding tool for bitcoin accumulation.
Speaking to an audience of sovereign wealth funds, banks, conference attendees, and investors, Saylor outlined how his company is leveraging Bitcoin to create the world's first digital Treasury and build a global system of Bitcoin-backed credit. "Bitcoin is digital capital," Saylor said, opening his talk. He contrasted Bitcoin with traditional forms of capital such as gold, real estate, and equities, emphasizing its potential as a foundational store of value in the digital economy.
Bitcoin failed once again to establish firm footing above 90,000 dollars, reflecting a market still hesitant to commit to a decisive direction. The setup, however, may shift quickly this week as investors wait for the Federal Reserve decision and, more importantly, Jerome Powell's tone. A dovish surprise shift from Powell at Jackson Hole back in August boosted Bitcoin by 4% and Ethereum by 14%. Traders now might be wondering whether a similar tone this week could reignite momentum.
Bitcoin price plunged to $88,000s on Friday, down over 4% in the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency is trading near its seven-day low of $88,091, and about 4% below its seven-day high of $92,805. The global market capitalization for Bitcoin now stands at $1.77 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $48 billion. Despite the recent drop, Wall Street bank JPMorgan remains bullish on the Bitcoin price over the long term.