Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) has retreated sharply from its early-October peak, unsettling traders and reviving concerns that the market could be heading towards a prolonged downturn into 2026.
The recent decline has coincided with wider macroeconomic uncertainty, prompting some investors to question whether the current bull phase has already lost momentum.
Solana (CRYPTO:SOL)-focused exchange-traded funds have recorded seven consecutive days of net inflows even as the wider cryptocurrency market remains under sustained pressure.
Data from Farside Investors shows that Solana ETFs attracted a cumulative $674m in net inflows during the period, highlighting continued institutional engagement.
The strongest single day of inflows was recorded last Tuesday, when $16.6m entered Solana-linked ETF products.
Bitcoin's (CRYPTO:BTC) long-discussed four-year market cycle remains intact but is now shaped by political events and liquidity conditions rather than the asset’s halving mechanism, according to new analysis from 10x Research.
Markus Thielen, head of research at 10x Research, said the belief that the cycle has broken down misunderstands how Bitcoin's market dynamics have evolved in recent years.
Twenty One Capital's highly anticipated debut on the New York Stock Exchange ended with a sharp sell-off, highlighting growing investor restraint toward Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC)-heavy public companies.
Trading under the ticker XXI, the stock fell by almost 20% on its first day, defying expectations fuelled by its sizeable Bitcoin treasury and prominent institutional backers.
Negotiations in the U.S. Senate over a long-awaited crypto market structure bill are increasingly likely to extend into January as lawmakers head toward the holiday recess with key issues unresolved.
The legislation, viewed by the digital asset industry as its top policy priority, remains under active discussion but has not yet reached consensus among Democrats, Republicans, the White House and industry stakeholders.
The United States has taken a landmark step in financial regulation after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted conditional approval for five leading crypto companies to operate as national trust banks.
Ripple, Circle, Paxos, BitGo and Fidelity Digital Assets are now set to enter the federal banking system, marking one of the most significant regulatory endorsements of the digital asset sector to date.
Strategy retained its position in the Nasdaq 100 following the index’s annual rebalancing, marking its first successful review since joining the benchmark in December last year and signalling continued acceptance by major equity indices.
The company, formerly known as MicroStrategy, stood out during the rebalance due to its unconventional balance sheet, which is heavily weighted towards Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) rather than traditional operating assets.
Robert Kiyosaki has warned that a prolonged global economic downturn could reset asset valuations and shift wealth towards those who are financially prepared and positioned outside traditional monetary systems.
The Rich Dad Poor Dad author shared his views on social media platform X, arguing that economic crashes should be approached as strategic opportunities rather than purely destructive events.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued new guidance aimed at helping retail investors understand how custody choices can determine the safety of their crypto holdings.
The Investor Bulletin was released on December 12 by the SEC’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance as part of broader efforts to raise awareness of crypto-related risks.
