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In brief Strategy’s premium should approach a historical average, Bernstein analysts wrote. The company would greatly benefit from a recovery in Bitcoin’s price, they added. Strategy’s exclusion from MSCI’s indices is a potential overhang, they warned. A key piston in Strategy’s

Morgan Stanley has filed for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, providing institutional investors with direct exposure to these cryptocurrencies. The filings aim to enhance crypto offerings and position the firm alongside other major asset managers in the competitive ETF market.

_Here’s how Bitcoin institutional buying is driving prices toward $100,000 and how a metric is promising more than 100% gains for BTC._ Bitcoin has entered the new year with a powerful surge in demand from the world’s biggest players.  The latest data shows that Bitcoin institutional buying has

Bitcoin Faces Resistance Amid Choppy Price Action Near $95,000 Bitcoin has encountered significant resistance as it attempts to push past the $95,000 level, with market participants watching for signs of a breakout or rejection at a substantial sell wall. The leading cryptocurrency’s recent price a

Early-stage crypto launches are being evaluated more carefully as participants focus less on timing and more on structure. Rather than entering launches based on early visibility alone, many readers are comparing how different presale crypto projects manage pricing, access, and participation

Bitcoin's future direction hinges on its price relative to the $100K key cost basis. Currently below this level, bearish trends persist, although signs of a potential rebound are emerging. A breakthrough above could shift the market to bullish momentum.

Strategic Bitcoin Holdings and Market Performance in Early 2026 Strategy, the leading corporate holder of Bitcoin, has initiated its first purchase of 2026 amid a challenging market environment that saw its fourth-quarter holdings suffer a significant paper loss. The company continues to

Morgan Stanley has filed for spot Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, awaiting regulatory approval. These passive funds aim to track the performance of their respective cryptocurrencies but have not yet disclosed custodians or fees. Bitcoin ETFs currently hold $119 billion in assets, while Solana ETFs are a newer investment option.

The arrest of Venezuela’s longtime leader triggered more than political shockwaves. Crypto markets also reacted as Bitcoin price rose above $94,000 and Ethereum followed upward, even as headlines pointed to airstrikes, arrests, and rising regional tension. That reaction turned attention

VanEck's crypto breadth signal has turned bullish for Bitcoin for the first time since April 2025, indicating improving market conditions as more assets outperform Bitcoin. This shift suggests a potential market reversal and growing confidence in a recovery.

Bitcoin tests $94K, boosted by institutional buying and risk-on sentiment after US economic contraction. Altcoins and memecoins soar, with XRP up 29% and $RIVER surging 600% on whale activity and retail trading. Security and geopolitical risks persist, including Ledger data breach and

Hardware manufacturer Canaan has unveiled a proof-of-concept project that combines Bitcoin mining with agriculture by using liquid-cooled computing equipment to recover waste heat for a commercial greenhouse in Manitoba, Canada. The initiative explores whether high-density computing infrastructure c

While many Bitcoin investors are entering 2026 disappointed, Coin Bureau co-founder Nic Puckrin argues that 2025 delivered more positives than the market narrative suggests. The year closes with Bitcoin struggling to hold the $90,000 level, while precious metals outperform and investor sentiment

In brief Maine regulators have secured $1.9 million for consumers defrauded through Bitcoin Depot ATMs in a settlement. The agreement followed a two-year investigation. The settlement comes amid a nationwide crackdown on crypto ATMs. Maine regulators have reached a $1.9 million settl

Global stocks, along with Bitcoin, rose despite U.S. military actions in Venezuela, driven by strong performances in energy and tech sectors. Investors maintain optimism about earnings while cautiously balancing geopolitical risks.

Reports claim that Venezuela held 600,000 BTC, twice as much as the US government and the fourth-largest holding globally. The accumulation reportedly began in 2018 through seizures, oil payments received in crypto, and gold swaps. Venezuela may currently be under the most chaotic period in

Tom Lee forecasts Bitcoin at $250,000 by end-2026, citing institutional adoption, ETFs and supportive U.S. regulation. ETF inflows hit $23B as stablecoin laws passed, building long-term foundations despite Bitcoin ending 2025 nearly flat. Forecasts vary widely, with targets from $10,000

Walmart enabled Bitcoin checkout via OnePay Cash, opening up access to about 150 million weekly customers through the app. Bitcoin reclaimed the 50-day MA and moved above the 4-hour 200-MA/200-EMA, with $90,900 holding as support while $94,000 remained the resistance. Walmart has enabled Bit

Trader 0x10a3 has expanded long positions in BTC and ETH. His unrealized profit stands at over $3.5 million. BTC and ETH are expected to record a new ATH by the end of 2026. A trader just added long positions in BTC and ETH while maintaining multiple assets with a similar position. His unrealize

The United States is reportedly preparing to freeze and assume control of Venezuela’s Bitcoin reserves following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, who now faces narco-terrorism charges in a federal court in New York. The moment the news broke, crypto markets erupted. Bitcoin briefly surged

Bank of America Expands Crypto Offerings for U.S. Wealth Clients Bank of America is integrating cryptocurrency more thoroughly into its wealth management services across the United States. Starting Monday, financial advisers at Merrill, the Bank of America Private Bank, and Merrill Edge can now

Morgan Stanley has filed for a Solana ETF to track the performance of SOL, using third-party custodians and engaging in staking for rewards. Additionally, the firm has also applied for a Bitcoin ETF, joining several other issuers.

For many years, the strategy of organizations with crypto was quite simple: buy Bitcoin, possibly allocate a small portion to Ethereum, and ignore the rest of the market. By 2025, that pattern has been rewritten. Although Bitcoin still maintains the position as the largest asset in terms of total market size, the core story of the year

_U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $697M inflows on Jan. 5, led by BlackRock IBIT at $372M, with Ethereum, XRP, and Solana ETFs also rising._ U.S. crypto markets opened the year with heavy institutional activity across regulated exchange-traded funds nationwide. Trading data from January five

Venezuela's political opposition, notably María Corina Machado, advocates for Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset following President Maduro's capture. This shift reflects Bitcoin's role as a financial lifeline for citizens amid hyperinflation and strict capital controls.

Market analyst Matt Hughes has called the public’s attention to a potential XRP move that could lead the altcoin to outperform Bitcoin. Currently, the XRP/BTC pair trades at 0.00002501. At this level, the price sits directly beneath the Ichimoku Cloud, which has acted as strong resistance for

Bitcoin is holding firm above key technical levels near $92,600 after a strong weekly move, keeping market attention locked on the next breakout or consolidation phase. With Bitcoin still well below its previous all-time high near $126,198, capital is rotating carefully. Alongside Bitcoin,

What if that $500 sitting in your wallet could multiply by 50 times before the year even gets rolling? Bitcoin just smashed past $92,000 as Wall Street’s spot ETFs recorded their biggest inflows in over a month, proving institutional money is back. Meanwhile, DOGEBALL is turning heads with

Key Notes OTHERS/BTC appears to have bottomed in Q4 2025. Similar setups were seen before the 2017 and 2021 alt cycles. The monthly MACD has flipped bullish for the first time in 22 months. The Altcoin-to-Bitcoin ratio (OTHERS/BTC) could be setting a major bottom in Q4 2025, as per market

Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin may surpass gold's market cap by 2035, driven by its scarcity, institutional adoption, and resilience against economic pressures. Despite skepticism, he argues Bitcoin's growth potential makes it a serious digital asset.

Bitcoin has triggered a rare double-trigger setup, indicating strong institutional buying, with potential gains projected at 109%. Both Bitcoin and Ethereum are seeing positive trends, suggesting that significant market movements may be imminent.

Writing by: Cathy, Plain Blockchain On January 3, 2026, in the early morning, U.S. special forces arrested Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in Caracas during a military operation codenamed "Absolute Resolve." This event has sparked a huge question in the crypto community: Does the Maduro regime really hide the rumored "shadow reserves"? According to reports from the investigative agency Whale Hunting and multiple intelligence sources, there is a shocking rumor circulating in the market: the Maduro regime may hold between 600,000 and 660,000 bitcoins. If this rumor is true, based on market prices in early 2026, the total value could reach $60-67 billion. What does this mean? MicroStrategy (now renamed Strategy), a company known as the "Bitcoin whale,"