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Bitcoin is back at $106,400, a pivot point that has been critical to this cycle’s rallies and pullbacks. As we outlined in “Today’s $106k retest decided Bitcoin’s fate,” acceptance above this band has tended to unlock the next level. At the same time, rejection has forced a rebuild below a fair-value axis that acts as […] The post Bitcoin at critical test: If BTC breaks above $106k, bear market could be postponed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The reopening of the US government could fuel Bitcoin price recovery, as exchange order-book liquidity placed $112,000 on top of the list for bulls. Key takeaways: Bitcoin price rebounded as traders expected the US government shutdown to end this week. Bitcoin market analysis sees a squeeze toward $112,000 after a bullish weekly close. Read more

Bitcoin made major gains on the back of the US government potentially ending its shutdown, while planning to give many Americans a $2,000 tariff “dividend.” Bitcoin (BTC) storms back above $106,000 to start the week as US government reopening excitement takes over. Bitcoin joins risk assets in rebounding amid hopes that the US government will end its record shutdown this week. US inflation data could also return, providing key insight into future Fed policy. Read more

Bitcoin and gold often display a recurring pattern during the Christmas rally. Their movements are shaped by Federal Reserve policy, inflation trends and overall market liquidity. The Christmas rally, also known as the “Santa Claus rally,” refers to a recurring pattern in which crypto markets tend to rise during the final weeks of December and early January. Several factors contribute to this trend, including improved investor sentiment during the festive season and year-end portfolio adjustments as traders and institutions rebalance their holdings. Lower liquidity during the holidays can also amplify price movements, adding to the rally’s momentum. Around Christmas, crypto investors often behave differently than they do throughout the rest of the year. Read more

Bitcoin rose over $106,000 for the first time in almost a week. Ethereum was up more than 7% over the past 24 hours.

Renowned short seller James Chanos has officially closed his $MSTR/Bitcoin hedged trade after 11 months, marking an end to his high-profile bet against Bitcoin-linked equities and Strategy stock.​ The unwinding of institutional short positions is a trend reversal indicator that could mean the worst for Bitcoin treasury companies is behind them. The bitcoin treasury ecosystem […] The post Bitcoin treasury bear market ‘gradually’ ending as renowned short seller closes MSTR/BTC position appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin’s recent struggle to hold the $100,000 level has revived familiar doubts about whether institutional demand is durable. However, in a new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, BlackRock signals the opposite conclusion, saying its conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term relevance remains intact despite short-term market weakness. The firm frames Bitcoin as a decades-long […] The post Why BlackRock remains bullish on Bitcoin despite recent price slowdown appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Welcome to Slate Sunday, CryptoSlate’s weekly feature showcasing in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and thought-provoking op-eds that go beyond the headlines to explore the ideas and voices shaping the future of crypto. Michael Burry, the “Big Short” protagonist whose bet against the mortgage bubble made him a living legend, is back in the business of raining on […] The post Michael Burry’s big short: Is the AI bubble bigger than Bitcoin? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin will reach $250,000 and gold $27,000 by 2026, saying he’s buying hard assets amid a looming crash. Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has doubled down on his bullish outlook for hard assets, saying he’s buying more gold, silver, Bitcoin and Ethereum even as markets brace for a potential crash. In a post shared on X on Sunday, Kiyosaki warned of an impending economic downturn but said he’s preparing for it by accumulating assets he calls “real money.” “Crash coming: Why I am buying, not selling,” he wrote, setting ambitious targets of $27,000 for gold, $100 for silver and $250,000 for Bitcoin (BTC) by 2026. Read more

Ark Investment Management has just trimmed its 2030 Bitcoin bull case from $1.5 million to $1.2 million, and a $300,000 cut may sound dramatic until one understands what actually changed. Cathie Wood didn’t panic about bond markets or abandon her thesis, but instead adjusted for competition. In recent CNBC appearances and updates, Wood explicitly tied […] The post Cathie Wood revises Bitcoin forecast as stablecoins gain ground appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Bitcoin is entering a much more “mature era” that is healthy for the asset and will see attention returning, according to Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn. Optimism around Bitcoin was far stronger at the start of the year, but it may not be long before the cryptocurrency regains that same level of hype, according to Galaxy Digital’s head of research, Alex Thorn. “Attention will come back to Bitcoin, it always does,” Thorn said during an interview with CNBC on Friday, emphasizing that “Bitcoin was the hottest trade of the year at the start of the year” after Donald Trump’s win in the US presidential election. Thorn said investors have turned their attention toward areas like AI, nuclear energy, quantum technology, and gold. “There were a lot of other places to get gains this year that impeded the allocation to Bitcoin,” he said. Read more

Ripple rejects IPO plans, Cathie Wood reduces Bitcoin 2030 forecast, and other crypto news: Hodler’s Digest Ripple, the US blockchain company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, will not pursue an initial public offering following the conclusion of its years-long legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Ripple president Monica Long said the company has no plans or timeline for an IPO, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday. Were in a fortunate position where weve been able to be very well capitalized and fund all of our organic growth, inorganic growth, strategic partnerships, anything we want to do, Long said. Read more

Ripple rejects IPO plans, Cathie Wood reduces Bitcoin 2030 forecast, and other crypto news: Hodler’s Digest Ripple, the US blockchain company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, will not pursue an initial public offering following the conclusion of its years-long legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Ripple president Monica Long said the company has no plans or timeline for an IPO, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday. Were in a fortunate position where weve been able to be very well capitalized and fund all of our organic growth, inorganic growth, strategic partnerships, anything we want to do, Long said. Read more

Ripple rejects IPO plans, Cathie Wood reduces Bitcoin 2030 forecast, and other crypto news: Hodler’s Digest Ripple, the US blockchain company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, will not pursue an initial public offering following the conclusion of its years-long legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Ripple president Monica Long said the company has no plans or timeline for an IPO, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday. Were in a fortunate position where weve been able to be very well capitalized and fund all of our organic growth, inorganic growth, strategic partnerships, anything we want to do, Long said. Read more

Ripple rejects IPO plans, Cathie Wood reduces Bitcoin 2030 forecast, and other crypto news: Hodler’s Digest Ripple, the US blockchain company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, will not pursue an initial public offering following the conclusion of its years-long legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Ripple president Monica Long said the company has no plans or timeline for an IPO, according to a Bloomberg report on Wednesday. Were in a fortunate position where weve been able to be very well capitalized and fund all of our organic growth, inorganic growth, strategic partnerships, anything we want to do, Long said. Read more

BTC has been glued to its fair value since March 2024 and is getting ready to spring higher, according to author and analyst Adam Livingston. The Bitcoin (BTC) power law, which places BTC at a “fair value” of $142,000, suggests that the price of BTC is getting ready to burst to the upside, according to author and analyst Adam Livingston.  Bitcoin's upper band price by December 31, 2025, is projected at about $512,000, while the fair-value price sits at about $142,000, with the low end of the range coming in just north of the $50,000 level, Livingston said.  Price “hugging” the fair value line since March 2024 is unusual and suggests that Bitcoin is ready to explode higher, Livingston said. He added:  Read more

BTC has been glued to its fair value since March 2024 and is getting ready to spring higher, according to author and analyst Adam Livingston. The Bitcoin (BTC) power law, which places BTC at a “fair value” of $142,000, suggests that the price of BTC is getting ready to burst to the upside, according to author and analyst Adam Livingston.  Bitcoin's upper band price by December 31, 2025, is projected at about $512,000, while the fair-value price sits at about $142,000, with the low end of the range coming in just north of the $50,000 level, Livingston said.  Price “hugging” the fair value line since March 2024 is unusual and suggests that Bitcoin is ready to explode higher, Livingston said. He added:  Read more

Seven of the top ten miners by hashrate report AI or high-performance computing initiatives already generating revenue, with the other three planning to follow suit. The shift pairs miners’ energized land and interconnections with contracted revenue from GPU customers, creating a second line of business that competes with running ASICs at full power. AI partnerships […] The post 70% of top Bitcoin miners are already using AI income to survive bear market appeared first on CryptoSlate.

“OG Bitcoin whales are dumping,” is the overarching narrative surrounding the latest Bitcoin selloff. Yet, amid nonstop chatter that Bitcoin’s earliest supporters are behind its latest price slide, on-chain analyst Willy Woo points to “nuance” in the metrics. On-chain moves don’t tell the full story; the old-guard may not be caving in just yet. Are […] The post On-chain moves don’t tell the full story: Why OG Bitcoin whales may not be cashing out appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Long-term whales have cashed out millions of dollars from Bitcoin throughout 2025, potentially putting BTC price recovery at risk. Key takeaways: Older Bitcoin whales are selling heavily, spending over 1,000 BTC/hour in 2025. Bitcoin’s bear pennant pattern projects a potential drop to $89,600.  Read more