Bitcoin holds above $81K as Iran rejects US peace terms, Brent tops $104, and a $1B whale's ETH selling clouds an otherwise bullish backdrop.
Crypto fund inflows hit a sixth straight positive week, led by U.S. products and bitcoin ETFs, amid Clarity Act optimism, per CoinShares.
Bitcoin holders are increasingly taking profits after the rally, though a correction may still take time to materialize, CryptoQuant said.
Bitcoin trades near $81,000 after clearing key on-chain thresholds, with Glassnode flagging $85,200 as the next ceiling.
TD Cowen raised its MSTR price target to $395, citing an STRC preferred issuance shift and a revised BTC Yield forecast for fiscal 2026.
Analysts focused less on the pause itself and more on the Fed’s unusually deep split amid ongoing bitcoin ETF outflows and weak demand.
Analysts say bitcoin traders are watching whether the Fed reinforces a higher-for-longer stance after two straight days of ETF outflows.
Bhutan moved 250 BTC on April 13, extending 2026 outflows to $240 million as holdings fell 73% from an October 2024 peak.
Prediction markets have surged past $20 billion in monthly volume, driven by geopolitics, U.S. politics, and macroeconomic event trading.
Crypto funds posted $230M inflows for the week ended March 21 after FOMC ‘hawkish pause’ triggered $405M outflows.
The sell-off extended beyond crypto as investors reassessed the macro outlook following the Fed’s latest guidance.
CryptoQuant said the exchange whale ratio has risen to 0.64, the highest level since 2015, suggesting whales are leading selling activity.
That target is “unrealistic” this year, but possible “over the long term” once negative sentiment reverses, according to the analysts.
Bitcoin has climbed to an eight-week high near $97,000 as this week's rally continues and speculators eye $100,000 in January.
Industry insiders expect deal momentum to continue into 2026, driven by consolidation, targeted acquisitions, and a still-open IPO window.
Steven Tom Lee’s Bitmine will execute its first ETH sell by the end of the first quarter of 2026. The sale will open the gates for more DATs to also sell their assets, leading to more depressed price sentiment. Bitcoin Dominance will remain above 50% throughout 2026. Polymarket and Base will launch their tokens and […]
Investor flows continue to favor traditional hedges and equities, as bitcoin ETFs extend outflows despite broader markets rising.
Bitcoin and crypto traders are hedging for lower prices as 2025 draws to a close and macro uncertainty persists, according to analysts.
Welcome to The Block’s 2026 Digital Assets Outlook Report, a comprehensive analysis of the past year’s developments in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. This report leverages insights from our research team and is designed to provide insights to stakeholders across the digital asset ecosystem, from institutional investors and developers to policymakers and enthusiasts. To access […]
With bitcoin under $90,000, analysts say this week's macro releases will likely set the tone for the rest of December.
Analysts said Powell's messaging injected "fresh uncertainty," keeping conviction thin and muting the impact of positive ETF demand.
The firm said bitcoin could move toward $112,000 in the near term, but only if it clears two key resistance levels first.
Analysts say improving liquidity conditions could set up a key test of resistance as Bitcoin consolidates above $90,000.
While BTC has rebounded above $87,000 after a harsh selloff, analysts say liquidity has returned without momentum.
Bitcoin’s drop to $86,000 has coincided with slowing whale accumulation and rising retail buying — a late-cycle pattern that, analysts say, heightens fragility.
Analysts say ETF flows, onchain stress and critical macro data keep risks elevated despite bitcoin's modest rebound.
Analysts warn structural support is weakening as ETF outflows accelerate, pushing bitcoin to $82,000 and the total crypto market cap below $2.9 trillion.
Retail investors have sold about $4 billion of spot BTC and ETH ETFs in November — the main driver of the latest crypto market correction.
Analysts say bitcoin's drawdown resembles a short-term reset rather than a cycle-ending shift.
Bitcoin's slide under $90,000 may fuel a deepening capitulation phase across crypto, analysts told The Block.