Historically, bitcoin bear markets have lasted 12-13 months, suggesting a potential downturn until late 2026 if priced in USD.
The company holds about 8,285 bitcoin in Coinbase Prime custody, a stake now worth roughly $545 million after a $235 million decline in value over the past three months.
Solana led major tokens with a 10.8% bounce, while ether reclaimed $2,000 and bitcoin climbed back above $66,800 ahead of traditional futures opens on Sunday.
The prediction market has spun up over a dozen Iran-related contracts since Saturday's strikes, with the Khamenei removal market alone pulling in $45 million in volume.
A prediction market about military strikes on a sovereign nation now sits alongside presidential election bets as one of the most-traded contracts the platform has ever hosted.
The death of Iran's supreme leader opens the door to regime change, and markets are pricing in a shorter period of tension.
A full closure of the strait is unlikely or impractical, some experts argue.
The strikes caused bitcoin’s price to fall and oil futures on Hyperliquid to rise over the regional conflict’s consequences.
Traders are watching $1.30 as immediate support after heavy-volume selling confirmed a bearish shift.
With BTC down nearly 50% from its peak, analysts are sparring over whether the slump marks early repricing or signals more pain to come.
Negative funding rates, rising open interest and liquidations point to crowded positioning and heightened derivatives activity.
Tehran launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Israel, U.S. bases, and Gulf allies, with explosions reported in Dubai, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
Oil-linked futures on Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 surged after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran reignited fears of supply shocks.
Bitcoin faced geopolitical instability alone as a weekend move on Iran saw traditional markets closed, with key support still holding.
The drop extends a pattern where bitcoin sells off on geopolitical shocks before recovering, as the token's 24/7 liquidity makes it one of the few large assets traders can exit over the weekend.
Heightened geopolitical tensions can lead to significant volatility in cryptocurrency markets, impacting investor confidence and market stability.
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The pullback erased most of Wednesday's push toward $70,000 as hot producer-price data and a post-earnings Nvidia decline dragged risk assets lower heading into the weekend.
Block reported impressive financial results and guidance, illustrating building financial momentum, according to William Blair.
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Precious metals surge as gold tops $5,250 and silver exceeds $93, driven by economic fears and demand for safe-haven assets.
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Between credit stress concerns, a hot PPI inflation reading, and tensions between U.S. and Iran, investors have plenty of reasons to stay away from risk assets.
Hotter US PPI inflation data boosted precious metals but punished Bitcoin bulls, with BTC price downside nearing 3% on the day.
Norway's fund success highlights the growing influence of tech and AI investments, potentially reshaping global investment strategies.
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Derive said options positioning and easing downside skew show traders cautiously preparing for a potential bitcoin recovery.
Positioning in futures and options shows traders looking to protect against further declines.
Mixed fourth quarter results highlight divergence between AI expansion plays and margin pressure.
LUNC's price jump follows a lawsuit filed Monday by Terraform Labs’ bankruptcy administrator, boosted by spot-buying and a short squeeze.
Bernstein analysts said Figure delivered "solid" fourth-quarter results, backing their outperform rating and $72 price target.
The debut comes as major banks and analysts predict major appreciation in the Swiss currency.
The inflows coincide with a rebound in the Coinbase Premium index, signaling renewed U.S. demand.