Analysis: Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin options and tokenized gold futures soar amid crypto derivatives boom

Bitcoin options surge 190-fold to $38bn as crypto exchanges race to capture the booming gold derivatives market.

Democratic midterm wins could bring scrutiny for Wall Street, crypto firms

A Democratic victory in one or both chambers of Congress would not stop President Donald Trump's administration from handing regulatory breaks to Wall Street banks, prediction markets and crypto...

Privacy coins go mainstream as Zcash and Monero surge

ZEC and XMR are soaring as Zcash gains institutional products, a Washington lobby, and a more favorable U.S. regulatory backdrop.

A year after its record, bitcoin wakes up and plays by its own rules

Bitcoin is trading at around $86,150, up 13% in three weeks and 35% in two months, although it is still 30% below its October 6, 2025 record. This recent rise has absorbed the failure of the CLARITY...

Crypto's bear market couldn't stop its real-world growth

The crypto market has crashed 50%, although crypto use has proved remarkably resilient, with retail transfers, cross-border stablecoin flows and P2P activity soaring.

CLARITY failed. What does it mean for Bitcoin and US crypto?

The landmark crypto bill failed to advance in the Senate, triggering a Bitcoin sell-off and raising questions over what comes next.

The Senate blocks the year's most anticipated crypto bill

The crypto world thought it was finally getting its long-awaited playbook in Washington… but the Senate has put it back in the drawer.

Robinhood defends its Stock Tokens and doubles down on prediction markets

As AMC challenges Robinhood's tokenized stocks, the platform is doubling down on another fast-growing business: prediction markets.

Bitcoin Changes Its Behavior Versus Wall Street

For a long time, bitcoin followed the Nasdaq like its shadow. However, for the past few weeks, it seems to have changed its crowd… and is now spending more time hanging around with gold.

They wanted to copy Strategy… they lost $80bn

Everyone wanted to become the next Strategy. The problem is that in 2026, the bitcoin printing press turned into a value-burning machine.

What if bitcoin has already emerged from its bear market?

In just over a week, the mood around bitcoin has completely changed. After spending much of the summer stuck between $60,000 and $65,000, BTC has suddenly accelerated and pushed above $80,000....

Bitcoin jumps 24% as the debasement trade returns

In what increasingly looks like a bet against dollar debasement, bitcoin's 24% rally may mark the end of the bear market.

Bitcoin Up 23%, Heads for Its Best Week Since March 2023

Bitcoin was up about 6% on Friday, around $77,400, after briefly nearing $79,500 late in the morning. Up nearly 23% since Monday, the cryptocurrency is on track for its best week since March 2023,...

Bitcoin capitulation signals are flashing. Is it time to buy?

VanEck's analysis shows 8 of 12 capitulation signals flashing for BTC as demand recovers, but historical data suggests the path higher may not be immediate.

Wall Street Wants to Put the Stock Market on the Blockchain

As the cryptocurrency market goes through a particularly bleak stretch, one small corner is actually moving in the opposite direction. Bitcoin is hovering around $60,000 to $65,000, Coinbase has just...

BlackRock, Visa and Mastercard sign off on Circle's new blockchain

The crypto world wanted to bypass Wall Street. With Arc, Circle now seems to prefer building it a brand-new highway instead. And at the tollbooth, BlackRock, Visa, Mastercard and the DTCC are already...

Why crypto companies are shutting down in 2026

More than 60 crypto businesses have closed in 2026, revealing an industry reshaped by consolidation, evolving business models and stricter regulatory demands.

Discover Donald Trump's sprawling crypto empire

Donald Trump has turned his name into a brand, and then his brand into cryptocurrencies. Memecoins, stablecoins, NFTs and billions of dollars: welcome to an empire where the president also sets some...

Historical and macro signals suggest Bitcoin could revisit $40K before bottoming

Historical market patterns and macro headwinds suggest the BTC cycle low may still lie ahead.