Over a long enough time frame, every long term valuation model for bitcoin has eventually been broken, yet the one that has maintained the strongest narrative this cycle has been the power law model. Historically, in previous cycles, bitcoin has tended to overshoot this model during bull markets and fall below it during bear markets, … Read more
Two long-dormant bitcoin wallets tied to physical Casascius coins moved a total of 2,000 BTC, worth roughly $180 million after more than a decade of inactivity. The coins had been untouched since 2011 and 2012, when bitcoin was trading for less than $15 versus today’s price just shy of $90,000. The movement was confirmed by … Read more
Major French banking group BPCE is set to start offering crypto trading services to retail customers through its Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Épargne apps starting Monday. Customers of four regional banks, including Banque Populaire Île-de-France and Caisse d’Épargne Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, will be able to buy and sell bitcoin BTC$89,573.40, ether ETH$3,038.28, solana SOL$132.45, and USDC … Read more
Bitcoin’s ‘Santa’ rally may be ignited by macroeconomic tailwinds, including the Federal Reserve’s incoming interest rate decision, but fearful investor sentiment may take another hit by any hawkish remarks from central bank officials. Improving liquidity conditions and rising odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut may catalyze a recovery in the crypto market during … Read more
The European Commission’s proposal to expand the powers of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is raising concerns about the centralization of the bloc’s licensing regime, despite signaling deeper institutional ambitions for its capital markets structure. On Thursday, the Commission published a package proposing to “direct supervisory competences” for key pieces of market infrastructure, … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a “complete reset” of sell pressure after dropping below $90,000, says new research. Key points: Bitcoin long-term holders have reset their selling habits as BTC price action returns below $90,000. A derivative of the popular SOPR metric is now tapping its lowest levels since early 2024. Recent price moves have resulted … Read more
In a perfect world, the internet works like tap water: you turn it on, and it flows. Seamlessly. Nobody really wants to think about a ‘better connection spot,’ SIM cards, or the nearest cell towers. Users just want a fast, stable connection wherever they are. The good thing is they’re quietly getting it without even … Read more
Coinbase Institutional has said crypto markets may be poised for a December recovery, citing improving liquidity and a shift in macroeconomic conditions that could favor risk assets like bitcoin BTC$89,966.62. In a market note shared Dec. 6, the firm pointed to rising odds of a Federal Reserve rate cut next week, now priced at 93% … Read more
On Thursday, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) products will begin trading for the first time on its registered futures exchanges. Here are three reasons why this is a big deal for the top two cryptocurrencies heading into 2026. Key takeaways: CFTC oversight gives BTC and … Read more
Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Columbus Circle Capital (BRR) and ProCap BTC — led by Anthony Pompliano and having raised more than $750 million to build a bitcoin treasury firm — closed their merger late Friday. The combined company has been renamed ProCap Financial and will begin trading on the Nasdaq under the BRR symbol … Read more