Bitcoin

As the year ends, the Bitcoin market shows a wait-and-see attitude, with traders shifting their hopes for a rally to early 2026. Options data and seasonal factors suggest limited short-term movement, while long-term sentiment remains positive.

In a year-end market update, Didi Taihuttu discusses bullish news like Klarna’s crypto integration and a Satoshi statue at the NYSE, but remains cautious. He advises watching Bitcoin’s monthly close on New Year’s Eve, warning a drop below $87,700 could trigger a crash to $56,000.

Several crypto analysts are pointing to what they call blatant market manipulation as the primary force behind Bitcoin’s recent price action, noting that both good and bad news seem to trigger price drops. They cite recurring patterns, such as sharp declines during the U.S. market open, as evidence of coordinated efforts by large firms.

The U.S. Federal Reserve is subtly easing financial conditions, with the key SOFR rate dropping to a three-year low. This quiet liquidity expansion is generally seen as a positive signal for risk assets like Bitcoin.

Revolut and Trust Wallet have launched a partnership allowing European users to buy crypto and have it sent directly to a self-custody wallet, simplifying the process and giving users immediate control over their assets.

GameStop’s stock fell after disappointing quarterly earnings, and the company revealed it might sell its bitcoin holdings due to a decline in their value. The bitcoin purchase, made earlier this year, has underperformed, and the company’s core business is also struggling.

After a sharp drop below $90,000, Bitcoin has staged a strong recovery, reclaiming lost ground. The broader market followed, with Solana leading the altcoin gains, rising nearly 7%.

Recent market data shows a divergence: Bitcoin miners are accumulating more BTC, signaling confidence, while corporations are slowing their acquisitions, showing caution. This shift offers insight into how different market participants are reacting to current conditions.

New market data shows Bitcoin miners are accumulating more BTC, signaling confidence, while corporations are slowing their rate of adoption. This divergence offers a mixed view of current market dynamics and future supply trends.

Fifteen years ago, Satoshi Nakamoto posted his final public message, warning about denial-of-service vulnerabilities before disappearing from the public eye. This article reflects on his last communications and the concerns that drove him away.