Expert Blames “Fast-Moving Retail Crowd” For Bitcoin’s Underwhelming 2025 Performance, Predicts Upswing In 2026

While prices are tipped to recover in 2026, Hougan revealed that Trump’s policies will have little to no effect on Bitcoin....

Recap: Here Are The Biggest Stories That Shaped Crypto In 2025

As prices recovered through the year, the industry faced a steep market crash on October 11 with single-day liquidation exceeding $19 billion....

PUMP Whales Exit Positions at Loss, Recovery Extension Uncertain

PUMP token holders, including major whales, are exiting positions at substantial losses after a 78% price crash in 2025. A key whale sold 750 million PUMP worth $1.47 million, realizing a 51% loss, amid declining open interest and lukewarm recovery despite buybacks. Whale capitulation: 6-month holder sold 750M PUMP at 51% loss on January 1....

Indian Rupee Slips at 2026 Open; Traders Hope Stocks Aid Recovery as Silver Surges 150%

India's rupee opened 2026 at 89.9525 per USD, slipping from Wednesday's close of 89.87, per Google Finance data. This follows a 4.72% annual decline in 2025—the weakest since 2022's near-10% drop—driven by corporate dollar demand in thin holiday trading....

India's rupee opens 2026 weaker at 89.9525 per dollar as corporate dollar demand met thin holiday trading

India’s rupee opened 2026 on Thursday at 89.9525 per U.S. dollar, slipping a bit from Wednesday’s close of 89.87, according to data from Google Finance. This comes after the currency ended 2025 with a 4.72% annual fall, which is its weakest yearly performance since 2022 when losses came close to 10%....

Crypto Hacks 2025: The Shocking $2.2 Billion Toll on Digital Asset Security

BitcoinWorld Crypto Hacks 2025: The Shocking $2.2 Billion Toll on Digital Asset Security A sobering new analysis reveals the devastating scale of digital asset theft in 2025, with the ten largest cryptocurrency hacks collectively draining nearly $2.2 billion from the ecosystem....

Bitcoin RSI demands breakout as exec says 'RIP' to 4-year BTC price cycle

Bitcoin entered a "new era" as the 2025 yearly candle closed red, said analysis, with BTC price volatility signals firing into the new year....

Base Creator Coin Crashes 67% in Hours – Nick Shirley’s $9M Token Proves “It Just Didn’t Work”

The rapid rise and collapse of a creator token tied to YouTuber Nick Shirley is fueling renewed debate over whether “creator coins” can deliver lasting on-chain activity, even when backed by viral attention and major platforms....

Why XRP Price Doesn’t Rally Despite Strong ETF Inflows

One of the more persistent questions in digital asset markets concerns the apparent disconnect between institutional inflows and short-term price movement....

XRP’s supply squeeze builds despite $1B escrow release – Here’s why!

Bullish derivatives positioning faces a reality check as $1 billion in XRP supply unlocks....

Crypto’s 2026 investment playbook: Bitcoin, stablecoin infrastructure, tokenized assets

After a volatile 2025, investors are rethinking crypto cycles....

Bitcoin (BTC) Breaks History: First Post-Halving Year Ends in the Red

Bitcoin closed out 2025 with a rare annual loss. This was the first time in history that the world’s largest cryptocurrency ended a post-halving year in the red....

Vitalik Buterin Pushes Ethereum to Prioritize Long-Term Goals Over Trend Chasing in 2026

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has urged the Ether blockchain community to focus on foundational goals rather than chasing fleeting trends in a New Year address posted January 1. “Ethereum needs to do more to meet its own stated goals....

XRP Escrow: Ripple’s Strategic 500 Million Token Lockup Signals Calculated Market Confidence

BitcoinWorld XRP Escrow: Ripple’s Strategic 500 Million Token Lockup Signals Calculated Market Confidence In a significant move for the digital asset ecosystem, blockchain payments firm Ripple has placed a substantial 500 million XRP into a secure escrow account, a strategic action first reported by the blockchain tracker Whale Alert on April 10, 2...

Tether Now Fifth-Largest Bitcoin Holder After $876M Buying Spree

Tether acquired 8,888 bitcoin in the fourth quarter of 2025, lifting its total holdings to 96,185 BTC , valued at $8.42 billion , and making it the fifth-largest bitcoin wallet globally....

XRP Supply On Exchanges Crash To 8-Year Lows, But Why Is Price Still Below $2?

XRP is reportedly showing signs of tightening supply , with exchange balances falling to levels not seen in years. Despite this shift, the cryptocurrency’s price remains stuck below $2, highlighting an unusual disconnect between shrinking availability, slow demand, and weak price performance ....

Top Crypto Should You Consider Investing in Before 2026, Experts Explain

When momentum is usually lost and crypto markets shift direction. Bitcoin has reversed the recent peaks. Ether has failed to trade above critical levels. Memes formerly at the headline are experiencing follow-through. At such times, the focus is likely to shift rapidly to those projects that do not seem subject to wide swings....

Happy New Year, Mark Cuban: Judge dismisses lawsuit over Voyager Digital

The class-action suit, filed against Cuban and others in August 2022 shortly after Voyager filed for bankruptcy, alleged “false representations and other deceptive conduct.“...

These Documents Explain Why XRP Is Built for Tier-1 Bank Use

Crypto researcher SMQKE stated in a post on X that XRP was engineered to operate within established banking infrastructure. The documents he highlighted in his post focused on the operational realities faced by global banks, particularly liquidity management, regulatory capital treatment, and cross-border settlement efficiency....

Crypto Crystal Ball 2026: Are We Headed for Bitcoin and Crypto Winter?

Bitcoin at $200,000? Massive volatility? Experts predict where the markets are headed—and it's probably not another winter....

Trust Wallet browser extension knocked offline by Chrome Store 'bug,' CEO says

The Trust Wallet update includes a feature to help victims of the $7 million Christmas hack submit reimbursement claims for lost funds....

Ethereum Posts Fourth Worst Q4 Ever With -28.28% Return, What’s Next?

Ethereum closed Q4 2025 with a 28.28% loss to mark the fourth worst Q4 performance in its history....

Top crypto hacks of 2025: incidents that exposed the industry’s weak points

2025 was a big year for the crypto industry, but it came as a double-edged sword when looking at the bigger picture. On one hand, the industry matured in terms of institutional adoption, with a record number of mergers and acquisitions....

$1.6 Trillion Asset Manager Goes Deep Into XRP, Shares Reason Behind The Move

A major institutional player in global finance has made its position on XRP clear, placing the cryptocurrency at the center of its digital asset strategy....

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis for January 1

Can the rate of Bitcoin (BTC) fix above $90,000 by the end of the week?...

India’s RBI Warns: CBDCs Must Replace Stablecoins to Prevent Financial Chaos

India’s central bank has warned that the growing use of privately issued stablecoins could threaten financial stability and undermine trust in money, arguing that central bank digital currencies should take precedence if countries want to avoid systemic risks....

Bitcoin Market Hits Stalemate as On-chain Data Shows Equilibrium

As 2026 begins, Bitcoin (BTC) is locked in a state of equilibrium, with on-chain data revealing a tense balance between sellers taking profits and persistent demand from long-term holders. After a volatile 2025, BTC has stalled near the $88,000 mark, and key metrics show a market lacking a clear directional bias....

Pump.fun Price Prediction 2026-2032: Will PUMP Price Hit $1 in the Next Bull Run?

Pump.fun price faces bullish pressure around $0.00205. Our Pump.fun price prediction expects the price to record a maximum level of $0.0035 in 2026. In 2030, we expect the PUMP price to achieve $0.0127. Pump.fun recently pulled off a massive $600 million token sale in under twelve minutes, grabbing a lot of attention in the crypto world....

Pundit: Yes, Ripple Monetise Some XRP. But…

Debate around XRP often centers on a familiar criticism: that Ripple monetises XRP primarily to fund the acquisition of traditional companies and assets, implying that XRP itself is secondary to a more conventional corporate strategy....

Whale sell-offs hit PUMP despite buybacks: Will it derail the 16% recovery?

PUMP's speculative interest crashed by 85% in 2025....

OpenAI Audio AI Bets Big as Silicon Valley’s Revolutionary War on Screens Intensifies

BitcoinWorld OpenAI Audio AI Bets Big as Silicon Valley’s Revolutionary War on Screens Intensifies San Francisco, December 2024 – OpenAI is making a monumental shift toward audio artificial intelligence, signaling a broader industry movement away from screen dependency....

Missed Dogecoin (DOGE)? This New Crypto is Catching Investor Attention

If you missed the early Dogecoin (DOGE) rallies that made late-comers wish they had bought early, there’s Mutuum Finance (MUTM) , a new crypto on the radar that’s capturing investor attention....

Chainlink Dominates with Major Partnerships: What’s Next for LINK Coin?

Chainlink formed significant partnerships in 2025, broadening its crypto integration efforts. Despite these partnerships, LINK Coin's price did not reflect its achievements....

XRP’s Bullish Positioning May Weather $1B Escrow Release

XRP's $1 billion escrow release in early 2026 will test crowded long positions, but falling exchange reserves and a 70% long skew in perpetual contracts signal resilience around $1.80-$1.85. Historically, only 20% of unlocks impact the market directly, supporting potential upside....

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Crypto Exchange Korbit Fined $1.90 Million By South Korean Regulators

South Korea’s top money-laundering watchdog has slapped crypto exchange Korbit with a fine worth about ₩2.73 billion, or roughly $1.90 million, after finding widespread lapses in its compliance controls....

Canton’s $6T RWA rails and Lighter’s Hyperliquid multiple

DTCC moves DTC-custodied Treasuries onchain via Canton, while Lighter’s LIT launches trading at a fees multiple in Hyperliquid territory...

Bitcoin Ends 2025 Bruised but Structurally Strong as the Market Resets for 2026

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2025 Ended in Red: Bitcoin ETFs Bled $348M on Final Trading Day

Bitcoin spot ETFs closed 2025’s final trading session with $348 million in net outflows across all 12 funds, while Bitcoin itself settled at $87,496, down 6% from its $93,381 year-end 2024 price....

New Crypto Tax Rules Hit 40+ Countries as HMRC Targets Exchanges

A sweeping crackdown on crypto tax evasion took effect Thursday as the UK and 47 other countries launched mandatory transaction reporting for digital assets under new OECD-developed rules ....

Is the Bitcoin Four-Year Cycle Broken After 2025’s Unexpected Finish?

Bitcoin’s long-observed four-year market cycle is facing renewed skepticism after the asset closed 2025 lower than it opened, a first for a post-halving year....

Ethereum Sets the Stage for Decentralized Internet Revolution

Ethereum aims to revolutionize the decentralized internet ecosystem. Vitalik Buterin stresses Ethereum's mission to achieve self-set goals....

Hedera’s 2025 DeFi, RWA, and AI Advances Suggest Institutional Potential

Hedera's 2025 growth delivered institutional-grade DeFi with fixed fees and fair ordering, live tokenized real-world assets including equities and energy, and AI systems for governments and enterprises—all on one public network supporting retail and sovereign use....

Experts Predict No Crypto Winter in 2026, Bitcoin New Highs Possible

No, 2026 will not bring a crypto winter. Experts from Grayscale and Amberdata forecast Bitcoin reaching new all-time highs above $150,000, despite early volatility. Regulatory advancements and macroeconomic rebounds are expected to fuel sustained market growth throughout the year....

Experts Predict 12-15% Stock Gains in 2026 Despite Midterm Pullback Risks

2026 stock market predictions from experts point to 12-15% portfolio growth potential despite midterm election volatility, with historical year-two pullbacks averaging 17.5%. Dips offer buying opportunities, followed by average 31.7% rebounds the next year....

Ethereum Inflow to Binance Surges to 24,500 ETH, Hinting at Short-Term Bearish Pressure

Ethereum Inflow to Binance Surges to 24,500 ETH, Hinting at Short-Term Bearish Pressure...

Markets could gain 12–15% in 2026, but volatility is likely first

Financial experts are making their predictions for the coming year, and while the outlook includes possible profits for investors, they’re also flagging serious bumps that could shake the market along the way. Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at Carson Group, believes investors could see their portfolios grow by 12 to 15 percent this year....

Altcoin ETFs Face Daunting Reality: Why They Can’t Match Bitcoin’s Explosive Growth

BitcoinWorld Altcoin ETFs Face Daunting Reality: Why They Can’t Match Bitcoin’s Explosive Growth NEW YORK, March 2025 – The rapid launch of altcoin exchange-traded funds across U.S....

XRP’s Meteoric Rise: Will It Hit $5 in 2026?

Ripple resolved its lawsuit in 2025, propelling XRP to an all-time high. Despite advancements, XRP's price gains were limited by reserve constraints....

Bitcoin 2026 Forecast: Charles Schwab CEO Reveals Bullish Macroeconomic Catalyst

BitcoinWorld Bitcoin 2026 Forecast: Charles Schwab CEO Reveals Bullish Macroeconomic Catalyst NEW YORK, April 2025 – In a significant endorsement from traditional finance, Charles Schwab CEO Rick Wurster has projected a markedly favorable macroeconomic environment for Bitcoin by 2026....