Bitcoin-to-Gold Bottom Fractal is Breaking as BTC Looks for a Bottom

For years, Bitcoin (BTC) traders have watched its price relative to gold (XAU) for clues on when BTC bottoms in US dollar terms. But in 2026, that BTC-to-gold signal is starting to look less dependable. Key takeaways: Bitcoin hits undervaluation versus gold and has slipped below its Power Law trend. BTC/XAU is already under the…

Bitcoin’s ‘hopium’ for bulls is over and this weekend’s slide may be just the beginning

Bitcoin’s price sank sharply over the weekend, sliding below $78,000 — its lowest level since April — as profit-taking collided with thinning liquidity and a scarcity of fresh buyers. Traders told CoinDesk that a rally once backed by corporate demand, particularly from Strategy’s (MSTR) bitcoin purchases, has run out of steam, leaving markets vulnerable to…

US Winter Storm Hits Bitcoin Miner Production, Data Shows

New data is providing a clearer picture of how January’s US winter storm affected Bitcoin mining operations, showing that daily production among publicly traded miners dropped sharply during the disruption. The storm swept across large parts of the continental United States, prompting miners to curtail operations amid grid stress, snow, ice and extreme cold, and…

US Senators Challenge Deputy AG Over Crypto Taskforce Shutdown

Six US senators have challenged Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche for shutting down the Department of Justice’s cryptocurrency enforcement team in April last year while holding substantial amounts of cryptocurrency at the time.  Blanche disbanded the DOJ’s National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team in April 2025, several months after Donald Trump was inaugurated as US president following…

Improving ETH Fundamentals May Signal An Ether Price Recovery

Key takeaways: Ethereum reached 16.4 million weekly transactions, proving fees can stay below $0.20 during high demand. Decentralized exchange volume across the Ethereum ecosystem hit $26.8 billion, signaling a return of investor interest. Ether (ETH) experienced a 15.9% price correction during the seven days ending Sunday. This volatility triggered $910 million in liquidations for bullish…

Bitcoin Sell-Off Pushes IBIT Investor Returns Into the Red, CIO Says

Bitcoin’s sharp decline over the weekend has likely pushed the aggregate investor position in the largest spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) into negative territory, underscoring the severity of the recent downturn. According to Bob Elliott, chief investment officer at asset manager Unlimited Funds, the average dollar invested in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is now…

Bitcoin isn’t competing with gold, but rather prediction markets and ultra-short options

Bitcoin BTC$78,358.92 is suffering from an identity crisis that has nothing to do with fundamentals and everything to do with shrinking attention spans. While gold rallied more than 12% and the S&P 500 ticked higher in the past 30 days, bitcoin slid more than 10% in a market that appeared to pose no reason to…

UK Lawmakers Open Inquiry Into Proposed Stablecoin Rules

The House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee has opened an inquiry into proposed stablecoin rules in the United Kingdom, seeking public input on plans put forward by the Bank of England (BoE) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The inquiry will examine how stablecoins could affect traditional financial services such as banking and payments,…

HYPE Gains 60% But Hyperliquid Growth Metrics Warn It May Not Hold

Key takeaways: HYPE surged 60% to $34.90, fueled by institutional investor accumulation from Hyperliquid Strategies and reduced selling after staking unlocks. Bearish liquidations exceeding $20 million and ARK Invest’s bullish report fueled speculation despite flat perpetual volumes. Hyperliquid (HYPE) surged to $34.90 on Wednesday, climbing from $21.80 just two days prior. The 60% rally triggered…

UAE-Backed Investor Took 49% Stake in Trump-Linked Crypto Firm for $500M

A UAE-backed investment vehicle quietly agreed to buy nearly half of World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency startup linked to President Donald Trump, just days before he returned to the White House, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Aryam Investment 1, an Abu Dhabi entity backed by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan,…