Long considered the spearhead of institutional adoption, Bitcoin ETFs have just experienced one of their worst weeks since their launch. With massive outflows and a tense market, confidence is wavering. Such a situation reminds us that in the crypto universe, nothing is ever fully guaranteed, not even the most solid financial products.
A touch of AI, a pinch of bug, a blockchain going haywire: Cardano exposes its flaws. The crypto is still coughing, but in a very muted silence.
After recording spectacular gains exceeding 1,000% since January, Zcash is going through a turbulent phase marked by a sharp 24% drop in one day. But behind this sharp drop, conflicting signals emerge: some crypto investors see a buying opportunity, while the derivatives markets sound the alarm.
Two ETFs backed by XRP have just been listed on the NYSE, a first meant to propel Ripple to the rank of institutionalized crypto assets. However, the market sends an opposite signal. The crypto collapses below 2 dollars, down 35% for the quarter. Far from a bullish turning point, this regulatory advance reveals a persistent disinterest. The ETF effect, expected as a driver, seems to have had no tangible echo.
Elon Musk, already controversial, sees his AI Grok accused of spreading anti-Semitic and extremist speeches. Between federal contracts and risks for Dogecoin, could this controversy shake his tech empire? Exclusive analysis of the issues and repercussions not to be missed.
Bitwise sees Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP and Uniswap as the stars of 2026. Between major technological updates, institutional adoption and expected rebounds, these cryptos could explode at any moment. Discover the price forecasts for December 2025 and the winning strategies to profit before everyone else.
Strong inflows returned to major crypto ETFs at the end of the week after several days of uncertainty across digital asset markets. Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana products all posted gains on Friday, hinting at early stabilization following sharp swings and heavy withdrawals earlier in the week. Sentiment remains cautious, but renewed allocations to key products suggest that some investors are selectively re-entering the market.
Market conditions continue to tighten around Bitcoin as traders confront nearly $2 billion in leveraged long positions that could be liquidated if prices fall to $80,000. Recent swings reveal how fragile derivative exposure has become, with borrowed positions at risk of automatic liquidation during sharp price moves.
As the crypto market approaches 3 trillion dollars again, bitcoin grabs attention by crossing 86,000 $, driven by an increase of over 3%. This rebound fuels projections of a move towards 88,640 $, but the setup remains fragile. Between immediate resistance zones and hesitant volumes, the bullish scenario remains conditional. Technical signals are accumulating, but only a clear breakthrough of key thresholds could confirm a sustainable recovery.
Bitcoin as a global payment rail? For BlackRock, this is clearly not the core issue. For now, clients of the world’s largest asset manager mainly play the digital gold card, not the everyday currency one.