Theme Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin Core saw increased contributions, steady code updates, and strong network activity in 2025, supported by ongoing community and funding.

Venezuela, in the midst of a political crisis, sees María Corina Machado, Nobel laureate and pro-Bitcoin, emerge as a key figure of the transition. Could her commitment to cryptocurrencies redefine the country's economy and make it a model for nations in crisis? The future is now at stake.

The capitalization of memecoins jumped by more than 23% in early 2026, with a trading volume that almost quadrupled. In short, "hot" money is back, the kind that tests limits. According to data relayed around CoinMarketCap, the sector went from about $38 billion on December 29 to over $47.7 billion a week later, while volumes climbed towards $8.7 billion.

When the yen drowns, Metaplanet rows towards bitcoin: a strategy that makes Tokyo smile... except creditors. While Japan goes into debt, others stack BTC.

While crypto markets struggle to find direction, a key indicator has crossed a symbolic threshold: the Fear & Greed Index returns to the neutral zone for the first time since October. This reversal in investor sentiment follows months of extreme fear, marked by a violent crash and persistent volatility. In a still tense global climate, this signal could mark a psychological respite... but certainly not yet a recovery.

The dollar pulls the strings, Maduro falls, Kiyosaki philosophizes... and bitcoin rises! Simple coincidence? Not sure, but it's worth a little tour behind the scenes of oil.

Bitcoin has just crossed $91,000, driven by a wave of political instability in Venezuela. The arrest of Nicolás Maduro and Donald Trump's announcement that the United States intends to lead the country have revived speculation about the economic and energy future of the region. In a crypto market always hypersensitive to geopolitical tensions, this sharp price increase reflects both the ambient uncertainty and investors' appetite for decentralized assets.

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted 645.8 million dollars on January 2. In a still hesitant market, this volume is surprising. It marks the strongest day of inflows in over a month for Bitcoin products and an unprecedented peak since December for Ether. While 2025 ended on a decline, this surge is striking.

Is Bitcoin bored? Not really. Between wild OGs, voracious ETFs, and complicit regulations, the beast calms down... but could bite again where it's least expected.

In 2026, cryptocurrencies are the subject of rare optimism on social networks, according to Santiment. However, traditional indicators remain cautious. Why this gap? Between social euphoria and market reality, discover what this unexpected signal hides for the crypto market.

Ilya Lichtenstein, involved in the theft of approximately 119,756 BTC on Bitfinex, says he was released from prison earlier than expected thanks to the First Step Act, a law passed under Donald Trump. He spent just over a year behind bars, although he had been sentenced to five years.

Crypto markets are showing a notable shift, with major altcoins recording solid gains. Bitcoin’s share of the overall market has weakened and is now nearing 59%. Capital rotation toward higher-beta assets has followed, renewing discussion around a potential altcoin-led phase.

While bitcoin remains above $89,000 at the start of 2026, many analysts claim that whales are beginning a powerful accumulation movement. A signal perceived by some as the prelude to a new bull run. However, behind this optimistic reading, on-chain data tells a very different story. Far from a massive return of large holders, the current market dynamic seems driven by other actors, much more discreet… and probably more decisive for what comes next.

Bitcoin is at a decisive turning point in 2026, between the risk of a major correction and the potential for a historic rally. What are the price levels to watch to anticipate its next moves? Between critical supports, psychological resistances and divergent expert opinions... Here are the thresholds that will tip BTC this year.

While the market coughs, Tether, on the other hand, is gobbling up bitcoin… A frenzy of crypto-purchasing that intrigues, worries, and could well shake more than one stablecoin in a business suit.

The current stability of bitcoin may conceal a sudden reversal. While the asset opened 2026 at $87,500, rarely combined technical signals, bullish divergence of the RSI, extreme compression of Bollinger bands, indicate an imminent volatility surge. Several analysts mention a possible rebound. However, attention also focuses on another breaking point: the announced end of the four-year cycle, a historic pillar of crypto strategies, now challenged by influential market voices.

While the market remains struggling, another transformation, more discreet but decisive, is taking shape. In this new year, bitcoin will no longer seek to charm traders. It will integrate, step by step, into the real economy. If the price falls, usage, however, progresses. A pivotal year is opening, where the price drop contrasts with the silent rise of payment technologies. BTC no longer waits for the next bull run to exist: it finally becomes a daily tool.

Is bitcoin climbing? Or plunging? Between juicy injections, cautious politicians and Harvard funds, 2026 promises a well-spiced crypto saga... with guaranteed suspense on the regulation front!

In 2025, the crypto market reminded its ruthless nature. While bitcoin briefly crossed 126,000 dollars, a brutal correction wiped out several major fortunes in the sector. Even the most influential figures were not spared, losing billions in a few weeks. From Michael Saylor to CZ, the year left behind a fractured landscape dominated by losses.

Will bitcoin reach $150,000 in 2026? Polymarket bettors give it only a 27% chance, defying optimistic forecasts by analysts. Between economic uncertainties and institutional hopes, discover why this year promises to be a controversial turning point for the crypto queen.

The silver price crash revives Nassim Taleb's criticisms of bitcoin. This renowned analyst sounds the alarm.

Bitcoin and Ether are showing early signs of a shift in investor behavior, even as broader market conditions remain weak. Long-term Bitcoin holders are easing selling pressure, while large Ether holders are adding to their positions. Prices, however, remain under pressure amid caution, macro risks, and year-end positioning.

Despite a 40% drop in trading activity, derivatives open interest rose $2 billion in December, driven by Bitcoin and Ethereum futures positions.

In 2026, cryptos could experience an unprecedented boom. Record public debt, finally clarified regulation, and massive adoption by institutions: Grayscale predicts a historic bull run. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins are at the heart of this financial revolution. A year that will be decisive for investors!

Metaplanet just signed an end-of-year move that looks less like a "trade" and more like a statement. The Tokyo-listed company added 4,279 bitcoins for an acquisition cost of about $451 million, bringing its treasury to 35,102 BTC, around $3 billion at the current rate.

Bitcoin wavers as the New Year's Eve approaches: whales, options, silver ratios... What if 2026 rhymes with hangover in the crypto jungle? Holy tree!

Michael Saylor's company Strategy resumes its weekly bitcoin purchases at a time when the markets are doubtful. Details here!

We've seen louder trends pass by. But rarely such a corporate trend. In 2025, the CTAs, those companies that put Bitcoin or other crypto-assets at the heart of their treasury, multiplied at an almost suspicious speed. And already, some leaders in the sector are talking about 2026 as a narrow corridor where many will not pass.