Theme Bitcoin (BTC)

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.

Bitmine and Fundstrat head of research Tom Lee rehashed debates across crypto markets after forecasting a sharp rise in Ethereum’s price. Speaking at Binance Blockchain Week, Lee stated that Ether could reach $62,000 in the coming months as blockchain adoption enters a new phase. His remarks also reaffirmed his long-held bullish view on Bitcoin.

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.

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.

Bitcoin threatens to finish the year in the red. Can it still rebound before the end of 2025? An analyst warns of a crucial technical threshold.

Gold and silver surge in 2025 as Bitcoin dips, with analysts pointing to rotation, seasonal trends, and a possible rebound ahead.

They promised the moon, but XRP falls silently. Even robots are worried... What if the dreamed crypto became the forgotten anecdote of New Year's Eve?

Bitcoin is playing big at the end of this year. For the first time since its creation, the flagship crypto could close a post-halving year in the red. An unprecedented scenario that would call into question one of the historic pillars of crypto analysis: the famous 4-year cycle theory. While BTC stagnates below $88,000, investors and analysts hold their breath. A bearish close would mark a symbolic and potentially structural turning point for the entire market.

Crypto is plunging, Google is coughing, and retail traders are running away. The market is now just a VIP lounge for insiders lacking an audience. When will the sheep return?

Bitcoin lost momentum during U.S. trading hours, keeping the broader crypto market confined to a narrow range. XRP followed the same pattern, slipping to $1.86 even as demand through spot exchange-traded funds remained steady. The gap between rising ETF assets and muted price movement suggests the market is still absorbing supply near key levels.

What if 2025 was not the beginning of a long decline, but the end of a bearish cycle? While fear settles on the markets and bitcoin remains far from its peaks, Samson Mow, founder of Jan3, challenges certainties. According to him, the bear market is already behind us, and what many fear for 2026 could actually mark the start of a historic bull run... lasting ten years.

While the asset oscillates around 87,000 dollars, the derivatives markets send a clear signal: open interest on Bitcoin futures contracts has dropped to its lowest level in eight months. This decline marks a net disengagement from leveraged positions, revealing a tactical withdrawal of speculative capital, in a context where the bullish momentum seems to be fading without an immediate catalyst.

Bitmain, the world's leading manufacturer of mining machines, has launched a series of exceptional discounts on its equipment, including its latest models. This decision comes in a context of strong pressure on the sector: decline in hashprice, bitcoin crash, profitability in decline. Far from a classic commercial strategy, this operation reflects the tensions that the mining ecosystem is going through. Thus, the market leader is looking to quickly clear its stock.

Trump launches a stablecoin, Binance rolls out the red carpet, and here is USD1 at the top. Political coincidences or decentralized finance with a MAGA twist? The crypto story is written in capital letters.

The crypto market enters 2026 in a climate of caution. Despite several rate cuts decided by the Fed in 2025, the expected rebound did not materialize. Bitcoin, Ether, and major assets declined, contrary to expectations. Monetary policy remains unclear, economic data are weakened, and the Fed hints that a pause could occur as early as the first quarter. This context rekindles tensions in an already weakened market.

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