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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.

On December 28, Uniswap carried out the destruction of 100 million UNI tokens, worth nearly 596 million dollars. This decision, validated by a massive community vote, marks the entry into force of a new economic framework called "UNIfication." It inaugurates a structural change in the governance of the protocol, based on the activation of protocol fees and a sustainable burn mechanism. Uniswap thus initiates a new phase of its evolution, focused on active management of the value created.

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.

After siphoning off millions for a month, the XRP ETF coughs one day, stops... and everyone holds their breath: simple cold or crypto liver crisis?

Kalshi saw a sharp rise in trading activity last week, pushing weekly volume to a new high. Data shows the prediction market processed more than $2 billion in trades, placing it well ahead of Polymarket over the same period. Increased demand for sports contracts and broader blockchain access supported the growth.

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.

As the year ends in a climate of economic uncertainty, Elon Musk reignites the debate with a shocking statement. The head of Tesla and SpaceX foresees double-digit growth in the United States as early as 2026, even triple-digit by 2030 thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence. This prediction did not fail to elicit reactions from the crypto community, always on the lookout for macroeconomic signals. The link between technological innovation and the bitcoin market seems stronger than ever, but is the optimism justified?

In five days, Bitcoin ETFs listed in the United States lost more than 825 million dollars, according to Farside Investors. This series of withdrawals marks a clear decline in institutional demand approaching 2026. After a year marked by enthusiasm around BTC-backed funds, the trend reversed during this December.

In a crypto market marked by euphoria and panic, Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, gives decisive advice. For him, the best Bitcoin investors do not buy at the top, but in the dips, when fear dominates. A strategy that makes perfect sense at a time when the market experiences extreme volatility. CZ's words are more relevant than ever for those looking to operate in this uncertain environment.

On December 25, bitcoin briefly dropped to 24,000 USD on Binance's USD1 pair before rapidly returning to more usual levels. Such an unexpected move raises questions about the stability of low liquidity pairs and risk management on trading platforms. In a rapidly evolving crypto market, this incident reveals challenges related to liquidity and regulation.

The expiration of Ethereum options worth 6 billion dollars this Friday could mark a key turning point for the crypto market. This event triggers major stakes for traders and investors, as the crypto price could be subject to decisive pressure. If the market fails to stabilize, a sharp price reassessment could follow, with notable short-term consequences.

In a crypto market undergoing upheaval, whale accumulation of Ether is gaining momentum. Despite a price that remains below $3,000, this trend, combined with a reduction in supply on exchanges, could trigger a significant price movement. Meanwhile, long positions on derivative contracts are multiplying, adding further pressure on the market.

The trajectory of bitcoin is marked by cycles of rapid rises and dizzying falls. However, when will it reach its next peak? Peter Brandt, a recognized analyst, provides a bold answer: September 2029. His forecast reignites a crucial debate on the dynamics of crypto market cycles. However, beyond this deadline, the real question lies in the internal and external forces shaping these cycles. A thorough analysis of these factors is essential to understand bitcoin's future.

The crypto market, still as unpredictable as ever, enters a decisive phase at the end of the year. The open interest of Bitcoin perpetual contracts reaches new heights, fueling speculation about a possible year-end rally. According to Glassnode, this increase is accompanied by a doubling of funding rates, demonstrating growing trader confidence. However, this dynamic raises concerns. Special attention is needed in light of these speculative movements that could disrupt prices in the short term.

Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) saw a sharp pullback last week amid a return to regulatory uncertainty. New data from CoinShares shows investors withdrew nearly $1 billion, ending a three-week streak of inflows. Delays around the U.S. Clarity Act played a key role in weakening sentiment, especially among U.S.-based institutions. Market activity also pointed to rising caution around large holders and near-term policy risks.

JPMorgan Chase, one of the world's largest banks, takes a bold step towards crypto by exploring the introduction of trading services for its institutional clients. This development comes amid regulatory changes in the United States, even prompting the most conservative financial institutions to reassess their approach to these assets. Such a decision could well redefine the relationship between traditional finance and this ecosystem.

In an unstable crypto market, Strategy, one of the largest holders of Bitcoin, raised $747.8 million by selling shares, while suspending its BTC purchases. This decision highlights a desire to secure its finances amid market volatility. A strong signal for the crypto ecosystem, which could influence other companies adopting similar strategies.

Wall Street is heading into 2026 with record equity exposure and falling cash levels, as investors bet on AI spending, strong earnings growth, and accelerating stock rotation despite rising risks.

Memecoin trading on Solana is under new legal scrutiny after investors accused several crypto firms of operating an unfair trading system. A federal lawsuit alleges private messages show coordination between blockchain engineers and a popular memecoin platform, putting retail traders at a disadvantage. A judge has allowed the case to proceed with expanded claims.

While bitcoin continues its decline, an anomaly intrigues: fear does not dominate. Unlike the troughs marked by panic selling and widespread pessimism, current signals remain surprisingly moderate. No emotional tidal wave, no real capitulation is looming. This relative calm, out of sync with the bearish dynamic, raises questions: is the correction really over, or is the market still holding its breath before a sharper retreat?

Bitcoin falters against gold. The BTC/XAU ratio has just dropped to a critical threshold: 20 ounces of gold for one bitcoin, a level never reached since early 2024. For analysts, this reflects a possible cycle turning point and revives the debate between supporters of a technical rebound and those fearing a new bear market. Between tension and hope, a key indicator resurfaces and could change everything.

After a 2024 marked by the influx of ETFs and institutional enthusiasm, signs of fatigue are multiplying. According to CryptoQuant, demand has significantly contracted since October, confirming the entry into a bearish phase. Between the outflow of incoming flows, breaking of technical supports, and investor hesitation, the market shows clear signs of tipping. A turning point that analysts are watching closely as the cycle could change pace.

Bitcoin is not weakening due to its own limits, but because the global economic climate is reshuffling the risk cards. Between contradictory signals from the United States and monetary inflections in Japan, investors are reconsidering their priorities. Indeed, the flagship crypto, which has been a market driver in recent months, is retreating in portfolios. This shift says nothing about its intrinsic solidity, but everything about the prevailing nervousness in the face of a monetary policy that remains, for now, unpredictable.

Is the US Federal Reserve quietly restarting the printing press? Its new program, called "Reserve Management Purchases (RMP)", triggers concern among some analysts. Among them, Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX, sees disguised money creation, masked under technical terms. In a sharp essay published on Substack, he warns of the consequences of this policy: hidden inflation, wealth transfer, and a potential rise in rare assets like Bitcoin.

Despite a crypto market torn between macroeconomic uncertainties and consolidation phases, a strong signal shakes up the trend. Within a single day, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded 457 million dollars in net inflows, their highest level in over a month. This buying wave, led by giants like Fidelity and BlackRock, reflects an unexpected resurgence of institutional interest and breathes new life into the dynamics of regulated crypto financial products.

Hyperliquid submits a rare decision to its validators: to recognize as excluded from the supply the 37 million HYPE accumulated in its assistance fund, an address without a private key funded by trading fees. This governance vote, without on-chain action, could remove nearly one billion dollars from the circulating metrics. In a context where readability of economic data becomes central, the protocol plays a strategic card to clarify its tokenomics and strengthen its credibility.