Crypto Blockchains Prepare for Quantum Future Amid Rising Concerns As quantum computing advances, several prominent blockchain networks are actively exploring methods to resist future quantum threats, while the broader crypto community debates the urgency and approach of such preparations.

Citi expects Bitcoin to rise to $143,000 and Ethereum to $4,304 in the next 12 months. Clearer regulations and ETF inflows could support steady growth for Bitcoin and Ethereum. Institutional activity and market trends may drive new all-time highs for major cryptocurrencies. Citigroup

Bitcoin’s price stands at $88,195 as of Dec. 20, 2025, giving the asset a market cap of $1.76 trillion while 24-hour trading volume registers at $37.07 billion. The session has respected a defined intraday band between $86,929 and $88,759, pointing to a market that is active but far from

The Central Bank of Russia recently referred to the properties of bitcoin mining and how it could help strengthen the Russian ruble. Elvira Nabiullina, head of the institution, stated that it was still difficult to assess the contribution of the activity in this regard. Central Bank of Russia

Date: Fri, Dec 19 2025 | 12:15 PM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has been showing relative strength despite concerns around the Japan rate hike, while easing U.S. inflation has helped both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) remain in th

Bitcoin Cycle Signals Potential Downtrend Despite Bullish Sentiment Recent analyses suggest that Bitcoin may have concluded its four-year halving cycle, signaling a possible decline in price and a period of consolidation. Despite optimistic forecasts driven by regulatory developments and

Bitcoin enters a critical phase as a new class of large holders reshapes its price foundation. Nearly half of Bitcoin’s realized value now comes from wallets that accumulated recently. This shift highlights growing confidence at current levels. It also signals a changing market structure driven by f

Ethereum struggles to break the psychological resistance of $3,000 despite strong community support and a growing number of addresses. Positive on-chain data suggests potential for future recovery, but selling pressure remains a risk.

Today's News Highlights: 1. CNBC: Federal Reserve Board Member Waller had a "strong interview for Fed Chair" with US President Trump. 2. The three major US stock indices closed higher collectively, with technology stocks and blockchain concept stocks rising across the board. 3. Citigroup predicts Bitcoin could reach $143,000 in the next year. 4. CryptoQuant: The bear market may have begun, with medium-term support estimated at $70,000. 5. Galaxy Research: Bitcoin is expected to reach $250,000 by the end of 2027. 6. Market News: An internal report from Tom Lee Fund states that BTC and ETH will undergo deep corrections, contrary to his claim of reaching new highs by the end of January. 7. A user encountered a "toxic" attack involving addresses with similar starting and ending characters, losing nearly 50 million USDT. Macro The three major US stock indices closed higher collectively, with technology stocks and blockchain concept stocks rising across the board. The three major US stock indices closed

Michael Saylor's confidence in Bitcoin is evident as he claims buyers will outnumber sellers. As MicroStrategy's co-founder, he advocates for long-term accumulation, treating Bitcoin as a strategic asset to hedge against inflation. His substantial holdings influence market sentiment and establish him as a leading figure in the cryptocurrency space.

Date: Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | 04:50 AM GMT The broader cryptocurrency market has remained under pressure in recent weeks, struggling to regain momentum after the sharp

Libya’s Bitcoin Mining Boom Faces Crackdown Amid Strained Infrastructure Libya’s flourishing Bitcoin mining industry, fueled by ultra-cheap subsidized electricity, has grown into a covert yet significant sector. With estimates suggesting the country contributed around 0.6% of the world’s Bitcoin ha

On December 19th, the spot cryptocurrency ETF market experienced mixed movements as capital continued to diverge significantly. The total net outflow from Bitcoin spot ETFs reached $158 million, indicating that profit-taking pressure remains present. Notably, only Fidelity's FBTC fund recorded a capital inflow of .

Andrew Webley has reaffirmed that The Smarter Web Company will not deviate from its Bitcoin-only treasury strategy. Even as market sentiment around BTC remains sharply divided. In a year-end update to shareholders, Webley made one thing clear. The company does not try to trade Bitcoin. It does not r

Author: David, Deep Tide TechFlow On December 15, Bitcoin dropped from $90,000 to $85,616, a decline of over 5% in a single day. There were no major crashes or negative events that day, and on-chain data did not show any abnormal selling pressure. If you only follow crypto news, it's hard to find a "plausible" reason. But on the same day, gold prices were at $4,323 per ounce, only down $1 from the previous day. One dropped 5%, the other hardly moved. If Bitcoin truly is "digital gold," a hedge against inflation and fiat currency devaluation, then its performance in risk events should resemble gold more. But this time, its movement clearly looks more like high Beta Tech Stocks on the Nasdaq. What is driving this round of decline? The answer might be found in Tokyo. Tokyo's Butterfly Effect

Date: Sat, Dec 20 2025 | 05:55 AM GMT As 2025 enters its final days, the cryptocurrency market once again finds itself at a moment of reflection. Bitcoin (BTC), the market’s bellwether, has delivered another dramatic year — marked by

Bitcoin’s wave iv corrective structure unfolds between $85k–$92k, with Fibonacci and prior demand zones confirming critical support. Liquidity clusters above $90k and below $85k shape price movements, indicating high concentration of leveraged positions.

Author: Ashrith Rao; Translation: Blockchain in Plain Language Bhutan is taking a significant step into the cryptocurrency space, announcing a allocation of up to 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) (approximately $1 billion USD) to fund the "Gleup Mindfulness City" initiative. For years, Bhutan's government investment arm, Druk Holding & Investments (DHI), has been mining Bitcoin using renewable energy. Currently, the country has become one of the leading Bitcoin holders globally, with reserves exceeding 11,000 BTC. To achieve sustainable development, the government plans to support the GMC's development through methods such as collateral loans and revenue generation, rather than directly selling Bitcoin. This special administrative region will attract enterprises from sectors such as finance, tourism, green energy, and technology. Core Plan Gleup plans to collaborate with

According to Arthur Hayes, the traditional four-year Bitcoin cycle no longer applies. Markets are no longer driven by halvings or historical patterns — instead, global liquidity has become the decisive force. Bitcoin’s future now depends primarily on how quickly new dollars are created and how

Recent developments show a shift towards safer assets, impacting Bitcoin's price, which struggles to stay above $92,000 amid economic uncertainty and a cautious investor stance. Macro factors like the Federal Reserve's policies and slowing consumer spending amplify this trend.

Citigroup sets a $143,000 Bitcoin target price, betting on ETF liquidity and legislative catalysts, while simultaneously establishing a $70,000 risk guardrail. (Background: The largest Bitcoin options expiration in history is approaching! Glassnode: Market still pricing in downside risk, Bitcoin volatility may erupt in the new year) (Additional context: No Bitcoin, no explosion! Modern Group headquarters received an explosion threat email, with the suspect demanding 13 BTC) Citigroup released its latest research report on December 19, raising the 12-month Bitcoin target price to $143,000. The report was jointly authored by strategists Alex Saunders, Dirk Willer, and Vinh Vo, timed when Bitcoin was trading around $88,000, representing a 62% increase.

Key takeaways: Strong demand for US Treasurys and lower odds of a Fed rate cut indicate that investors are shifting toward safer assets, reducing interest in Bitcoin. Economic weakness in Japan and softer US job data add pressure to Bitcoin, limiting its use as a hedge in the near

A solo miner successfully mined Bitcoin block 928351 by renting hashpower for under $100, earning a reward of 3.152 BTC worth about $271,000. Bitcoin has regained support at $85,000, with resistance at $89,000 to $90,000, indicating market strength.

A solo Bitcoin miner struck gold on the NiceHash platform by investing just $86 in rented hashpower and successfully mining block 928,351. The reward? A stunning 3.152 BTC, valued at around $271,000. According to Mempool statistics, the block had an almost perfect health score of 99.96%,

The US Clarity Act's potential passage is viewed as positive for regulatory clarity but is not expected to significantly impact Bitcoin's price in the short term, according to experts like Peter Brandt and John Glover.

The cryptocurrency had recently stalled, but news of a TikTok U.S. joint venture buoyed equity markets and perhaps boosted bitcoin as well. Bitcoin and Stocks Surge with TikTok’s U.S. Pivot More than two billion users have now downloaded what was once an obscure Chinese short-form

Veteran trader Peter Brandt said the potential passage of the US Clarity Act is unlikely to have a significant impact on Bitcoin’s price, after indications that it could pass Congress as soon as January. “Is it a world-shaking macro development? Nope. Needed for sure, but not something that

Something pretty important just happened in crypto, and most people completely missed it. No flashy headlines. No breaking news alerts. Just a regulatory letter that slipped under the radar. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the U.S. agency that oversees national banks, officially

Cryptocurrency markets experienced another week of downside as investor activity gradually wound down ahead of the holiday period. Bitcoin (BTC) fell over 5% during the past week, dipping to a weekly low of $84,398 on Thursday, before recovering to trade above $87,769 on Friday, TradingView data

Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin white paper envisioned a “peer-to-peer electronic cash system,” but Bitcoin’s biggest proponent seems to have an entirely different view of its purpose. Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor, whose company has been buying Bitcoin aggressively for nearly five years si

Ethereum has surpassed Bitcoin in network adoption, boasting 167 million wallets compared to Bitcoin's 57 million. High leverage ETH long positions are being liquidated amid market volatility, highlighting significant differences in user engagement and adoption rates between the two cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin has had plenty of reasons to move lately. Strong headlines, solid fundamentals, and constant chatter about what comes next.  Yet the BTC price keeps doing nothing. Every push higher gets shut down. Every dip finds a weak bounce. To a lot of traders, it feels like the market is broken.

The largest Bitcoin options expiration in history is approaching. On-chain data analysis firm Glassnode pointed out that the market currently maintains a low-volatility, defensive structure, and short-term price movements are likely to remain constrained. (Previous context: Has the Bitcoin super cycle ended? Fidelity warns: a cold winter may hit in 2026, supporting $65,000-$75,000) (Additional background: Detailed review of the October crash: the fundamental reasons for Bitcoin's sharp decline) Table of Contents The market continues to price in downside risks Options trading remains predominantly defensive Market volatility is expected to pick up again in the new year On October 19, on the X platform, on-chain data analysis firm Glassnode stated that the largest Bitcoin (BTC) options expiration event in history is imminent, but the spot price of Bitcoin remains limited within recent oscillation ranges.

Crypto Blockchains Prepare for Quantum Future Amid Rising Concerns As quantum computing advances, several prominent blockchain networks are actively exploring methods to resist future quantum threats, while the broader crypto community debates the urgency and approach of such preparations.