Core Insights - Grayscale research indicates that the net outflow of approximately $1 billion from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETPs in December 2025 was primarily driven by year-end tax-loss harvesting rather than a deterioration in demand [1] - The first trading day of 2026 saw a reversal with nearly $500 million in net inflows [1] - On-chain data shows no significant sell-off from OG whales [1] Industry Developments - There has been substantial progress in the tokenization of institutional-grade assets, including the DTCC receiving a no-action letter from the SEC to initiate tokenization services [1] - JP Morgan Asset Management launched a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum [1] Regulatory Environment - The U.S. Senate plans to review the cryptocurrency market structure bill on January 15 [1] - Grayscale anticipates that legislation may be passed in 2026 [1]

Jan. 6 opened on a high for crypto traders as Bitcoin touched the $94,000 mark. However, the joy was short-lived as BTC failed to break past it. Crypto-related stocks also faced sharp pullbacks as a result. However, Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani has released his 2026 crypto outlook and he is much more optimistic about Bitcoin and a few major crypto stocks. Related: Cardano founder predicts Bitcoin could hit $250K by 2026 — Is it realistic? Analyst shares Bitcoin price prediction Bitcoin started 2 ...

Crypto prices slipped Tuesday as U.S. traders shifted into “risk-off” mode, pulling money from volatile assets. Bitcoin price dipped during U.S. trading hours, while ETH updates showed similar weakness across major altcoins. The move fits a broader pattern that has followed stocks lower since late 2025. This was not about one bad crypto headline. It was about fear. When macro worries rise, crypto often feels it first. That context matters for beginners. It explains why prices fall even when no crypto pro ...

The crypto market has started 2026 on a solid footing, but the question now is whether the rally can last, crypto asset management firm Bitwise said in a blog post Tuesday. Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) are both up about 7% year-to-date, six days into 2026, with speculative tokens posting even larger gains. Dogecoin (DOGE) alone is up roughly 29%, a sign that risk appetite has returned to parts of the market. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said there are three key conditions that need to hold for crypto to pus ...

Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Fundstrat investment chief Tom Lee has reiterated his prediction that Ethereum could hit $250,000 in the near future. "If Bitcoin gets to $1 Million, that will value Ethereum at $250,000," Lee, who also doubles as chair of Ethereum treasury company Bitmine (NYSE:BMNR), said in a Jan. 2 message to shareholders. He was urging them to vote for the expansion of authorized shares from 500 million to 50 billion. ...

Group 1 - Tether has launched "Scudo," a new unit of account for Tether Gold, facilitating fractional transactions and making gold payments easier [1] - One Scudo is equivalent to one thousandth of a troy ounce of gold or the equivalent amount of XAUT, simplifying asset pricing [1] - Users can transact in whole or partial Scudo units, enhancing the practicality of using gold as a medium of exchange for daily transactions [1] Group 2 - Gold reached an all-time high of $4,058.98 per ounce in October 2025, with Bitcoin also hitting a new high of $125,556 [2] - As of January 6, 2026, gold has reclaimed a price of $4,491 per ounce, maintaining its momentum from previous highs [3] - The rising gold prices and instability in the cryptocurrency market have positioned stablecoins and gold as attractive value stores for investors [4]

Compared to MicroStrategy's 672,497 BTC valued at approximately $61 billion, Metaplanet's position is smaller but growing fast. The strategic framework is identical: leverage Bitcoin's long-term appreciation to drive shareholder value while using operating businesses to generate reinvestment cash flow. Metaplanet targets 210,000 BTC by 2027—equivalent to 1% of total Bitcoin supply.The revenue model transforms Bitcoin from a passive holding into a productive asset. For fiscal year 2025, Metaplanet generated ...

As bitcoin (BTC) tumbled in late November to nearly $80,000, the ratio between short-term holder supply in profit and short-term holder supply in loss fell to levels that have historically coincided with major or local bear market bottoms. On Nov. 24, the ratio declined to 0.013. Each previous instance of the ratio reaching this level has marked either a local bottom or the definitive bear market low, including in 2011, 2015, 2018 and 2022, according to Glassnode data. Glassnode defines short-term holde ...

South Korean financial authorities are weighing a new enforcement tool that would allow them to freeze crypto-related accounts before suspected gains are cashed out. The proposal, described as a “payment freeze” system, is intended to stop suspects from withdrawing, transferring, or otherwise concealing profits while investigations are still underway. Officials Warn Crypto Profits Are Escaping Reach Under Current Rules Local outlet Newsis reported that the Financial Services Commission discussed the id ...

Cayman Islands-registered Buck Labs has introduced the "BUCK" crypto token, positioning it as a yield-bearing “savings coin” aimed at users seeking returns on dollar-denominated crypto holdings without relying on traditional stablecoins. The token is backed by shares in Strategy (MSTR) shares, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin with nearly 675,000 BTC on its balance sheet. BUCK is initially priced at $1 and is designed to distribute rewards currently targeted at around 7% annually, with returns acc ...