Core Insights - Cryptocurrency investors experienced significant volatility in 2025, with a late-year slump erasing many gains, and experts predict similar volatility for 2026, albeit with less extreme fluctuations [1] Market Performance - Bitcoin (BTC) remains the dominant player in the cryptocurrency market, with a market cap larger than the next 20 cryptocurrencies combined [2] - Bitcoin reached an all-time high of over $126,000 in early October 2025 but subsequently lost 30% of its value, closing the year below $88,000; as of January 9, 2026, it has recovered to around $90,500 [2] Future Predictions - Predictions for Bitcoin's price in 2026 are uncertain, with options markets indicating equal chances of reaching $70,000 or $130,000 by June 2026, and $50,000 or $250,000 by year-end 2026 [3] Ethereum (ETH) - Ethereum has seen a price decline of approximately 5.6% over the past year, but it may rebound in 2026 due to its institutional infrastructure [4] - Ethereum is a leading network for stablecoin settlements and tokenized assets, with its future price dependent on ongoing upgrades and institutional interest [5] Other Cryptocurrencies - Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XRM) were highlighted as strong performers in 2025, currently trading below their highs; they may attract investor interest if momentum returns to altcoins [6] - As of January 9, 2026, Zcash ranks No. 17 and Monero ranks No. 15 among active cryptocurrencies listed on CoinMarketCap [6]

Investors dump Bitcoin for Ethereum and altcoins. | Credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images. Key Takeaways Crypto investment products attracted nearly $47 billion in inflows in 2025. Bitcoin inflows fell 35% year over year as capital rotated into Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. The U.S. led global inflows, while Europe and Canada staged strong rebounds, broadening geographic participation. Crypto investors didn’t retreat in 2025; they repositioned. Despite market volatility and shifting narratives, ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BitGo Holdings Inc. ("BitGo†), the digital asset infrastructure company, today announced that it supported iPower Inc. (Nasdaq: IPW) in the execution and custody of its digital asset treasury transactions. iPower completed purchases of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) through an account maintained at BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association ("BitGo Bank & Trust†). The transactions were executed using BitGo Prime's over-the-counter (OTC) trading services, enabl. ...

Publicly traded Ethereum treasury firm SharpLink Gaming has deployed $170 million worth of ETH to Ethereum layer-2 scaling network, Linea, the firm announced on Thursday.  The Minneapolis, MN-based firm previously said that it would stake up to $200 million worth of Ethereum as part of a multi-year effort on the network as a way to optimize on-chain yields for its Ethereum holdings.  “This deal allowed SharpLink to generate additional yield, in excess of its current staking rewards, while pushing the indus ...

Ethereum Treasury Company BitMine ($BMNR) has added another 32,977 ETH at a value of around $105 million, in the first 8 days of 2026 alone. Now, the company’s total ETH exposure has pushed past $13.2 billion, out of which the company has staked ETH worth $2.62 billion, making it one of the largest institutional holders of ETH. Tom Lee’s associated firm, BitMine, has always had an “Ethereum-first” treasury strategy and rather than holding ETH idle, the company is deploying it into its expanding validator ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) ("Bit Digital" or the "Company") today announced its monthly Ethereum ("ETH") treasury and staking metrics for the month of December 2025: Key Highlights for December 2025 [1]As of December 31, 2025, the Company held approximately 155,227.3 ETH. Based on a closing ETH price of approximately $2,967, as of December 31, 2025, the market value of the Company's ETH holdings was approximately $460.5 million. During the month of December 202 ...

Indians are heavily investing in crypto SIPs. Credit: Getty Images. Key Takeaways India’s crypto SIPs surged over 60% YoY in 2025, with CoinDCX adding 572,000 new plans. Small monthly investments (Rs 100-500) drove accessibility for retail and first-time investors. India leads global crypto adoption with 119 million users in 2025, projected to reach 123 million by the end of 2026. India’s crypto market is experiencing a sharp rise in Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), as more investors opt for dis ...

The crypto market is down today, with the cryptocurrency market capitalisation falling by 1.6% to $3.24 trillion. Currently, 65 of the top 100 coins have dropped over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the total crypto trading volume stands at $150 billion. TLDR: Crypto market cap is down 1.6% (Wednesday morning, UTC); 65 of the top 100 coins and 9 of the top 10 coins dropped today; BTC decreased by 1.9% to $91,799, and ETH is down by 0.5% to $3,211; The US Fed remarks are dovish; The Fed Governor Steph ...

The crypto market is up today, with the cryptocurrency market capitalisation increasing by 1.2% and rising slightly to $3.29 trillion. Notably, 97 of the top 100 coins have appreciated over the past 24 hours. At the same time, the total crypto trading volume is at $139 billion, climbing over the past couple of days. TLDR: Crypto market cap is up 1.2% (Tuesday morning, UTC); 97 of the top 100 coins and 9 of the top 10 coins appreciated today; BTC increased by 0.8% to $93,583, and ETH is up 1.8% to $3,228; ...

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, chaired by Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, has continued to aggressively expand its Ethereum treasury, acquiring 32,977 ETH in the past week despite slower market activity toward the end of 2025. The purchase brings Bitmine’s total crypto, cash, and strategic investment holdings to $14.2 billion. As of January 4, Bitmine held 4.14 million ETH, representing approximately 3.43% of the total Ethereum supply, alongside 192 BTC and $915 million in cash. The company describes its ...