Bitcoin has gained nearly 11% in the third quarter of 2026, marking its strongest Q3 performance since 2021. This rebound follows a difficult first half of the year when Bitcoin dropped significantly, falling about 50% below its October 2025 peak of $126,209. The July rally, which contributed most of the quarterly gains, was driven mainly by spot and derivatives market activity rather than institutional ETF inflows, raising questions about the durability of the rebound. Additionally, Bitcoin's price is near miners' production costs, which may limit further downside but also caps upside without new catalysts. Historically, August tends to be a weak month for Bitcoin, suggesting possible consolidation or pullback ahead.
Hedge funds trading bitcoin futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) have shifted from a long-standing net short position to a net long stance, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju. This rare change reflects a move away from the tradition...
XRP fell about 5% last week to around $1.03, underperforming as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana gained 1-4%. The overall crypto market cap grew 1.4% to $2.19 trillion. XRP ETF inflows plunged 93% to $1 million, reflecting investor caution amid postpone...
Bitcoin remained steady near $65,200, rising 3.7% over the week despite the U.S. Senate postponing the CLARITY Act vote until September. The market's resilience suggests the delay was already anticipated, with gains driven by investment flows rather ...
Bitcoin momentarily surpassed the $65,000 mark on August 10, buoyed by disappointing US July nonfarm payrolls that reduced expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes. The cryptocurrency gained 3.4% over the week, supported by strong institut...
Veteran trader Peter Brandt suggests Bitcoin may face a decline based on a head-and-shoulders chart pattern formed between April and June 2026. The pattern shows Bitcoin's price peaking near $82,000 in May before breaking below a key $75,000 neckline...
