Five Bitcoin narratives analysts are watching beyond price

ETF flows, treasury stocks, mining fees, scaling trade-offs and regulation now explain Bitcoin’s market shifts better than price alone.

Why US community banks say the GENIUS Act has a stablecoin loophole

Banks argue that stablecoin rewards offered through exchanges exploit a GENIUS Act loophole, blurring the line between payment tokens and savings accounts.

What the NFT Paris cancellation says about the current state of the NFT market

The NFT Paris cancellation offers insight into sponsorship pressure, lower volumes and how the NFT market is reshaping in 2026.

Why South Korea is struggling to decide who can issue stablecoins

South Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens.

$50K or $250K? Top crypto companies are divided on Bitcoin's trajectory in 2026

Grayscale, Galaxy, Bitwise and 21Shares offer starkly different Bitcoin forecasts for 2026, challenging the classic four-year cycle narrative.

Bitcoin vs. gold vs. silver in 2026: How investors are repricing scarcity

Bitcoin, gold and silver are now viewed through new lenses of scarcity shaped by market structure, liquidity, access and price expectations.

Trust Wallet’s $7M hack shows where crypto-friendly SMEs may be vulnerable

The $7-million Trust Wallet hack shows why crypto-friendly SMEs are especially vulnerable, highlighting weaknesses in verification, browser extensions and internal controls.

Iran’s currency collapse shows why Bitcoin is seen as an exit option

As Iran’s rial hits record lows, Bitcoin is resurfacing in public discourse. Its decentralized design is often cited as a contrast to state-managed fiat currencies.

How ZachXBT exposed a Coinbase impersonation scam using onchain clues

How an onchain investigator linked a Coinbase impersonation scam to $2 million in losses and why social engineering remains the real risk.

Why JPMorgan’s onchain fund is a big signal for Ethereum

JPMorgan has launched a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, highlighting how regulated cash products may integrate into onchain settlement and collateral workflows.

How an AI-fueled romance scam drained a Bitcoin retirement fund

A divorced investor’s tragic loss reveals how emotional manipulation, combined with AI technology, has weaponized crypto scams into a billion-dollar crime.

How Strategy keeps buying Bitcoin during market downturns

Strategy keeps buying Bitcoin during downturns by tapping equity markets and reserves, turning dilution and financing costs into a repeatable Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

How the UK plans to regulate crypto like traditional finance

The UK plans to bring crypto in line with traditional finance by 2027, with FCA proposals shaping trading platforms, DeFi and oversight of political donations.

Why Luke Gromen is fading Bitcoin while staying bullish on debasement

Luke Gromen still backs debasement but is trimming Bitcoin risk as BTC lags gold, trends weaken and quantum headlines weigh on sentiment.

Bitcoin’s current setup looks like 2019, says Benjamin Cowen

In an exclusive Cointelegraph interview, the crypto analyst pointed to macro headwinds, muted sentiment and cycle dynamics shaping Bitcoin’s path into 2026.

Inside the Swiss city where you can pay for almost everything in Bitcoin

From McDonald’s to municipal taxes, Lugano is proving that Bitcoin adoption is not about predicting the future; it is about building the infrastructure to handle it today.

How Ondo Finance plans to bring tokenized US stocks to Solana

Ondo plans to launch tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Solana in 2026, using custody-backed assets, onchain transfers and embedded compliance.

How Bhutan is building a green Bitcoin economy from the ground up

Bhutan is quietly building a low-carbon Bitcoin economy using hydropower, sovereign capital and clear regulatory guardrails.

How Wall Street is using Ethereum without talking about Ethereum

Ethereum is increasingly powering tokenized money, faster settlement and regulated onchain infrastructure — even as institutions avoid naming it outright.

How US banks are quietly preparing for an onchain future

Behind the scenes, US banks are rebuilding core financial infrastructure so cash, custody and funds can move onchain under regulatory oversight.

What BitMine’s 4M ETH holdings mean for its stock valuation

BitMine’s growing Ether holdings are reshaping how investors assess the company’s balance sheet, risk exposure and equity valuation.

What Malaysia’s royal stablecoin reveals about Asia’s shift to tokenized money

Malaysia’s RMJDT shows how Asia is pulling stablecoins into regulated finance, linking tokenized assets with local-currency onchain settlement.

How cheap power turned Libya into a Bitcoin mining hotspot

Libya’s cheap power fueled a hidden Bitcoin mining boom, straining the grid and forcing authorities into an escalating crackdown.

Why Bitcoin’s popular narratives don’t match the data: James Check on 2026

In a recent Cointelegraph interview, James Check uses onchain data to challenge popular Bitcoin narratives and outline his thinking for 2026.

What Kyrgyzstan’s USDKG reveals about real-asset stablecoins in emerging markets

Kyrgyzstan’s USDKG blends a USD peg with a gold reserve claim. Here’s what it signals for emerging markets and what to verify next.

How YouTube’s stablecoin payouts could change creator monetization

YouTube has added an opt-in option allowing eligible US creators to receive payouts in PayPal’s dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD.

Why BitMine is accumulating Ether despite broader market fear

BitMine is building an Ether-heavy treasury as ETF flows wobble and exchange deposits rise, citing Fusaka and future staking as part of a longer-term thesis.

How Bitcoin whales move markets, and the signals to ignore

In this new Cointelegraph in-depth video, we delve into the world of Bitcoin whales, the evolving market structure and how to avoid the pitfalls they set for retail investors.

Tajikistan’s mining crackdown shows how energy strain shapes crypto policy

Tajikistan’s new law criminalizing unauthorized crypto mining shows how global energy shortages are reshaping digital asset regulation.

Why oil-rich investors are fueling Bitcoin’s next liquidity wave

From petrodollars to ETFs, oil-rich investors are entering Bitcoin via regulated rails, deepening liquidity while reshaping market structure.

Bitcoin whale balances see 21% bounce after fastest sell-off since 2023 ends

Increasing Bitcoin whale balances highlight reaccumulation, aligning with renewed spot BTC ETF inflows. Will $100,000 become support soon?

These three XRP charts hint at a price rally toward $2.80

XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a bullish breakout, with bulls eyeing a significant rally toward $2.80 by the month’s end.

Bitcoin’s $100K comeback hinges on $98K breakout and spot demand

A pickup in Bitcoin spot demand and persistent spot ETF inflows could push BTC above the next significant hurdle at $98,000 and secure a sustained recovery.

Bitcoin rallies as spot ETF inflows soar, but $105K looks out of reach

Bitcoin finds renewed strength as inflows to spot BTC ETFs resume, but data questions whether bulls can push the price to $105,000.

XRP reclaims $2 as fund inflows diverge from broader crypto outflows

XRP trades above $2 as inflows into XRP-linked investment products and neutral volume metrics point to stabilization rather than a confirmed breakout.

Bitcoin hits 2026 high above $96K as onchain and derivatives metrics strengthen

Bitcoin rallied above $96,000, and multiple data points suggest bulls are planning to push the price above $100,000. Is the bull market back?

Dash price soars 125% amid privacy coin boom: Is the rally overheating?

DASH price surged as capital rotated into privacy coins, with traders shifting away from Zcash after its governance turmoil.

ETH is back at $3.2K: Will traders flip the level from resistance to support?

Ethereum remains the leader in total value locked, but declining usage and economic uncertainty in the United States may hinder a rally to $4,000.

SOL chart shows ‘masterpiece’ setup to $190 after key trend turns bullish

Steady ETF inflows, a bullish cup and handle chart pattern and improving sentiment across the total crypto market could propel Solana price to $190.

Bitcoin shrugs off CLARITY Act delay by rallying above $93K

Bitcoin made new weekly highs above $93,000 despite a delay in the CLARITY Act legislation by US lawmakers. Can BTC hold its gains without a surge in ETF flows and retail investor demand?

Bitcoin-gold correlation signals at least 50% BTC price gains by March

Bitcoin may take the lead over gold in 2026 as liquidity expansion and cycle fractals point to a rally that may take BTC price to $144,000.

Bitcoin shows resilience amid Powell DOJ probe: Will BTC price hold?

Bitcoin rallied to $92,000 as Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell spoke about a potential DOJ investigation into the Fed. Will BTC's strength hold?

Three ETH price charts suggest a move toward $4K may be brewing

ETH’s recent rally was driven by spot demand and a healthy use of futures market leverage, potentially setting Ether up for a move to $4,000.

Bitcoin ‘OG whales’ sell $286M, but odds of $100K BTC remain high

Bitcoin whales sold $286 million of BTC in January, but a slowdown in the distribution and accelerating bullish momentum could send BTC to $100,000 before the end of the month.

Ether set for 95% copycat rally against Bitcoin if bullish reversal confirmed

ETH price could rally 95% versus Bitcoin if a decisive breakout above the key 0.042 BTC neckline confirms a bullish reversal.

Monero’s XMR hits $500 for the first time since 2021 as rival Zcash fumbles

History shows XMR has repeatedly failed near record highs, risking another sharp pullback unless it decisively breaks above $500–$520.

Bitcoin tests key support as bulls reset to prepare for futures-led rally to $101.5K

Bitcoin traders’ risk sentiment turned bullish, with the proof being in this week’s futures-led advance to $95,000. Will bulls make another attempt after retesting a key underlying support level?

Bitcoin’s next super rally could depend on this key data point

Long-term Bitcoin holders sold nearly $300 billion worth of BTC in 2025, but as this sell pressure declines, a bullish outlook for 2026 has emerged.

Bitcoin bulls chase $91K as early 2026 rally finds sustained volume

Bitcoin bulls are making a run on $91,000 as start-of-the-year trading volumes highlight the market’s expectation of a positive Q1.

BlackRock adds $900M BTC as Bitcoin long-term selling falls to 2017 lows

BlackRock added close to 9,000 BTC during the first week of January, rebuilding exposure after an end-of-year drawdown in 2025 and pointing to early signs of BTC accumulation.

Zcash governance in turmoil: How low can ZEC price go?

Zcash's technical and fundamental catalysts raise the odds of ZEC price declining to as low as $200 in the coming weeks after core developers exited the project.

60K Bitcoin absorbed by accumulators as miners send it to exchanges: Will rally stall?

Bitcoin accumulators absorbed 60,000 BTC, but miners sending their rewards to exchanges may lead to overhanging sell pressure.

Bitcoin averages 100% return after down years: Will the pattern repeat in 2026?

History shows Bitcoin’s rare down years have been followed by triple-digit rebounds, keeping 2026 firmly on traders’ watchlists.

Bitcoin price falls despite 'really bullish' MSCI update: What went wrong?

MSCI’s rule change on newly issued shares reshapes passive demand, raising questions over how Bitcoin-linked treasury companies fund future BTC purchases.

Bitcoin liquidation data points to ‘absurd’ potential rally to $100K: Analyst

Bitcoin’s liquidation map is still heavily biased toward downside liquidity, but a swift rally to $100,000 could quickly turn the tables in the bulls’ favor.

ETH price taps $3.3K: Here’s what must happen for another 20% rally

ETH’s price chart shows a confirmed double bottom pattern with a $3,900 price target. Here are the necessary factors to make it happen.

XRP shows gold-like breakout pattern, analyst says — but risks remain

XRP mirrors a past gold breakout pattern, prompting speculation of an $8–$10 scenario in 2026 if the fractal plays out.

Bitcoin enters 'strength' phase, but $100K debate heats up between traders

Bitcoin’s structure has turned bullish, yet traders are split on whether $100,000 could mark a bull expansion or bear continuation.

Three bullish XRP charts to watch as price gains over 18% in 2026

XRP price gained in the first five days of 2026 as chart breakouts and steady ETF inflows produced targets near $3, with longer-term projections as high as $7-$8.

Bitcoin price back at $90K: Is the bear market behind us?

Bitcoin hit a three-week high, but derivatives and spot ETF flows show traders remained cautious, signalling limited confidence in further upside for now.

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