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Bitcoin price in 2026: Predictions vs. charts and reality

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Bitcoin faces clashing forecasts for 2026: tempered institutional targets around $150,000 versus bearish charts warning of major declines.

Published Date: 2025-12-31 11:15:00
Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Perp DEXs almost triple volume in 2025 as onchain derivatives mature

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Trading activity concentrated in the second half of the year as Hyperliquid’s early lead faced increasing pressure from Aster and Lighter.

Published Date: 2025-12-31 11:12:23
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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$675M Lighter airdrop becomes 10th largest in crypto history: Bubblemaps

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Bubblemaps said Lighter airdropped $675 million in LIT, one of crypto’s biggest ever, as data shared on X suggested about 75% of recipients were still holding.

Published Date: 2025-12-31 10:22:33
Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs snap 7-day outflow streak with $355M as liquidity improves

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US spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $355 million, snapping a 7-day outflow streak that saw $1.12 billion withdrawn from the products.

Published Date: 2025-12-31 09:53:02
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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More NFTs, less money: Supply rose to 1.3B as sales fell 37% in 2025

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NFT minting accelerated even as buyers spent less, pushing the market toward a high-volume, low-price dynamic.

Published Date: 2025-12-31 09:29:15
Creator: Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra
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Bitwise files with US SEC for 11 single‑token ‘strategy’ crypto ETFs

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Bitwise is seeking SEC approval for 11 single‑token “strategy” ETFs tied to major altcoins, expanding its product shelf deeper into the altcoin market.

Published Date: 2025-12-31 08:48:43
Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben
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Coinbase exec warns Senate stablecoin misstep could hand China global edge

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A Coinbase executive said changes to the GENIUS Act could weaken US dollar stablecoins as China moves to boost the digital yuan by allowing interest-bearing wallets.

Published Date: 2025-12-31 07:41:17
Creator: Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas
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Ethereum L1 transactions hit 2.2M a day; each costs about 17 cents

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Ethereum transactions were the most costly in May 2022 when fees were over $200 per transaction on average. They have been declining since.

Published Date: 2025-12-31 06:38:05
Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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Uganda opposition leader promotes Bitchat amid fears of internet blackout

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Google Trends search for “Bitchat” in Uganda shows a spike from 0 to 100 on Wednesday, the day after opposition leader Bobi Wine urged people to download it.

Published Date: 2025-12-31 05:26:14
Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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Crypto lagged gold, stocks, but 2026 offers chance for ‘catch up’

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Since the start of November, gold is up 9%, the S&P 500 is up 1%, and Bitcoin is down 20%, but 2026 could see crypto close the gap.

Published Date: 2025-12-31 02:09:53
Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte
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