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After explosive rallies in 2025, both Bitcoin and XRP have surrendered roughly half their gains. With prices still well below their peaks, investors are now asking a simple question: which asset will reach a new all-time high (ATH) first?

Bitcoin’s price continued in the downward direction this week, extending its bearish movement by nearly 7% in less than 72 hours. The latest push has plunged the cryptocurrency into its Q2-Q3 2024 price cluster, when BTC traded in a sideways range for about six months.

A week after announcing its ambitious new blockchain “Zero,” Bryan Pellegrino, Co-Founder and CEO of LayerZero, has stepped in to address growing speculation around the role of ZRO. His message was direct: there will be no new token for Zero and ZRO is the only asset.

Bitcoin continues to struggle on the four-hour chart as sellers maintain control below key Fibonacci resistance. After rejecting near $89,985 at the 0.786 retracement level, BTC triggered a sharp decline that shifted short-term structure bearish. The decisive break below $83,720 confirmed downside momentum. Consequently, price accelerated toward the $60,671 swing low.

Strategy’s Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, has said the current crypto market decline represents a milder and shorter ‘crypto winter’ than past ones. In a recent interview, Saylor cited institutional inflows, pro-crypto U.S. policies, and bank infrastructure as reasons why cryptocurrency users should be optimistic about the future.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has identified the recent divergence between Bitcoin and the Nasdaq as a warning ahead of a massive credit destruction. In his latest , the renowned analyst explained how unfolding events could lead to a financial crisis that will cause the Fed to resort to money printing.

Ethereum price today trades near $1,969, up 0.20% in the past 24 hours as the token attempts to recover from the massive selloff that pushed price below $1,700. The move comes as a Bitcoin OG whale transferred $543 million worth of ETH to Binance, raising concerns about potential distribution from long-term holders.

Gold, silver, and Bitcoin are posting divergent price moves in Q1 2026 amid shifting macroeconomic conditions. Recent gains in precious metals and Bitcoin’s weakness highlight changing investor positioning. Policy signals, liquidity trends, and market flows are expected to determine asset leadership by quarter-end.

Renowned cryptocurrency analyst “PlanB” on X has launched a poll asking his followers if Bitcoin will achieve a new all-time high in 2026 or 2027. The question posed suggests that the crypto analyst suspects that the cryptocurrency could embark on another significant rally during the current cycle.

The impressive Bitcoin (BTC) price rebound in 2026 has not invalidated the midterm bearish sentiment. The crypto community is eagerly waiting for the Bitcoin price to consistently close above $99k catalyzed by whale investors.

Gold and silver prices surged in late-year trading while Bitcoin remained largely flat. Analysts note that in previous cycles, metals rallied before Bitcoin began major moves. Investors are watching closely for early signs of capital rotation into cryptocurrencies.

Michael Saylor, the Bitcoin evangelist leading Strategy, has predicted a bullish 2026. He reiterated his bullish stance based on the strong fundamentals, including Bitcoin acceptance by banks due to the crypto regulatory clarity in the United States under President Donald Trump.

Arthur Hayes, the BitMEX co-founder, stirred up the crypto market with his take on the Bank of Japan’s latest move. Namely, he argued that even though Japan raised interest rates, its overall financial policy remains geared toward inflation, which he sees as a positive long-term driver for Bitcoin.

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan presented long-term capital market assumptions for Bitcoin, projecting a price target of $1.3 million by 2035. The presentation institutional investors seeking quantitative frameworks for Bitcoin allocation decisions.

Tezos-based payment processor Lyzi has expanded its luxury retail footprint, securing commercial partnerships that allow Porsche and Lamborghini dealers to accept digital assets for high-value transactions.

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convenes on December 9–10 for its final policy meeting of 2025, with Tuesday reserved for internal deliberations and Wednesday scheduled for the public directive.

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman issued a stark warning to the digital asset industry Tuesday, telling lawmakers that the implementation phase of the GENIUS Act is imminent.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, says that every major Layer-1 blockchain outside of Ethereum and Solana is eventually going to zero. In an interview with , Hayes explained why he believes the market still misunderstands Ethereum’s long-term importance, and why institutions will ultimately choose ETH as their foundation for Web3.

Bitcoin (BTC) price is at the beginning of a major uptrend in the coming months. This is a bold prediction from André Dragosch, the European head of research at Bitwise fund manager, who noted that BTC has already priced in all the bad news but has yet to absorb macro bullish factors.

Bitcoin’s price fell sharply this week due to a mix of negative signals from charts, blockchain data, and the broader economy. The drop has wiped away most of its gains for the year and triggered a liquidation of positions held by less resilient investors.