Bitcoin Heads for Fourth Straight Monthly Loss in Longest Streak Since 2018
Bitcoin was on track Monday to post its fourth consecutive monthly loss, marking the longest streak of monthly declines since 2018, according to CoinDesk.
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Vanguard Executive Calls Bitcoin a “Digital Labubu” as Firm Stays Cautious
A senior quantitative investment executive at Vanguard has described Bitcoin as resembling a speculative digital collectible rather than a productive financial asset, according to Bloomberg.
Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs in the U.S.
Morgan Stanley has filed applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch exchange-traded funds linked to Bitcoin and Solana, according to Reuters.
Bitcoin Marks 17 Years Since Genesis Block Was Mined
Bitcoin marks its 17th anniversary on January 3, 2026, commemorating the mining of its first block — known as the Genesis Block — on January 3, 2009.
Short-Side Liquidations Accelerate Into Year-End Trading
Liquidations across major crypto derivatives venues intensified in late December, with short positions accounting for the majority of forced closures as thin year-end liquidity amplified otherwise modest price movements.
Crypto Trading Activity Shifts Toward Spot Markets as Leverage Use Stays Subdued
Crypto trading activity over the past week has shown a gradual shift toward spot market participation, while derivatives activity has remained contained despite relatively stable price conditions across major assets.
Short-Term Bitcoin Holders Reduce Exposure as On-Chain Profit-Taking Accelerates
Bitcoin’s recent consolidation has been accompanied by a measurable shift in on-chain behavior, with short-term holders increasingly locking in profits, according to publicly available blockchain data.
Crypto Trading Volumes Thin Out as Year-End Liquidity Declines Across Major Exchanges
Crypto markets are entering a seasonal slowdown as trading volumes and order-book depth decline across major exchanges, reflecting year-end positioning and reduced participation from institutional desks during the holiday period.
Bitcoin and Ether Markets Hold Steady as Investors Await Policy Signals
Bitcoin and Ethereum markets showed limited directional movement on Tuesday as traders remained cautious ahead of upcoming macroeconomic signals and regulatory developments.
Bitcoin ETFs See Modest Inflows as Markets Stabilize After Recent Volatility
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded modest net inflows this week, suggesting cautious investor re-engagement as crypto markets stabilize following recent volatility.
