Bitcoin still has potential to grow, but don't expect the same returns as the past few years.

Belgian bank KBC will launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for retail investors via its Bolero platform as Belgium's MiCA regime comes into force.

In its 2026 outlook released on Jan. 15, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood declared the U.S. economy a "coiled spring" poised for a powerful rebound, forecasting a "golden age" for U.S. equities comparable to the boom of the 1980s.

Electronic brokerage giant Interactive Brokers says its clients can deposit USDC, which will automatically conver to US dollars to fund their accounts.

Bitcoin is increasingly trading on fiscal and regulatory signals as policy-driven liquidity expectations reshape market behavior in 2026.

Regulated investment vehicles such as exchange-traded funds expanded in 2025, and corporations added crypto to their balance sheets, opening up more pathways for user access.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index slipped by 12 points to "neutral" on Friday amid heightened anxiety over the future of a long-awaited crypto bill in the US.

Economist Peter Schiff said in an interview aired Thursday that he'd prefer a gold-backed cryptocurrency over Bitcoin ( CRYPTO: BTC ) during a crisis like the one in Iran.

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Thursday after a key cryptocurrency bill stalled in the Senate following opposition from industry giants. Bitcoin retreated after lifting to a 2-month high of $97,000, with trading volume dropping 13% over the last 24 hours.

Bitcoin has become an "element of resistance" in Iran, providing liquidity in an increasingly restricted economic environment, says Chainalysis.

Bitcoin failed to hold $97,000 as its funding rate stalled and retail traders watched from the sidelines. Will TradFi reignite the rally to $100,000?

Iran's crypto activity accelerated in 2025, a new report says, driven by civilians and state actors turning to Bitcoin during periods of unrest.