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In recent days, BlackRock has been at the center of extreme crypto-market turbulence, as its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and related options saw record trading activity amid theories of leveraged hedge fund blowups and institutional hedging feedback loops.
These events spotlight how a single, rapidly growing bitcoin ETF can influence broader digital-asset price moves and risk management behavior across the market.
We’ll now examine how the crypto-driven volatility around BlackRock’s IBIT ETF shapes the company’s investment narrative and perceived risk profile.
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‘Walking sharks’ lay eggs without breaking a sweat

Being pregnant and giving birth is hard work for any species—but epaulette sharks (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) might disagree.
These fish and a number of other species are known as “walking sharks” for their ability to traverse both the seafloor and land with their fins. But as of now, that’s no longer the coolest thing about this rather adorable predator. Epaulette sharks’ energy use didn’t change during their reproduction cycle, as described in a study recently published in the journal Biology Open.
“Reproduction is the ultimate investment

I’ve been covering crypto markets for long enough to remember when Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood’s interest in Bitcoin (BTC) was treated with backlash.
In a 2018 note published on ARK Invest (written by Cathie Wood), she said ARK was the first public ****** et manager to gain Bitcoin exposure (via Grayscale’s Bitcoin Investment Trust/GBTC) and that the move prompted “a number of questions and much ridicule” in September 2015.
The skepticism wasn’t necessarily a huge personal attack, but professionals at the time often questioned the seriousness of crypto as an investable ****** et and viewed su

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” and investment guru, is not bothered by the price volatility of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). He maintains his stance of purchasing both cryptocurrencies irrespective of their price movements.
Kiyosaki recently displayed interest in Ethereum, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. He holds the conviction that Bitcoin is set to reach a valuation of $1 million within the next few years or decade.
In a post on X, Kiyosaki revealed that he does not fret over the price trends of Bitcoin or Ethereum. He clarified that his i

The trend that became the biggest boom of 2025 is starting the new year as a bust.
At least 37 of the top 100 Bitcoin treasury companies now trade at discounts to their net ******* et value, according to data from BitcoinTreasuries.net. That means nearly 40% of major treasuries are worth less than the Bitcoin they hold.
“The initial hype is over,” Brian Huang, co-founder of investment platform Glider, told DL News.
Indeed, the premium era has ended. For the first three-quarters of 2025, treasury companies enjoyed significant premiums on their holdings. That allowed them to issue new stock a

After a turbulent end to 2025, that has left bitcoin (BTC-USD) swinging between optimism and caution, will the world’s largest cryptocurrency sink back toward $50,000 or push to new highs above $125,000 (£93,655) in 2026? With monetary policy, liquidity, regulation, and institutional demand all in flux, ******* ysts say the answer may depend on how these forces unfold quarter by quarter next year.
Fabian Dori, chief investment officer at Sygnum Bank, believes the opening months of 2026 could be broadly supportive for bitcoin (BTC-USD), driven by improving macro conditions and easing fear acro

Crypto Investment Themes for 2026: Bitcoin, Stablecoins and RWAs

After a volatile 2025, investors are rethinking crypto cycles. Here are three investment themes that will shape the market’s next phase in 2026.
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2025 didn’t unfold the way many cryptocurrency investors expected.
Although Bitcoin
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peaked almost precisely in line with its historical four-year cycle, the long-anticipated blow-off top never materialized. Notably, Bitcoin’s gains failed to cascade into the broader market, leaving hopes for a full-fledged altcoin season largely unfu

Bitcoin spot ETFs closed 2025’s final trading session with $348 million in net outflows across all 12 funds, while Bitcoin itself settled at $87,496, down 6% from its $93,381 year-end 2024 price.
The bearish year-end momentum extended across crypto investment products, with Ethereum ETFs recording $72.06 million in outflows and no inflows registered among the nine available funds.
However, Solana and XRP spot ETFs posted modest gains of $2.29 million and $5.58 million, respectively.
The dramatic close accompanied a $74.6 billion liquidity injection through the Federal Reserve’s Standing Rep

Bitcoin spot ETFs closed 2025’s final trading session with $348 million in net outflows across all 12 funds, while Bitcoin itself settled at $87,496, down 6% from its $93,381 year-end 2024 price.
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The bearish year-end momentum extended across crypto investment products, with Ethereum ETFs recording $72.06 million in outflows and no inflows registered among the nine available funds.
However, Solana and XRP spot ETFs posted modest gains of $2.29 million and $5.58 million, respectively.
The dramatic close accompanied a $74.6 billion liquidity injection through the Federal Res

At a former GE Lighting facility in Ravenna, Ohio, a warehouse now houses a growing bitcoin mine. Operated by Rubber City Data, the facility runs more than 500 specialized servers that process bitcoin transactions around the clock, according to Crain's Cleveland Business.
Rubber City Data owner Marc Behar is a former U.S. Air Force linguist who entered the world of bitcoin as a true believer in the technology. In 2018, he converted nearly all of his savings into cryptocurrency and later funded the Ravenna operation with his own money alongside investments from friends and family.
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Bitcoin’s historically rising prices
Miners may be in trouble, but VanEck says that’s historically been a terrific time to buy Bitcoin.
Researchers at the global investment manager indicate that Bitcoin’s hashrate — the measure for how much compute power is used to mine Bitcoin — has fallen more in the last 30 days than it has since April 2024.
This drop, along with Bitcoin’s declining price, suggests that mining outfits are going offline as profitability is squeezed. The price of Bitcoin is trading at $87,500 on Tuesday, roughly 30% below its all-time high set in October.
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Declining bitcoin (BTC) mining activity is often interpreted as a sign of network stress, reflecting weaker miner profitability, declining hashrate and concerns over the economic sustainability of mining operations. It is commonly ******* umed to be bad for the bitcoin price.
Digital ******* ets investment firm VanEck, however, argues that periods of falling hashrate — the total computational power being used by miners to secure the bitcoin network and process transactions — has historically functioned as a contrarian indicator, indicating improving price momentum rather than a signal of stru

BlackRock has placed its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund among its three biggest investment themes for 2025, ranking the product alongside Treasury bills and US mega-cap technology stocks.
Key Takeaways:
BlackRock named its spot Bitcoin ETF a top 2025 investment theme alongside Treasurys and big tech.
IBIT attracted over $25 billion in inflows this year despite Bitcoin’s price decline.
The fund now leads rivals by a wide margin, reinforcing Bitcoin’s role in institutional portfolios.

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BlackRock pins Bitcoin ETF as major theme alongside T-bills, tech stocks

BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has featured on the $13.5 trillion ****** et manager's homepage, representing one of three major investment themes as the market heads into 2026.
BlackRock says its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund was one of its three biggest investment themes in 2025, putting it alongside Treasury bills and the largest US tech stocks.
The ****** et manager named its iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) alongside its ETF tracking Treasury bills and another tied to the “Magnificent 7” tech stocks, Apple, Mic

Investment products tied to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) registered an outflow of $952 million last week.
CoinShares said the outflow after three consecutive weeks of inflows is indicative of the regulatory uncertainty due to the delay of the Clarity Act, the digital ******* et investment company said on Dec. 22.
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The fear of whale selling during the market slide also led to the outflow, it added.
The U.S. led with an outflow of $990 million, though the inflows in Canada and Germany helped

BlackRock named its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) one of the top three investment themes for 2025, a striking move given bitcoin’s (BTC) slide this year.
The firm placed IBIT alongside two more traditional offerings: the iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF (SGOV) and the iShares Top 20 U.S. Stocks ETF (TOPT).
Bitcoin has dropped more than 4% year-to-date, the first decline in three years, and IBIT has mirrored that performance. Even so, the ETF has seen strong investor interest. IBIT ranks sixth among all ETFs by 2025 inflows, pulling in over $25 billion since Janua

Bitcoin pioneered blockchain technology, but has become more of a digital gold.
The cryptocurrency's sky-high upside comes with startling volatility.
Steady accumulation and portfolio diversification can help you maximize upside and minimize risks.
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Cryptocurrencies have gained significant popularity during the past decade. Millennials and Gen Z investors are more willing than previous generations to incorporate cryptocurrencies into their long-term investment plans.

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Bitcoin leads the crypto market and is a digital store of value for individuals, corporations, and institutional investors.
Shiba Inu had a brief period of success in 2021, but there's nothing to suggest it has long-term value.
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) are two of the most popular cryptocurrencies, and both have been millionaire makers for early investors.
That's where the similarities end. In most respects, these cryptocurrencies are polar opposites, including their prospects as investments.

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Rosenblatt Securities lowered price targets and financial estimates for several Bitcoin mining companies Friday, citing a sharp decline in mining profitability that highlights the growing importance of high-performance computing (HPC) revenue.
The investment firm reiterated Buy ratings for Cipher Mining (NASDAQ: CIFR), TeraWulf (NASDAQ: WULF), and Hut 8 (NASDAQ: HUT), favoring companies that are actively diversifying into AI and computing power. ******* yst Chris Brendler noted that while pure-play Bitcoin mining remains under pressure due to “stubbornly high network competition,” the impact

If you had purchased bitcoin at the market close on Dec. 10, you would’ve paid $92,020.95. As of the market close one week later, on Dec. 17, it was worth $86,143.76. So your investment would’ve declined by $5,877.19, or about 6.4%.
Does this mean that bitcoin is a bad investment? Or that it’s too late to get in on the big gains? That may not be the case. But cryptocurrency is not an investment for the faint of heart. Let’s take a look at the history of bitcoin and its historical performance as an investment.
Bitcoin launched in 2009, making it older than many people realize. By 2011, bitcoi

Earlier this week, Norway’s Norges Bank Investment Management backed all five of Metaplanet’s bitcoin-focused capital restructuring proposals ahead of the December 22 Extraordinary General Meeting, including plans for share buybacks, dividends, and new preferred share issuance to raise US$150 million from institutional investors.
This support from one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds highlights growing institutional interest in Metaplanet’s bitcoin accumulation model and its unconventional balance sheet plans.
Next, we’ll examine how Norges Bank’s endorsement and Metaplanet’s pu

Any further interest rate cuts could give Bitcoin's value a boost.
Some **** ysts estimate the crypto could reach $170,000 next year.
More investments from institutional firms and local governments could lift the leading digital token higher.
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Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) has tumbled about 19% during the past year, leading some investors to wonder where the world's top cryptocurrency is headed in 2026. Is the recent plunge a sign of things to come, or is the crypto poised for a potential turnaround next year?

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Delta CEO calls United's premium investments 'smart' - The Points Guy

Executives at American Airlines and Delta Air Lines see more premium opportunities 2026.
Both carriers expect the strong demand for premium air travel — think everything from premium economy seats up to the new Flagship Suites on American's new Boeing 787-9P planes, where the "P" stands for "premium" — to continue into next year.
"We're going to have a great year being the top end of the premium stack in travel," said Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta, at a Morgan Stanley investor conference Wednesday.
Speaking later that same

Farmers sound the alarm as staple crops become nearly impossible to grow: 'Enough to ... lose the entire harvest'

Farmers across Eastern Europe are facing mounting challenges as ongoing droughts threaten agricultural systems and water supplies.
Per Rubryka, rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns have created conditions that could lead to widespread land degradation in regions once considered safe from such threats.
Ukraine's Kharkiv region has experienced three consecutive years of declining crop yields, despite farmers maintaining or increasing their investments in the l

Strategy won’t be forced to sell Bitcoin if stock drops, Bitwise CIO says

Strategy has $1.4 billion in cash, no debt due until 2027, and Bitcoin's price is above the company’s cost basis, making a sale unlikely, argues Matt Hougan.
Strategy (MSTR) won’t be forced to sell Bitcoin to stay afloat if its share price drops, and those who say otherwise are “just flat wrong,” says Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan.
“There is nothing about MSTR’s price dropping below NAV [net ******* et value] that will force it to sell,” Hougan argued in a note on Tuesday, pointing to chairman Michael

The global economy is heading into a period of its weakest expansion since the pandemic, but both Fitch Ratings and the OECD say the outlook is slightly more resilient than previously feared, helped along by a powerful surge in artificial intelligence–related investment that is offsetting the adverse impacts of import tariffs imposed by the US.

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Bitcoin held near $93,000 in Asian trading on Thursday, while regional stocks made a lacklustre start as soft US data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.
Nic Puckrin, investment **** yst and co-founder of The Coin Bureau, said Bitcoin has staged a “remarkable recovery” over the past day as a “perfect storm of good news” swung momentum back toward the bulls.
He pointed to Vanguard lifting its long-standing ban on Bitcoin ETFs, Bank of America recommending a 1% to 4% crypto allocation that could channel as much as $700b into the **** et class, an

In recent days, American Bitcoin Corp. saw heavy selling as pre-merger private placement shares came off lock-up, triggering trading halts and erasing a large chunk of its market value amid a weak backdrop for crypto-linked equities.
Although most insiders remain barred from selling until 2026, the sharp reaction to early investors cashing out underlines how sensitive American Bitcoin’s stock has become to supply shifts and sentiment around Trump-associated digital ****** ets.
We’ll now examine how this pre-merger share unlock and resulting volatility shape American Bitcoin’s investment narr

Bitcoin held near $93,000 in Asian trading on Thursday, while regional stocks made a lacklustre start as soft US data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next week.
Nic Puckrin, investment ******* yst and co-founder of The Coin Bureau, said Bitcoin has staged a “remarkable recovery” over the past day as a “perfect storm of good news” swung momentum back toward the bulls.
He pointed to Vanguard lifting its long-standing ban on Bitcoin ETFs, Bank of America recommending a 1% to 4% crypto allocation that could channel as much as $700b into the ******* et cla