Bitcoin’s supporters see reasons for optimism in the broader outlook for markets in 2026. The prospect of lower interest rates is generally beneficial to risk assets and could both fuel retail appetite and institutional investor interest in crypto.
The rise and subsequent retreat of bitcoin perfectly encapsulates the crypto industry’s year. It won big—but it doesn’t have much to show for it yet.
The price of bitcoin, the world’s most well-known cryptocurrency, soared above $126,000, a record, b… [5037 chars]
Source: Investopedia | Published: 2025-12-24T10:00:00Z
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