In 2025, prediction markets stopped acting like a sideshow and started behaving like a real financial category.

The crypto market’s poster child decided to cozy up near the fireplace this Christmas, holding the line at $87,489 with less drama than a family holiday dinner. Despite the tinsel and lights, bitcoin spent the day flirting with the lower end of its intraday range, showing more caution than celebration.

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a fifth consecutive day of outflows, while ether ETFs also remained under pressure. XRP and solana ETFs continued to post modest inflows, signaling selective investor appetite amid broader caution.

The legendary economist and best-selling author states that the elements driving up the whole metals market, with gold at its front, will continue next year. In a recent interview, Rickards explained that he would not be surprised if gold reaches prices of $10,000 and silver follows with $200 in 2026.

The Hong Kong SFC and FSTB publish consultation results and launch a new review of advisory and management regimes for virtual‑asset service providers.

Hashkey Capital announces the first closing of its Fund IV with $250 million in commitments.

As Christmas approaches, crypto markets are seeing thinning liquidity and reduced leverage, increasing the risk of short-term price swings. A massive year-end options expiry may drive volatility, but history suggests any holiday moves are likely to fade in January.

Silver’s breakout above $70 is stoking inflation fears and dollar anxiety, with Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warning the move could foreshadow deeper currency erosion while fueling a bullish path toward $200.

This week has been an absolute roller coaster in the precious metals space, with price action doing cartwheels and headlines barely keeping up. Spot silver on the Shanghai Gold Exchange finished Dec. 24, 2025, at a premium to futures contracts, a classic case of backwardation that hints at a snug physical market in China.

Bitwise Asset Management released 10 crypto predictions for 2026, outlining a forcefully bullish, bitcoin-centered outlook driven by ETF demand, institutional adoption, regulatory progress, supply constraints, and a shifting market structure favoring sustained upside momentum ahead.

Tether’s rejected $1.2 billion bid to acquire Juventus will likely trigger a high‑stakes battle for control of the club, fueled by the stablecoin issuer’s vast profits, deep liquidity, and existing 10% stake. Beyond the takeover drama, the move signals crypto’s evolution into a mainstream, institutionally credible force, as Web3 companies increasingly use elite sports partnerships to accelerate global adoption and brand legitimacy.

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After a bruising multi-year downturn, 2025 marked a decisive comeback for crypto venture capital, led by a small group of firms shaping regulation, infrastructure, and consumer adoption.

Gold and silver ended 2025 with outsized gains, driven by monetary policy shifts, central bank accumulation, and sustained industrial demand that pushed both metals to multi-decade highs.

Bitcoin’s price on Wednesday stands at $87,234, with a market capitalization of $1.74 trillion, reflecting a cautious tone heading into Christmas Eve as 24-hour trading volume clocks in at $36.90 billion and the intraday range stays boxed between $86,713 and $88,091. The numbers suggest bitcoin is pacing itself rather than sprinting, as traders digest mixed signals across timeframes and indicators.