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• [New] The SEC's shift from enforcement to a proactive regulatory framework, coupled with the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, has provided financial institutions with the clarity needed to allocate 2-5% of portfolios to Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and fiat risks. Ainvest
• [New] By 2026, the most successful mining companies will no longer compete solely on hashrate but will be enterprises that control the entire chain of energy, hardware, and operations, thereby reducing the production cost per Bitcoin. ODaily
• [New] Following the GENIUS Act, which brought new rules for stablecoins to the US in 2025, the CLARITY Act is now set to introduce further and, above all, clearer laws for dealing with cryptocurrencies in 2026 - and has therefore been eagerly anticipated by the crypto sector for some time. Trending Topics
• [New] US intervention in Venezuela could see Bitcoin prices rise to $200,000 in the first quarter of 2026. DL News
• [New] Bitcoin is the best expression of the dollar debasement trade and will regain its throne as the number one performing macro asset in 2026. DL News
• [New] Total inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs could exceed $100bn to $120bn by the end of 2026. CMC Markets
• [New] Bitcoin ETFs enable Wells Fargo to have exposure to the price of Bitcoin without dealing with private keys, wallets, and custody risks. CryptoNinjas
• [New] Traditional banks are issuing bullish crypto forecasts for 2026, with some predicting Bitcoin could reach $170,000 and Ethereum near $9,000 as regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency aligns with rising institutional confidence. MEXC Blog
• [New] Bitcoin will reach $150,000 in 2026, cutting its previous $300,000 target due to slower-than-expected institutional buying via ETFs. Invezz
• [New] Bitcoin could reach $200,000 or even $250,000 by year-end 2026 - a scenario that would break the traditional four-year halving cycle governing Bitcoin's price history since 2012. 24/7 Wall St.
• [New] Delving into Bitcoin price prediction 2026, experts from firms like Standard Chartered forecast it could reach $150,000 by year-end, driven by ETF inflows exceeding $50 billion in 2025 alone. CryptoDroppers
• [New] Large institutional allocators could pour capital into crypto, pushing Bitcoin possibly above $170,000 or more. Investing Haven
• [New] By 2026, we can expect: - $200+ billion in Bitcoin ETF assets as more institutions allocate to crypto. Ainvest
• [New] 2026 could mark the dawn of the institutional era for Bitcoin. Ainvest
• [New] Bitcoin experts forecast 2026 prices ranging from $75,000 to $225,000, while BTC remains around $90,000. Finance Magnates
• [New] Bitcoin is having a strong start to 2026 that could see it catch up with precious metals' rally. Sherwood News
• [New] Regulatory clarity and technological adoption will shape the broader environment for cryptocurrencies in 2026 and beyond. Ainvest
• [New] Crypto prices in 2026 will depend on money flows, interest rates, regulation, and real usage, with Bitcoin and Ethereum leading while altcoins show very different results based on adoption. Investing Haven
• [New] BlackRock Bitcoin growth could outpace the internet, with rising adoption and strong institutional investment in crypto. Coinfomania

Last updated: 25 January 2026