Latest update · October 21, 2026
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Bitcoin started 2026 up 5.75% and XRP surged 22.8% on record ETF inflows, reigniting debate over whether the four-year cycle still holds.
Bitcoin chopped between $86K-$90K in tight, range-bound trading as equities and gold hit fresh highs but crypto missed its usual year-end rally.
Bitcoin fell 5.6% toward $85K despite major institutional developments, widening the gap between strong fundamentals and weak holiday price action.
Bitcoin held $89K-$94K and Ethereum jumped 8% as crypto stabilised ahead of the FOMC decision, despite a run of positive catalysts yet to move price.
Bitcoin flushed to $83K before rebounding to $92.5K as markets repriced the odds of a December Fed rate cut sharply higher.
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