Zcash is trading around $456 today after a sharp 12% gain over the past 24 hours, extending the weekly recovery and reversing the post-month decline. The rebound followed strong interest in Cypherpunk Technologies and rising spot inflows, with buyers testing the first major resistance zone around $472–485.
The leading cryptocurrency enthusiasts on Wall Street are being forced to lower their short-term forecasts following the recent market downturn, Bloomberg reports. Standard Chartered has cut its bitcoin price forecast in half. Analysts now expect the cryptocurrency to reach $150,000 by the end of 2026, down from the earlier projection of $300,000. The achievement of the long-term target of $500,000 has been pushed from 2028 to 2030.
The economist suggested that in the coming years Bitcoin’s price will not collapse to zero, as it will be kept afloat by large companies purchasing the cryptocurrency. Retail investors will also prevent Bitcoin from sliding to zero, the crypto-skeptic believes.
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company, released a report on artificial intelligence that also outlines its vision of the cryptocurrency market in 2026. Behind the grim forecasts for U.S. bonds and the economy lies a clear signal — financial institutions are rapidly shifting toward digital currencies. According to the data, U.S. federal debt will exceed $38 trillion, increasing market instability and reducing the effectiveness of traditional hedging tools. For cryptocurrencies, this process will become a driver of institutional demand.
The crypto wallet Trust Wallet has launched a new built-in section called Predictions, allowing users to earn by making forecasts.
Bitcoin (BTC) has fully recovered after a brief drop on December 1, when its price fell below $85,000 — the lowest level since April.
Analysts at Grayscale Research predict that Bitcoin may reach new all-time highs in 2026 and reject concerns that the coin is entering a period of deep, prolonged decline.
From November 21 to 28, 2025, Bitcoin gained 7.42%. After a brief period of price decline, BTC is once again trading above $90,000. Most of the week was dictated by buyers: five out of seven trading sessions ended in the green.
The ratio between the futures and spot markets for Ether on Binance — the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume — has risen from 5 to 6.84. This trend indicates a decisive shift in trader behavior, who have begun acting more aggressively, analysts say.
CryptoQuant analysts have warned that continued “whale” pressure on Bitcoin may lead to a further decline in the asset’s value. The inflow of cryptocurrency to exchanges peaked at 9,000 BTC on November 21, as the Bitcoin price on Coinbase dropped to $80,600 — the lowest level in seven months, according to Wednesday’s market report.
November has historically been a positive month for Bitcoin, but this year the leading cryptocurrency showed a decline, Bitfinex representatives reminded.
According to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, Bitcoin may continue fluctuating below $90,000 in the coming days.
Well-known Bitcoin critic, investor, and economist Peter Schiff warned that the massive redistribution of Bitcoin from long-term holders to new investors with “weak hands” will lead to deeper declines in the future.
According to the entrepreneur, the decline in Bitcoin’s price is not related to any fundamental issues with the cryptocurrency but rather to reduced liquidity — capital inflows into crypto funds and companies holding bitcoin reserves have weakened noticeably.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has shared how deep the decline in Bitcoin’s price could be during the bearish trend that emerged in October.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is working on creating a website for a prediction platform. This information was published by tech researcher and blogger Jane Manchun Wong, known for discovering in-development features on major tech platforms.
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