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As geopolitical tensions simmer, oil traders are adjusting positions. Defense analysts are gaming out escalation scenarios. But in crypto markets, a quieter question is emerging: what happens to Bitcoin if Iran’s power grid goes dark?

Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has transferred 1,300 BTC worth approximately $83 million, marking the asset management firm’s first wallet activity in the past two months.

Ethereum price today trades near $1,824, down 0.35% in the past 4 hours as the token breaks below critical ascending trendline support. The move comes as BitMine Immersion Technologies continues aggressive accumulation despite sitting on over $8 billion in unrealized losses, while Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $49.48 million in net outflows.

Aave has made history in decentralized finance. The protocol has officially surpassed $1 billion in tokenized real-world asset (RWA) deposits, becoming the first decentralized lending platform to reach this milestone.

Ethereum price today trades near $1,954, trading flat in the past 4 hours as the token consolidates inside a tightening symmetrical triangle pattern. The move comes as Bitwise senior research associate Max Shannon warns ETH could crash 22% to $1,500, while analysts dispute claims that 50% of supply is staked.

Eric Trump has made one of the boldest long-term calls in crypto yet, saying he believes Bitcoin will eventually reach $1 million. In a recent interview, he described himself as “never more bullish” on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency overall, pointing to its historical performance as the main reason for his confidence.

Bitcoin trades near $67,000 after a significant correction from its October 2025 high. Analysts remain divided on whether 2026 will bring recovery or further declines. That outlook determines what $1,000 invested today could be worth by the end of this year.

Ethereum price today trades near $1,977, up slightly in the past hour after testing the $1,900 support level following a 10% drop over the past week. The move comes as Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $129 million in outflows on February 11, marking one of the largest single-day exits since launch.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2T government funding package on Tuesday by a 217-214 vote, ending a partial shutdown that threatened federal operations. The legislation provides funding for most government departments through the end of the fiscal year, with lawmakers negotiating additional Department of Homeland Security funding over the next week and a half. President Donald Trump’s signature will formally reopen shuttered government agencies.

Strategy has continued its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy despite a cooling crypto market and declining asset prices. In its latest filing, the company disclosed the purchase of 1,229 BTC for approximately $108.8 million.

HashKey Holdings Ltd., operator of one of Hong Kong’s largest regulated cryptocurrency exchanges, officially began trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, following its well-anticipated initial public offering (IPO).

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan presented long-term capital market assumptions for Bitcoin, projecting a price target of $1.3 million by 2035. The presentation institutional investors seeking quantitative frameworks for Bitcoin allocation decisions.

Bitcoin entered the center of Wall Street wealth management after Bank of America’s approval for investors to add the digital asset to their portfolios. A crypto analyst discussed the development and highlighted the potential effect of Bitcoin’s adoption by one of the largest banks in the United States.

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has formally delineated its thesis for digital assets, categorizing Bitcoin as a “sovereign store of value” while ceding the payments utility narrative to stablecoins. Robbie Mitchnick, Head of Digital Assets, outlined the firm’s quantitative approach this week, framing Bitcoin not as a tech stock proxy, but as a generational alternative to the $26 trillion gold market.

The first week of December marks a rare ‘Infrastructure super-cycle’ for the crypto ecosystem, with five major protocols executing critical mainnet upgrades in a 168-hour window. Leading the charge is Ethereum’s Fusaka hard fork, flanked by structural overhauls from Flare, MultiversX, and VeChain.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) effectively decoupled its shareholder payouts from Bitcoin’s volatility since December start, establishing a $1.44 billion USD reserve to service its growing debt and preferred stock obligations.

Crypto markets recorded sharp losses on the first day of December. Bitcoin has plummeted from above $91,000 to $85,000, then settled at $86,214, a 5.3% drop in the past 24 hours. This current dip has now increased Bitcoin’s total loss to 21.6% over the past month. Meanwhile, the broader market also slid more than 5%.

Crypto markets are readying for a decisive macro pivot this Sunday, December 1, as the Federal Reserve is scheduled to its Quantitative Tightening (QT) program.

Nasdaq ISE has submitted a filing to raise position limits for BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options to 1 million contracts. The proposal would increase the cap from the current 250,000 contract level established in July 2025.

Zcash (ZEC) has reclaimed the $700 level following a fierce debate between Bitcoin maximalists and privacy‑coin supporters. With ZEC jumping more than 1,500% since October, flipping Monero to become the dominant privacy coin by market cap, high-profile supporters like Arthur Hayes forecast a potential $10,000 price target.