Finance: News, Insights, Predictions

On December 31, 2025, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced that the company has increased its Bitcoin holdings by adding 8,888 BTC, bringing its total to 96,369 BTC.

Bitcoin concludes 2025 in a unique position, exhibiting structural strength despite facing tactical challenges. The price of BTC-USD is currently trading between $87,000 and $88,000, reflecting a decline of approximately 6 percent for the year.

Bitcoin reached a peak of $126,000 but experienced a late-year sell-off that resulted in its first annual loss following a halving event.

Prenetics, a health firm associated with David Beckham, has decided to halt its Bitcoin purchasing strategy for 2026 due to market volatility and losses incurred by MicroStrategy, which have influenced corporate risk assessments.

Digital asset treasuries, new altcoin ETFs, and bitcoin's well-known year-end seasonality were expected to boost prices. Instead, the market experienced a significant downturn, marking one of the worst crashes in recent history.

A research firm has outlined six reasons why they believe Bitcoin will outperform stocks and gold by 2026. Despite a disappointing performance this year, following two years of over 100% returns, the firm remains optimistic about Bitcoin's future potential. They predict that by the end of 2025, Bitcoin will regain its momentum and deliver significant returns to investors.

As Bitcoin's price declined in November, traders speculated about the reasons behind the slowdown in institutional inflows and corporate investments. Concerns have emerged regarding the potential for a limited upside in Bitcoin's value due to the surge in options trading.

Bitcoin concluded 2025 with an unusual annual loss, marking the first instance in history that the world's largest cryptocurrency finished a post-halving year in decline.

Bitcoin (BTC-USD), the leading cryptocurrency, finished the year 2025 below $88,000, marking its first annual loss since 2022. Investors are now considering what to expect in 2026.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a slight decline today, with the total market capitalization decreasing by 0.8% in the last 24 hours.

A tidal surge is expected to impact Vietnam's southeastern coast from the evening of January 1 to January 2, with peak water levels projected to reach between 3.95 and 4.05 meters at Vung.

Wall Street concluded 2025 with the S&P 500 rising 16% to reach 6,845, while the Nasdaq stood at 23,242. Gold prices approached $4,332, bitcoin hovered around $88,000, and oil was priced at $57. The outlook for 2026 remains focused on advancements in artificial intelligence.

The GBP/USD pair is currently trading between 1.34 and 1.35, reflecting an 8% increase in 2025. The DXY index stands at approximately 98, while the Federal Reserve's interest rates range from 3.50% to 3.75%. The outlook also considers potential cuts from the Bank of England and a UK unemployment rate of 5.1%.

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Following the New Year's holidays, Ukrainians are interested in understanding price changes in stores. Economists have varying forecasts for January's inflation, predicting rates between 0.5% and 1.5%.

In January 2026, the Ukrainian hryvnia is anticipated to face heightened pressure as currency market activity increases following the New Year. Factors such as ongoing peace talks and budget deficits are expected to significantly impact the exchange rate.

On January 2, 2026, official exchange rates indicate that the US dollar and euro have weakened against the Ukrainian hryvnia, which is expected to influence prices and import costs.

On January 1, 2026, the Ukrainian hryvnia experienced a slight decline against both the US dollar and the euro, as indicated by the official exchange rates.

Bankers anticipate a gradual depreciation of the hryvnia and increased volatility of the euro in response to global market conditions.

The year 2026 is expected to feature notable events, including a full eclipse in August and the implementation of more straightforward residency processes in Spain through the arraigo system.

Euro Panel Products Limited has been recognized in the latest Top Momentum Scan, highlighting its earnings growth projections. The report focuses on effective investment risk management strategies to navigate economic changes, interest rate fluctuations, and geopolitical uncertainties.

A self-proclaimed psychic medium has made a forecast blending spiritual insights with current financial concerns, advising Britons to brace for the emergence of a digital world currency that may replace traditional currencies like the British pound, dollar, and euro.

Economists involved in the AA Finans inflation expectation survey predict that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) will rise by 0.96 percent in December.

The EUR/USD pair is finishing December's trading around the 1.17630 level, showing fluctuations typical of the holiday trading conditions.