Opinion

Morning Minute: Is Crypto’s 4-Year Cycle Over?

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors slightly lower; Bitcoin at $121,500 ZEC continues to lead top movers, up 19% to $230 JPMorgan says SOL ETFs will…

Markets

‘Long Live the King’: Bitcoin Billionaire Arthur Hayes Predicts the BTC 4-Year Cycle Is Over

In brief Bitcoin bull Arthur Hayes thinks BTC’s traditional four-year cycle is over. The entrepreneur says increased money supply will benefit the asset. Hayes, however, has previously labeled his bullish predictions as “pretty shit.” Crypto entrepreneur Arthur Hayes continues to say that an increased money supply will benefit Bitcoin—and now believes that the leading cryptocurrency’s…

Markets

Moon or Doom: What’s Next for Bitcoin and XRP?

In brief Myriad prediction market users currently favor bullish moves for both Bitcoin and XRP. Bitcoin hit a new all-time high over the weekend, and XRP last hit a record price in July. The charts currently lean bearish, but sentiment undoubtedly favors the “moon” scenarios. As “Uptober” nears the midway point, crypto traders are positioning…

Markets

Luxembourg Sovereign Wealth Fund Invests in Bitcoin

In brief Luxembourg became the first European nation to invest in Bitcoin, allocating 1% of its $811 million sovereign wealth fund to BTC ETFs. The approximately $8 million investment marks a shift from the fund’s conservative strategy of bonds and equities to include alternative assets. Treasury director says the allocation “strikes the right balance” while…

Coins

What the ‘Debasement Trade’ Means for Bitcoin

In brief Bitcoin’s “debasement trade” narrative echoes gold’s historical role as a hedge against currency dilution. Some observers say Bitcoin still trades more like a high-risk asset than a haven. Others argue that could change as gold grows more expensive and trust in fiat erodes. Bitcoin’s latest price movements are reviving an old narrative that…

Opinion

Morning Minute: Bitcoin vs Gold and the Race to New ATHs

Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news: Crypto majors chop on the day, Bitcoin holds at $123,000 ZCash soars 35% leading all crypto movers; RAIL jumps 100% Jack Dorsey’s…

Markets

Why Altcoins Are Dragging Their Feet as Bitcoin, Ethereum Soar

In brief Market breadth has weakened as capital concentrates in high-liquidity, high-certainty assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Experts cite institutional ETF flows and a loss of patience with purely narrative-driven altcoins. Any future altcoin rally is expected to be highly selective, favoring tokens with real-world utility. Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to capture investor interest, while…