Weekly Crypto Forecast

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Your essential weekly guide to crypto market trends, data, and news from CoinMarketCap, ‘Home Of Crypto’.

  1. 5d ago

    Bitcoin Tests $83K | Quant Surges 238% | Bitget Hack Sparks Freeze Debate | Institutional Buying Continues | Inflation & Jobs Data Loom

    Bitcoin is testing a key area around $83,000 as crypto enters a week packed with U.S. economic data. Quant is the standout performer after a major banking-infrastructure announcement, while NEAR draws fresh attention from ETF progress and tokenized stocks. Meanwhile, Bitget’s $387.5 million breach brings exchange security and the debate over freezing stolen funds back into focus. In this episode of the Weekly Crypto Forecast, we break down: Market overview: Bitcoin’s pullback, altcoin outperformance, sentiment and the U.S. inflation and employment releases that could move prices.Bitget and THORChain: The exchange’s account of the breach, its pledge to cover losses, and the trade-offs between asset recovery and permissionless infrastructure.Institutional activity: Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase, BitMine’s move above 6 million ETH, spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and Strategy’s proposed daily dividends.Industry developments: NEAR’s catalysts, the BitMEX and CoinEx wind-downs, California’s political meme-coin legislation and Solana’s Alpenglow progress.TA Section: Bitcoin’s $83K test, the 50-week moving average, Bitcoin dominance and the support and resistance zones discussed for BTC and QNT.Quant’s tokenization story: What The Clearing House partnership means for financial infrastructure—and why company adoption and token value are separate questions.Token Unlocks: The scheduled supply events discussed for Hyperliquid, Falcon Finance, Sui, EigenCloud and Ethena.We also discuss long-term investing, dollar-cost averaging and the importance of checking project announcements instead of relying on hype. Join us for a closer look at the developments that could shape the week ahead. Market figures reflect the episode’s snapshot. This content is for information and discussion, not financial advice. This is not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk responsibly. What’s your biggest takeaway this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 We’ll be back next Monday with a new episode of the Weekly Crypto Forecast. Follow CoinMarketCap on Spotify for live notifications 🔔

    Bitcoin Tests $83K | Quant Surges 238% | Bitget Hack Sparks Freeze Debate | Institutional Buying Continues | Inflation & Jobs Data Loom

  2. Sep 21

    Bitcoin Reclaims $86K | Arbitrum & NEAR Lead Altcoin Rally | CLARITY Act Faces Setback | Zcash Shorts Squeezed | Institutional Buying Accelerates

    Bitcoin reclaims $86,000 as the crypto market approaches $3 trillion and altcoins gain momentum. Arbitrum and NEAR lead the rally, Zcash surges amid a major short squeeze, and institutional buyers continue adding Bitcoin and Ethereum. Can demand sustain the recovery as Bitcoin approaches the $88,000–$89,000 resistance zone? In this episode, we break down: Market momentum: The biggest altcoin movers, Bitcoin dominance, and whether the rotation signals a broader altcoin season.Regulation: The CLARITY Act’s procedural setback and new SEC and CFTC developments affecting tokenized stocks and crypto software.Zcash and market positioning: How short covering can amplify rallies—and why sustained buying still matters.Institutional accumulation: Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase, its STRC buyback, and BitMine’s growing Ethereum holdings.TA Section: Key Bitcoin and Ethereum levels, rising open interest, and liquidation zones traders are watching.Prediction markets: Disputed allegations surrounding Kalshi’s reported crypto trading volume.Macro and AI: Geopolitical uncertainty, liquidity conditions, and the growing role of AI tools in crypto research.A closer look at what is driving the rebound—and what needs to happen for it to last. This is not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk responsibly. What’s your biggest takeaway this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 We’ll be back next Monday with a new episode of the Weekly Crypto Forecast. Follow CoinMarketCap on Spotify for live notifications 🔔

    Bitcoin Reclaims $86K | Arbitrum & NEAR Lead Altcoin Rally | CLARITY Act Faces Setback | Zcash Shorts Squeezed | Institutional Buying Accelerates

  3. Sep 14

    Bitcoin Trapped Between $76K–$80K | CLARITY Act Vote Looms | Ethereum Sees Institutional Rotation | AI Competes for Crypto Liquidity | Global Rates Shake Markets

    Bitcoin is holding firm near $78K, but the market is entering a week packed with catalysts that could finally break the current range. In this episode, we explore the key $76K–$80K Bitcoin battle, the upcoming CLARITY Act vote in the U.S., and why regulatory expectations may already be partially priced into the market. We also look at the growing institutional shift toward Ethereum, with ETH ETF inflows rising while Bitcoin funds record fresh outflows. Beyond crypto, global markets are adding another layer of uncertainty. U.S. Treasury yields have reached 5%, major central banks are preparing key rate decisions, oil prices remain elevated, and the AI boom continues to compete with crypto for risk capital. We also cover the latest security concerns surrounding cross-chain bridges and Bitcoin’s Liquid Network, the renewed momentum across selected altcoins, and the technical levels traders are watching if Bitcoin finally breaks above $80K. With regulation, monetary policy, institutional flows and market liquidity all converging at once, the next Bitcoin move could set the tone for the second half of September. This is not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk responsibly. What’s your biggest takeaway this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 We’ll be back next Monday with a new episode of the Weekly Crypto Forecast. Follow CoinMarketCap on Spotify for live notifications 🔔

    Bitcoin Trapped Between $76K–$80K | CLARITY Act Vote Looms | Ethereum Sees Institutional Rotation | AI Competes for Crypto Liquidity | Global Rates Shake Markets

  4. Sep 7

    Bitcoin Holds Near $79K | Altcoin Season Returns | Zcash Leads Privacy Rally | Arbitrum Nearly Doubles | Rising Leverage Raises the Stakes

    The market is heating up again as Bitcoin holds near $79,000 and early signs of altcoin season emerge. Zcash has surged to levels not seen since 2016, leading a powerful privacy-coin rally, while Arbitrum has nearly doubled in seven days. At the same time, altcoin perpetual open interest has flipped above Bitcoin’s for the first time since late 2024, raising the stakes as leverage builds. Traders are now watching key levels around $83K for Bitcoin, upcoming CPI data, the Fed, and the CLARITY Act. We break down the rotation, the risks, and what’s next. Not financial advice — always DYOR. #CryptoForecast #AltcoinSeason #ZcashRally This is not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk responsibly. What’s your biggest takeaway this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 We’ll be back next Monday with a new episode of the Weekly Crypto Forecast. Follow CoinMarketCap on Spotify for live notifications 🔔

    Bitcoin Holds Near $79K | Altcoin Season Returns | Zcash Leads Privacy Rally | Arbitrum Nearly Doubles | Rising Leverage Raises the Stakes

  5. Aug 31

    Bitcoin Circles $78K–$80K After Strongest August Since 2018 | MicroStrategy Resumes Buying | $2B+ ETF Inflows | Robinhood Chain Surges | Key Levels in Focus

    The market enters the final day of August in consolidation after a powerful advance. Bitcoin is trading near $78,466 after highs close to $81,000, while the strongest August performance since 2018 delivered a roughly 28% monthly gain. Total market capitalization sits around $2.64 trillion and the Fear & Greed Index has eased to 75 (Greed). MicroStrategy returned to accumulation with 4,603 BTC (~$370 million), institutions poured in more than $2 billion via spot ETFs (Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP products all posting strong flows), and BitMine continued adding Ethereum. Robinhood Chain emerged as a major narrative with record app revenue, while Hyperliquid showed resilience after its largest unlock. In this episode we break down the institutional activity, emerging on-chain stories, the critical $75,000–$82,000 technical range, and what could set the tone for September. Not financial advice — always DYOR. #CryptoForecast #Bitcoin #ETFInflows #MicroStrategy #RobinhoodChain This is not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk responsibly. What’s your biggest takeaway this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 We’ll be back next Monday with a new episode of the Weekly Crypto Forecast. Follow CoinMarketCap on Spotify for live notifications 🔔

    Bitcoin Circles $78K–$80K After Strongest August Since 2018 | MicroStrategy Resumes Buying | $2B+ ETF Inflows | Robinhood Chain Surges | Key Levels in Focus

  6. Aug 24

    Bitcoin Surges Nearly 25% | Crypto Market Cap Hits $2.67T | Extreme Greed Returns | $2.6B ETF Inflows | Ethereum Breaks $2,500

    The crypto market delivered its strongest weekly rally since 2023, with Bitcoin surging nearly 25% from below $63,000 toward $80,000 and total market capitalization climbing to $2.67 trillion. Extreme Greed returned as the Fear & Greed Index hit 81. Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs recorded more than $2.6 billion in combined inflows, and Ethereum reclaimed $2,500. Privacy coins rallied hard — led by Zcash, which surged more than 66% on the week following Grayscale's Zcash Trust filing and a major new mining fleet entering the network. Key catalysts included a high-profile White House crypto meeting, renewed institutional participation, and constructive on-chain signals. In this episode, we break down the key drivers behind the rally, important technical levels, and what could come next after this explosive move. Not financial advice — always DYOR. #CryptoForecast #BitcoinRally #ETFInflows This is not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk responsibly. What’s your biggest takeaway this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 We’ll be back next Monday with a new episode of the Weekly Crypto Forecast. Follow CoinMarketCap on Spotify for live notifications 🔔

    Bitcoin Surges Nearly 25% | Crypto Market Cap Hits $2.67T | Extreme Greed Returns | $2.6B ETF Inflows | Ethereum Breaks $2,500

  7. Aug 17

    Bitcoin Consolidates Near $63.8K | Fear & Greed Edges Toward Neutral | ETH Institutional Buying Continues | MicroStrategy Pauses | Uniswap Activates Fee Switch

    The market remains in a low-volatility consolidation this week, with Bitcoin trading near $63,800 and the Fear & Greed Index climbing to 39 (approaching Neutral). BitMine continued its steady Ethereum accumulation, now holding roughly 4.8% of supply, while MicroStrategy paused both buying and selling to focus on preferred shares and cash reserves. Uniswap activated its long-awaited fee switch, boosting protocol revenue, and cycle analysts continue pointing toward a potential bottom window in October. We also cover MSCI’s consultation on treasury companies, selective altcoin strength, and key technical levels to watch. Not financial advice — always DYOR. #CryptoForecast #UniswapFeeSwitch #CycleAnalysis This is not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk responsibly. What’s your biggest takeaway this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 We’ll be back next Monday with a new episode of the Weekly Crypto Forecast. Follow CoinMarketCap on Spotify for live notifications 🔔

    Bitcoin Consolidates Near $63.8K | Fear & Greed Edges Toward Neutral | ETH Institutional Buying Continues | MicroStrategy Pauses | Uniswap Activates Fee Switch

  8. Aug 10

    Bitcoin Holds Near $64.6K | Market Cap Stabilizes at $2.21T | Ethereum ETF Inflows Persist | Weak Jobs Data Fuels Rate-Cut Hopes | MicroStrategy Extends Selling Streak

    The market remains in a cautious low-liquidity consolidation this week, with total capitalization holding at $2.21 trillion and Bitcoin trading near $64,600. Ethereum ETFs recorded a fifth consecutive week of inflows (nearly $250 million), while weak U.S. jobs data increased hopes for eventual rate cuts. MicroStrategy continued its selling streak for a sixth straight week, and cycle analysts are mapping potential bottoms around October. We also cover the latest Coldcard exploit update, selective mid-cap strength, and key technical levels to watch ahead of this week’s CPI print. Not financial advice — always DYOR. #CryptoForecast #EthereumETFs #RateCutHopes This is not financial advice. Always do your own research and manage risk responsibly. What’s your biggest takeaway this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 We’ll be back next Monday with a new episode of the Weekly Crypto Forecast. Follow CoinMarketCap on Spotify for live notifications 🔔

    Bitcoin Holds Near $64.6K | Market Cap Stabilizes at $2.21T | Ethereum ETF Inflows Persist | Weak Jobs Data Fuels Rate-Cut Hopes | MicroStrategy Extends Selling Streak
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Your essential weekly guide to crypto market trends, data, and news from CoinMarketCap, ‘Home Of Crypto’.

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    CoinMarketCap
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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