Expectations for Bitcoin’s 2025 performance were quite high. However, due to the changing dynamics in the crypto market, this time the classic story did not unfold. Although Bitcoin rose to around $126,000 and reached a new high, sharp sell-offs in the last quarter caused the cryptocurrency to close the year about 6% in the red. This situation pits those expecting growth in 2026 against those who anticipate a continued weak trend under current conditions.
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Expectations for Bitcoin’s 2025 performance were quite high. However, due to the changing dynamics in the crypto market, this time the classic story did not unfold. Although Bitcoin rose to around $126,000 and reached a new high, sharp sell-offs in the last quarter caused the cryptocurrency to close the year about 6% in the red. This situation pits those expecting growth in 2026 against those who anticipate a continued weak trend under current conditions.