Crypto had one of those weeks where everything happens at once. Bitcoin is quietly setting up for what could be an interesting 2026, Ethereum is testing key levels, and the industry is having some very grown-up conversations about governance and accountability.
Your Weekly Crypto Digest: Bitcoin's 2026 Setup, Ethereum's Breakout, and Why Trump Won't Pardon SBF

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Bitcoin's Building Momentum for 2026
Here's something interesting: Bitcoin is showing signs that 2026 could be its year. According to data from Glassnode, profit-taking pressure has largely dried up, which allowed Bitcoin to climb from around $87,000 back into the mid-$90,000 range. This isn't just a random bounce. The move suggests exhaustion on the sell side and points to a stabilization phase that could lay the groundwork for a more sustained rally down the road.
VanEck's Ambitious Bitcoin Forecast
If you thought $150,000 Bitcoin sounded optimistic, VanEck just raised the bar considerably. The firm released long-term capital market assumptions projecting Bitcoin could reach $2.9 million by 2050. That's not a typo. The projection reflects what VanEck sees as a fundamental transformation: Bitcoin evolving from a speculative trading asset into a legitimate institutional monetary instrument. Whether that happens remains to be seen, but it's a bold statement about where some serious players think this is headed.
Ethereum's Mixed Signals Above $3,100
Ethereum managed to push above $3,100 this week, reclaiming the psychologically important $3,000 level on broader market strength. The problem? Technical signals are sending mixed messages about whether this move has legs. It's one thing to break through a level on momentum; it's another to hold it and build from there. Right now, the jury's still out on whether Ethereum can turn this into a sustained breakout or if it's just another head fake.
Novogratz Questions Crypto Treasury Strategy
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz is asking uncomfortable questions about crypto treasury companies. His concern? Too many of these companies think that simply holding cryptocurrency is enough to justify their existence. Novogratz emphasized that creating real shareholder value requires more than just owning the underlying asset. You need strategy, governance, and a plan that goes beyond "buy Bitcoin and hope it goes up." It's a fair point, especially as the industry matures and investors demand more sophistication.
No Presidential Pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried
President Donald Trump put an end to any speculation about a potential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried. The former FTX founder, who once promised to "build the future of finance," is currently serving a 25-year sentence for fraud. Trump made it clear that's not changing. Whatever you think about crypto regulation and enforcement, this signals that even in a more crypto-friendly administration, there are lines you don't cross. Fraud is still fraud.
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