Bitcoin mining difficulty reached a new all-time high above 134 trillion, underscoring network strength despite price consolidation.
BTC key levels: support at $109,000, resistance at $113,500–$114,000. ETH levels: support at $4,250–$4,300, resistance near $4,500.
Ethereum spot market share flipped Bitcoin for the first time in five years, now commanding over 50% of activity.
Ethereum ETFs suffered a record $788 million weekly outflow, while Bitcoin ETFs absorbed $246 million in net inflows.
Russia launched its largest airstrike since the start of the war, driving safe-haven demand into Treasuries and gold, while sanction threats risk pushing energy prices higher.
SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw’s departure leaves the agency without a Democratic voice, strengthening Republican control and clearing the path for a more crypto-friendly regulatory agenda in 2026.
Geopolitical risks from Venezuela to Greenland are fading into the background as investors refocus on US data and Fed rate cuts, but turbulence in crypto markets shows risk appetite remains fragile.
