Bitcoin Breaks $92K as Institutions, Regulation and Stablecoins Reshape the Next Cycle!

Welcome to our exciting weekly recap in the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies! On Monday, December 15th, 2025, at 9:00:05 AM EST (3:00:05 PM CET), we will analyze the prices of the top 10 cryptocurrencies according to Coin Market Cap and anticipate how the market could evolve throughout the week. On Friday, December 19th, 2025, at 6:00:02 PM EST (12:00:02 PM CET), we will compare these prices with the closing values to identify market trends and fluctuations.

Crypto Price Changes

Date: January 12th to January 16th

CRYPTO

INITIAL

% CHANGE

FINAL

BTC

$90,691.46

4.1%

$94,410.51

ETH

$3,106.20

$3,261.60

BNB

$899.36

2.98%

$926.20

XRP

$2.05

-0.85%

$2.03

SOL

$139.64

0.59%

$140.46

DOGE

$0.14

-0.66%

$0.14

ADA

$0.39

-1.24%

$0.38

AVAX

$13.63

-1.76%

$13.39

TON

$1.72

-2.4%

$1.68

Crypto Pulse: Power, Privacy & Bitcoin

Bitcoin surged above $92,000 as political tension between Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell boosted safe-haven demand, sending privacy coins like Monero sharply higher. Meanwhile, Tether froze $182M in USDT and Strategy made its biggest BTC buy in six months. Watch the signals — the next move is forming.

Grayscale Eyes the Next Cycle: AI, DeFi & Consumer Tokens

Grayscale added 27 tokens across AI, DeFi, and consumer sectors to its asset consideration list for future products. No launches are guaranteed, but it clearly signals where institutional interest is heading in 2026. Watch these sectors — they may define the next crypto cycle.

Ripple Expands in Europe with Luxembourg License Boost

Ripple secured preliminary EMI license approval in Luxembourg, strengthening its push to scale regulated crypto and stablecoin payments across the EU. The green light from Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier follows Ripple’s recent authorization by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority, signaling growing regulatory momentum in Europe. Why it matters: compliant crypto payments are moving from pilot to scale — Europe is leading the way

JPMorgan: Institutions to Drive Crypto Inflows in 2026

JPMorgan expects crypto inflows to grow further in 2026 after a record ~$130B in 2025, with momentum shifting toward institutional investors, supported by clearer U.S. regulation like the Clarity Act. Key signal: institutional capital is gearing up for the next phase.

Bank of America Warns of Stablecoin Deposit Shift

The CEO of Bank of America warned that up to $6 trillion in bank deposits could move into stablecoins if they are allowed to pay interest, potentially weakening bank lending. U.S. lawmakers are weighing rules to ban passive yield while allowing activity-based rewards. Key takeaway: stablecoin regulation could reshape the U.S. financial system.

Sources

https://www.theblock.co/post/385148/the-daily-bitcoin-privacy-coins-gain-trump-powell-conflict-escalates-tether-freezes-182m-usdt-strategy-makes-biggest-buy-six-months-more
https://www.theblock.co/post/385317/grayscale-asset-consideration-list
https://www.theblock.co/post/385375/ripple-secures-preliminary-emi-license-approval-in-luxembourg
https://www.theblock.co/post/385670/jpmorgan-crypto-inflows-2026-record-130-billion-2025
https://www.theblock.co/post/385724/bank-of-america-ceo-stablecoin-yields

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