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BlockBeats News, December 27th, PlanB stated that the current price of Bitcoin is around $87,500, significantly deviating from its historically correlated range with US stocks and gold. Based on past correlation calculations, the price ranges of Bitcoin corresponding to US stocks and gold are approximately $6,900 and $4,500, respectively, showing that BTC is in a significant "decoupled" state. PlanB pointed out that a similar correlation deviation occurred when Bitcoin was below $1,000, eventually triggering about a 10x price increase. However, he also warned that if the correlation relationship has been structurally broken, this trend may be different from history, and the final result will still need time to validate.

A widely followed crypto analyst believes that Bitcoin (BTC) is printing a similar 2020 bullish pattern. In a new thread, pseudonymous crypto trader Kaleo tells his 728,400 followers on X that Bitcoin may increase by more than 60% its current value next year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); var didna = window.didna || {}; didna.cmd = didna.cmd || []; var didna_counter = window.didna_counter || 0; didna.cmd.push(function(){ var spot = document.querySelector(".didna-ad-slot5"); var id = "didna_slot5" + didna_counter; spot.id = id; spot.classList.remove("didna-ad-slot5"); didna.createAdUnits({"id": id, "adUnitPath": "/170737076,21807346590/display/TheDailyHodl/dailyhodl.com", "size": [728, 90], "sizeMap": [[[728, 0], [[728, 90], [468, 60]]],[[468, 0], [468, 60]],[[320, 0], [[320, 50], [320, 100]]]]}); didna_counter++; }); --> “I still believe the market is in a similar place to where it was in the fall of 2020. In both scenarios, BTC lost a key support line it had held dating back to the recovery from a major crash. This led to a mini-bart scenario where the price found a base for a new range after retracing nearly the entirety of its last major leg up. Through the majority of the post-Covid crash recovery in 2020, stocks (especially the tech sector) were significantly outperforming Bitcoin. The majority of alts were quiet outside of a few in the DeFi (decentralized finance) sector. People were claiming Bitcoin was dead. Currently, equities are printing new all-time highs seemingly daily. People are once again claiming Bitcoin is boring and alts are dead. It’s only a matter of time before that narrative changes.” The analyst also says that Bitcoin is likely in an extended bull market, overriding the four-year cycle theory that states the top crypto asset has entered a bearish phase. Bitcoin’s four-year halving schedule and large price drawdowns that historically happened once every four years have given the impression that the benchmark cryptocurrency follows a four-year cycle. “I still believe this isn’t the typical four year cycle where we’d expect another year or two of bearish price action before seeing new all-time highs. Instead, when we see new all-time highs in 2026 it’ll mark the ‘fun stages’ of a new supercycle. Higher for longer, real alt seasons and new retail mania with mainstream crypto dapps (decentralized application). This should be followed by a longer bear market – but for those of you who were brave enough to stick around during the dark and boring days, you’ll hopefully be able to stack enough over the next few years to be prepared to survive it. Now isn’t the time to walk away. It’s the time to double down and work harder. Be more bullish.” Source: Kaleo/X Looking at his chart, the analyst suggests that Bitcoin will reach the $140,000 level in 2026. Bitcoin is trading for $87,943 at time of writing, up marginally on the day. Follow us on X, Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Featured Image: Shutterstock/WhiteBarbie/Taves

Business leader Jake Claver recently commented on the structural differences between Bitcoin’s Lightning Network and the XRP Ledger, offering a detailed assessment of how each system approaches scalability, settlement, and institutional use. Rather than focusing on market sentiment, his remarks centered on design choices and practical limitations that could shape how these networks are used in real-world financial environments. Let's talk about $BTC Lightning Network vs the $XRP Ledger pic.twitter.com/H8SVf1hgpU — Jake Claver, QFOP (@beyond_broke) December 26, 2025 How the Lightning Network Functions Claver described the Lightning Network as a second-layer solution built on top of Bitcoin. In his view, it operates by locking Bitcoin on the base layer and allowing users to exchange value within off-chain channels, with final settlement occurring when those funds are released back to the main network. This structure enables faster transactions compared to Bitcoin’s base layer, but he argued that it remains constrained by the underlying design of Bitcoin itself. According to Claver, even with Lightning, throughput remains far below the levels required for large-scale payment systems. He suggested that Bitcoin’s architecture was never intended to support the type of transaction volumes seen in global networks, such as major card processors. In his assessment, no secondary layer can fully overcome those limits if the base layer lacks the necessary functionality for high-speed, high-volume settlement. Scalability and Structure of the XRP Ledger Turning to the XRP Ledger, Claver pointed to its on-ledger performance, noting that its transaction capacity is already far higher than Bitcoin’s base layer. He acknowledged that even this level may not be sufficient for the largest institutional use cases. However, he emphasized that the XRPL is designed to evolve through sidechains and subnet-style structures that can expand throughput while remaining interoperable with the main network. He framed this approach as fundamentally different from a temporary overlay, arguing that scaling solutions tied directly to the XRPL’s architecture allow for real settlement between counterparties. In his view, this makes the network more suitable for financial products that require certainty, speed, and direct finality. Limits of Bitcoin for Financial Applications Claver also addressed Bitcoin’s broader capabilities, stating that it lacks native support for issuing assets and more complex financial functions. While he acknowledged ongoing efforts to adapt Bitcoin for additional uses, he characterized these as workarounds built on a system not originally designed for such purposes. He contrasted this with the XRPL’s built-in features, including decentralized exchange functionality and tools that can support compliance, digital identity, and credential frameworks. From his perspective, Bitcoin’s evolution toward a store-of-value narrative reflects these constraints. He argued that decisions made early in its development, particularly around block size and network structure, shifted it away from the peer-to-peer payment vision originally outlined for the protocol. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 Institutional Readiness and Long-Term Outlook Claver concluded that large financial institutions will require networks capable of direct settlement, interoperability, and sustained high throughput. He positioned the XRP Ledger, with its sidechain strategy and focus on native functionality, as better aligned with those requirements than Bitcoin and its layered extensions. Overall, his comparison presented two distinct philosophies: one centered on preserving a base layer with limited change while adding external solutions, and another focused on building scalability and functionality into the core framework to meet the demands of modern financial markets. Disclaimer: This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are advised to conduct thorough research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on X, Facebook, Telegram, and Google News

The founder and CEO of investment firm Professional Capital Management says titans from different segments of the financial world are pushing to create the “everything exchange.” In a new interview with CNBC, Anthony Pompliano says that the US-based crypto exchange Coinbase wants to offer services beyond digital assets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); var didna = window.didna || {}; didna.cmd = didna.cmd || []; var didna_counter = window.didna_counter || 0; didna.cmd.push(function(){ var spot = document.querySelector(".didna-ad-slot5"); var id = "didna_slot5" + didna_counter; spot.id = id; spot.classList.remove("didna-ad-slot5"); didna.createAdUnits({"id": id, "adUnitPath": "/170737076,21807346590/display/TheDailyHodl/dailyhodl.com", "size": [728, 90], "sizeMap": [[[728, 0], [[728, 90], [468, 60]]],[[468, 0], [468, 60]],[[320, 0], [[320, 50], [320, 100]]]]}); didna_counter++; }); --> “One of the things that’s really interesting is they’re going after this ‘everything exchange’. They basically want you to be able to buy public stocks, crypto, prediction markets, perps— everything on one exchange.” He says the trading app giant Robinhood along with traditional exchanges and traditional finance players are also after the same thing. “They’re all coming from different areas but ultimately they are all fighting for who is going to live at the center of artificial intelligence, crypto and ultimately these everything exchanges where people can trade whatever they want, whenever they want 24/7.” But the entrepreneur and known Bitcoin (BTC) advocate says that Coinbase already has a big advantage because the firm originated from the crypto side and now has more than 100 million users. “Many of these technologies are using crypto plumbing so having kind of a headstart in the crypto side is going to be a big advantage. But I would not discount the traditional players. These people have a lot of money. They’re very ambitious and they understand the regulatory apparatus.” He says that in this battle for everything exchange, the ultimate winner will be the individual investors who will get lower prices, faster market access and better pricing on different opportunities. “The key for public market investors is trying to figure out who’s going to get there first and who actually has the most durable business.” Follow us on X, Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Generated Image: Midjourney

The Galaxy head of firmwide research says that Bitcoin (BTC) could face near-term turbulence but still has a path to $250,000 over the next few years. In a new post to X, blockchain researcher Alex Thorn says that growing uncertainty and shifting investor behavior points to volatile price expectations through 2026 for BTC. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); var didna = window.didna || {}; didna.cmd = didna.cmd || []; var didna_counter = window.didna_counter || 0; didna.cmd.push(function(){ var spot = document.querySelector(".didna-ad-slot5"); var id = "didna_slot5" + didna_counter; spot.id = id; spot.classList.remove("didna-ad-slot5"); didna.createAdUnits({"id": id, "adUnitPath": "/170737076,21807346590/display/TheDailyHodl/dailyhodl.com", "size": [728, 90], "sizeMap": [[[728, 0], [[728, 90], [468, 60]]],[[468, 0], [468, 60]],[[320, 0], [[320, 50], [320, 100]]]]}); didna_counter++; }); --> “BTC will hit $250k by year-end 2027. 2026 is too chaotic to predict, though Bitcoin making new all-time highs in 2026 is still possible. Options markets are currently pricing about equal odds of $70k or $130k for month-end June 2026, and equal odds of $50k or $250k by year-end 2026. These wide ranges reflect uncertainty about the near term. At the time of writing, broader crypto is already deep in a bear market, and bitcoin has failed to firmly re-establish its bullish momentum. Until BTC firmly re-establishes itself above $100-$105k, we feel risk remains to the downside in the near term. Other factors in the broader financial markets also create uncertainty, such as the rate of AI capex deployment, monetary policy conditions, and the U.S. midterm elections in November. Over the course of the year, we have seen a structural decrease in the level of longer term BTC volatility – some of this move can be the introduction of larger overwriting/BTC yield generation programs. What is notable is that the BTC vol smile now prices puts in vol terms as more expensive than calls, which was not the case 6 months ago. This is to say, we are moving from a skew normally seen in developing, growth-y markets to markets seen in more traditional macro assets.” According to the Galaxy Digital executive researcher, all signs indicate that BTC will continue to grow and mature as a viable asset for investors. “This maturation will likely continue, and whether or not bitcoin bleeds lower towards the 200-week moving average, the asset class’s maturation and institutional adoption are only increasing. 2026 could be a boring year for Bitcoin, and whether it finishes at $70k or $150k, our bullish outlook (over longer time periods) is only growing stronger. Increasing institutional access is combining with relaxing monetary policy and a market in desperate search for non-dollar hedge assets. It’s very possible that bitcoin follows gold to become widely adopted as a monetary debasement hedge within the next two years.” BTC is worth $88,096 at time of writing. Follow us on X, Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Featured Image: Shutterstock/DM7/Natalia Siiatovskaia