Bitcoin Gains Amid Institutional Adoption and Geopolitical Uncertainty

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traded between $80,000-$90,000 in early 2026 amid macroeconomic uncertainty and cautious institutional flows.

- U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF approvals and bipartisan

legislation drove institutional adoption, with BlackRock's IBIT capturing 48.5% market share.

- Fed's December 2025 rate cut to 3.50%-3.75% signaled dovish policy, supporting Bitcoin's institutional positioning as a fiat erosion hedge.

- Weak liquidity, absent whale accumulation, and declining derivatives open interest ($135.8B) highlight Bitcoin's fragile rally amid uncertain fundamentals.

- Market awaits key economic data and earnings reports to determine Bitcoin's next trajectory, with geopolitical risks and Fed policy remaining critical factors.