Bitcoin and gold worst-performing major assets in 2026 amid liquidity squeeze

Fidelity's analysis suggests Bitcoin's security model remains robust post-halving, potentially ensuring long-term network stability and resilience. The post Fidelity rebuts claims Bitcoin security declines after halvings appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The asset manager argues Bitcoin's fixed supply schedule does not undermine network security, even as miners face shrinking block rewards after each halving.

Average IBIT investor swung from a 30% gain to a 40% loss after Bitcoin’s sharp decline. Most IBIT investors bought near Bitcoin’s peak, raising the fund’s average purchase price. Bitcoin ETF outflows and weaker sentiment continue pressuring institutional crypto investments. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has seen the average investor fall into a 40% loss […] The post BlackRock’s IBIT Sees Average Investor Down 40% Amid Bitcoin Drop appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

A Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP-110) pushing to ban Ordinals-style data inscriptions at the consensus level is barreling toward an activation window in early August, with less than 1% of mining hashrate behind it, raising legitimate concerns about a persistent chain split. What BIP-110 Actually Does BIP-110, authored by Dathon Ohm and formally titled the Reduced […]

Nearly 50,000 BTC shifted to exchanges at a loss while short-term Bitcoin holders' stress level reached 2-year highs. Is BTC headed toward new lows?

Bitcoin’s difficulty climbed sharply this week, rising 7.15% and notching the second-largest upward adjustment of the year. Although the network has recorded six increases in 2026, downward adjustments have remained the prevailing theme. The Screws Tighten Onchain data shows that on June 26, 2026, at block height 955,584, Bitcoin’s difficulty rating rose 7.15% after the […]

XRP’s BTC pair faces a key test as an analyst projects 13X outperformance and 1,300% upside amid altcoin rotation. XRP is gaining focus as analysts compare its performance with Bitcoin. The focus is not on Bitcoin failing, but on whether XRP can move faster. One analyst now points to a possible 13X move against Bitcoin. […] The post XRP Faces Major Test as Analyst Eyes 13X Rally and 1,300% Upside appeared first on Live Bitcoin News.

The unprecedented pre-order success of GTA VI highlights the growing economic impact of gaming, potentially reshaping entertainment industry standards. The post GTA VI pre-orders hit 39M, generating $3B ahead of 2026 release appeared first on Crypto Briefing.