Crypto Market Recap: Retail Interest Vanishes; Russia Eyes Nuclear-Powered BTC Mining; Institutions Back Long-Term Bitcoin; and More (Dec 21–27, 2025)
Interest in crypto has gone quiet. Google searches for “crypto” are back near yearly lows, matching a market that still feels tired after the October wipeout.
Bitcoin is drifting between $80K and $90K, with opinions split: some expect another leg down, while others see the start of a slow grind higher. Security worries resurfaced, too, with the $7 million Trust Wallet breach reminding everyone how quickly user funds can be hit.
If you want the full story from a turbulent week, read the complete recap below.
Key Bitcoin (BTC) Catalysts to Watch in 2026
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