An updated edition of the Dec. 22, 2025 article.

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Dogecoin, XRP and various stablecoins operate on decentralized blockchain networks that use advanced cryptography to ensure secure, transparent and immutable recordkeeping. This tamper-resistant framework continues to underpin broader adoption and strengthen investor confidence globally.

Despite their long-term promise, digital assets have undergone sharp corrections and extended periods of sideways trading through January and mid-February. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has faced bearish sentiments amid a difficult macroeconomic backdrop and tighter liquidity conditions. During the past 12 months, Bitcoin traded down…