Dogecoin surged after the 2024 election, but inflation, fading liquidity and limited adoption undermined hopes of a sustained move to $1 despite ETF launches.
Russia’s central bank has proposed new rules allowing retail investors limited access to cryptocurrencies, marking a shift from its earlier push for a full ban as sanctions reshape financial policy.
Bitcoin’s rebound from $80,000 faces heavy overhead supply that could cap gains, while technical signals suggest Ether is stabilizing ahead of 2026, according to Bitfinex and Fairlead Strategies.
Crypto is heading into 2026 after a leverage reset that pushed capital toward stablecoins, real-world assets and on-chain derivatives, reshaping the market into balance-sheet-driven financial infrastructure.