Bitcoin Retreats to $86,000 Amid Volatile Market Reactions

VTB, Russia’s second-largest bank by assets, will let clients buy and sell cryptocurrencies directly via brokerage accounts starting next year, expanding beyond its current derivatives exposure.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink conceded his earlier characterization of Bitcoin as an 'asset of fear' was mistaken, as the firm's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) posted a new record. The admission and the IBIT milestone highlight growing institutional acceptance of BTC.

Dogecoin activity jumped 10,187%, snapping a five-day losing streak and producing a sharp rebound in Tuesday’s session. The move signals renewed retail interest and heightened volatility for the memecoin.

A U.S. banking policy shift that injected fresh liquidity into the system sparked renewed momentum for Bitcoin and other major digital assets. Traders reacted to easier funding conditions and a softer short-term rate tone from the Fed.

In a Bloomberg interview, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Bitcoin is distinct from most other tokens and called the rest “highly speculative.” His remarks reinforce regulatory caution that could shape listings, custody and institutional interest.