21Shares sees Bitcoin reaching $138.5K* by year-end

With fewer sellers, deeper-pocketed buyers, and expanding global liquidity, Bitcoin appears poised for a breakout year. Exchange-traded inflows alone are outpacing new supply, and if more sovereign wealth funds follow the early adopters, narrative momentum and capital could accelerate. There are more reasons for this projection, and this article dives into them.

*The price projection mentioned reflects the views or analysis of 21Shares and is not a guarantee of future performance. Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and involve risk. This is not financial or investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Why is Bitcoin becoming an asset on corporate balance sheets

Corporate Bitcoin accumulation is rapidly shifting from a bold experiment to a mainstream financial strategy. Bitcoin (BTC) is now being recognized as a productive, collateral-ready asset on corporate balance sheets. Discover how Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, is leading the way by integrating Bitcoin as a core part of its financial architecture.

Coinbase just launched a new internet standard for payments, and it could increase demand for Ethereum

Coinbase has introduced a new payment tool called x402 that could reshape how crypto is used online, and it’s a promising development for investors. By enabling instant, automated payments using stablecoins like USDC over standard web protocols (HTTP), x402 makes crypto payments as seamless as browsing the web. Learn why Ethereum can be a big beneficiary of this new internet standard.

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