Is the Bitcoin four-year cycle broken?

For over a decade, Bitcoin’s price has moved in four-year cycles driven by halvings. But in 2025, the script is changing. With exchange-traded funds, institutional demand, and shifting macro forces shaping the market, the familiar boom-and-bust rhythm is fading, marking the start of a new, more mature Bitcoin era.

Ethereum Staking 101: Why we don’t stake 100%

Ethereum staging is changing how investors earn yield in crypto. With US ETFs now joining European ETPs in offering staking exposure, one choice is imperative: to protect liquidity and investor confidence over maximizing short-term yield. Discover how our disciplined design keeps investors protected while maintaining strong, stable returns.

Inside Bittensor, the blockchain for AI

Bittensor turns intelligence into a decentralized marketplace. Built on the Subtensor blockchain, it rewards developers who contribute valuable AI models with TAO tokens. With over 129 active subnets and growing institutional interest, Bittensor is emerging as the open alternative to today’s corporate-controlled AI ecosystem.

Research Newsletter

Each week the 21Shares Research team will publish our data-driven insights into the crypto asset world through this newsletter. Please direct any comments, questions, and words of feedback to research@21shares.com

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