The market has been declining for four months since the 2025 peak. VanEck analysis, historical cycles, and the psychology behind our poor decisions during corrections.
Stablecoin comparison 2026: Detailed analysis of USDT, USDC, and USA₮ reserves, regulation, and risks. GENIUS Act compliance and psychological traps in choosing.
The crypto market suffered a significant correction in the last week of February. BTC $65.7K, ETH $1,948, SOL -6% – let's look at the numbers and how recency bias distorts the reading of the weekly market summary 2026.
The Maturity of the Cryptocurrency Market The cryptocurrency market in 2026 is fundamentally different from 5 years ago. Institutional investors, regulatory frameworks, and technological development are shaping a more mature, stable market. But what does this mean for the everyday investor? Signs of Maturity 1. Institutional Presence Spot ETFs: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs with billions in volume in the USA, Europe and … Read more
Market Summary – 2026-02-22 Welcome to the weekly market summary, where we review the prices of the most important cryptocurrencies and market trends. The past week was exciting in the crypto market, as several significant changes occurred. If you're interested in the details, read on! 📊 Key Prices Coin Price (USD) 24h Change Bitcoin (BTC) $62,900 -1.6% Ethereum (ETH) $1,815 -2.3% Solana … Read more
Crypto Legal Terms You Need to Know Cryptocurrency regulation is becoming increasingly complex. To be a conscious investor, you need to know the legal terms that determine how authorities handle your crypto assets. Here are the most important terms and their meanings. Basic Concepts Security vs. Commodity The most important legal question: is a cryptocurrency a security or a commodity? Security: Falls under the SEC's jurisdiction … Read more
Why Does Wallet Security Matter? In the world of cryptocurrencies, there's no customer service, no "forgot password" button, and no bank that will return your stolen money. You are your own bank – and this is simultaneously crypto's greatest advantage and greatest risk. In 2026, when Bitcoin and other crypto assets are at historic highs, wallet security is more important than ever. … Read more
Crypto ATMs: Where the Physical and Digital Worlds Meet While the crypto world talks about DeFi, Layer 2s, and AI tokens, a physical infrastructure has quietly emerged from nothing: the crypto ATM network. In 2026, over 40,000 Bitcoin ATMs operate worldwide – and the number is constantly growing. How Does a Crypto ATM Work? Buying (one-way ATM) You insert cash into the machine … Read more
The Fall of CeFi Lending In 2022, the collapse of centralized crypto lenders (CeFi lenders) was one of the most painful chapters in crypto history. Celsius, BlockFi, Voyager Digital, Genesis – all went bankrupt, with billions of investor funds. Now, in 2026, the segment is reshaping. But what did we learn? How Did CeFi Lending Work? The promise was simple: Deposit your crypto on the platform … Read more
The Next Bitcoin Cycle: 2026-2028 Outlook Bitcoin's 4-year cycles are one of the industry's most well-known patterns. Price movements around the halving have followed a similar arc every time so far. But will the post-2024 halving cycle follow the previous patterns, or will market maturity bring new dynamics? Bitcoin Cycle History 1st Cycle (2012 halving) Halving: … Read more