VanEck: Bitcoin to Become One of the Top Performing Assets by 2026
**Bitcoin Lags Gold, Nasdaq 100 in 2024—VanEck Sees 2026 Comeback**
Dec. 24 (CoinDesk) — Bitcoin has disappointed investors this year, underperforming gold and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index despite expectations it would benefit from fiat currency debasement.
Yet the world’s biggest cryptocurrency may be gearing up for a major rebound next year, according to a VanEck executive.
David Schassler, head of Multi-Asset Solutions at VanEck, said in the firm’s newly released 2026 Outlook: “Bitcoin’s year-to-date performance trails the Nasdaq 100 by roughly 50%—a dislocation that positions it to be one of 2026’s top-performing assets.”
Schassler noted that while this year’s weakness reflects reduced risk appetite and tighter liquidity, Bitcoin’s fundamentals remain solid. “Historically, Bitcoin has reacted strongly when fiat debasement accelerates and liquidity returns,” he added. “We’ve been buying.”
Schassler’s broader thesis centers on the powerful mix of fiat debasement, te
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International Monetary Fund: El Salvador in Talks to Sell State-Owned Bitcoin Wallet Chivo
On December 24, Cointelegraph reported that the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to El Salvador confirmed the Salvadoran government is in talks to sell its Chivo Bitcoin wallet.
Separately, the IMF released a statement Monday noting the Salvadoran government is continuing discussions with IMF officials on its Bitcoin initiative, with "smooth progress" in negotiations to sell the state-owned digital wallet Chivo. A spokesperson added the two sides are also holding separate talks related to Bitcoin purchases.
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US Crypto Stocks End Lower on Tuesday, ETHZ Down 15.08%, BMNR Down 4.21%
U.S. stocks closed higher on Tuesday, December 24, with major indices posting gains—including a new closing high for the S&P 500.
- Dow Jones Industrial Average: +0.16%
- Nasdaq Composite: +0.57%
- S&P 500 Index: +0.45% (new closing high)
Cryptocurrency-related stocks broadly declined, with the following moves:
- Coinbase (COIN): -2.26%
- Circle (CRCL): -4.91%
- MicroStrategy (MSTR): -3.92%
- Bullish (BLSH): -6.26%
- Gemini (GEMI): -5.54%
- Bit Digital (BTBT): -4.52%
- SharpLink Gaming (SBET): -3.45%
- ETHZilla (ETHZ): -15.08%
- ALT5 Sigma (ALTS): -5.69%
- American Bitcoin (ABTC): -4.62%
*Note: Removed duplicate Bit Digital (BTBT) entry from the original list for clarity.*
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BitMine has increased its ETH holdings by 67,886 in the past 24 hours, worth $201 million
On December 24th, LookOnChain monitoring data indicates that Tom Lee’s BitMine has once again purchased 67,886 ETH over the past 24 hours, with an approximate value of $201 million.
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Analyst: 2025 to Mark a Cryptocurrency Policy Inflection Point, Regulatory Clarity to Drive Institutional Adoption
On December 24, according to Crowdfund Insider, TRM Labs’ Policy Team members Ari Redbord and Angela Ang, along with the firm’s EMEA Regulatory Advisor Luke Dufour, reviewed the most significant global crypto policy matters of Q4 2025 and examined developments across 30 jurisdictions—uncovering several key trends:
- Stablecoins dominated policy agendas, with over 70% of jurisdictions advancing stablecoin regulation in 2025.
- Clearer regulations paved the way for institutional adoption: Roughly 80% of financial institutions in the surveyed jurisdictions announced new digital asset initiatives.
- Regulation’s impact on illicit finance was evident: TRM’s analysis found Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)—the most heavily regulated segment of the crypto ecosystem—have a far lower illicit activity rate than the broader ecosystem.
TRM Labs noted that 2025 was a “watershed year for U.S. crypto policy.” The fourth quarter further built on this momentum, shifting beyond just cong
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Analyst: JPMorgan's Institutional Crypto Drive Could Boost Performance for Coinbase Rivals
CoinDesk reported on December 24 that JPMorgan Chase (JPM) plans to offer cryptocurrency trading services to institutional clients—a move that could reshape the competitive landscape, though it may not harm competitors’ interests.
Analysts note the Wall Street giant’s entry could benefit existing players like Coinbase (COIN), Bullish (BLSH), and Galaxy Digital (GLXY), while also signaling heightened competition.
ClearStreet analyst Owen Lau said, “JPMorgan’s plan to offer crypto trading to institutional clients will have a significant positive impact on the space. It will further legitimize cryptocurrencies and expand distribution channels,” he added. “A domino effect on other banks is likely. Coinbase and Bullish are well-positioned to benefit from integrating into this massive distribution channel and matching institutional orders.”
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