Bitcoin entered the second half of 2026 with renewed momentum, stabilising above the $64,000 level after recovering sharply from June’s selloff. The world’s largest cryptocurrency has gained roughly 12% from its lowest level this year, supported by stronger institutional demand, improving US regulatory prospects and softer macroeconomic data. The rebound comes despite an increasingly challenging backdrop for risk assets. Hawkish Federal Reserve communication, renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and weakness across US equity markets have all weighed on investor sentiment. Nevertheless, Bitcoin has shown ... (full story)