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Weekly Crypto Forecast

Weekly Crypto Forecast

CoinMarketCap 68 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Your essential weekly guide to crypto market trends, data, and news from CoinMarketCap, ‘Home Of Crypto’.

Episodes

Bitcoin Consolidates Near $63.8K | Fear & Greed Edges Toward Neutral | ETH Institutional Buying Continues | MicroStrategy Pauses | Uniswap Activates Fee Switch
Bitcoin Consolidates Near $63.8K | Fear & Greed Edges Toward Neutral | ETH Institutional Buying Continues | MicroStrategy Pauses | Uniswap Activates Fee Switch Aug 17, 2026 3256 The market remains in a low-volatility consolidation this week, with Bitcoin trading near $63,800 and the Fear & Greed Index climbing to 39 (approaching Neutral). BitMine continued its steady Ethereum accumulation, now holding roughly 4.8% of supply, while MicroStrategy paused both buying and selling to focus on preferred shares and cash reserves. Uniswap activated its long-awaited fee switch,
Bitcoin Holds Near $64.6K | Market Cap Stabilizes at $2.21T | Ethereum ETF Inflows Persist | Weak Jobs Data Fuels Rate-Cut Hopes | MicroStrategy Extends Selling Streak
Bitcoin Holds Near $64.6K | Market Cap Stabilizes at $2.21T | Ethereum ETF Inflows Persist | Weak Jobs Data Fuels Rate-Cut Hopes | MicroStrategy Extends Selling Streak Aug 10, 2026 3000 The market remains in a cautious low-liquidity consolidation this week, with total capitalization holding at $2.21 trillion and Bitcoin trading near $64,600. Ethereum ETFs recorded a fifth consecutive week of inflows (nearly $250 million), while weak U.S. jobs data increased hopes for eventual rate cuts. MicroStrategy continued its selling streak for a sixth straight week, and cycle analysts are m
Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $63.7K | Market Cap Holds $2.18T | Coldcard Exploit Shocks Security | MicroStrategy Sells at a Loss | Miners Pivot to AI
Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $63.7K | Market Cap Holds $2.18T | Coldcard Exploit Shocks Security | MicroStrategy Sells at a Loss | Miners Pivot to AI Aug 3, 2026 3241 The market stayed in a low-volume consolidation this week, with total capitalization at $2.18 trillion and Bitcoin stabilizing near $63,700. A major Coldcard hardware wallet exploit drained roughly $140–150 million, shaking the security narrative. MicroStrategy continued selling Bitcoin at a loss to fund dividends and buybacks, while many miners redirected computing power toward AI. We also cover
Market Grinds Sideways at $2.21T: AI Stocks Drain Liquidity, MicroStrategy Builds Cash Reserves & FOMC Week Looms as Bitcoin Consolidates Near $64.5K
Market Grinds Sideways at $2.21T: AI Stocks Drain Liquidity, MicroStrategy Builds Cash Reserves & FOMC Week Looms as Bitcoin Consolidates Near $64.5K Jul 27, 2026 3157 The crypto market stayed locked in a tight range this week, with total capitalization holding at $2.21 trillion and Bitcoin hovering near $64,500 after a brief push higher. Low trading volumes continue to reflect a broader liquidity drought, partly driven by capital rotating into AI stocks. MicroStrategy focused on building cash reserves, while Ethereum showed relative strength with solid ETF infl
Market Consolidates at $2.25T Amid Clarity Act Buzz: Saylor Strategy Evolves, Cycle Bottom Talks Intensify & Institutions Show Mixed Moves as Bitcoin Holds Above $65K
Market Consolidates at $2.25T Amid Clarity Act Buzz: Saylor Strategy Evolves, Cycle Bottom Talks Intensify & Institutions Show Mixed Moves as Bitcoin Holds Above $65K Jul 20, 2026 3180 Crypto markets remained in a steady consolidation range this week, with total capitalization holding near $2.25 trillion and Bitcoin defending the key $65K level. Discussions around the Clarity Act intensified as a potential major regulatory catalyst, while Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy continued evolving its treasury approach with authorized BTC sales. We explore the heated debate on whether the
DeFi Rotation Heats Up on Robinhood as Market Consolidates at $2.16T: Institutions Keep Accumulating & Clarity Act Progress While Bitcoin Holds Above $62K
DeFi Rotation Heats Up on Robinhood as Market Consolidates at $2.16T: Institutions Keep Accumulating & Clarity Act Progress While Bitcoin Holds Above $62K Jul 13, 2026 3455 Crypto stayed range-bound this week with total market cap at $2.16 trillion amid macro headwinds and equity volatility. Robinhood’s gas fee waivers and ecosystem push sparked fresh DeFi activity and tokenized asset interest, while BitMine continued ETH accumulation and MicroStrategy strengthened reserves. We analyze the tight $58K–$67.5K battle zone, improving Fear & Greed levels, and key regu
DeFi Surge Sparks Rally as Market Hits $2.15T: ETH Gains, Robinhood Boost & Vitalik’s Roadmap as Bitcoin Holds Above $62K
DeFi Surge Sparks Rally as Market Hits $2.15T: ETH Gains, Robinhood Boost & Vitalik’s Roadmap as Bitcoin Holds Above $62K Jul 6, 2026 3046 The crypto market showed signs of stabilization this week, with total capitalization settling at $2.15 trillion while Bitcoin held firmly above $62K. DeFi stole the spotlight as Robinhood’s new gas fee waiver sparked a surge in activity across Uniswap, Morpho, and tokenized assets. BitMine continued its massive ETH accumulation (now nearing 5% of supply), while MicroStrategy sold BTC to manage div
Crypto Market Slips to $2.05T in Extreme Fear: Strategy Authorized to Sell BTC, Institutions Accumulate ETH & RWA Momentum Builds as Bitcoin Dips Below $60K
Crypto Market Slips to $2.05T in Extreme Fear: Strategy Authorized to Sell BTC, Institutions Accumulate ETH & RWA Momentum Builds as Bitcoin Dips Below $60K Jun 29, 2026 3099 The crypto market faced fresh pressure this week, with the total capitalization declining to $2.05 trillion and sentiment plunging into Extreme Fear. MicroStrategy officially received authorization to sell Bitcoin for liquidity and buybacks, marking the end of the “never sell” era, while BitMine kept accumulating Ethereum. We unpack the mixed technical signals, potential July seasonal bounce, stro
Crypto Market Holds Steady at $2.22T Amid Macro Uncertainty: Institutions Accumulate BTC & ETH, Altcoins Show Rotation Signs as Bitcoin Defends $65K
Crypto Market Holds Steady at $2.22T Amid Macro Uncertainty: Institutions Accumulate BTC & ETH, Altcoins Show Rotation Signs as Bitcoin Defends $65K Jun 22, 2026 2640 The crypto market entered a consolidation phase this week, with the total capitalization climbing modestly to $2.22 trillion while Bitcoin stabilized above $65,000. Despite growing macro concerns — including revised Fed rate hike expectations — institutions continued their steady buying, with BitMine adding another 52K ETH and MicroStrategy purchasing more BTC while bolstering reserves. We explore
Bitcoin Surges Past $66K as Market Cap Hits $2.28T: Short Squeeze Drives Rally, Geopolitical Tensions Ease, and Institutions Keep Stacking
Bitcoin Surges Past $66K as Market Cap Hits $2.28T: Short Squeeze Drives Rally, Geopolitical Tensions Ease, and Institutions Keep Stacking Jun 15, 2026 3368 The crypto market roared back this week, with Bitcoin breaking above $66,000 and the total market cap climbing to $2.28 trillion. A powerful short squeeze, combined with easing US-Iran geopolitical tensions and strong institutional buying, fueled the recovery. MicroStrategy added another 11,500 BTC while BitMine continued its aggressive ETH accumulation. We analyze Bitcoin’s hold above key support
Bitcoin Reclaims $64K After Brutal $60K Dip: Institutional Buys Return, $1.7B ETF Outflows Hit Hard, Short Squeeze Ignites & SpaceX IPO Hype Builds
Bitcoin Reclaims $64K After Brutal $60K Dip: Institutional Buys Return, $1.7B ETF Outflows Hit Hard, Short Squeeze Ignites & SpaceX IPO Hype Builds Jun 8, 2026 3206 Bitcoin bounced back above $64,000 this week after briefly crashing below $60K, as the total crypto market cap recovered to $2.19 trillion. Despite $1.7 billion in Bitcoin ETF outflows (the fourth straight week of heavy redemptions), institutions showed strong conviction with BitMine adding 127K ETH and MicroStrategy purchasing another 1,550 BTC. We break down the massive short squeeze that liquid
BTC Dips Below $72K: MicroStrategy Sells BTC for First Time | Record ETF Outflows | Hyperliquid Hits ATH & Mixed Institutional Signals
BTC Dips Below $72K: MicroStrategy Sells BTC for First Time | Record ETF Outflows | Hyperliquid Hits ATH & Mixed Institutional Signals Jun 1, 2026 3307 Bitcoin fell below $72,000 this week as the total crypto market cap dropped to $2.43 trillion amid heavy pressure. In a historic move, MicroStrategy sold BTC for the first time, while Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.4 billion in outflows — the third-largest on record. We break down the key levels to watch ($70K support vs $78K resistance), Hyperliquid’s impressive all-time high run, BitMine’s continued E

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