VanEck Bitcoin Trust

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As we navigate the first quarter of 2026, advisor interest is increasingly shifting toward traditional hedges and quality-oriented products. VanEck, a pioneer in thematic and hard-asset investing, has seen its lineup take center stage as market participants grapple with a shifting macro environment.

Bitcoin's rise has coincided with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index improving after it tanked deep into “extreme fear” during bitcoin's February crash, suggesting investors are jumping back into the cryptocurrency as it remains among prices not seen since 2024. Unlike the February free fall, which happened amid geopolitical uncertainty linked to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Trump's threats to seize Greenland, the conflict in the Middle East does not appear to hold the same weight for crypto investors.

On this week's episode of CNBC Crypto World, major digital currencies rebound even as a joint military operation in Iran raises volatility for traditional markets. Plus, Coinbase shares rise as President Trump backs stablecoin issuers' efforts to rewrite crypto market structure legislation.

Bitcoin pushes to month-high as ETF flows rebound. Trump blames banks for legislative delays.

Cryptocurrency rises as investors' risk appetite grows

Bitcoin's recent underperformance has a new scapegoat. The market manipulation being alleged is not necessarily supported by the data.

CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos reports on the latest moves in crypto.

Bitcoin hasn't traditionally been a great asset to hold during a market crash. Silver is vulnerable to fluctuations in demand owing to its industrial uses.

Bitcoin ETFs see highest daily inflows in three weeks. American Bitcoin reports results.

Stifel Financial, a 136-year-old investment bank, says Bitcoin ( CRYPTO: BTC ) could still fall to $38,000—a 43% drop from current levels near $65,000 and a full 70% crash from October's $126,000 peak.