In 2025, Bitcoin soared to an all-time high of around $126,000 among other wins for the cryptocurrency industry—including easing regulations, new stablecoin legislation, and the impending launch of a flurry of new crypto-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, the world's largest digital token couldn't keep the rally up and has since plunged to below $94,000.
As Bitcoin rebounds above $93K, crypto-linked stocks NVDA, HOOD and CME could gain as GPUs, trading platforms and futures markets ride the next rally.
Global digital asset Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) ended 2025 on a high note, with total assets under management (AUM) rising 8.8% to $164.2 billion despite a broadly negative market for digital assets. According to an analysis by digital asset investment company Fineqia International Inc (CSE:FNQ), the growth comes even as total crypto market capitalisation fell 10.4% over the year, dropping to $3.05 trillion from $3.33 trillion.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is reportedly putting its operations in Argentina on hold. “Today we notified users in Argentina that, following a review of our local operations, we have made the decision to temporarily take a step back from maintaining local services in the market,” the company told Forbes last week.
The First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF (NYSEARCA:CRPT) faced significant headwinds in 2025, disappointing investors who anticipated a crypto renaissance following President Trump's election victory and promises to make America the “crypto capital of the world.
The battle between crypto platforms is no longer about one blockchain winning everything. Instead, different networks are claiming dominance in specialized verticals, with Ethereum cementing its role as institutional infrastructure while Solana captures the consumer payments layer, according to CoinShares' 2026 outlook.
Western Union remains deeply undervalued at a 5x forward earnings multiple, despite robust 18% margins and a well-covered 10% dividend yield. WU's core business efficiency is improving, evidenced by a $150M cost-saving program completed two years early and signs of margin expansion as a result. Management's stablecoin initiative, USDPT, is much more promising than was initially apparent, with the potential to generate interest on float and reduce banking fees.
Here we pick four stocks, HOOD, MU, CIEN and CRDO, which are better investments than cryptocurrencies in 2026.
Bitcoin's wild 2025 ride, shifting sentiment and growing ETF inflows may drive HOOD, KLAR, SOFI and CME stocks in 2026.
Robinhood stock up 208.6% in 2025. Can new products, crypto deals and global expansion fuel another breakout in 2026?
PNC Private Bank clients will be able to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin. FDIC insurance does not cover crypto bought through a bank.
Nicholas Crypto Income ETF offers diversified crypto exposure with a 36% distribution rate, primarily generated through options strategies and ETP holdings. BLOX provides indirect exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum, blending ETPs, crypto-related equities, and active options trading for income generation. Distributions are largely classified as return of capital, offering tax deferral benefits for taxable accounts, though recent payouts have declined with crypto weakness.