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Strategy just released its Q2 2026 earnings report, noting an $8.22 billion unrealized net loss as Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $65,000, well below the average cost basis of $75,476. This massively exceeded Wall Street projections of $2.15 billion. Headwinds during this time included economic downturns, geopolitical conflict, and lower product support revenues.

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XRP-backed ETFs crossed a real threshold on Wednesday.

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The Central Bank of Brazil reported that demand for cryptocurrency assets, including bitcoin, ether, and stablecoins, reached over $14 billion during the first half of 2026. This represents a 135% increase over H1 2025, indicating continued demand expansion.

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Bitcoin has historically entered bearish phases approximately one year prior to each US legislative election. A Binance Research report notes that the asset dropped an average of 56% during completed midterm cycles since 2014. Previous presidential elections showed a different behavior, with sharp rallies following candidates' victories.