JPMorgan Warns Private Blockchains Could Be Bitcoin’s Biggest Threat
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| By Beth Canova |
Two weeks ago, altcoin expert Mark Gough told you that Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) wasn’t to blame for Bitcoin’s (BTC, “B+”) near-term weakness, despite its sale of 32 BTC last month.
Now, JPMorgan (JPM) is amplifying this position.
The TradFi giant says the real risk to Bitcoin is bigger than a single whale. It’s the potential adoption of private, permissioned blockchains. Because that means less liquidity for the public chains and tokens that millions are already invested in.
But that’s only half of the story. Just yesterday, I dove into the real difference between open, permissionless blockchains and private corpo chains. And, I gave you three simple tests to help you Spot the Real Crypto Infrastructure Play between them.
Why?
Because one is set to build the financial future. And the other will likely fade away. And investors need to be able to spot which is which.
This just goes to show you how timely our updates are. And how our actionable research can help you fine-tune your approach to make the most out of the crypto market alongside the smart money.
But that’s not all. Your Weiss crypto experts were hard at work this week to bring you the most important crypto updates … and how they can impact your strategy.
You can read the rest of this week’s research below …
The Hunt for Crypto’s Long-Term Low Is On
As Bitcoin bounces around the low $60,000s, it may feel like the OG crypto is on a rollercoaster. But investors who can handle the swings are optimistic. Because they saw what Juan Villaverde did last week: support at $58,000 hold. Exactly as his analysis said it would at this time.
Now, two of Juan Villaverde’s key tools — his cycles analysis and liquidity indicators — say a big low is expected before the end of the year. But when exactly is still in question. That’s why Juan dives into what each metric is saying, and what the rest of 2026 could look like depending on which is right.
One Signal Could Confirm the Bottom
Despite numerous predictive indicators, true confirmation of the low can only come after the fact. And in a second update this week, Juan reveals the signal that can confirm it, what it says now and how this low could really shake out.
This Could Be Bitcoin’s Second Half Comeback
Juan may have his macro indicators. But DeFi expert Marija Matić relies on on-chain data to help her take the temperature of the market. And her findings also suggest the market is running out of room for further price dips.
Specifically, she highlights the activity on the blockchain that suggests a sentiment shift is underway. And what it means for investors in the near term.
Palantir Just Made the Case for Crypto with AI
For years, the crypto industry has repeated a simple message: Not your keys, not your crypto. Simply put, that means if you don’t have complete control (and custody) of your assets, you don’t really own them.
Now, it seems the AI sector is starting to learn the same lesson. When AI runs on data, who actually owns it becomes a key question. And maintaining that ownership becomes a priority.
Fortunately, crypto technology was designed to address exactly these problems. And Mark Gough says that creates opportunity in for several key crypto projects.
But that’s all this week. Be sure to look for your next Weiss Crypto Daily update tomorrow afternoon.
Best,
Beth Canova
Crypto Managing Editor
1 https://www.theblock.co/post/407776/jpmorgan-bitcoin-risk-strategy-blockchain-tokens-crypto
