Cryptocurrencies Price Prediction: Bitcoin, SARB & Crypto – European Wrap 26 November

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Bitcoin price bottom due 'this week' with BTC down 20% in November

Bitcoin is on course for its worst November since 2018, but a new forecast sees a BTC price bottom this week.

Bitcoin remains in bear market territory ahead of the November monthly close, its drawdown versus October’s all-time highs hitting up to 36%.

South African Reserve Bank flags crypto risks as users reach 7.8 million

South Africa's three largest cryptocurrency exchanges—Luno, VALR, and Ovex—now serve 7.8 million users as of July 2025. These platforms held about $1.5 billion (R25.3 billion) in crypto custody by the end of 2024. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) tracks this expansion in its First 2025 Financial Stability Review. Adoption reflects broader African trends, where crypto remittances and savings draw users despite volatility. The number of accounts nearly doubled since early 2022, driven by economic pressures like high inflation and currency depreciation.

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP hold steady amid mild ETF inflows

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $87,000 at the time of writing on Wednesday, as bulls push for stability, following weeks of persistent declines. Altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), are also holding steady above key support levels.

Recovery continuation this week will depend on institutional and retail demand as well as overall risk sentiment. However, investors must temper their bullish expectations, citing key hurdles and existing macroeconomic uncertainty.

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Crypto Overview: Bitcoin stabilizes above $65,000, as Zcash and Worldcoin lead broader recovery

Bitcoin shows signs of recovery, trading above $65,000 on Monday, as the broader crypto market rebounds, fueled by improving sentiment following the United States (US) and Iran's confirmation of a preliminary peace agreement.

Crypto Today: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP recovery gathers strength as US-Iran reach peace agreement

Cryptocurrency prices remain broadly elevated on Monday, led by Bitcoin’s upswing toward $66,000. Altcoins, including Ethereum and Ripple, mirror Bitcoin’s momentum, trading above $1,700 and $1.18.

Bitcoin extends rebound as US and Iran reach framework deal to end the war

Bitcoin steadies above $65,700 at the time of writing on Monday, after recovering nearly 4% in the previous week. BTC recovery was boosted following Sunday’s news that the US and Iran have reached a preliminary peace deal, lifting the risk appetite.

Pi Network Price Forecast: Launchpad upgrades, fading bearish pressure lift recovery prospects

Pi Network (PI) began the week on a positive note, trading above $0.1340 on Monday after posting a mild recovery and closing above a key resistance in the previous week.

Experts agree: Bitcoin nears bottom, but weak demand raises doubts

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading above $63,000 at the time of writing on Friday after rebounding from the key 200-week Simple Moving Average (SMA) near $62,000, a level widely viewed as key long-term support. The recovery may suggest that Bitcoin has found a floor after a sharp correction that spanned more than a month, but some warning signs persist.