Bitcoin Teases Eighty Thousand as Traditional Cycles Break Down

Bitcoin flirted with the eighty thousand dollar mark this week as analysts question whether traditional halving cycle patterns still apply. We examine what's really driving price action-from short squeezes and geopolitical developments to the structural changes reshaping Bitcoin markets. Plus, regulatory enforcement escalates as the UK raids illegal peer-to-peer trading operations, prediction markets face new scrutiny, and a massive bridge exploit highlights ongoing DeFi vulnerabilities. We also cover the CLARITY Act's narrow legislative window, analyst warnings about resistance zones, and the growing shift from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure.