#bitcoin slipped below $96,000 after the recent rally paused. The drop happened when a key crypto law in the U.S. got delayed in Congress, which made traders cautious again. Crypto stocks like Coinbase, Circle, and Strategy also fell around 3–5%.

Earlier this week, Bitcoin had climbed from $90,000 to nearly $98,000, helped by global tensions and strong inflows into Bitcoin ETFs. But news from U.S. lawmakers slowed the momentum.

Meanwhile, KuCoin had a record year in 2025, with over $1.25 trillion in trading volume. Most of that activity came from altcoins, showing strong user interest even when the overall crypto market slowed down.