Ten questions that matter going into 2026
The Pound Sterling (GBP) changed course against the US Dollar (USD), with GBP/USD giving up nearly 200 pips in a dramatic correction.
After losing more than 8% to end the previous week, Gold (XAU/USD) remained under heavy selling pressure on Monday and dropped toward $4,400. Although XAU/USD staged a decisive rebound afterward, it failed to stabilize above $5,000.
Bitcoin (BTC) price recovers slightly, trading at $65,000 at the time of writing on Friday, after reaching a low of $60,000 during the early Asian trading session. The Crypto King remained under pressure so far this week, posting three consecutive weeks of losses exceeding 30%.
Big selloffs often reflect market mechanics, not broken long-term theses: Sharp drops in any crowded, liquid area (equities, tech, commodities) can spill into other assets via de-risking, liquidity selling, and USD/rates repricing— without changing the long-term fundamentals.
In this video, I break down the number one mistake prop traders make (choosing firms based on low challenge fees instead of legitimacy and payout reliability) and walk through my complete eight-step framework for evaluating prop firms in 2026.
Most traders do not fail because they misunderstand markets. They fail because they misunderstand the environment they trade in. This is where MiCA enters the picture. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation is often discussed as a legal framework for firms, exchanges, and issuers.