BIST 100 Breaks Record: Crypto and Technology Developments

This Week's Highlights

Investors remain cautious in light of uncertainties surrounding the Trump's administration's customs tax policies and a critical tax decision expected from the Supreme Court. Fluctuations in emerging technology stocks complicate market direction, while a strong dollar index is constraining risk appetite.

As market volatility increases ahead of today's non-farm payroll data release, major indices are expected to close the week with an approximately 1% increase.

BIST 100 Index Makes History

The BIST 100 Index at Borsa Istanbul has managed to surpass the 12,000 points level with consecutive record highs. This rise in the index has been supported by increasing expectations that the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (TCMB) will have more room to implement interest rate cuts. In light of recent developments, the Turkish market is on track to end the week with nearly an 8% increase.

Innovations from the Technology World

The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) week drew attention with presentations from technology giants. Nvidia (**NVDA**) introduced a new reasoning model for autonomous driving. Advanced Micro Devices (**AMD**) showcased innovations aimed at data centers with the MI440X chip. Meta Platforms (**META**) offered a smart feature in its glasses with a new neural writing capability, while Intel (**INTC**) is unveiling a new laptop processor focused on artificial intelligence.

Favorite of Foreign Investments

In December, foreign investors primarily purchased shares of Akbank (**AKBNK**), while Turkish Airlines (**THYAO**) was the most sold stock. Alphabet (**GOOG**) has risen to the position of the world's second most valuable company due to its successes in the artificial intelligence race.

Developments in the Crypto World

Morgan Stanley has applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to offer ETFs related to Bitcoin and Solana. Blink Charging (**BLNK**) has begun to accept crypto payments at selected fast charging stations. Additionally, Tether has introduced a new crypto wallet on the Rumble platform, allowing users to tip with digital assets.

Analysts' Favorites

Bank of America has listed major names such as Amazon (**AMZN**), Boeing (**BA**), and Cigna (**CI**) among its recommended stocks for 2026. This information is shared for informational purposes and does not constitute investment advice.