Since the start of the month, the crypto markets have been up with a significant margin. Ahead of Bitcoin and Ethereum, the XRP price surprised with a double-digit rise and flipped BNB to become the 4th largest crypto. On the other hand, the memecoins like DOGE & PEPE are also gaining strength. Amid the brewing …
The U.S. overnight launched a military strike against Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and extracting them from the country.
Bitcoin recently surged above $90,000 and marked an intraday high close to $91,000, which triggered the entire crypto market. With this, the second-largest crypto, Ethereum, also marked highs at around $3,148. However, the price slipped below $3100 as the BTC price lost the gained resistance at $90,000. With this, the question arises whether the bullish …
Traders are watching if XRP can maintain above $2.00, with $1.96 as a critical support level to avoid a return to previous trading ranges.
Bitcoin hit a three-week high, but derivatives and spot ETF flows show traders remained cautious, signalling limited confidence in further upside for now.
Crypto analyst BALO has predicted that the Dogecoin price could still rally to new all-time highs (ATHs) despite its decline last year. He revealed what level DOGE needs to reclaim to trigger this massive breakout that could lead to new highs. Dogecoin Price Eyes Rally To ATH With Reclaim Of This Level In an X post, BALO stated that a reclaim of $0.13 could trigger a massive breakout for the Dogecoin price and could lead to a new all-time high (ATH) for the top meme coin. His statement came just before DOGE reclaimed this level, rallying double digits in the last 24 hours. Related Reading: Dogecoin Long-Term Bullish Structure Still In Play And Will Cross $10 The Dogecoin price rallied alongside other meme coins, with PEPE leading the way with a daily gain of as much as 35%. With DOGE now back above $0.13, a new all-time high could be on the cards, as BALO predicted. His accompanying chart showed that the meme coin could reach a yearly high of around $0.44 this year, then rally to a new ATH of $0.74 in 2027. Crypto analyst Neo offered a more bullish outlook for the Dogecoin price, suggesting it could rally to as high as $35. In an X post, the analyst highlighted an ascending trendline for DOGE, with the middle of the trendline placing the meme coin at $4, and the target at the top of the trendline at $35. Neo alluded to DOGE’s historical performance, noting that in 2021, the Dogecoin price surged from the lower limit to the upper limit in one go. The analyst further remarked that there is the potential for that to happen again this time. His accompanying suggested that this parabolic rally could happen before this year ends. Why A Rally To $0.75 Is Possible Crypto analyst Bitcoinsensus raised the possibility of a Dogecoin price rally to $0.75 and explained why DOGE could rally 450% to this resistance level. The analyst noted that each previous accumulation phase has led to a strong upswing in price. As such, Bitcoinsensus said that this might indicate what could happen next for the meme coin, with a potential rally to a new ATH. Related Reading: 7-Period Fractal Trend Says Dogecoin Price Is Headed To $10 Meanwhile, crypto analyst Kevin Capital indicated that the Dogecoin price may be reentering a bullish trend after climbing back above the $0.138 level. He further remarked that the next thing needed is a weekly close above this level, and then DOGE could be “back in business.” The analyst had previously stated a reclaim of this level would be a huge positive, with his accompanying chart suggesting that this could put a potential rally to $0.4 on the cards. At the time of writing, the Dogecoin price is trading at around $0.14, up over 11% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Wallet drainer phishing losses dropped sharply in 2025, but security researchers warn activity still rises with market rallies and new attack vectors continue to emerge.
Crypto has spent years on the edge of institutional adoption. According to former Acting CFTC Chair Caroline D. Pham, that waiting period is almost over. Speaking from the New York Stock Exchange on Taking Stock, Pham said 2026 will mark the moment when crypto, tokenization, and blockchain move from testing to full-scale institutional use. “Increased …
Table of contents1. Executive SummaryKey Themes of 2025Market State vs Previous CyclesKey structural differences observed in 2025:Crypto’s Role in the Global Financial System2. Macro & Regulatory LandscapeGlobal Macro Environment and LiquidityKey Regulatory Developments by RegionUnited StatesEuropean UnionAsia (Japan, Singapore, India, South Korea)Middle East & AfricaPolicy Outlook for 2026 and Beyond3. Global Crypto Market OverviewTotal Market …
Memecoins are back in focus as the crypto markets begin to thrive soon after the start of the year. Over the last 24 hours, the memecoin market added more than $8 billion in value, with several popular tokens, like PEPE and DOGE, posting double-digit gains. This shows that market confidence is improving and traders are …
The Bitcoin price and crypto market might have lagged behind the global financial market in terms of performance following the Christmas holiday. The story was a little different for the digital asset market after the New Year’s holiday, with altcoins specifically enjoying the bulk of the rally. On Friday, January 2nd, the premier cryptocurrency jumped to above the psychological $90,000 level. However, the latest on-chain data suggests that there is no need for investors to be excited about the recent Bitcoin price action. Bitcoin Price Needs To Cross The STH Average Cost At $99,000 In a January 2nd post on the X platform, crypto analyst Burak Kesmeci revealed that the recent price jump for Bitcoin does not say a lot about the current market structure. The on-chain data pundit’s evaluation is based on the Short-Term Holder (STH) Realized Price, which currently lies around the $99,000 level. Related Reading: Bitcoin Data Shows Aggressive Sellers In Control As BTC Consolidates Below $90K For context, the Short-Term Holder Realized Price is an on-chain metric that tracks the average price where Bitcoin short-term investors (holding for less than 115 days) acquired their coins. Being the average cost basis of the most reactive group of investors, the STH Realized Price often functions as a dynamic support and resistance level. While the price of BTC slipped beneath the Short-Term Holder Realized Price four times in the past year, it has been below this critical threshold since September 2025. According to Kesmeci, the Bitcoin price needs to close above this STH Realized Price at $99,000 before bull run conversations can resume. Kesmeci wrote on X: No bull market without the short-term investor with a broken heart being made happy. This statement reiterates the importance of short-term investors in market dynamics. For instance, in this case, breaking the Short-Term Holder Realized Price would suggest the return of demand and confidence among the most reactive investor cohort. Data Converges Between $99,000 And $102,000 Furthermore, Kesmeci pointed out that additional on-chain data reinforces the critical importance of the $99,000 region to the Bitcoin price trajectory. The crypto analyst said that significant data is converging in the $99,000 – $102,000 range, and until this region is surpassed, the price of BTC might continue to struggle. In an earlier post on the X platform, Kesmeci had revealed that the price of BTC needs to close above $101,000 for the long-term trend to turn positive. This explains why the analyst later concluded that the $99,000 – $102,000 bracket is pivotal to Bitcoin’s health. As of this writing, the Bitcoin price stands at around $90,110, reflecting a roughly 2% jump in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: XRP Faces Strong Social Discontent—Is A 50% Bullish Reversal Just Around The Corner? Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
After the longest shutdown in history, a 43-day stoppage that ended in November 2025, markets and lawmakers are now watching closely as a new funding deadline approaches. As 2026 begins, fears of another shutdown, which were mounting, are easing, with prediction markets now showing a 26% chance of a U.S. government shutdown in January. Funding …
SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw officially left the agency on January 2. Her departure leaves the Securities and Exchange Commission with an all-Republican panel for the first time in years. Eleanor Terrett confirmed on X that Crenshaw’s exit creates an all-GOP lineup as 2026 begins. SEC Chair Paul Atkins, along with Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark …
Bitcoin halted a breakout to new 2026 highs near $91,000 as BTC price action dealt with "geopolitical tension" while TradFi markets were closed.
The long-anticipated U.S. CLARITY Act may be moving more slowly than the crypto industry would like, but insiders say momentum is still firmly intact. Coinbase’s Head of Institutional Strategy, John D’Agostino, recently pushed back against concerns of stagnation, stressing that the bill’s pace reflects its importance. Designed as a foundational market-structure framework, CLARITY is meant …
Aave Labs founder Stani Kulechov has committed to sharing off-protocol revenue with AAVE token holders. The move comes after a governance vote rejected a proposal to transfer brand assets and IP to the DAO. AAVE jumped over 10% on January 2 following the announcement. The failed vote brought existing tensions to the surface. Some delegates …
The bulls seem to have reinforced since the start of 2026 as traders have turned optimistic about the upcoming price action. Bitcoin spiked above $90,000, and despite a small pullback, it continues to hover close to the range. Meanwhile, Ethereum sustains above $3000 while the XRP price displayed a huge upside move and flipped BNB …
The stability of major cryptocurrencies amid geopolitical tensions suggests resilience and potential decoupling from traditional market reactions.
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XRP spot ETFs have crossed $1 billion in assets under management, with about $1.14 billion spread across five issuers. Net inflows since Nov. 14 sit near $423.27 million. On the same CoinGlass dashboard, XRP itself sits around $1.88, with a market cap of $114.11 billion and about $382.14 million of 24-hour spot volume. If your […]
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Dogecoin (DOGE), the largest memecoin by market cap, has seen a 10% jump today, trading near $0.14. At the same time, the overall memecoin market has jumped 8%. With bullish bets building fast, investors are now asking one key question, is this just a short bounce, or the start of something bigger? Whale Buying Sparks …
Bitcoin’s recovery has unfortunately hit another wall. Just as the market was trying to build momentum above $90,000, reports of explosions in Venezuela sent Bitcoin sharply lower. Within an hour, BTC fell from its recent peak near $91,000 to below $90,000, once again showing how fast geopolitical headlines can shake crypto markets. Explosions Reported in …
For the majority of December, Bitcoin maintained a stable price range between $85,000 – $90,000 following the initial heavy corrections seen in Q4 2025. Amid the cheers of the new year, the flagship cryptocurrency has once again retested the proven price resistance around $90,500, but the market still bears a sense of uncertainty. Related Reading: XRP Faces Strong Social Discontent—Is A 50% Bullish Reversal Just Around The Corner? Bitcoin Coinbase Premium To Rebound? In an X post on January 2, renowned analyst Burak Kesmeci shares an insightful analysis of the Bitcoin market following the asset’s positive start to 2026. Notably, the premier cryptocurrency has gained by almost 4% since the new year commenced two days ago. Amid the mild market euphoria, Kesmeci highlights a simultaneous rise in Coinbase premiums across the Bitcoin and Ethereum market suggesting the recent price gains are significantly influenced by US investors. For context, the Coinbase premium assesses how much more or less US investors are paying for an asset. It is a strong market indicator as US investors’ liquidity tends to heavily influence the global market. Despite the latest price gains, Kesmeci notes that Coinbase premiums for BTC and ETH still remain negative, suggesting the majority of US investors still remain cautious. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Grows As Altcoins Post Another Losing Year: Analyst Bitcoin Short-Term And Long-Term Triggers In predicting future price movements, Burak Kesmeci has also outlined some potential developments investors should watch out for. Using the simple moving average indicator, the market expert has identified certain price levels of importance to Bitcoin’s price trajectory. For a bullish trend to kick off in the short-term, Kesmeci explains that Bitcoin must maintain its current 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) above the present level at $89,415 for at least the next two days. Notably, a potential loss of this price level would suggest the present consolidation continues. Meanwhile, the seasoned analyst also expects a positive long-term trend to only develop when Bitcoin crosses above $101,000, which represents an intersection between the SMA365 and SMA111. This outlook underscores $101,000 as a major psychological and structural resistance, with a decisive break above it likely to restore Bitcoin’s bullish market structure after the extended correction observed in Q4 2025. As of the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $89,520 following a 0.85% gain in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is up by 11471%, representing buoyant market activity. Notably, Bitcoin’s market cap has climbed to $1.79 trillion, allowing the maiden cryptocurrency account for 58.6% of the total crypto market cap. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
Ethereum’s validator entry queue has climbed toward 1 million ETH, with an estimated wait time of nearly 17 days for new validators to become active.
Jupiter Exchange, a major Solana-based DEX aggregator, is rethinking its JUP token buyback plan after spending over $70 million with little effect on price, as JUP still trades 89% below its all-time high. At the same time, the platform has reduced its JUP airdrop from $700 million to $200 million to ease pressure. Jupiter Exchange …
On Jan. 2, spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $471 million in total net inflows, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $287 million. Spot Ethereum ETFs also attracted fresh money, recording $174 million in net inflows, with Grayscale’s ETHE topping the list at $53.69 million. Spot XRP ETFs remained in the green too, bringing in $13.59 million in …
Bitcoin price is approaching a decisive moment that could shape its next major move, with bullish momentum steadily building as 2026 begins. After weeks of consolidation, BTC has reclaimed its 21-day moving average, a key technical signal that often marks a shift in short-term trend direction. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading within …
The crypto market is going through a shift, and investors are starting to notice it. Felix O. Hartmann, Managing General Partner at Hartmann Capital, recently shared an important reality check for the crypto and altcoin space. According to him, the days of easy, guaranteed returns in crypto are over. What matters now is real value. …
Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex bitcoin breach, has been released early from a U.S. federal prison. He walked free on January 2, 2026, after serving just under one year of his five-year sentence. Thanks to President Trump's First Step Act, I have been released from prison early. I remain committed to making …
The influx into Bitcoin ETFs signals renewed investor confidence, potentially stabilizing the crypto market and encouraging further institutional interest.
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XRP shocked the crypto market in 2024. After years of slow movement and legal uncertainty, the token surged nearly five times in value toward the end of the year 2024. Many investors openly admitted they missed the move. Some were left asking whether this rally was just a one-off event or the early sign of …