Nomura's CFO, Hiroyuki Moriuchi, reportedly reaffirmed the company's long-term commitment to digital assets but said it had to manage short-term risks.
January 2026 opened with a sharp reminder of crypto’s volatility. Bitcoin slipped toward the $82,000 mark, while total market liquidations surged past $1.7 billion in a single wave of selling. Investor sentiment deteriorated rapidly, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index falling into extreme fear territory. Amid this market stress, a high-profile meme coin collapse …
The amount of crypto stolen in January is also a 214% increase from the month before, with a majority of the value lost due to a single phishing incident.
Jupiter said Polymarket will be integrated on its platform, while ParaFi Capital has made a $35 million strategic investment in JUP with an extended lockup.
Following its weekend rout, Bitcoin dropped to $74,600 on Monday, marking a nine-month low for the cryptocurrency.
The Finance Bill introduced daily fines and a flat penalty for incorrect crypto disclosures while leaving the existing tax and TDS framework untouched.
Nevada's court ruling against Polymarket comes as prediction markets face global regulatory pressure and bans across multiple jurisdictions.
Dogecoin started a recovery wave above the $0.10 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.1065 and might struggle to continue higher. DOGE price started a recovery wave from $0.095 and climbed above $0.10. The price is trading below the $0.110 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $0.1060 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it stays above $0.10. Dogecoin Price Runs Into Resistance Dogecoin price started a recovery wave from the $0.0950 zone, beating Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE climbed above the $0.10 and $0.1050 resistance levels. There was a decent upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1185 swing high to the $0.0948 low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $0.1060 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. However, the bears are active near the $0.1065 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1185 swing high to the $0.0948 low. Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.1065 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. If there is another recovery wave, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1060 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1065 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.1120 level. A close above the $0.1120 resistance might send the price toward the $0.1185 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.120 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1250. Another Decline In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1065 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.10 level. The next major support is near the $0.0980 level. The main support sits at $0.0950. If there is a downside break below the $0.0950 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.0880 level or even $0.0850 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.1000 and $0.0950. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1065 and $0.1120.
Vitalik Buterin said the current creator token model favors those already popular and rewards mass content creation over high-quality content.
Traders are zeroing in on a cluster of bids near $87,500 and repeated sell pressure under $90,000, a setup that looks like a tug of war into month end.
Team and investor tokens now set to unlock in August 2026 as the IP-focused blockchain moves to slow new supply, tighten token economics and buy time to build network usage amid weak market sentiment.
The bounce came as China factory data showed only mild growth, offering background support while dollar strength and thin exchange depth limit upside.
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.60. The price is now consolidating and might decline further if it remains below $1.50. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $1.650 zone. The price is now trading below $1.60 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.650 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.650. XRP Price Dives 15% XRP price failed to stay above $1.80 and started a fresh decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below $1.720 and $1.650 to enter a short-term bearish zone. The price even spiked below $1.550. A low was formed at $1.50, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a recovery wave above $1.550. The price even cleared the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.938 swing high to the $1.50 low. The price is now trading below $1.60 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.60 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.650 level. There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.650 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. A close above $1.650 could send the price to $1.720 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.938 swing high to the $1.50 low. The next hurdle sits at $1.770. A clear move above the $1.770 resistance might send the price toward the $1.80 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.8350 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.90. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $1.60 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.540 level. The next major support is near the $1.5150 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.5150 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.50. The next major support sits near the $1.4650 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.420. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.540 and $1.50. Major Resistance Levels – $1.60 and $1.650.
The Zamoskvoretsky Court in Moscow has reportedly ordered BitRiver CEO Igor Runets to remain under house arrest amid tax evasion charges.
Through a built-in 'Prediction' feature, Jupiter users can now access Polymarket contracts without leaving the app.
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Ethereum price started a major decline after it failed to clear $2,500. ETH is down 20% and is now struggling to stay above the $2,200 support. Ethereum failed to stay above $2,550 and started a fresh decline. The price is trading below $2,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a major bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,415 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,200 zone. Ethereum Price Dips 20% Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,550 and started a major decline, like Bitcoin. ETH price traded below $2,400 to enter a bearish zone. The bears even pushed the price below $2,250. A low was formed at $2,220 and the price is now showing bearish signs below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3,040 swing high to the $2,220 low. There is also a steep bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,415 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,200, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,350 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,420 level and the trend line. The next major resistance is near the $2,500 level. A clear move above the $2,500 resistance might send the price toward the $2,620 resistance or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent decline from the $3,040 swing high to the $2,220 low. An upside break above the $2,620 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,800 resistance zone or even $2,880 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,420 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,220 level. The first major support sits near the $2,200 zone. A clear move below the $2,200 support might push the price toward the $2,120 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,050 region. The main support could be $2,000. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,200 Major Resistance Level – $2,420
Bitcoin price started a major decline below $80,000. BTC is down over 10% and might soon test the $70,000 support zone. Bitcoin failed to remain above $82,500 and started another decline. The price is trading below $80,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $79,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might dip further if it trades below the $75,000 and $74,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price failed to remain stable above the $85,000 zone. BTC started a major decline below the $83,200 and $82,500 levels. The bears were able to push the price below $80,000. It spared major bearish moves, pushing the price below $78,000. A low was formed at $75,665, and the price is still signaling more downsides. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $79,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading below $78,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $75,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $78,500 level. The first key resistance is near the $79,200 level or the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $90,440 swing high to the $75,665 low. A close above the $79,200 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $82,000 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $83,000 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $90,440 swing high to the $75,665 low. The next barrier for the bulls could be $84,000 and $84,500. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $79,200 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $76,200 level. The first major support is near the $75,500 level. The next support is now near the $75,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $72,000 support in the near term. The main support sits at $70,000, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $75,500, followed by $75,000. Major Resistance Levels – $79,200 and $82,000.
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Here is what happened this weekend and what it means for the crypto industry.
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Bitcoin’s price action has fallen into bearish territory after dropping below an important previous low that had supported the rally for months. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $78,560 after falling to as low as $77,082 in the past 24 hours, a move that crypto analyst XForceGlobal says represents a significant change in the technical structure. According to his detailed Elliott Wave analysis shared on X, the price action has now invalidated the bullish framework many traders were relying on, and lower levels are becoming more likely in the coming weeks and months. Related Reading: Ethereum Boost: Vitalik Buterin Sets Aside $45M In ETH For Privacy And Open Tech Breakdown Below Previous Low Changes Primary Wave Count According to XForceGlobal, Bitcoin had been working through a complex sideways structure, specifically a WXY combination that was expected to resolve through distribution rather than outright breakdown. Bulls managed to complete three of the five required components of this triangle-like structure, but the failure to defend the prior low was the signal that led to a structural shift. This prior low refers to the $82,000 low in November 2025. Bitcoin bulls failed to defend this low when the price action broke below $80,000 in the most recent 24 hours. Once that level gave way, the primary wave count could no longer be maintained. In terms of the Elliott Wave count, that lower low means that price action from the all-time high should now be treated as separated and corrective, not part of a healthy continuation. This restructuring gives the current decline more room to develop from a Fibonacci extension perspective and changes how minimum and maximum downside targets should be evaluated. Bitcoin Price Chart. Source: @XForceGlobal On X Two Bearish Scenarios Point To The Same Zone The resulting analysis shows two main scenarios of how Bitcoin’s price action can continue from here, both of which are converging on similar downside levels. The first is a flat correction, where Bitcoin is currently unfolding a C wave. Although XForceGlobal describes this as the least attractive option, it would still imply a full distribution range that invalidates a bullish structure and drags the Bitcoin price to as low as $60,000. The second scenario is a macro ending diagonal structured as a WXY move to the downside. This scenario uses the October 2025 all-time high above $126,000 as a cut point to improve wave separation of the current price action. Interestingly, the price projection from this scenario also aligns with targets in the same $60,000 area. Despite different technical paths, both interpretations point to comparable downside risk over the medium timeframe. Related Reading: Crypto Funds Bleed $1.80 Billion As Metals Rally Heats Up Now that the larger structure is now compromised, XForceGlobal says it makes sense to adopt a shorter-timeframe bearish bias while reorganizing the next wave count. The outlook is that Bitcoin continues its decline to at least $60,000 before rebounding to stage a return above $100,000. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from TradingView
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