Warsh's potential leadership could integrate Bitcoin into monetary policy, influencing global financial systems and digital currency adoption.
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The former Federal Reserve governor has invested in crypto firms, criticized bitcoin’s role as money and argued for a U.S. digital dollar.
NinjaTrader’s European launch builds on Kraken’s broader expansion into regulated derivatives infrastructure across the region.
Ethereum has slipped below the $2,800 level and is now struggling to hold the $2,700 area, extending a phase of price weakness amid fragile market conditions. Recent price action shows limited follow-through on rebounds. With sellers continuing to cap upside attempts as broader risk appetite remains uneven. While spot momentum has softened, on-chain data suggests a more nuanced picture beneath the surface. Related Reading: XRP Risk-Adjusted Returns Signal Consolidation Rather Than Trend Formation – Details The realized price of the ETH accumulation address continues to trend higher and is now approaching the current market price. This dynamic indicates that accumulation activity has not stalled despite the drawdown. In practice, a rising realized price reflects coins being acquired at progressively higher cost bases, signaling continued participation from long-term buyers rather than capitulation. Importantly, this realized price zone has historically acted as a strong support level for accumulation whales. Notably, this price range has never been broken in prior tests. Each prior interaction with the realized price of the accumulation coincided with stabilization rather than an accelerated downside. Reinforcing its relevance as a structural reference. While this does not guarantee immediate upside or prevent short-term volatility, it provides context for the current consolidation near $2,700. Whale Cost Basis Emerges as Key Support A recent report from CryptoQuant explains that Ethereum has declined to around $2,682, a level that aligns closely with the realized price of the ETH accumulation address. This metric tracks the average cost basis of long-term accumulators. It provides a key reference point to assess where committed buyers stand. Historically, the realized price of accumulation addresses has acted as a strong structural support, particularly during corrective phases. When market price converges toward this level, it often reflects a transition from speculative selling to absorption by longer-term holders. In the current context, this zone is actively providing support, with price stabilizing rather than accelerating lower despite broader market pressure. CryptoQuant data also shows that whale accumulation remains active. Large holders continue to add ETH near these levels, suggesting confidence in this cost basis and reinforcing its role as a defended price zone. This behavior contrasts with distribution patterns typically seen near market tops, where realized prices flatten or decline as long-term holders reduce exposure. As long as the accumulation cohort maintains its position and does not begin to distribute, the probability of sustained downside below this level remains limited. Strong whale buying anchors price action near $2,680, establishing a meaningful support zone even as short-term volatility persists. Related Reading: Bitmine Stakes Additional 250,912 Ethereum Worth $745M – 61% Is Now Staked Ethereum Tests Long-Term Demand Ethereum’s price action continues to reflect a market under pressure. ETH is now trading around the $2,700–$2,750 zone after failing to hold above the $3,000 psychological level. The chart shows a clear sequence of lower highs and lower lows since the November peak, confirming that the broader trend remains corrective rather than impulsive. ETH is trading below its short- and medium-term moving averages. With the 50-day and 100-day averages acting as dynamic resistance on recent rebounds. The 200-day moving average, still trending higher above $3,500, highlights the loss of long-term momentum and reinforces the idea that the market has shifted into a consolidation-to-distribution phase rather than a continuation of the prior uptrend. Importantly, the $2,700 area aligns closely, driven by panic selling but rather by a lack of aggressive follow-through under pressure since December, suggesting the presence of structurally committed buyers. Volume has declined during recent sell-offs. This indicates that downside moves are not being driven by panic selling, but rather by a lack of aggressive follow-through from buyers. Related Reading: Ethereum Leverage Remains At Record High: What Happens Next? As long as ETH holds above the $2,650–$2,70signal a deeper retracement, whereasemain range-bound, with volatility compressing. A decisive breakdown below this zone would open the door to a deeper retracement, while stabilization here would support the case for base-building rather than trend continuation. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum is facing renewed downside pressure after breaking below the $2,700 level, reigniting concerns over a deeper correction. The second-largest cryptocurrency has now lost more than 7% in a single day and is down over 40% from recent highs, reflecting a broader shift toward risk-off sentiment across crypto markets. Market liquidity remains thin, institutional demand …
While the crypto market is sinking to its lowest today, the US lawmakers and the White House are moving closer to a deal to avert a partial government shutdown, offering a measure of relief to markets after a turbulent week. Senate leaders confirmed that a bipartisan framework is in place, though the agreement still requires …
Ethereum's most infamous experiment is back. Not as a venture fund, but as something the ecosystem arguably needs more: a permanent security budget. On Jan. 29, a group of Ethereum veterans announced plans to convert roughly 75,000 ETH in decade-old recovery funds into a staked endowment whose yield will finance smart contract security work across […]
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A senior executive at Ripple has said that expectations for XRP reaching $100 should be viewed with caution, arguing that large price jumps become less likely as crypto assets mature. David Schwartz, made the comments while responding to questions from XRP holders comparing XRP’s future price potential with Bitcoin’s early rise. Focus on Multiples, Not …
The conventional wisdom on Trump's pick for Fed chair says he's a hawk. Stanley Druckenmiller, who made billions fading conventional wisdom, suggests that's not necessarily so.
Washington is edging closer to a landmark crypto framework, though disputes over DeFi and stablecoin rewards risk pushing final passage beyond 2026.
Amboss has unveiled RailsX, a Lightning-native platform designed to enable peer-to-peer bitcoin and stablecoin swaps.
Nubank's US expansion could reshape the digital banking landscape, challenging traditional banks with its innovative, customer-centric model.
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Bitcoin’s Thursday slide was a perfect illustration of a market that lost its marginal buyer and then discovered, in real time, how much leverage was sitting on top of that demand. The move wasn't a smooth ride lower; it came in sharp legs that pushed the price from $84,400 toward the low-$81,000s in a matter […]
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Ethereum price has stabilised near the $2,680 level after a sharp sell-off that triggered heavy long liquidations across derivatives markets. Despite a short-term bounce, volatility remains elevated, and bears continue to control near-term momentum. ETH is now trading within a key support range, making the upcoming monthly close critical for confirming whether this zone holds …
Global markets were hit by a sudden and violent sell-off, with more than $6.5 trillion erased across metals, equities, and cryptocurrencies in just 24 hours, triggering one of the most chaotic trading sessions in recent years. Precious metals led to the collapse. Gold plunged nearly 11%, wiping out about $4.1 trillion in value, while silver …
AI training is dominated by hyperscale data centers, but inference and everyday workloads are opening real space for decentralized GPU networks.
Digital financial services firm SoFi reported its first $1 billion revenue quarter, with GAAP net income reaching $173.5 million in Q4 2025.
Cronos (CRO) fell 4.2% and Aave (AAVE) dropped 3.7%, leading the index lower.
Strategy accounts for 81% of NBIM's $837M indirect bitcoin exposure, with additional holdings in MARA, Metaplanet, Coinbase, and Block.
Bitcoin's MVRV Z-score printed record lows on a rolling two-year basis, making BTC price more "undervalued" than at the pit of past bear markets.
Kraken-backed KRAKacquisition Corp closed a $345 million upsized IPO on Nasdaq, with units beginning to trade this week.
After weeks of grinding volatility, Solana price analysis shows that it has entered a decisive phase as February 2026 begins. With SOL stabilizing after a turbulent January, holders are now intrigued and facing a binary question: does this consolidation mark the foundation in SOL/USD for expansion, or is it a pause before another leg lower? …
On Jan. 29, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the crypto market-structure bill, giving the legislation known as the “CLARITY Act” its first concrete win in the Senate. The Agriculture panel’s action moves the bill closer to a full Senate fight over which regulator sets the rules for spot crypto markets. However, the bigger near-term problem […]
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Bitcoin drifted under $83,000 on Thursday as market focus shifted toward how liquidity is stacked on exchanges. Reports say a mix of big orders and tight ranges has left traders feeling boxed in. Some analysts warn that a break under a key level could spark sharper selling, while others point to concentrated buy orders that might cushion a drop. Related Reading: Gold, Silver Steal The Spotlight As Crypto Hype Fades On Social Media: Santiment Order-Book Pressure And Liquidity According to trading-room data, one group or a cluster of large accounts appears to be shaping short-term moves by placing big bids and offers in the order book. This can keep price stuck in a narrow band. Material Indicators’ research flagged a pattern where bids are clustering around $85,000 to $87,500 — a zone that could act like a floor for now. The idea is simple: by piling up liquidity at certain prices, large players can get fills on their orders or discourage quick recoveries before options expiry. Market participants say this kind of behavior can trap less-experienced traders who react to sudden moves. At times, the pressure seems deliberate; at other times, it may be a byproduct of many traders aiming for the same levels. Either way, the result has been choppy price action and rising tension in the book. FireCharts shows $BTC price is being suppressed by one entity using a liquidity herding strategy to push price lower, potentially to get their own bids filled, or possible to keep price pinned in the lower end of this range before Friday’s options expiry. A significant amount of… pic.twitter.com/c63miAxBkh — Material Indicators (@MI_Algos) January 29, 2026 Whales, Wyckoff And The Spring Idea Reports note that a group of traders using Wyckoff-style thinking expects a “spring” — a drop below recent lows that then leads to a strong bounce as heavy hands buy at lower prices. Pseudonymous analysts have pointed to $86,000 as a strong buy wall provided by large orders. One commentator shared charts showing how a quick dip under $80,000 could serve as the spring before a rebound. Some traders view this pattern as part of accumulation. Others see it as a risky setup that could widen losses if support fails. The truth may sit between those views: both accumulation and the risk of a flush are possible in a tense market. Bitcoin Price Action Bitcoin has been moving in a tight range after failing to hold above $90,000. Price slid near $82,300 as fresh worries about monetary policy and world events hit risk assets. Volatility has been low at times and then spikes quickly, which makes trading tricky. Buyers have stepped in at certain levels, but they have not yet forced a clear break higher. Geopolitics And Fed Moves Reports say rising tensions in parts of the Middle East and talk about a new Federal Reserve chair pick have added to uncertainty. Some investors fear tighter policy would drain liquidity from markets and weigh on crypto. Market chatter has even mentioned US President Donald Trump in relation to political shifts that could influence economic policy. Safe-haven flows into other assets have been seen when headlines worsen, and those moves have pulled money away from riskier holdings. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Slide To $82K Sets Off A $1.7 Billion Chain Reaction Key Levels To Watch Traders should watch the $83,000–$85,000 zone closely. A daily close below $86,000 would be read by many as a negative sign and could open the door to deeper selling. On the flip side, sustained buying at those levels could set up a rally if big liquidity holders decide to lift offers. For most people, patience and clear stop rules matter right now, because the market is being pushed by both order-book tactics and outside news, and either factor can shift price fast. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
stVaults, introduced in February 2025 as part of the Lido V3 upgrade, are finally rolling out in a mainnet.
stVaults let other teams plug into Lido’s staking system instead of building their own from scratch.
Hong Kong’s stablecoin licensing regime is now live and processing applications. Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, confirmed today that the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is reviewing license applications under the Stablecoin Ordinance. Hui made the announcement at a Legislative Council Finance Committee policy briefing on January 30. He also revealed …
Bitcoin's market cap decline highlights volatility in digital assets, potentially affecting investor confidence and future institutional adoption.
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US President Donald Trump nominated former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair, setting up a Senate confirmation fight.
Ethereum slipped under $2,800 as charts and onchain data suggested downside risk remains elevated, with a potential move toward $2,100.