Bitcoin is trading in a tight range as the crypto market heads into the first monthly options expiry of 2026, according to data shared by GreeksLive. More than 25% of all open options positions are set to expire tomorrow, but so far, price action has remained relatively calm. Analysts say this is largely because there …
Soaring to $5,600 at one point earlier on Thursday, gold quickly pulled back to below the $5,200 level in U.S. morning trade.
Lawmakers begin debating amendments to a sweeping digital asset market structure proposal as Congress looks to clarify oversight of crypto markets.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino says he is not taking a position on the debate over stablecoin yields, a flashpoint that has stalled legislation.
In partnership with Standard Chartered’s Zodia Custody, Dubai Insurance is the first insurer globally to issue a crypto wallet for its policy holders to transact with digital assets.
Crypto analyst Luke has declared that an XRP price rally to $10,000 is not a prophecy, but one that can indeed happen. He shared a framework that breaks down the factors that could drive the altcoin’s rally toward this ambitious target. Analyst Shares Framework For XRP Price Rally To $10,000 In an X post, Luke stated that an XRP price target of $10,000 is ot a target or prophecy but a thought experiment. He further noted that Ripple is building the infrastructure that makes this outcome possible for the altcoin. The analyst then provided the “simple framework” on how XRP will reach this $10,000 price target. Related Reading: Pundit Explains Why The XRP Price Hitting $100 Isn’t Delusional First, he predicted that the XRP price would reach between $10 and $25 when liquidity rotates, not because fundamentals had changed, but because attention had shifted. Luke stated that altcoin cycles still exist and that speculation still moves first. Furthermore, the analyst predicts that XRP will reach $100 once the altcoin is used rather than discussed. This utility will come in the form of repeatedly serving as the bridge currency for cross-border transactions. When this happens, Luke believes that velocity begins to matter and that idle liquidity becomes a liability. The next part of the framework is the XRP price rally to $1,000, which the analyst stated will happen when financial infrastructure assumes XRP is there. In this phase, he envisions a scenario in which XRP becomes the backbone of global finance, with no workarounds or substitutes. Luke said that at this stage, the system relies heavily on XRP, as removing the altcoin would break the system. He added that the price will reflect dependency, not belief. The final part of the framework is the XRP price rally to $10,000, which he claimed would occur when global capital moves under pressure, prefunding fails at scale, and speed, certainty, and liquidity are non-negotiable. Another Pundit Shares XRP Thesis Crypto pundit BarriC, who has always predicted that the XRP price could reach $10,000, has shared his thesis on what will happen as the altcoin rallies to as high as $1 million. He stated that XRP at $2 equals retail speculation, while a $10 price target is early utility and liquidity growth. At $100 per XRP, the analyst believes that institutional usage will begin to matter. Related Reading: Analyst Says All Conditions Are In Place For XRP, Here’s What It Means Furthermore, BarriC stated that large-scale settlements will reduce the required supply, with the XRP price at $1,000. Meanwhile, the analyst noted that fewer units will be needed to move massive value when the altcoin reaches $10,000. He also predicted that XRP could reach $1 million, noting that at this stage, efficiency will exceed abundance. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.86, down almost 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Tether's stance may reshape stablecoin regulations, potentially altering competitive dynamics and influencing future crypto market policies.
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XRP is unlikely to reach a new all-time high in 2026, despite long-term growth potential, according to Steven McClurg, chief executive of digital asset investment firm Canary Capital. Speaking in a recent interview, McClurg said the broader crypto market is still facing headwinds, including the impact of the four-year market cycle and challenging global macroeconomic …
US stocks fell after the open as Microsoft shares dropped over 11%, dragging the S&P 500 and Nasdaq lower despite strong earnings.
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The plan could redirect millions of dollars worth of Optimism protocol revenue "to align the OP token" with the Superchain.
Talos said part of the funding was settled using stablecoins, pointing to growing institutional comfort with blockchain-based payment rails.
ARK Invest said stablecoin growth is stalling after October’s shock, with Base taking the lead in transaction volume.
Zcash once again pushed toward the $400 mark, a level that has repeatedly tested bullish conviction, but the move didn’t stick. The ZEC price slipped back below resistance, reminding traders that sellers are still firmly defending higher levels. The rejection comes at a time when the broader crypto market is struggling to regain momentum, making …
Fairshake and its affiliate super PACs announced they have more than $193 million in cash on hand heading into the 2026 midterms. The amount includes $74 million raised since July from three contributors: $25 million from Coinbase, $25 million from Ripple, and $24 million from a16z. The network, consisting of Fairshake plus Protect Progress (Democratic-oriented) […]
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The crypto market is under pressure today, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP all trading lower as selling activity picks up across major tokens. The total crypto market cap has slipped to around $2.97 trillion, down about 2.4% in the past 24 hours. Market sentiment has also weakened, with the Fear and Greed Index falling to …
DePIN’s “death” narrative hides a market that’s quietly compounding revenues, as Messari’s new report pegs the sector at $10 billion with growing real‑world usage and cash flow.
The crypto market today is trading broadly lower, with Bitcoin hovering near $88,000, Ethereum around $2,950, and XRP defending the $1.89 zone. The decline follows heightened macro caution after the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, coupled with a large crypto options expiry that has amplified short-term volatility. Macro Pressures Drive Risk-Off Sentiment Across Crypto Market Today …
Bitcoin’s price is holding near $90,000, but the bigger story right now is what could be coming next. In a recent Crypto Corner segment on Schwab Network, hosts Jenny Horne and Nate Peterson discussed why Bitcoin is underperforming despite supportive macro conditions, while also highlighting a long-term threat that could impact the entire crypto industry. …
Avalanche (AVAX) declined 4.4% and Polkadot (DOT) fell 4.1%, leading index lower.
The platform enables enterprises to use programmable stablecoins for payments and treasury while outsourcing custody, compliance and settlement.
Allowing crypto in 401(k) plans could enhance retirement portfolio diversification but necessitates robust regulatory safeguards to mitigate risks.
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The parliamentary inquiry comes as regulators warn that stablecoins could drain bank deposits and reshape payments.
Silver prices have surged dramatically, surprising even long-time market watchers. After years of moving quietly, silver has entered a powerful rally, driven not by speculation alone but by deep structural problems in supply and rising real-world demand. The big question now is whether this move still has room to run — or if a sharp …
Russian lawmakers plan crypto regulations by midyear, permitting trading for qualified and retail investors while banning anonymous coins and domestic payments.
Dogecoin is grinding along a technical fault line around the low-$0.10s, with traders flagging a tight support band that could define whether DOGE stabilizes or slips into a structurally weaker regime. The immediate setup is being framed as a high-conviction “line in the sand” by chart-focused accounts, even as on-chain whale activity appears to be fading fast. Ali Charts said transactions larger than $1 million on the Dogecoin network “dropped by 94.6%, from 109 to just 6, over the past four weeks,” pointing to a sharp pullback in large-ticket activity during the same period DOGE has been probing support. This Needs To Be The Dogecoin Bottom Kevin (@Kev_Capital_TA) argued that DOGE is now sitting on top of longer-term trend support that typically draws systematic attention. “You want to see a very important chart? Dogecoin is currently sitting on top of its 2W 200 ema/sma and also a major structured support zone. The .12-.10 zone is everything,” he wrote. Related Reading: Dogecoin Roadblock At $0.15: Analyst Predicts The Next Major Level “If there was ever a place you wanted to see a bottom come in it’s in that zone otherwise things get structurally very dangerous. Performance will be completely BTC dependent as usual.” That framing matters because it ties the trade to two separate conditions: DOGE holding a defined price shelf, and Bitcoin avoiding a broader risk-off move that could force correlation trades to unwind. In other words, even a “clean” DOGE level may not hold in isolation if BTC breaks lower. Shorter-term charts shared by Cantonese Cat (@cantonmeow) lean into the same battleground. Posting a 4-hour Bollinger Band view, the account highlighted a push through local levels into what it described as a buy-side zone: “Piercing through into buy order block below on low volume,” Cantonese Cat wrote today, adding, “Think I’m gonna buy some DOGE tonight.” The chart shows DOGE falling below the 4-hour Bollinger Band midline. Thus, price could drift back toward the lower band near $0.12, an area that overlaps with the support zone Kevin flagged. A clean break below that cluster would shift the setup from “defending support” to “risk of continuation lower,” putting deeper downside back on the table. Related Reading: Analysts Say Dogecoin Consolidation Is About To End – Parabolic Run Or Crash Ahead? Cantonese Cat also posted a DOGE-versus-DXY macro comparison on Jan. 28, suggesting the broader backdrop could still support a reflexive move higher if conditions line up. “Macroenvironment favors DOGE to run up,” the account wrote. “So either DOGE doesn’t ever run up again because it doesn’t have utility, or that history will repeat itself.” It’s a stark binary, but it captures the tension DOGE traders are navigating: meme coins can trade as pure liquidity beta when macro conditions loosen, yet the market can also punish assets that struggle to sustain fresh demand once the speculative impulse fades. The next move is likely to be dictated by whether DOGE can defend the $0.10–$0.12 band while participation returns, either through renewed large-holder flows or broader risk appetite led by BTC. If that floor holds, traders are positioning for a bottoming process and a squeeze back into overhead supply. At press time, DOGE traded at $0.121. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin order-book analysis said that BTC price action was being held back by just one trading entity, while risking a trip to "Bearadise."
Metaplanet targets up to $137 million in total potential funding through shares and warrants for its bitcoin treasury plans.
The $45 million Series B extension also includes participation from new strategic investors Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, QCP and Karatage.
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Citrea’s Bitcoin rollup has become a live experiment in whether BTC can support a full DeFi and stablecoin stack, and how much complexity Bitcoin should anchor at the base layer.