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The global asset manager BlackRock, which oversees nearly $14 trillion, has filed for a new iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, aiming to combine Bitcoin exposure with steady returns. BlackRock is once again expanding its Bitcoin strategy, this time with a product aimed at income-focused investors. How the Bitcoin Premium Income ETF Works According to the …
Dogecoin started a recovery wave above the $0.120 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.1240 and might struggle to continue higher. DOGE price started a recovery wave from $0.1175 and climbed above $0.120. The price is trading below the $0.1250 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1240 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it stays above $0.1240. Dogecoin Price Runs Into Resistance Dogecoin price started a recovery wave from the $0.1175 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE climbed above the $0.1180 and $0.120 resistance levels. There was a decent upward move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1277 swing high to the $0.1175 low. However, the bears are active near the $0.1240 level. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.1240 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.1230 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. If there is a recovery wave, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1240 level, the trend line, and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.1277 swing high to the $0.1175 low. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1280 level. The next major resistance is near the $0.1320 level. A close above the $0.1320 resistance might send the price toward the $0.140 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.1450 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.150. Another Decline In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.1240 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.120 level. The next major support is near the $0.1180 level. The main support sits at $0.1150. If there is a downside break below the $0.1150 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.1080 level or even $0.1050 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now losing momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.1180 and $0.1150. Major Resistance Levels – $0.1240 and $0.1280.
A new artificial intelligence (AI)–driven outlook for XRP is drawing attention after market analyst Sam Daodu shared projections generated by Claude AI, outlining how the cryptocurrency could perform through the rest of 2026. The forecast presents three distinct price paths for XRP, each shaped by how key factors such as exchange-traded fund (ETF) demand, regulatory clarity, and network activity evolve. Together, the scenarios provide a broad yet structured view of where the fifth-largest cryptocurrency could be headed. Potential 215% Rally Ahead For XRP According to Daodu, Claude AI uses a baseline XRP price of roughly $2.15 and builds its projections around whether market catalysts strengthen or weaken. The model suggests that ETF inflows, exchange balance trends, and growth on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) will be the primary signals determining whether XRP breaks higher, trades sideways, or slips lower by the end of 2026. Related Reading: Global Liquidity Says Bitcoin Is Extremely Undervalued – Here’s The ‘Real’ Figure In the most optimistic scenario, Claude AI predicts XRP would rise to between $4 and $6, representing a potential 215% increase from its current trading price of $1.90. This bullish outcome depends on ETF inflows accelerating beyond $5 billion while exchange balances continue to decline, indicating reduced sell-side pressure. Under this scenario, institutional accumulation would increase spot market demand, while clearer regulatory conditions would help improve overall market sentiment. Claude’s model suggests that once XRP decisively moves above the $3.20 resistance level, tightening liquidity across major trading platforms could magnify even modest buying activity. By late 2026, long-term holders limiting supply could further thin market depth, allowing prices to rise more quickly. However, this outcome would require unexpected positive catalysts and currently sits above what most AI models are forecasting. Base Case Prediction The base case presents a more measured outlook, with XRP trading between $2.00 and $3.00. In this scenario, ETF inflows remain steady but unspectacular, while adoption grows gradually rather than explosively. The model suggests XRP would likely maintain support above $2.00, helped by manageable escrow token releases and incremental improvements to the XRPL that support ongoing transaction growth. Price swings would likely remain contained, with accumulation happening quietly instead of through sharp rallies. By the end of 2026, XRP could settle near the midpoint of this range, reflecting balanced participation from both retail traders and institutional investors. Bearish Outlook Envisions $1.50 – $1.80 On the downside, Claude AI outlines a bearish scenario in which XRP drifts toward the $1.50 to $1.80 range. This outcome would likely unfold if ETF demand weakens and broader macroeconomic pressures intensify. A sustained drop below the $2.00 level could then lead to extended consolidation around the $1.60 support zone. While network activity on the XRPL might continue, momentum in price action would fade as market participants wait for clearer catalysts. Related Reading: Gold Hits Record $5K While Bitcoin Struggles To Keep Pace Ultimately, Claude AI’s forecast points to relative stability around $2.15 in the near term for the cryptocurrency, at least through January, with larger price movements dependent on ETF market inflows exceeding the $5 billion mark. Daodu further pointed out that Claude’s outlook sits between ChatGPT’s more cautious stance and Grok’s comparatively optimistic projections, offering what he describes as a realistic middle ground rather than an extreme outcome. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
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XRP price started a recovery wave above $1.880 but failed near $1.9250. The price is now showing a few bearish signs and might decline below $1.880. XRP price started a recovery wave above the $1.880 zone. The price is now trading above $1.90 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.9250. XRP Price Faces Key Hurdle XRP price remained supported above $1.80 and started a recovery wave, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price was able to climb above $1.850 and $1.880 to enter a short-term positive zone. There was also a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.963 swing high to the $1.810 low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.880 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The price even spiked above $1.920 before the bears appeared. The bulls failed to clear the $1.9250 resistance and the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $1.963 swing high to the $1.810 low. The price is now trading above $1.90 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.9250 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.960 level. A close above $1.960 could send the price to $2.00. The next hurdle sits at $2.050. A clear move above the $2.050 resistance might send the price toward the $2.150 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.20 resistance. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.9250 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.880 level. The next major support is near the $1.865 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.8650 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.840. The next major support sits near the $1.820 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.750. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.880 and $1.8650. Major Resistance Levels – $1.9250 and $1.960.
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BlackRock has filed an S-1 for an “iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF,” a product that aims to track bitcoin’s price while generating option premium by systematically selling calls tied primarily to its own spot bitcoin ETF, IBIT. For BTC-linked derivatives markets, the filing is being read less as a directional catalyst and more as another potential source of mechanical volatility supply. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas flagged the document on X, noting that key commercial details are still missing. “BlackRock just dropped the official S-1 for it’s upcoming iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF.. no fee or ticker yet,” Balchunas wrote. “The strategy is to ‘track performance of the price of bitcoin while providing premium income through an actively managed strategy of writing (selling) call options primarily on IBIT shares and, from time to time, on ETP Indices.’” BlackRock just dropped the official S-1 for it’s upcoming iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF.. no fee or ticker yet. The strategy is to “track performance of the price of bitcoin while providing premium income through an actively managed strategy of writing (selling) call options… pic.twitter.com/CZDahm4mNj — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) January 26, 2026 Here’s What It Could Mean For Bitcoin The basic premise is familiar to anyone who has watched covered-call equity ETFs: sell upside to monetize implied volatility. In bitcoin’s case, the underlying options are written on an ETF wrapper rather than directly on BTC, but the economic effect is similar, steady call overwriting can increase supply of short-dated upside exposure and compress the premiums available to sellers over time, particularly if multiple products pursue comparable programs. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whale Demand Hits Extreme Levels As Next Rally Loads Up That dynamic was the focus of commentary from Wintermute’s head of OTC trading, Jake Ostrovskis, who framed the filing as additive to an already crowded volatility-selling landscape. “BTC vols already suffer from significant oversupply following the rollout of ETFs, SP’s & options on IBIT,” Ostrovskis posted. “Now add more mechanical vol selling and the only logical outcome is further steady decline in yield from market-implied premiums.” The implication is not that bitcoin’s price must fall because a premium-income ETF exists, but that the “income” component could become harder to sustain at attractive levels if implied volatility continues to be leaned on by systematic call sellers. In that world, headline yields may drift lower, and the payoff profile becomes increasingly path-dependent, premium capture in quiet regimes can look reliable, but it can also leave investors structurally underexposed to sharp upside moves if BTC trends higher through the strikes being sold. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Supercycle Truly On The Horizon? Analyst Predicts $31K Bottom In 2026 For market participants trying to extract option premia from BTC exposure, Ostrovskis argued the edge shifts away from simply being short vol and toward execution and distribution. “Structuring/timing + leaning on axes via OTC desks will become increasingly important to optimise returns on otherwise dormant assets,” he wrote, pointing to the growing role of bespoke structuring, strike selection, tenor management, and liquidity access as the trade becomes more crowded. If BlackRock proceeds and demand materializes, the next question for traders will be how much incremental call supply the strategy represents relative to existing IBIT options activity and whether that supply concentrates in specific expiries or strikes. Either way, the filing underscores a broader maturation trend: as BTC exposure becomes more ETF-native, the center of gravity for volatility pricing may continue to migrate toward the wrapper’s options market, with implied premiums increasingly shaped by systematic flows rather than discretionary views. At press time, Bitcoin traded at $87,633. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
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Ethereum price extended losses and tested the $2,800 zone. ETH is now recovering some losses and might aim for more gains if it clears $2,960. Ethereum remained in a bearish zone and traded below $2,960. The price is trading just above $2,900 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2,910 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,880 zone. Ethereum Price Eyes Steady Recovery Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,920 and extended losses, like Bitcoin. ETH price declined below $2,860 and $2,840 to enter a bearish zone. The bears even pushed the price below $2,800. The price finally tested $2,780 and is currently attempting a recovery wave. There was a move above the $2,880 resistance zone. The price cleared the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,066 swing high to the $2,784 swing low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $2,910 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Ethereum price is now trading just above $2,900 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,850, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,960 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward wave from the $3,066 swing high to the $2,784 swing low. The first key resistance is near the $3,000 level. The next major resistance is near the $3,020 level. A clear move above the $3,020 resistance might send the price toward the $3,065 resistance. An upside break above the $3,065 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,120 resistance zone or even $3,150 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,960 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,880 level. The first major support sits near the $2,840 zone. A clear move below the $2,840 support might push the price toward the $2,800 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,765 region. The main support could be $2,720. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,840 Major Resistance Level – $2,960
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave from $86,000. BTC is slowly moving higher and might rise further if it clears $89,500. Bitcoin started a minor recovery wave from the $86,000 level. The price is trading near $88,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $88,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might recover if it manages to settle above $88,800 and $89,500. Bitcoin Price Attempts Rebound Bitcoin price extended losses and traded below the $87,200 support. BTC even declined below $86,500 before the bulls appeared. A low was formed at $86,007, and the price is now attempting a recovery wave. The price climbed above the $87,000 and $87,500 levels. There was a move above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $91,099 swing high to the $86,007 low. Besides, there was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $88,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading near $88,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $87,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $88,800 level. The first key resistance is near the $89,150 level since it is close to the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $91,099 swing high to the $86,007 low. A close above the $89,150 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $89,500 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $90,000 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $91,000 and $91,500. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $88,800 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $88,000 level. The first major support is near the $87,200 level. The next support is now near the $86,700 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $86,200 support in the near term. The main support sits at $86,000, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $88,000, followed by $87,200. Major Resistance Levels – $88,800 and $89,500.
Bitcoin is hovering at a critical demand zone as the market braces for the possibility of further downside. After losing the $87,000 level, price action remains fragile, with buyers struggling to regain control and sell-side pressure intensifying during rebounds. The broader risk-off mood frames the latest drop as a response to growing macro uncertainty rather than a purely technical move. Related Reading: Bitcoin Indicator Falls Back To Post-Bear Market Levels: Investors Approach A Key Decision Point Rising political instability in the United States appears to have acted as the near-term trigger. Prediction markets now place the probability of a new government shutdown at roughly 78%, with federal funding set to expire on January 30, 2026. As bipartisan negotiations stall, political risk is once again being priced into markets, weighing on sentiment and pushing traders toward defensive positioning. In this environment, Bitcoin broke below $87,000 and sparked a fast liquidation cascade. Data shows that around $170 million in leveraged long positions were wiped out within 60 minutes, with total long liquidations reaching roughly $320 million over the following four hours. Nearly $40 billion in total crypto market value vanished in a short span, highlighting how quickly volatility can expand when liquidity is thin. The speed and structure of the move suggest a derivatives-driven deleveraging event rather than broad spot capitulation. That distinction matters because it implies the next phase will depend on whether forced selling fades and real demand returns at this level. Liquidations And OI Reveal A Deleveraging-Led Drop A report from XWIN Research Japan explains that Bitcoin’s latest flush was likely amplified by a wave of forced liquidations in the derivatives market. Liquidations occur when futures positions fall below their maintenance margin and are automatically closed by exchanges to prevent further losses. In this case, a large share of the risk was concentrated in leveraged long positions, which are commonly used by short-term traders as well as hedging and arbitrage participants. Many of these longs were positioned for a renewed 2026 uptrend, making the market vulnerable once the price slipped under key support. When the decline accelerated, liquidation orders hit the books as market sells. Which can intensify downside moves in thin liquidity environments. To understand whether this was a structural shift or simply a leverage reset, XWIN points to Open Interest (OI). OI measures the total size of outstanding futures contracts and reflects how much leverage remains embedded in the market. When price falls alongside declining OI, it typically signals that position unwinds and liquidations are driving the move rather than a sudden change in fundamentals. On-chain estimates place aggregate OI near $28.4 billion. Well below the roughly $47 billion peak in late 2025, showing that leverage had already reduced. Still, OI has stabilized and slightly rebounded in early 2026, leaving room for volatility during corrections. The key is what comes next: whether selling fades, spot demand absorbs supply, and leverage normalizes as participation returns. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stuck In Bear Mode For 83 Days: Trend Pulse Confirms Structural Weakness Bitcoin Slides As Key Moving Averages Turn Into Resistance Bitcoin is trading near $87,820 after a steady decline that has kept the price pinned below $90,000. The structure shows BTC losing momentum after failing to hold the mid-January breakout toward $98,000. Followed by a sharp reversal that shifted market control back to sellers. Since that rejection, price has printed a sequence of lower highs, with selloffs accelerating each time BTC attempts to reclaim overhead levels. From a trend perspective, the moving averages highlight how the short-term regime has flipped bearish. BTC is now trading below the 50-period moving average (blue) near $90,300 and below the 100-period moving average (green) around $91,955, both of which are sloping downward. These levels are now acting as dynamic resistance, reinforcing the idea that traders are selling rallies. The 200-period moving average (red) sits close to $90,756, creating a tight resistance cluster between $90.3K and $92K. Bulls must reclaim this cluster to rebuild momentum. Related Reading: XRP Distribution Phase Continues, But Funding Rates Suggest Shorts Are Overextended Support is developing around the $87K–$88K zone, which has acted as a short-term demand pocket during prior pullbacks. If buyers fail to defend this area, downside risk opens toward $86,000 and potentially the mid-$84K range. BTC needs a clean reclaim of $90K, followed by consolidation above the moving-average band. Signaling that demand is returning with strength. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
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Whale-sized Bitcoin holders are piling up more coins even as prices wobble. According to blockchain tracker Santiment, wallets holding at least 1,000 BTC added 104,340 BTC in recent weeks. Related Reading: Gold Becomes The Whale Safe Haven As Bitcoin Takes A Back Seat Reports note that total supply held by these large wallets hit 7.17 million BTC, the highest level since September 15, 2025. Mid-sized holders joined in too, adding roughly $3.21 billion worth of Bitcoin between January 10 and January 19. Small retail wallets moved the other way, offloading about 132 BTC, worth around $11.66 million. Whales Push Their Stakes Higher The numbers point to patient buying by big players. Large transfers of $1 million or more have climbed to a two-month high, which suggests heavy participants are active on the network again. According to Santiment, this kind of flow is often tied to institutions and wealthy investors moving coins between custody, exchanges, and private wallets. Some of those moves are driven by strategic choices; some are meant to secure holdings. Either way, a growing pile in whale hands changes where supply sits. Smaller holders are stepping back, while the so-called smart money increases exposure. Reports say mid-sized wallets — those holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC — were net buyers in the same stretch. ???? Large Bitcoin whales are accumulating at an encouraging pace, wallets with at least 1K $BTC have collectively accumulated 104,340 more coins (a +1.5% rise). Additionally, the amount of $1M+ daily transfers is back up to 2-month high levels. ???? Chart: https://t.co/CJOfiOBbWU pic.twitter.com/4loxDFtUdb — Santiment (@santimentfeed) January 25, 2026 Price Action And Market Signals Bitcoin’s price has not matched the upbeat on-chain action. Trading was around $87,730 at one point, with intraday swings between $86,500 and $87,500. The alpha crypto asset was down about 0.5% over 24 hours and roughly 5.4% over the prior week. Volumes have ticked up, though, which makes the case that some investors are stepping in at these levels. The picture is mixed: on-chain accumulation suggests a base is being formed, but macro headlines keep the market on edge. On-Chain Strength Versus Headlines A growing stash by big holders can support a future rally if external stress eases. Yet prices move on more than Bitcoin flows. Large transfers and rising accumulation mean demand exists under the surface, but that demand has yet to fully push the market higher. Macro Risks And Market Jitters Geopolitical worries are casting a long shadow. Reports say US President Donald Trump has moved warships toward areas of tension, and prediction markets show a significant chance that the US could strike Iran by June. Trade friction with Canada over recent auto rules has raised fresh political noise, and Polymarket shows the probability of a US government shutdown above 70%. These are real risks that can lift oil, rattle markets, and sap appetite for risk assets. Related Reading: Money Keeps Leaving: Bitcoin ETFs Shed $1.72 Billion In Just 5 Sessions Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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Ethereum saw a sharp breakdown below the $2,800 level before quickly bouncing and attempting to reclaim $2,900, but the recovery still looks fragile. The sudden dip exposed how thin demand has become at key support zones, and while buyers are trying to stabilize the price, momentum remains weak. With volatility rising and sentiment turning defensive, Ethereum is entering a pivotal stretch where the next few weeks could define the broader trend for 2026. Bulls need to reclaim lost ground quickly, but repeated failures to hold higher levels suggest the market is still vulnerable to deeper downside if support breaks again. Related Reading: Bitcoin Indicator Falls Back To Post-Bear Market Levels: Investors Approach A Key Decision Point Adding to the pressure, a key US institutional demand proxy is flashing a warning sign. The 30-day simple moving average (SMA30) of the Ethereum Coinbase Premium Index has dropped to −0.08, reaching its lowest level since early 2023. This index tracks the pricing gap between Ethereum’s USD pair on Coinbase and the USDT pair on Binance, and deep negative readings typically indicate ETH is trading at a discount on Coinbase—often interpreted as weaker demand from US-based institutional buyers. This divergence matters because positive Coinbase premiums historically support sustained upside trends in Ethereum. With that premium now at a multi-year low, ETH’s attempt to recover above $2,900 is happening without strong confirmation from US “smart money,” increasing uncertainty around the next move. Coinbase Premium Hits Multi-Year Low A CryptoQuant report highlights a key warning signal for Ethereum: the Coinbase Premium Index, which measures the price gap between ETH/USD on Coinbase and ETH/USDT on Binance. Because Coinbase is widely viewed as a proxy for US institutional activity, a deeply negative premium typically indicates ETH is trading at a discount where “smart money” is most active, while Binance—often driven by global retail and whale flow—holds relatively stronger pricing. In practical terms, this spread helps reveal where demand is coming from and whether capital flows are supportive of a sustained trend. The current downside in the premium suggests a clear lack of buying pressure from US institutions. Even if global markets on Binance are stabilizing Ethereum’s price in the short term, the absence of American demand creates a bearish divergence. This matters because positive premiums underpin major ETH rallies; they signal the US-based accumulation and deep spot demand that drive price extensions. Without that backing, rallies are more likely to fade, and rebounds can become vulnerable to renewed selling pressure. The report flags this historic premium low as a warning: despite global resilience, the market lacks the US momentum that typically fuels a strong, immediate reversal. For bulls, the priority is not only reclaiming key price levels, but also seeing confirmation through premium recovery. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stuck In Bear Mode For 83 Days: Trend Pulse Confirms Structural Weakness Ethereum Attempts To Stabilize After Sharp Breakdown Ethereum is trading near $2,897 after a sharp breakdown below $2,800 that quickly reversed, allowing price to rebound back toward the $2,900 area. While the bounce suggests buyers are still defending the lower end of the current range, the overall structure remains weak. ETH has been trending lower from its late-2025 highs, and recent recovery attempts continue to fade before triggering a sustained reversal. Technically, Ethereum is still trading below its key trend averages, which keeps pressure on bulls. The 50-period moving average (blue) is positioned above the price and is beginning to roll over, signaling weakening short-term momentum. Related Reading: XRP Distribution Phase Continues, But Funding Rates Suggest Shorts Are Overextended The 100-period moving average (green) is also above current levels and sloping downward. This reinforces that traders are selling into rallies rather than following them with fresh demand. Together, these moving average bands have become a clear resistance zone that ETH must reclaim to shift the trend back in favor of buyers. At the same time, the 200-period moving average (red) remains below the price and continues to rise gradually, acting as a long-term structural support reference. As long as ETH holds above this curve, the move looks more like a corrective phase than a full macro breakdown. For bulls, the immediate objective is reclaiming $3,000, then pushing toward $3,150–$3,250 to challenge the 50/100 MA zone. If ETH fails to stabilize, downside risk remains open toward $2,750–$2,800. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
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World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto project backed by US President Donald Trump, moved a chunk of its Bitcoin exposure into Ethereum this week. Reports say the group sold wrapped Bitcoin holdings and picked up a large amount of Ether in the same set of transactions. Related Reading: Money Keeps Leaving: Bitcoin ETFs Shed $1.72 Billion In Just 5 Sessions WLFI Moves From WBTC To ETH According to blockchain trackers, about 93.77 WBTC was sold, which worked out to roughly $8 million at the time of the swap. The proceeds were used to buy around 2,868 ETH, with an average price of about $2,813 per unit. The trade was executed from a wallet that on-chain analysts link to WLFI’s treasury. That wallet activity was visible on public ledgers and has been shared across several crypto news sites and data monitors. Onchain Data And Market Context Prices were modestly lower for ETH when the purchase happened, which some traders see as a buying chance. Reports say this move comes as Ethereum trading ranges have made some holders rethink where to park large sums. The World Liberty Finance (@worldlibertyfi) has sold 93.77 $WBTC ($8.07M) for 2,868.4 $ETH at a price of $2,813. Address: 0xee7f7f53f0d0c8c56a38e97c5a58e4d321a174dc Data @nansen_ai pic.twitter.com/yhh7IvYLLz — Onchain Lens (@OnchainLens) January 26, 2026 WBTC is a tokenized form of Bitcoin that inhabits the Ethereum chain, so swapping it for native ETH changes how those funds can be used within decentralized finance. The funds were moved through a public wallet tied to WLFI. This was confirmed by on-chain evidence that was circulated by data platforms. Strategic Reasons Behind The Shift Several reasons could explain the swap. Holding ETH gives direct access to smart contracts, staking, and DeFi tools that WBTC cannot offer on its own. Some market watchers think WLFI may be positioning to use ETH for on-chain services, staking, or profit from future network activity. Others suggest it could be a way to rebalance risk between stores of value and utility tokens. Reports say no single motive can be proved from the chain itself, only the movement of funds. Reaction And Broader Signals Traders reacted with curiosity rather than panic. Prices barely moved on the news, showing the market may have already priced in similar flows. Smaller investors watched closely because such a swap by a high-profile, politically linked project draws attention. The wallet activity was tracked publicly, and analysts noted the timing matched a period of calmer ETH price action. Related Reading: XRP Charts Flash Familiar Signal As Analyst Calls For $11, Then $70 What This Could Mean For Investors Reports note that big reallocations like this can change short-term sentiment, though they do not always lead to lasting rallies. For holders who prefer simplicity, swapping WBTC for ETH changes the way capital can be used, moving from a Bitcoin peg to native network participation. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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