Bearish BTC price takes are back in full force as Bitcoin gave back the majority of its 2026 recovery, when bulls failed to overcome $95,000 resistance.
Under the proposal, which is set to move to a governance vote on January 22, Optimism would begin monthly buybacks starting in February.
Flow and positioning data suggest the recent crypto market correction may be running out of steam, with early signs of stabilization across ETFs and derivatives.
Bitcoin price is juggling around the crucial range at $90,000 after failing to secure acceptance above $95,000, triggering a sharp shift in short-term market structure. The rejection at higher levels has pushed BTC into consolidation mode, dragging the broader crypto market lower. A key macro overhang is the U.S. Supreme Court ruling due Friday on …
The Polymarket account that profited on Nicholas Maduro's capture and ouster as president is inaccessible, adding to concerns over insider trading allegations on prediction markets.
Dow Jones announced an exclusive partnership to distribute Polymarket prediction data across The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, and MarketWatch on the same day Kalshi claimed it had hit $100 billion in annualized trading volume. The juxtaposition captures where prediction markets sit at the start of 2026: simultaneously legitimized as a financial data product and mired […]
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Zcash’s nonprofit backer Bootstrap said governance tensions stem from nonprofit limits on outside investment, following a split with Electric Coin Company.
Florida's move to create a state crypto reserve could set a precedent for other states, potentially influencing national crypto policy.
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The deal is expected to close in Q2 2026 and could give Coincheck ownership of 3iQ’s regulated crypto ETFs and fund platforms.
Aptos (APT) was also an underperformer, down 5% from Wednesday.
XRP’s price action has transitioned into a falling phase after a multi-day rally at the start of the year, but technical analysis implies this may be part of a bullish structure. After climbing from below $2 on January 1 to $2.41 on January 6, the market has begun digesting those gains. Now, the outlook is whether short-term Fib price levels can hold as momentum resets, with the next directional move expected to define XRP’s near-term trajectory. XRP’s Rally Sets Context For Current Pullback XRP’s current price action in the past 24 hours is tracing out a downward retracement. Notably, this retracement follows a strong upward move that began at the start of the week. To put this in context, XRP opened in January 2026 at around $1.85, but shot up to as high as $2 on January 6, equating to a 30% increase within that timeframe. Related Reading: Strategist Reveals What Will Drive XRP Price To $100 Per Coin On January 4, XRP was trading roughly between $2.01 and $2.12 before demand accelerated. By January 5, intraday price action expanded into the $2.09 to $2.36 range, reflecting a clear pickup in momentum. The rally extended into January 6 and 7, when XRP briefly pushed above $2.41 before sellers began to step in. According to technical analysis shared on X by TARA, the pullback pushed the XRP price to the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement, which comes in around $2.27. This level has quickly turned into an important area of interest, as it represents the first meaningful support following the recent impulse higher. The chart accompanying the analysis shows price reacting cleanly around this zone, with XRP falling in one quick sweep on the 4-hour candlestick timeframe. What To Expect Next For XRP Momentum indicators on the chart suggest that the correction is still unfolding, but not in a way that signals structural weakness. The 14-SMA is rising toward price and might act as dynamic support, which often helps limit downside during healthy retracements. Related Reading: Here’s How Much The XRP Price Will Be If It Overtakes Ethereum In Market Cap According to the analyst, XRP needs to revisit the $2.30 to $2.33 area during this corrective wave. That region previously acted as resistance and may now determine whether the pullback remains shallow or extends further. If XRP fails to reclaim that zone, the analysis points to a deeper but still technical retrace toward the 0.382 Fibonacci level around $2.18. Even in that scenario, the move would remain consistent with a strong trend cooling off, rather than a breakdown of bullish structure. Despite the ongoing correction, the broader outlook outlined in the analysis is optimistic. XRP is likely to return to its previous highs once the retrace finds a confirmed low. Based on the current structure, upside targets are projected in the $2.49 to $2.66 range, but adjustments are expected depending on where the correction ultimately bottoms. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
The initiative leverages the Plume Network to tokenize credit card receivables, while giving merchants immediate access to cash.
The organization established by Coinbase to mobilize crypto enthusiasts has built up a 2.6-million-member base across 50 state chapters as U.S. elections loom.
Nvidia’s Vera Rubin slashes AI costs, challenging decentralized GPU networks like Render that thrive on scarce and underused computing power.
Regulatory clarity, tokenization and bank adoption will push crypto firms from balance-sheet accumulation toward real operations.
China’s move to pay interest on the digital yuan is colliding with the GENIUS Act’s ban on stablecoin yields, intensifying questions over whether US digital dollars can remain competitive.
Four major headlines across TradFi and U.S. States has crypto on notice—the institutions are charging in
Ripple is testing a possible partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that could improve the speed and scalability of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The company is reportedly exploring Amazon Bedrock, AWS’s AI platform, to better analyze and manage XRPL data. If implemented, this could make the network more efficient as activity continues to grow. How …
After an earlier attempt failed, Florida lawmakers are reviving a proposal that would allow the state to hold digital assets as part of its finances. The plan would create a state-run cryptocurrency reserve. Introduced on Jan. 7 for the 2026 legislative session by Republican Representative John Snyder, House Bill 1039 would set up a Strategic …
Coincheck's acquisition of 3iQ could significantly enhance its global market reach and diversify its digital asset investment solutions.
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The proposal reduces Florida’s crypto ambitions, effectively limiting eligible assets to Bitcoin and distancing it from pension exposure.
William Blair Fintech Equity Analyst Andrew Jeffery thinks now is the time to buy Bitcoin. In a CNBC interview, Jeffery said the recent crypto weakness is temporary and backed Circle and Coinbase as his top picks. He believes Bitcoin will eventually challenge gold’s market cap, which is currently 15 times larger. Bitcoin has pulled back …
In a statement, the board said that the disagreements stemmed from recent proposals to privatize the Zashi mobile wallet.
Chainalysis reported crypto crime hit $154 billion in 2025, driven by state-linked hacking, sanctions evasion and stablecoin-based laundering.
Analysts point to overhead resistance, cautious derivatives positioning, and lingering internal fatigue as catalysts.
This move could enhance investor confidence in crypto ETFs, potentially driving more institutional interest and capital into the digital asset space.
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The token's performance is likely impacted by a civil war within a major BNB treasury firm, where a shareholder is challenging the company's leadership.
The Ethereum price is approaching a decisive moment on the weekly timeframe, where long-term structure matters more than short-term volatility. After spending years building higher lows inside a rising channel, ETH recently attempted a breakout above resistance—only to be rejected. That rejection has not broken the structure, but it has raised the stakes. The market …
House Bill 1039 would let Florida invest in crypto outside its treasury, reviving a withdrawn proposal and signaling the GOP’s growing embrace of ‘digital gold.’
Binance launched gold and silver perpetual futures settled in USDT, expanding crypto-denominated access to precious metals markets.