Dune Analytics data reveals a surge from $14.6 million to $91.3 million in net spend across Visa's key crypto cards, led by EtherFi, in 2025.
Analysts cite Bitcoin portfolio rebalancing as institutional investors price in three more years of Trump's "America First" policy.
The amount of crypto sent to Binance rose in the past week, but CryptoOnchain says the other side of the trade, the buyers, are yet to show up.
Solana started a fresh increase above the $130 zone. SOL price is now consolidating above $132 and might aim for more gains above the $138 zone. SOL price started a fresh upward move above the $130 and $132 levels against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $132 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $135 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could extend gains if it clears the $140 resistance zone. Solana Price Gains Momentum Solana price started a decent increase after it settled above the $125 zone, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL climbed above the $130 level to enter a short-term positive zone. The price even smashed the $132 resistance. The bulls were able to push the price above $135. The price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $123 swing low to the $138 high. Solana is now trading above $135 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $135 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. On the upside, the price is facing resistance near $138. The next major resistance is near the $140 level. The main resistance could be $145. A successful close above the $145 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $150. Any more gains might send the price toward the $155 level. Another Decline In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $185 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $134 zone and the trend line. The first major support is near the $130 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $123 swing low to the $138 high. A break below the $130 level might send the price toward the $128 support zone. If there is a close below the $128 support, the price could decline toward the $120 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $135 and $130. Major Resistance Levels – $138 and $140.
Bitcoin rose over 1% during Monday's Asian trading session, marking a potential five-day winning streak.
Exchange balances are at multi-year lows, signaling potential supply tightness that could amplify future rallies.
Bitcoin topped $93,000 on Monday as US President Donald Trump said military action in Colombia “sounds good.”
PwC aims to enhance its audit and consulting services by exploring the use of stablecoins to improve payment efficiency.
The rally in crypto was mirrored by a surge in commodities and Asian equities, driven by AI-led momentum and geopolitical developments.
Traders are monitoring US operations in Venezuela, looking for signs of a strategic entry into the nation’s oil sector, one analyst said.
XRP price started a strong increase above $2.00. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $2.165 zone. XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.00 zone. The price is now trading above $2.10 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $2.070 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $2.20. XRP Price Regains Traction XRP price started a decent upward move above $2.00 and $2.020, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $2.10 resistance. The bulls even pumped the price above the $2.150 zone. A high was formed at $2.165 and the price started a consolidation phase above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.983 swing low to the $2.165 high. The price is now trading above $2.10 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $2.070 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $2.1650 level. The first major resistance is near the $2.180 level, above which the price could rise and test $2.20. A clear move above the $2.20 resistance might send the price toward the $2.250 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.320 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $2.350. Downside Correction? If XRP fails to clear the $2.1650 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.120 level. The next major support is near the $2.070 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.983 swing low to the $2.165 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $2.070 level, the price might continue to decline toward $2.020. The next major support sits near the $2.00 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.9650. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $2.10 and $2.070. Major Resistance Levels – $2.1650 and $2.20.
Pepe, Bonk, and other meme coins soar with double-digit gains as risk-on sentiment renews amid improving geopolitical and fiscal policies.
The crypto market started the day on a strong note, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP all moving higher. Bitcoin crossed the $91,000 mark, gaining nearly $2,500 from recent lows. Ethereum and XRP followed closely, lifting the total crypto market value above $3.2 trillion. But what exactly is driving this sudden move? Crypto Moves While Traditional …
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Ethereum price started a steady upward move above $3,050. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above $3,200. Ethereum started a fresh increase above $3,000 and $3,050. The price is trading above $3,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $3,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it clears the $3,200 zone. Ethereum Price Eyes More Gains Ethereum price started a fresh increase after it settled above the $3,000 zone, like Bitcoin. ETH price gained pace for a move above the $3,050 and $3,120 resistance levels. The bulls even pumped the price toward $3,200. A high was formed at $3,218, and the price is now consolidating gains. It declined a few points below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $3,116 swing low to the $3,218 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,100 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Besides, there is a short-term bullish trend line forming with support at $3,120 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. If the bulls are able to protect more losses below $3,120, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $3,200 level. The first key resistance is near the $3,220 level. The next major resistance is near the $3,250 level. A clear move above the $3,250 resistance might send the price toward the $3,350 resistance. An upside break above the $3,350 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,450 resistance zone or even $3,500 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,220 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,165 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent increase from the $3,116 swing low to the $3,218 high. The first major support sits near the $3,120 zone. A clear move below the $3,120 support might push the price toward the $3,050 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,000 region. 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 – $3,120 Major Resistance Level – $3,220
Ethereum's co-founder says PeerDAS and ZK-EVMs have solved crypto's scalability vs. security vs. decentralization trade-off.
Paul Griggs, US head of the 'Big 4' accounting firm, cited the GENIUS act and a pro-crypto regulatory shift as key drivers behind the move.
Bitcoin price started a major increase above $91,200. BTC is now showing bullish signs and might extend gains above $93,000. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $91,200 zone. The price is trading above $92,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $91,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it stays above the $91,200 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes More Upsides Bitcoin price remained supported above the $90,000 zone and started a fresh increase. BTC gained pace for a move above the $90,500 and $91,200 resistance levels. It even surpassed $92,000. A new multi-week high was formed at $93,333 and the price is now consolidating gains. It is stable above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $90,804 swing low to the $93,333 high. Bitcoin is now trading above $92,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Besides, there is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $91,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. If the price remains stable above $91,500, it could attempt a fresh recovery wave. Immediate resistance is near the $93,200 level. The first key resistance is near the $93,500 level. The next resistance could be $94,000. A close above the $94,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $94,650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $95,000 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $95,500 and $95,800. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $93,200 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $92,200 level. The first major support is near the $92,000 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the recent upward move from the $90,804 swing low to the $93,333 high. The next support is now near the $91,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $90,500 support in the near term. The main support sits at $90,000, below which BTC might accelerate lower 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 – $92,000, followed by $91,500. Major Resistance Levels – $93,200 and $94,000.
Memecoin transaction volume has also spiked, jumping from $2.2 billion to $8.7 billion, a 300% increase.
Key metrics tracking the development of Bitcoin Core show 2025 was a good year for the blockchain, with more developers contributing more code, says Jameson Lopp.
Media attention shifted from bitcoin’s environmental footprint to crime and kidnapping in 2025, while overall sentiment remained broadly neutral, according to crypto intelligence platform Perception.
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Crypto VCs told The Block they expect disciplined activity to persist in 2026, with a higher bar for new investments.
A large crypto wallet that recently took a sharp loss on Ethereum has restructured its holdings, moving away from volatile tokens and increasing exposure to stablecoins and tokenized gold, according to on-chain tracking data. Related Reading: A Maduro Bet, A Market Alarm: US Lawmaker Targets Trading Abuses The address drew attention after an aggressive Ethereum purchase late last year went wrong. Between November 3 and November 7, 2025, the wallet spent about $110 million to acquire 31,005 ETH at an average price of $3,581. As prices slid, the position was unwound. Nearly the entire holding was sold for roughly $92.19 million, locking in a loss close to $18 million within two weeks. At current prices near $3,020, that same Ethereum stack would now be valued at around $93.6 million. Shift Away From Ether After Costly Exit Based on reports from blockchain monitoring platforms, the sell-off marked a clear change in behavior. The wallet, once heavily tied to Ethereum, no longer holds a large directional bet on the asset. Instead, balances have been spread across cash-like tokens and commodities. The move reflects caution rather than an attempt to quickly recover losses. An unknown whale, who lost $18.8M on $ETH in just 2 weeks, has abandoned $ETH and rotated into #gold. The whale has spent $14.58M to buy 3,299 $XAUT at $4,421 over the past 7 hours.https://t.co/hit6agWmHd pic.twitter.com/X7k94zV0iQ — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 2, 2026 Gold Buying Shows Preference For Lower Volatility According to on-chain records, the address began building a position in Tether’s tokenized gold product, XAUT. Starting on Friday, the wallet spent $14.58 million in USDT to buy 3,299 XAUT across several transactions. The average purchase price came in near $4,421 per token. This was not the first gold buy. A smaller XAUT acquisition was made on December 13, roughly three weeks earlier. As of the latest data, the wallet holds 3,386 XAUT tokens worth about $14.92 million. The broader portfolio now totals close to $91 million. About $58 million sits in USDT, another $18 million is held in USDC, while the remainder is split between XAUT and a reduced Ethereum balance. The composition points to capital protection rather than high-risk positioning. Metals Outperform Crypto In 2025 Returns from last year help explain the change. Reports have disclosed that Bitcoin fell by 6% in 2025, while Ethereum dropped 11%. Over the same period, gold surged over 60%, and silver rose an even steeper 147%. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Grows As Altcoins Post Another Losing Year: Analyst Major stock indexes such as the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 also posted stronger performance than much of the crypto market. With those results in view, some investors appear more comfortable holding assets linked to metals or cash. Meanwhile, analysts at asset manager VanEck have pointed to 2026 as a possible recovery year for the crypto market. Their view contrasts with the current behavior of large wallets moving into stablecoins and gold-linked tokens. The divide shows how uncertain sentiment remains after a year when metals and traditional assets delivered stronger gains than major cryptocurrencies. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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