Market Signal Briefing

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There is talk of a “treasure” of 600,000 BTC attributed to Venezuela: a figure that sounds like a threat. Washington is considering the idea of a seizure, without openly admitting it. Paul S. Atkins, chairman of the SEC, confirms nothing… but does not close the door. And that is where everything changes: bitcoin is no longer just an asset, it is a geopolitical lever. The essential remains to be decided: evidence, keys, and the power to seize.

In short A ‘treasure’ of 600,000 BTC is attributed to Venezuela, but nothing is confirmed on-chain at this stage. Paul Atkins (SEC) does not rule out the idea of a seizure, while recalling that this case goes beyond the SEC and mainly concerns other branches of the State. An alleged bitcoin treasure, an absent certainty The first point to calm excitement: the reserve of 600,000 BTC is not confirmed. Even actors accustomed to tracking illicit flows explain that they do not see, “clearly,” a bitcoin jackpot of this size on the chain attributable to the regime. In other words: much noise, few addresses.

The story has taken on momentum in an explosive context. In early January, the United States announced the capture of Nicolás Maduro during a controversial military operation. This political shock immediately fueled speculation: if the power is shaky, where are the vaults?

And yet, even if Venezuela flirted with crypto (the Petro in 2018 remains a symbol of this monetary flight forward), this does not prove the existence of an “imperial bitcoin wallet” filled to the brim. What is plausible, however, is the existence of scattered pockets. Parallel circuits. Private safeguards. In short, something more fragmented, therefore harder to seize. If the asset is uncertain, the seizure is even more so. And here, Atkins’s phrase becomes interesting.

“The SEC is not in charge”: what Atkins’s phrase means Paul Atkins acknowledged the uncertainty and recalled an institutional reality: the SEC is not the agency that directs the seizure of sovereign assets. Its role relates to markets and investor protection, not the takeover of assets in the name of national strategy.

In practice, a seizure of bitcoins “linked to a State” quickly shifts to other centers of gravity: DOJ (confiscation procedures), Treasury/OFAC (sanctions), sometimes national security parts. And the core of the battle is not legal, it is technical: holding the keys. Without access to the private keys, only hypotheses remain, or indirect seizures (platforms, intermediaries, hardware). This is where law meets silicon.

Hence the subtext: Washington may be “open” to the idea, but as long as the bitcoin reserve is not identified and attributable, the discussion resembles a treasure map without a red cross. Even some recent articles insist on this lack of “on-chain” proof to support the circulating figure.

And it is precisely because the gray area is expanding that Congress pulls out another tool: the law.

CLARITY Act: when America wants to set rules where there were only battles While the “600,000 BTC” case turns heads, the Senate is advancing on a more structural project: the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (H.R. 3633). The text aims to clarify who regulates what, notably between the SEC and the CFTC, and to make the field clearer for market participants, including DeFi, which often lives in between.

This is no accident: if Congress wants an America capable of “managing” crypto crises, it needs stable rules, not reactive piecemeal measures. The fact that the Senate Banking Committee schedules formal steps around the text shows that the era of regulatory improvisation even tires those who do not like crypto.

But beware of the detail that annoys: financial organizations are already warning about certain points, notably what looks like incentives (rewards/yields) around payment stablecoins. In other words, even when talking about “clarity,” everyone pushes their red line.

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Evans S.

Fascinated by Bitcoin since 2017, Evariste has continuously researched the subject. While his initial interest was in trading, he now actively seeks to understand all advances centered on cryptocurrencies. As an editor, he strives to consistently deliver high-quality work that reflects the state of the sector as a whole.

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Dash saw significant volatility on Tuesday, even as the broader crypto market, including privacy focused coins, posted gains.

DASH surged as much as 61% on a breakout that liquidated $4.9 million in shorts in the last 24 hours, with open interest surging 150% in this time frame, reaching $131.22 million.

The privacy token sharply rose from $39.21 to $69.22, posting a massive green candlestick on the daily chart. The move extends a recovery from Sunday's low of $36.59 following a broader privacy sector rally.

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DASH's surge, about 63%, is buoyed by exchange listings, technical breakout and ecosystem developments.

DASH/USD Daily Chart, Courtesy: TradingViewAlchemy Pay has partnered with Dash to enable global fiat on-ramp access to the cryptocurrency. With Alchemy Pay’s payment infrastructure, users can acquire DASH across 173 countries, supported by over 50 fiat currencies and 300 payment channels.

A look through the official X account of DASH also reveals new exchange listings.

Capital rotation among privacy coins might have also contributed to Dash's price surge, as Monero recently set a new all-time high.

Short squeeze?After months of decline followed by range trading, DASH saw a breakout surpassing its daily MA 50 and 200 at $44.99 and $38.99 in a move obviously fueled by a short squeeze.

This is seen in liquidation data, with $4.9 million in shorts liquidated over the last 24 hours compared to $1.74 million in longs.

DASH volume on the derivatives market has surged 2,333%, reflecting increased activity. At press time, DASH was trading at $60.

Boosting positive sentiment, Dash teases major developments, including a decentralized social media site (like X) that has peer-to-peer tipping, users owning all data, encrypted DMs and social interactions.

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The market is not going to give up easily, according to CoinMarketCap.

Top coins by CoinMarketCapDOGE/USDThe rate of DOGE has increased by 2.79% over the last 24 hours.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the price of DOGE has made a false breakout of the local resistance at $0.1408. If the daily bar closes around that mark, traders may witness an upward move to the $0.1450 range.

Image by TradingViewOn the longer time frame, the rate of the altcoin has bounced back from the support at $0.1358. However, buyers might need more time to accumulate energy for an upward move. 

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In this case, sideways trading in the zone of $0.1380-$0.1450 is the most likely scenario.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, the price of DOGE is in the middle of the channel, between the support at $0.1199 and the resistance at $0.1568. As none of the sides is dominating, there are low chances of seeing sharp moves by the end of the week.

DOGE is trading at $0.1403 at press time.

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XPP developer Panos recently shed light on what he thinks is the biggest problem of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to the developer, XRPL has a major issue with bad marketing and exposure.

What is XRPL's biggest problem?The comment from the XRP developer is a response to a post from crypto analyst Wietse Wind. The analyst said XRPL has an odd track record of being either too early or too late. 

To Wietse Wind, XRPL pioneered many innovative features years before it became mainstream in the crypto space. However, it did not gain widespread adoption or recognition at the time. 

By the time the broader market caught on, XRPL was playing catch-up in areas like developer ecosystems. 

While Panos agrees with the too-early or too-late assessment, he argues that the root cause is more than just timing.

THIS! I believe the biggest problem here is bad marketing and exposure. XRPL was the OG DeFi chain, yet it was Ethereum that made it popular and invented terms like DeFi, stablecoins, smart contracts and made all these features attractive.

So XRPL's biggest problem has always… https://t.co/HfpkJ54xKZ

— Panos 🔼🇬🇷 (@panosmek) January 13, 2026 The XRP developer claimed the major XRPL challenge is fundamentally poor marketing, branding and narrative-building. He emphasized that XRPL’s innovations were overshadowed by the success of Ethereum in popularizing similar concepts.

From the start, XRPL had many DeFi-like features. However, the blockchain did not effectively communicate or market these features to developers, investors or users. As a result, the network flew under the radar while competitors built massive hype.

Panos added that much of the attention around XRPL centered on XRP price speculation. This overshadowed the XRPL network's technical strengths, such as its speed, scalability and DeFi capabilities. 

The developer argues that the XRP price focus alienated potential builders who might have developed on the ledger.

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How name change affected XRPLPanos further pointed out that naming and branding confusion are other factors that contributed to XRPL’s poor performance.

Originally, Ripple Labs launched as OpenCoin, while XRP and XRPL started as Ripple and the Ripple network.

Subsequently, the company rebranded, and everything was called Ripple, creating confusion. People often confuse Ripple Labs with XRP (the token) and XRPL (the blockchain). 

The developer went on to mock the names XRP and XRP Ledger as unattractive. He suggested that this muddled identity hurt adoption, and he advocated for a major rebranding.

Meanwhile, XRP Ledger fix amendments are getting closer to the activation timer, according to a U.Today report. These amendments include TokenEscrow, AMMClawback, Multi-Purpose Tokens and Price Oracle.

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Most of the coins keep setting new local peaks, according to CoinStats.

SHIB chart by CoinStatsSHIB/USDThe rate of SHIB has risen by 3.68% since yesterday.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the price of SHIB may have set a local resistance at $0.0000088. As most of the daily ATR has passed, there are low chances of seeing sharp moves by tomorrow.

Image by TradingViewOn the longer time frame, the rate of SHIB is going up after a false breakout of the local support at $0.00000835. 

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If the daily bar closes around current prices, traders may expect an ongoing upward move to the $0.0000090 zone shortly.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, the situation is less bullish. The price is far from the support and resistance levels, which means there are low chances of seeing increased volatility for the rest of the month.

SHIB is trading at $0.00000866 at press time.

WIF price is reclaiming the 200-day moving average with a bullish retest, signaling a potential macro reversal as price holds key confluence support near the Point of Control.

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WIF has reclaimed and is holding the 200-day moving average Price is consolidating near the Point of Control, signaling acceptance Upside rotation targets $0.50 resistance, with reversal structure forming WIF (WIF) price is entering a critical technical phase as price action reclaims the 200-day moving average, a level that often separates bearish control from bullish continuation.

After trending lower for an extended period, the market is now showing early signs of stabilization, with buyers stepping in at a high-confluence zone that historically carries major structural significance.

WIF price key technical points WIF is holding above the 200-day moving average, confirming a bullish reclaim Price is consolidating near the Point of Control, signaling acceptance at higher value A successful higher-low structure opens upside potential back toward $0.50 resistance WIFUSDT (4H) Chart, Source: TradingView During WIF’s previous downtrend, the 200-day moving average acted as consistent overhead resistance. Price repeatedly failed to sustain acceptance above it, reinforcing the bearish market structure defined by consecutive lower highs and lower lows. Each attempt higher was met with supply, keeping rallies corrective and preventing meaningful trend reversal.

That context is what makes the current reclaim so important. When an asset transitions from being capped by the 200 MA to holding above it, it often signals that the broader market imbalance is shifting. In many cases, this reclaim becomes the first step in a larger reversal process, where buyers begin to establish control and build a more constructive trend sequence.

At this stage, however, confirmation is still developing. The key is not just breaking above the 200 MA, but maintaining acceptance above it through a clean retest and continued bullish follow-through.

Impulsive move from the swing low and the $0.50 reaction WIF recently produced an impulsive move off the swing low, indicating that demand entered the market aggressively. This expansion leg pushed price into the next major technical ceiling near the $0.50 region, where a reversal occurred. That reaction was expected, as $0.50 represents a major resistance zone and a natural liquidity area where sellers often defend prior supply levels.

Following this move, price rotated back toward the Point of Control, which now aligns closely with the 200-day moving average. This area represents the current battleground: buyers are attempting to hold support and confirm a higher low, while sellers will look for a breakdown back below the moving average to reassert bearish control.

Point of control confluence and higher-low potential From a market profile perspective, the point of control is one of the most important levels to watch. It represents the price point at which the highest volume has traded, making it a key “fair value” area that often determines whether the price moves higher or lower.

In WIF’s case, the Point of Control lining up with the 200-day moving average strengthens the zone significantly. When multiple key indicators converge at the same level, it creates a high-confluence support region where higher-probability reactions are more likely.

As long as WIF holds above this area on a closing basis, the market has the potential to form a higher low. Establishing a higher low is one of the clearest signs that market structure is shifting bullish, and it would increase the probability of a rotation back toward the $0.50 resistance zone.

What to expect in the coming price action In the near term, the most important factor is whether WIF can remain supported above the 200-day moving average and the Point of Control. As long as the price avoids closing back below this zone, the probability favors a continued bullish rotation toward $0.50.

A breakdown and sustained acceptance below the 200 MA would weaken the reversal thesis and reintroduce downside risk. But as it stands, WIF is positioned at a key inflection point where the structure is shifting.

BitMine’s Shareholder Vote Could Decide the Future of Ethereum Treasuries | US Crypto NewsBitMine shareholder vote could unlock or freeze Ethereum’s largest corporate accumulation strategy.Approval enables massive share expansion; rejection risks months of stalled ETH buying.Regulatory clarity and shrinking ETH supply amplify January 14–15 market stakes.Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

Grab a coffee, settle in, and keep one eye on the calendar because tomorrow night, something big brews in the shadows of crypto. A single vote could quietly unleash chaos or spark the kind of fire most people only whisper about.

As the clock ticks toward midnight on January 14, 2026, all eyes are fixed on a single high-stakes shareholder vote that could reshape the future of Ethereum (ETH) and its most aggressive corporate champion, BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR).

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BitMine, chaired by renowned analyst Tom Lee of Fundstrat, has aggressively positioned itself as the world’s largest public Ethereum treasury.

As of January 11, the company holds 4.07 million ETH, representing roughly 3.36% of the total supply, with 1.256 million ETH already staked. This generates substantial passive yield through its growing validator operations.

Bitmine ETH Holdings. Source: StrategicETHReserve.xyzThe firm recently added tens of thousands of ETH in recent weeks alone, highlighting its relentless accumulation strategy aimed at reaching 5% of the ETH supply.

The pivotal event is the deadline for shareholders to approve Proposal 2, which seeks to increase authorized shares from 500 million to an extraordinary 50 billion.

Management, led by Tom Lee, argues this “one-and-done” expansion is essential to avoid hitting a growth ceiling.

2/
There are 3 reasons the company needs to increase authorized shares, but one is the most important:

– enable selective ATM, capital raises
– opportunistic deals (mergers, etc)
– accommodate future share splits <—KEY

The last point is key🔑

Any time a company splits shares,… pic.twitter.com/WZshJ9qgB6

— Thomas (Tom) Lee (not drummer) FSInsight.com (@fundstrat) January 2, 2026 Without approval, BitMine’s ability to issue new shares for further ETH purchases would grind to a halt once the current cap is reached. This could stall acquisitions, mergers, and its core treasury-building model.

Lee has emphasized that the company has never issued shares below 1.0x modified net asset value (mNAV), framing the move as accretive to long-term shareholder value.

Failure to secure the required 50.1% majority could trigger delays, reconvened meetings, and months of uncertainty. Notably, this scenario has previously harmed similar digital asset treasuries such as Bit Digital (BTBT).

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$BMNR vote deadline is Wed (Jan 14, 11:59pm ET) ahead of the annual meeting.

Timing matters because we’ve seen DATs like $BTBT miss the required majority/turnout on the first try, forcing reconvened meetings, uncertainty and delays that actually hurt shareholders.

Ironic that a… https://t.co/4xvrCUHeR0

— matthew sigel, recovering CFA (@matthew_sigel) January 12, 2026 Analysts warn that a “no” vote would equate to freezing growth, as the firm would be limited to its existing approximately $988 million cash pile for acquisitions.

January 15 Looms as a Make-or-Break Moment for EthereumFurthermore, January 15 brings a convergence of catalysts. BitMine’s annual shareholder meeting at the Wynn Las Vegas will follow the vote, offering updates on its Made in America Validator Network (MAVAN) and potential post-vote strategies like open-market ETH purchases.

Simultaneously, the US Senate Banking Committee is slated for a markup on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act). This bipartisan bill could provide long-awaited regulatory clarity, targeting manipulation, enforcing proof-of-reserves, and unlocking greater institutional adoption of altcoins like Ethereum.

HUGE week for $ETH and $BMNR upcoming:

Jan 15 we will find out:
1. Decision on clarity act
2. BMNR shareholder vote decision
3. BMNR future plans (shared on their investor day)

With 50B shares authorized, $BMNR will likely buy shares on the open market & more directly drive… https://t.co/nfzrZnNWbV

— Tevis (@FunOfInvesting) January 11, 2026 Ethereum’s on-chain fundamentals amplify the anticipation. Staking exit queues recently hit zero (a first since mid-2025), but has since climbed to 512.

Zero Ethereum is waiting to be unstaked! 📈

🔴 Exit queue: 0 ETH

This has not happened since July 2025.

Last time, it preceded a strong ETH price rally.

At the same time, staking demand is accelerating.

🟢 Entry queue: 1,811,273 ETH waiting to be staked

What does it… pic.twitter.com/gipHBhpQYH

— Leon Waidmann 🔥 (@LeonWaidmann) January 12, 2026 Sponsored

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Similarly, exchange balances sit at 10-year lows, and institutional inflows, including from ETFs and treasuries like BitMine, continue to lock up supply.

With ETH trading around $3,129 as of this writing, this as a classic squeeze setup: Reduced selling pressure meets rising demand from staking and adoption narratives around stablecoins, tokenization, and real-world assets.

BMNR stock, trading for $31.13 as of this writing, trades at roughly 1.0x mNAV, positioning it as leveraged ETH exposure.

A successful vote could unleash reflexivity — ETH rises, boosting BitMine’s treasury value, enabling more aggressive buying, and driving further upside.

Skeptics, however, decry the 50 billion share request as excessive dilution risk, though even some critics have reluctantly supported a “yes” vote to avoid stagnation.

Initially, many investors including myself feared the 50B share issuance would destroy value to hit a 5% target—benefiting Tom with a payday for a depreciating asset. But after clarifications, I believe most concerns are resolved. It's a 'yes' from me and many others. Good luck

— Shazad (@Shagsy) January 13, 2026 With Lee dropping cryptic hints and the crypto market showing renewed strength, January 14 and 15 stand as the make-or-break moment.

Passage could light the fuse for explosive gains in both ETH and BMNR. Rejection risks months of paralysis for the “biggest corporate whale” in Ethereum’s orbit. It could also mean a major setback for the broader narrative of institutional crypto adoption in 2026.

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Chart of the DayEthereum Price Performance. Source: BeInCryptoByte-Sized AlphaHere’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:

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The crypto market has switched to green after a slight drop, according to CoinStats.

Top coins by CoinStatsBTC/USDThe rate of Bitcoin (BTC) has gone up by 1.69% over the last day.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the price of BTC has broken the local resistance at $92,576. If bulls can hold the gained initiative and keep the rate above that mark, the upward move may continue to the $94,000 zone soon.

Image by TradingViewOn the longer time frame, the rate of the main crypto is closer to the resistance than to the support. 

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If a breakout of the $94,652 level occurs, the accumulated energy might be enough for a test of the $100,000 range.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, the situation is similar. If the weekly bar fixes above the resistance, traders may expect a price blast to the $100,000-$105,000 range by the end of the month.

Bitcoin is trading at $92,954 at press time.

In brief A draft version of the"Clarity Act" draft creates a "non-ancillary" legal status for crypto assets that were part of a listed exchange-traded product as of New Year's Day 2026. Experts say the primary impact would be on institutional compliance and access, not short-term price moves, by providing clear regulatory pathways. The provision's fate is politically uncertain and would establish a two-tier system, making ETF eligibility a key regulatory strategy for crypto projects. A draft version of a key U.S. Senate bill could grant major cryptocurrencies like XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin significant regulatory relief by placing them in the same category as Bitcoin and Ethereum, according to text circulating ahead of the official release.

The draft of the Senate Banking Committee's "Clarity Act," released by Chairman Tim Scott of the Senate Banking Committee today, includes a provision that would classify certain tokens as "non-ancillary" assets, effectively exempting them from being treated as securities and from related Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosure requirements.

ETF eligibility as a gatewayThe legalization is based on a token's inclusion in a regulated financial product.

The draft text specifies that a token is considered non-ancillary—and not a security—"if, on January 1, 2026, any units of that network token were the principal asset of an exchange-traded product... listed and traded on a national securities exchange," the document read.

Based on existing ETP listings, this would apply to XRP, Solana, Litecoin, Hedera, Dogecoin, and Chainlink, granting them a regulatory status parallel to Bitcoin and Ethereum from the bill's effective date.

The immediate impact is on institutional access, not short-term speculation, experts told Decrypt.

Altcoins noted muted gains in response to the draft clarity bill, while Bitcoin traded near $93,000, up 1.9% on the day, according to CoinGecko data. On prediction market Myriad, owned by Decrypt's parent company Dastan, users place an 18% chance on an alt season in the first quarter of the year, up from 16% at the start of the week.

“If this language survives into the final bill, the immediate impact would be less about prices and more about compliance posture,” Jordan Jefferson, Founder of DogeOS, told Decrypt. “A clearer statutory path out of classification uncertainty can widen the set of institutions that are even allowed to engage.”

The bill “reflects a broader shift toward regulating crypto assets based on how they are distributed and used within regulated financial products,” Jamie Elkaleh, CMO of Bitget Wallet, told Decrypt.

“Finalizing this bill with a ‘non‑ancillary’ label tied to ETFs would likely pull XRP, SOL, and DOGE into the same compliance comfort zone that unlocked institutional demand for BTC and ETH,” Joshua Chu, a lawyer and co-chair of the Hong Kong Web3 Association, told Decrypt.

An electoral “wild card”He cautioned, however, that the “wild card is U.S. politics,” with the bill's fate tied to the upcoming mid-term elections.

The broader draft also reveals political trade-offs, including a section protecting software developers—a nod to DeFi interests—and the notable omission of a contested section on stablecoin yield.

The draft provides a clear blueprint for how Congress might begin drawing formal lines in the crypto regulatory sand, with ETF eligibility emerging as a definitive gateway to legitimacy.

Its first major test is imminent; the Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to debate and potentially amend the bill in a markup hearing this Thursday.

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Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies.

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CRV price prediction shows bullish momentum with technical indicators signaling potential rally to $0.55-$0.72 range as Curve breaks above key resistance levels.

Curve DAO Token (CRV) is showing renewed strength at $0.41 as technical indicators align for a potential breakout. With analysts targeting significant upside and on-chain metrics improving, this CRV price prediction examines whether Curve can sustain its recent momentum through early 2026.

CRV Price Prediction Summary • Short-term target (1 week): $0.44-$0.46 • Medium-term forecast (1 month): $0.55-$0.72 range
• Bullish breakout level: $0.43 • Critical support: $0.38-$0.39

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About Curve Recent analyst sentiment has turned increasingly bullish on CRV's prospects. Iris Coleman noted on January 5th that "CRV price prediction shows bullish momentum building with MACD histogram positive at 0.0071. Curve forecast targets $0.55-$0.72 medium-term with immediate resistance at $0.44."

Lawrence Jengar echoed similar optimism on January 6th, stating: "CRV price prediction shows bullish momentum with MACD histogram at 0.0076. Curve forecast targets $0.55-$0.76 if $0.45 resistance breaks in medium term."

Meanwhile, Joerg Hiller provided a comprehensive outlook on January 3rd: "CRV price prediction suggests upside to $0.55-$0.72 over the next 4-6 weeks as MACD turns bullish and oversold conditions create bounce potential from current $0.42 levels."

The consensus among these analysts points to a $0.55-$0.76 target range, representing potential gains of 34-85% from current levels.

CRV Technical Analysis Breakdown Current technical indicators paint a mixed but increasingly positive picture for Curve. Trading at $0.41, CRV has gained 4.65% in the past 24 hours with volume reaching $4.46 million on Binance.

The RSI sits at 53.94, indicating neutral conditions with room for upward movement before entering overbought territory. This positioning suggests CRV has space to rally without immediately triggering profit-taking pressure.

MACD analysis reveals interesting dynamics. While the MACD line (0.0047) equals the signal line (0.0047), creating a histogram reading of 0.0000, this convergence often precedes significant directional moves. The recent analyst observations of positive MACD histogram values suggest momentum may be building beneath the surface.

Bollinger Bands show CRV positioned at 0.63 between the bands, with the upper band at $0.44 providing immediate resistance. The middle band at $0.40 has acted as support, while the lower band at $0.36 represents a crucial floor level.

Moving averages present a mixed picture. Short-term SMAs (7-day at $0.41, 20-day at $0.40) align closely with current price action, while the 50-day SMA at $0.39 provides nearby support. However, the 200-day SMA at $0.62 indicates CRV remains well below longer-term trend levels, suggesting substantial upside potential if bullish momentum accelerates.

Curve Price Targets: Bull vs Bear Case Bullish Scenario In an optimistic scenario, CRV targets the $0.55-$0.72 range identified by multiple analysts. The immediate catalyst would be a break above $0.43 resistance, which could trigger momentum toward the Bollinger Band upper limit at $0.44.

Sustained buying pressure beyond $0.44 would open the path to $0.50, a psychological level that historically acts as both support and resistance. From there, the $0.55-$0.62 zone represents the first major target area, with $0.62 marking the 200-day moving average.

The ultimate bullish target sits at $0.72-$0.76, where analysts expect significant resistance. Reaching these levels would require sustained DeFi sector strength and positive developments in Curve's ecosystem.

Bearish Scenario Downside risks center around the $0.38-$0.39 support cluster. A breakdown below this level could target the Bollinger Band lower boundary at $0.36, representing a 12% decline from current levels.

Further weakness might test the psychological $0.35 level, while a broader crypto market selloff could push CRV toward $0.30-$0.32, marking a significant retracement of recent gains.

Key risk factors include broader market volatility, DeFi sector weakness, and potential regulatory pressures on decentralized protocols.

Should You Buy CRV? Entry Strategy For traders considering CRV exposure, current levels around $0.41 offer a reasonable risk-reward setup. Conservative entries might wait for a pullback to the $0.39-$0.40 support zone, providing better downside protection.

More aggressive traders could enter on a confirmed break above $0.43, targeting the $0.44-$0.46 range initially. Stop-loss orders should be placed below $0.38 to limit downside risk.

Position sizing remains crucial given cryptocurrency volatility. Risk management suggests limiting CRV exposure to 2-5% of total portfolio allocation, with clear exit strategies for both profit-taking and loss limitation.

Conclusion This CRV price prediction points to significant upside potential through February 2026, with the $0.55-$0.72 target range representing the most likely scenario based on current technical and fundamental factors. The convergence of analyst optimism and improving technical indicators supports a bullish outlook for Curve.

However, cryptocurrency markets remain highly volatile and unpredictable. While technical analysis and expert predictions provide valuable insights, investors should conduct thorough research and never risk more than they can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and all price predictions carry inherent uncertainty.

Disclaimer: This analysis is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry significant risk and may result in substantial losses.

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Bitcoin price held steady above the key resistance level at $92,000 as market participants reflected on the latest US inflation data and the progress on the CLARITY Act in Congress. The coin has formed a highly bullish chart pattern, pointing to an eventual rebound, potentially to $100,000 in the near term.

Bitcoin Price Rises as Core US Inflation Drops  The BTC value rose for the third consecutive day as market participants reacted to major news events from the United States. 

One of the most important one was the December consumer inflation report, which showed that core inflation moved downwards during the month.

The core Consumer Price Index (CPI), which excludes the volatile food and energy products, dropped from 2.7% in November to 2.6% in December, meeting analysts’ forecasts. It also dropped from 0.3% to 0.2% on a month-on-month basis.

On the other hand, the headline Consumer Price Index remained unchanged at 2.7% YoY and 0.3% MoM. These numbers mean that US inflation is getting contained and that Donald Trump’s tariffs have not had major impacts on inflation as was widely expected.

There are signs that US inflation will continue to cool this year as gasoline prices have tumbled to the lowest level in years. Also, mortgage rates has continued falling, and Donald Trump is focusing on the affordability issue ahead of the midterms. For example, he has announced a move to lower mortgage rates by purchasing mortgages worth over $200 billion and a cap of credit card interest rates.

Therefore, the falling inflation and the softening labor market mean that the Federal Reserve may decide to cut interest more times than expected this year. In the last meeting, the bank hinted that it will deliver one cut this year.

CLARITY Act Bill Released Ahead of Markup Bitcoin price also rose as investors reacted to the progress on the CLARITY Act, whose document was released today ahead of the markup on Thursday. 

The bill seeks to make major changes in the crypto industry, including by separating the roles of the SEC and the CFTC. It will give the CFTC more power to police the industry compared to the SEC.

The markup will allow for amendments before it moves to the full house for the vote. A vote for the bill will be bullish for the BTC price.

BTC Price Technical Analysis  The daily timeframe chart shows that the Bitcoin price has formed a highly bullish chart pattern known as an ascending triangle pattern. This pattern is made up of horizontal resistance and an ascending trendline. It is one of the most common bullish continuation patterns in technical analysis.

Bitcoin price has also moved above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average and is about to flip the Supertrend indicator from red to green.

Bitcoin Price Chart Therefore, the coin will likely continue soaring as bulls target the key resistance level at $100,000, which coincides with the Major S&R Pivot point of the Murrey Math Lines.

A drop below the ascending trendline of the triangle pattern will invalidate the bullish outlook and point to more downside.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The most likely scenario is where the Bitcoin price makes a bullish breakout and moves to the key resistance level at $100,000.

The latest US inflation report was bullish for Bitcoin as it showed that core inflation dropped in December.

Yes, history shows that Bitcoin is a good coin to buy as it has jumped from near zero in 2009 to $92,000 today.

NEAR Protocol (NEAR) was also a top performer, rising 6% from Monday.

The NYC token reached a high of $0.58 with a total market capitalisation of $580 million, and the value reached less than $130 million.  Due to this sudden fall, some of the community members claimed the project team intentionally removed liquidity. The ex-mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has introduced a Solana-based meme coin, which he says will help in fighting increasing hate and influence the next wave of revolution in the city. 

The token is named the New York City Token (NYC), whose launch was announced through a January 13 X post, which later went live for trading on the Solana-based decentralised exchange Jupiter. 

In the post, Adams mentioned that he is proud to roll out the NYC token, which is made to fight the rapid spread of antisemitism and anti-Americanism over the country and now in New York City, and shared the link to the official website of the token. 

The post was accompanied by a video in which Adams was sitting in a taxi, stating that the project would take off like crazy. The DEXScreener data reveals that the NYC token reached a high of $0.58 with a total market capitalisation of $580 million; it was not long before that value dropped to less than $130 million in the current scenario. 

Due to this sudden fall, some of the community members claimed the project team intentionally removed liquidity. Rune, a crypto analyst, revealed data suggesting that at least $3.4 million had been removed from the liquidity pool of the token. 

At the same time, Bubblemaps also shared an analysis which revealed that a wallet associated with the deployer of the token cleared $2.5 million in USDC liquidity when the token was hovering around its peak.

No one has confirmed these allegations officially, but the official X account of NYC token claimed that the team is using Time-Weighted Average Price (TWAP) mechanisms to handle the price stability of the token. 

The post also mentions that the funds are being accumulated to the liquidity pool slowly to ignore any market disruption after the initial launch volatility. 

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The U.S. Federal Reserve’s independence has hit the headlines again this week after Chair Jerome Powell publicly criticized political pressure from President Donald Trump. 

According to analysts, the recent Department of Justice (DoJ) probe into Powell could ultimately benefit safe havens such as gold and emerging alternatives like Bitcoin [BTC]. 

Fed’s Powell pushback For Powell, the investigation into the Federal Reserve buildings’ renovations was a “pretext.” According to him, Trump was after him for failing to cut interest rates aggressively to suit the President’s demands. 

“The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President.”

He vowed to fight back against what he perceived as “intimidation” against the central bank. He added, 

“This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation.”

 Fed’s crisis and impact on BTC Following Powell’s statement, BTC surged immediately from $90.5k to over $91k, while the U.S. dollar index (DXY) slipped slightly.

According to analysts at Presto Research, a “compromised Fed independence” would fuel demand for alternative safe havens. 

Source: Presto Research/X

In April 2025, Trump threatened to dismiss Powell, and BTC rallied while U.S. equities sold off. Similar reports later in 2025 triggered the same market reactions, which reinforced BTC as a “safe haven” asset, much like gold. 

With the Fed-Trump tussle culminating in a formal investigation of Powell in 2026, analysts believe that past trends will likely repeat themselves.

In an email statement to AMBCrypto, Eliézer Ndinga, Global Head of Research at 21Shares, said, 

“Recent remarks from Jerome Powell on the importance of maintaining central bank independence highlight how essential trust and transparency are to modern monetary policy.” 

He added, 

“In that context, Bitcoin continues to evolve as an emerging store of value with attributes that complement rather than compete with traditional financial systems.”

On his part, Farzam Ehsani, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange VALR, told AMBCrypto that the escalating White House-Fed conflict was a “concerning precedent.”

He called for caution in the coming weeks, noting that, 

“Investors should exercise extreme caution in the coming weeks. The crypto market could react sharply to the outcome of the conflict. “

But if the White House wins, it could fuel a massive BTC rally, Ehsani added.

“If the Fed holds firm, the market could return to its fundamental scenario. If the White House is able to push through a rate cut and launches stimulus measures, Bitcoin and gold could surge higher.”

Final Thoughts Regardless of the outcome of the Fed-Trump conflict, analysts believe it would benefit BTC as a ‘safe haven.’ In 2025, a similar escalation fueled a gold rally and alternative stores of value such as BTC and silver. 

Decentralized exchange PancakeSwap has opened a community discussion on a proposal to reduce the maximum supply of its CAKE token by 50 million units.

The proposal, which was announced on the platform’s governance forum on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, would see the hard cap on CAKE tokens decrease from 450 million to 400 million, representing an 11% reduction in the maximum supply.

PancakeSwap reportedly achieved a net deflation rate of 8.19% in 2025, where it reduced CAKE’s circulation supply from 380 million tokens at the start of the year to around 350 million.

PancakeSwap goes full send on deflationary model PancakeSwap made reforms to its tokenomics in April 2025. Around that period, PancakeSwap retired its veCAKE staking model and slashed daily emissions from around 40,000 to 22,500 tokens.

The platform stated that because of the change, it “attained a net burn of ~8.19% of CAKE’s token supply in 2025, reducing it from 380M at the start of the year to ~350M now, maintaining CAKE’s deflationary streak since Sep 2023, with no signs of stopping soon.”

Under the current framework, burns are generated through multiple revenue streams, including 15 to 23% of spot trading fees, 20% of perpetual trading profits, and all fees from initial farm offerings.

According to ChefMaroon, the business development lead at PancakeSwap, who shared the proposal, “While this still leaves ~50M CAKE between the current circulating supply (~350M) and the new max supply (400M), this is a buffer that we don’t foresee ourselves needing to use, though if extenuating circumstances require, we may still tap on.”

The platform has accumulated approximately 3.5 million CAKE in an Ecosystem Growth Fund, and it states that “this can and will be used for the protocol’s growth needs before any additional emission is even considered,” adding that “it is unlikely that the protocol will ever revert to an inflationary state.”

How has the PancakeSwap community voted on deflationary proposals? PancakeSwap is years-deep into its deflationary arc. In December 2023, a governance vote approved lowering CAKE maximum supply from 750 million to 450 million tokens. The latest proposal is in the discussion phase on PancakeSwap’s governance forum. So far, the community response has been supportive of the latest proposal.

PancakeSwap’s 2025 performance was marked by expansion across ten blockchain networks, including new deployments on Solana and Monad. The platform launched PancakeSwap Infinity, a modular protocol upgrade featuring customizable liquidity pools, and introduced CAKE.PAD, an early token access platform that has hosted three oversubscribed sales, burning more than 157,000 CAKE collectively.

PancakeSwap processed $2.36 trillion in trading volume during 2025, a 619% increase from the previous year, and secured a 37.84% market share to become the largest decentralized exchange by trading volume. The platform attracted 35.37 million unique traders in 2025, representing 147% year-over-year growth.

The platform had $2.45 billion in total value locked as of the end of 2025. However, that has decreased to $2.38 billion as of the time of writing.

PancakeSwap has sustained its number one DEX ranking by trading volume since May 2025, consistently outpacing competitors throughout the second half of the year. Every quarter of 2025 set new all-time highs in trading volumes, with the fourth quarter reaching $856 billion.

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BTC was volatile at around $92,000-$92,500 after the CPI news went out.

Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday that the consumer price index showed a minor increase of 0.3% on a monthly basis and 2.7% annually.

The core CPI, though, which excludes more volatile sectors like food and energy, was slightly better, with a rise of 0.2% monthly and 2.6% annually. Both indices were 0.1% below expectations.

The reaction by the US President Donald Trump was immediate. He has been urging the US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut the interest rates for almost a year and a half, and the CPI data from today gave him new arguments to do so.

After continuing to call him ‘too late’ Powell (for not lowering the rates on time), Trump said the Fed Chair should “cut the interest rates, MEANINGFULLY!!!’ Thus, the POTUS kept on pressing Powell after the recent US DOJ actions, which the latter believes were initiated by Trump himself.

BREAKING: President Trump calls on Fed Chair Powell to cut interest rates after this morning’s CPI inflation data.

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Shortly after the CPI data was released, BTC went from under $92,000 to just over $92,500, before it slipped back down and is now on the offensive again after Trump’s remarks. The current landscape is highly unpredictable and is expected to be even more volatile in the following days, even though BTC has remained relatively stable given the geopolitical unrest.

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An important part of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act could change how major cryptocurrencies are treated in the United States. According to reporting by Eleanor Terrett, the bill may place XRP in the same regulatory category as Bitcoin and Ethereum, under certain conditions.

What the Bill Says in Simple TermsThe Clarity Act includes a section that looks at whether a crypto token is the main asset behind an exchange traded product, such as an ETF, by January 1, 2026. If a token meets this condition and the product is listed on a registered U.S. exchange, that token would not need to follow some of the extra disclosure rules applied to other digital assets.

In practical terms, this means XRP, along with Solana, Litecoin, Hedera, Dogecoin, and Chainlink, could be treated the same way as Bitcoin and Ethereum from day one.

Why This Matters for XRPFor years, XRP has faced regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. If the Clarity Act passes it would place it firmly in the same regulatory bucket as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The bill also states that if a U.S. court has already ruled that a digital asset transaction was not a securities sale, that asset cannot later be treated as a security under this law.

Not Automatic, But SignificantIt is important to note that this treatment depends on real conditions being met by 2026, including ETF status. The bill also preserves the authority of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to grant exemptions and write detailed rules.

Still, legal experts say this language is one of the clearest signs yet that lawmakers are trying to move away from case by case enforcement and toward a more predictable system.

If passed, the Clarity Act could mark a major shift in how XRP and other large cryptocurrencies are regulated in the United States, potentially putting them on equal footing with Bitcoin and Ethereum for the first time.

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The Bank of Thailand is bringing USDT under its monitoring framework as part of a broader campaign against so-called grey money, after identifying a large share of stablecoin activity on local platforms as foreign-linked, according to a Tuesday report by local outlet The Nation.

Governor Vitai Ratanakorn said that roughly 40% of USDT sellers operating on Thai platforms are foreigners who “should not be trading” in the country, placing stablecoins alongside cash movements, gold trading, and e-wallet flows under closer review, the outlet reported.

The scrutiny comes despite the relatively small size of the domestic crypto market. Per the report, daily trading volumes average about 2.8 billion baht, compared with 10 billion to 15 billion baht in Thailand’s foreign exchange market. Bank of Thailand officials said the gap has not excluded crypto transactions from review, citing their potential use as channels for grey money.

“We will no longer limit ourselves to just analysis,” Vitai said in the report. “We will extend our hand to lead in solving structural problems. If these issues are not addressed, they will eventually impact macroeconomic stability in the long term.”

The central bank’s move follows a Jan. 9 directive from Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordering tighter controls across gold trading and digital assets, including stricter reporting requirements and enforcement of wallet identification rules. The measures are part of a coordinated effort involving the central bank, the Revenue Department, and other agencies to track large or unusual financial flows.

Stablecoins grow as authorities tighten scrutiny The increased regulatory attention in Thailand coincides with the stablecoin sector's continued expansion in scale and usage globally.

The total stablecoin supply exceeds $292 billion, according to The Block’s data dashboard. Tether’s USDT accounts for over $187 billion of that total, or roughly 64%, while Circle’s USDC represents nearly $75 billion, making the two issuers responsible for the vast majority of circulating supply.

This growth has been accompanied by increased use of stablecoins in illicit transaction volumes. According to recent data from Chainalysis, stablecoins accounted for 84% of all illicit cryptocurrency transaction volume in 2025, which reached a total lower-bound estimate of $154 billion.

Tether, the issuer of USDT, has said it has taken enforcement action against illicit use. The company formally adopted a "proactive" wallet-freezing policy in December 2023 to align with the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control Specially Designated Nationals list. 

To date, Tether has blocked more than $3 billion worth of USDT to assist law enforcement globally, working with over 310 agencies across 62 jurisdictions, according to its website. On Jan. 11, Tether froze more than $182 million in USDT linked to five Tron addresses. 

Despite these enforcement actions, USDT remains mired in controversy regarding its global use. A Jan. 10 Wall Street Journal report detailed Tether’s central role in Venezuela’s economy, where it served as a tool for the state-run oil company to sidestep U.S. sanctions. By one estimate cited in the report, almost 80% of Venezuela’s oil revenue is collected in stablecoins like USDT.

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Payments acceptance company Ingenico launched an integration with WalletConnect Pay.

The collaboration is designed to allow merchants to accept stablecoin payments directly at checkout, according to a Tuesday (Jan. 13) press release.

“Stablecoins have become an important payment instrument for moving value quickly and efficiently,” WalletConnect CEO Jess Houlgrave said in the release. “By working with Ingenico, we’re extending stablecoin payments into real-world retail environments in a way that is practical, familiar and easy for both merchants and consumers around the world.”

The integration lets customers pay with supported stablecoins at millions of Ingenico point-of-sale terminals, which are found at a variety of businesses, including retail, hospitality, transportation, fuel, parking, vending and self-service establishments, per the release.

WalletConnect Pay “enables native stablecoin transactions” with no reliance on traditional card networks, the release said. Instead, consumers pay directly from the mobile wallet they already use, and money moves directly to the merchant’s payment provider.

“Ingenico’s role is to ensure merchants can accept the payment methods their customers prefer, in a way that is secure, compliant and seamless,” Ingenico CEO Floris de Kort said in the release. “We’re seeing a growing interest in stablecoin payments, and our partnership with WalletConnect Pay addresses this by giving our customers a way to accept digital currencies as easily as traditional cards. This means no extra hardware, no need to hold balances in digital currencies, and most importantly, no friction.”

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Integration will be available to acquirers and payment service providers this month, according to the release.

In related news, Polygon Labs announced Tuesday a pair of acquisitions aimed at bolstering its stablecoin payments business. The company is buying cryptocurrency exchange Coinme and crypto wallet infrastructure provider Sequence for more than $250 million.

The acquisition is designed to deliver three chief components of the Polygon Open Money Stack, “including physical cash and digital fiat on- and off-ramps, wallet infrastructure, and cross-chain orchestration through intents,” the company said in a news release.

“Stablecoins are increasingly being used as a settlement layer for global payments, but the infrastructure around them remains fragmented,” Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron said in the release. “These acquisitions give us regulated access to U.S. payment rails, wallet infrastructure and cross-chain intents capabilities to build an open payments business on top of on-chain settlement.”

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Standard Chartered is uber-bullish on Ethereum [ETH] in 2026 and for the next five years overall.  

The bank’s global head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick, stated that the altcoin would outperform its peers in 2026, despite downgrading some of its near-term crypto projections. 

In the latest digital asset report to clients, Kendricks cited growing blockchain adoption and on-chain products as key catalysts that could drive Ethereum’s outperformance. He wrote, 

“I think 2026 will be the year of Ethereum, much like 2021 was.”

By the end of 2026, Standard Chartered expects ETH to tag $7500, which is lower compared to its previous target of $12000. 

In 2027, the bank projected a potential price target of $15,000 and $22,000 in 2028.

However, by the end of 2030, the bank expects the ETH price to reach $40K, making it one of the most aggressive ETH predictions. For perspective, VanEck’s base case for ETH by 2030 was $22K with a bullish scenario of $154K. 

ETH long-term catalysts At press time, ETH traded at $3,100, and hitting $40,000 would translate to a 12x or 1,190% explosive run. The altcoin has been consolidating since November, forming a symmetrical triangle, which could be bullish or bearish depending on the breakout. 

Holding above $3,000 or the 50-day Moving Average (white), alongside a bullish breakout, could raise the odds of reaching $3,600 in the near term. 

Source: ETH/USDT, TradingView 

However, breaking below $3,000 and the consolidation range could drag it to $2,800 or lower. 

So what exactly could drive ETH to as high as $7,500 by the end of this year, as projected by Standard Chartered Bank? 

For Kendrick, a final passage of the U.S. crypto market structure bill, the CLARITY Act, could be a key catalyst for DeFi and ETH. He noted, 

“Passage of the U.S. CLARITY Act — which creates a regulatory framework for digital assets — would boost digital assets, particularly ETH, if it unlocks the next steps for DeFi.”

The bank singled out stablecoins, tokenization, and DeFi traction, areas that Ethereum dominates, as other positive drivers that could lift the altcoin. 

Source: Standard Chartered Research

Another tailwind for ETH was digital asset treasuries (DATs) and ETF demand, with the bank citing Bitmine Immersion’s (BMNR)  aggressive bidding as a net positive for the price in the mid-term. 

Source: Standard Chartered Research 

Final Thoughts  The passage of the CLARITY Act could drive ETH to $7,500 by 2026, and the DeFi unlock could lift the altcoin to $40k by 2030, according to Standard Chartered Bank.  Additionally, corporate treasuries and Ethereum’s dominance in stablecoin and tokenization could further drive long-term value to ETH. 

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Signals Turning Point as Bipartisan Market Structure Bill Nears Presidential SignatureSEC Chairman Paul Atkins has depicted a pivotal moment for U.S. financial and digital asset markets, expressing optimism that President Donald Trump will soon sign bipartisan market structure legislation into law. 

According to Atkins, the forthcoming framework promises to deliver “clear and principled rules of the road, anchored in bipartisan statutory text,” a move he believes will foster innovation while maintaining strong investor protections.

For years, the rapidly expanding crypto and digital asset sector has operated in a state of regulatory limbo. Vague standards, overlapping agency authority, and enforcement-first oversight have left firms uncertain about compliance and investors unclear about their rights. 

Therefore, Atkins’ remarks reflect a growing bipartisan recognition in Washington that this fragmented approach is no longer viable.

The proposed bipartisan market structure legislation seeks to resolve these issues by replacing ambiguity with clear, principle-based statutory rules. 

By explicitly defining regulatory responsibilities, asset classifications, and compliance pathways, the bill aims to deliver long-needed certainty to market participants. Crucially, it does so while preserving strong investor protections against fraud, manipulation, and systemic risk, striking a balance between regulatory clarity and market integrity.

How XRP Stands to Benefit From Bipartisan Market Structure LegislationDesigned to clearly define how digital assets are classified and regulated, the proposed framework replaces years of ambiguity with enforceable rules. For XRP, this clarity could be a catalyst for broader adoption, deeper liquidity, and renewed institutional confidence.

At the heart of the legislation is a clear, rules-based split of authority between the SEC and the CFTC, paired with objective standards for determining whether a digital asset is a security or a commodity. 

This clarity is especially consequential for XRP, whose legal troubles arose largely from vague and shifting interpretations of securities law. By focusing on concrete rights, obligations, and ongoing contractual promises, rather than the token itself, the framework closely mirrors Ripple’s long-standing position that XRP is distinct from any initial sales or issuance-related contracts.

Crucially, the bill moves away from subjective concepts like “sufficient decentralization,” replacing regulatory guesswork with enforceable definitions. This shift would significantly reduce the legal uncertainty that has kept U.S. exchanges and institutions cautious about XRP. 

With clearer classifications, platforms could list, custody, and develop XRP-based products with confidence, unlocking broader market access, deeper liquidity, and more efficient price discovery.

Well, institutional adoption represents one of XRP’s most significant upside catalysts. Banks, payment providers, and asset managers require clear legal frameworks before deploying capital or integrating blockchain infrastructure. 

A defined crypto market structure would sharply reduce regulatory risk, strengthening XRP’s appeal as a compliant bridge asset for cross-border payments. With regulatory clarity in place, institutions could confidently use XRP for real-time settlement and on-demand liquidity, unlocking broader enterprise adoption.

Momentum is building in Washington as well. Senator Tim Scott, Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has confirmed that the Senate will vote on comprehensive cryptocurrency market structure legislation on Thursday, January 15, signaling a critical step toward long-awaited regulatory certainty.

ConclusionBipartisan market structure legislation could be a turning point for XRP. Years of regulatory uncertainty have held back adoption, but a clear, rules-based framework would separate the asset from past contracts and provide legal certainty for exchanges, institutions, and investors. 

For XRP, this clarity could drive wider exchange support, deeper liquidity, and significant institutional use, especially in cross-border payments and settlements. Bipartisan backing also signals stability, reducing the risk of sudden enforcement actions. If enacted, the law wouldn’t just legitimize XRP in the U.S.; it would position it as a compliant, scalable digital asset ready for the next phase of crypto market growth.

More than $182 million worth of USDT stablecoins have been frozen on the Tron blockchain amid suspected scam activity.

In a series of alerts fshared on X by Whale Alert, blockchain trackers reported that multiple Tron-based addresses holding large USDT balances were frozen, totaling roughly $182 million.

The largest single address held more than 50 million USDT, valued at about $49.9 million at the time of the freeze.

Other notable frozen balances include an address holding approximately 46.1 million USDT, another with nearly 45 million USDT, one containing about 29 million USDT, and a smaller address holding roughly 12.1 million USDT. Combined, the five addresses held approximately $182.2 million in USDT before being frozen.

The actions were carried out by Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, using its authority to freeze assets at the contract level. The affected funds were issued on the Tron blockchain and are suspected to be linked to scam-related activity, according to on-chain data.

Tether has previously said it works with law enforcement and blockchain investigators to freeze assets connected to illicit activity when necessary.

In recent years, such interventions have become more common as crypto regulators and stablecoin issuers increase scrutiny of blockchain-related fraud and financial crime.

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Dogecoin just recorded a massive spike in futures flow on the market that might enable a strong recovery.

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Dogecoin is displaying an odd short-term signal that is difficult to ignore: a +654% imbalance in futures flows over a five-minute period. Such a spike does not occur in a vacuum. It suggests an abrupt infusion of liquidity into DOGE derivatives, probably due to aggressive positioning as opposed to passive retail noise. 

Dogecoin's declining trendThis indicates that something is changing under the hood, but it does not by itself ensure a reversal of the trend. DOGE is still technically vulnerable on the price chart. The asset has been grinding lower for weeks after losing the 50 EMA, creating a distinct declining structure. 

DOGE/USDT Chart by TradingViewThat damage has not vanished overnight. But the most recent recovery from local lows indicates that buyers are intervening just when the downward momentum was beginning to wane. Even though the overall trend is still under pressure, the price is trying to stabilize above short-term moving averages and the RSI has lifted from oversold territory. An essential layer is added by the futures data. 

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Will the trend flip?The five-minute window's net flow of +654% indicates a significant increase in leveraged activity, most likely driven by speculative longs. When downside liquidity has already been extracted and larger players start looking for a reversal, this type of imbalance frequently manifests close to local bottoms. It is consistent with early-stage recovery dynamics rather than continuation selling, but it does not confirm a complete trend flip. 

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Spot flows, on the other hand, are much less explosive and stay mixed. It matters. If momentum stalls, a futures-led move without spot confirmation may quickly fade. However, DOGE may move from a dead-cat bounce into a more significant recovery leg if futures positioning is accompanied by persistent spot demand. Regaining the 50 EMA and staying above it would be the next technical challenge in that case. 

This level currently serves as resistance and a test of bulls' credibility. Investors need to be disciplined when handling this setup. The infusion of liquidity does not imply that risk has disappeared but rather that interest is resuming. Sharp pullbacks are still possible if leveraged longs are flushed and volatility is likely to stay high. 

Nevertheless, the combination of aggressive futures flows, increasing momentum and exhausted downside makes a plausible fundamental case for a short-term recovery attempt. To put it briefly, Dogecoin is not saved, but it is also awake. The market is paying attention once more, and reversals typically begin with this.

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XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is increasingly being framed not as a speculative crypto asset, but as a foundational liquidity and settlement rail for a future global financial system designed to function through large-scale monetary restructuring.

What Happened: In a recent post on X titled “Why Gold and XRP Will Define the Global Financial Reset” , prominent market commentator Black Swan Capitalist argued that the global financial system is approaching an unavoidable reset driven by unpayable debt embedded in today's credit-based framework.

In a potential "Bretton Woods–style" reset, XRP is positioned as a core infrastructure layer rather than a store of value. Gold is described as the trust and value anchor, while XRP's role is liquidity and settlement.

During a systemic reset, when currencies are repriced, restructured, or devalued, capital must move instantly and reliably across borders.

Traditional payment rails, which rely on intermediaries and delayed settlement, are unlikely to function under such stress.

XRP is presented as uniquely suited for this role due to its ability to enable fast, low-cost, compliant, and global transfers of liquidity.

Acting as a bridge between currencies, institutions, and markets, XRP could help prevent liquidity freezes that historically accelerate financial crises during periods of systemic change.

The growing emphasis on digital settlement infrastructure, programmable money, stablecoins, and institutional blockchain adoption is cited as evidence that this transition is already underway rather than theoretical.

Why It Matters: Trader Web3Niels highlighted that Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, is now being used as collateral for BlackRock tokenized funds and in cross-border payment workflows, signaling a material shift for the XRP ecosystem.

This development marks XRP-linked infrastructure moving beyond speculation into real institutional financial use cases, including regulated settlement, global payment rails, tokenized asset liquidity, and institutional-grade collateralization.

The key takeaway is that XRP adoption is no longer hypothetical or purely forward-looking. Its ecosystem is being actively integrated into core financial plumbing, with demand increasingly driven by institutions rather than retail speculation.

This shift represents a transition from experimental crypto applications to foundational global financial infrastructure, positioning XRP at the centre of tokenized markets and cross-border settlement systems.

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