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For the quarter ended December 2025, Pinnacle Financial (PNFP - Free Report) reported revenue of $546.3 million, up 14.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.24, compared to $1.90 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $557.02 million, representing a surprise of -1.92%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of -3.24%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $2.32.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Pinnacle Financial performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Net Interest Margin: 3.3% versus the five-analyst average estimate of 3.3%.Efficiency Ratio: 55.8% versus the five-analyst average estimate of 52.9%.Annualized net loan charge-offs to avg. loans: 0.3% versus the four-analyst average estimate of 0.2%.Nonaccrual loans: $133.36 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $151.88 million.Average balances - Total interest-earning assets: $51.48 billion compared to the $52.89 billion average estimate based on three analysts.Total nonperforming assets: $141.45 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $158.12 million.Total noninterest income: $134.77 million compared to the $144.43 million average estimate based on five analysts.Net Interest Income: $407.44 million versus the four-analyst average estimate of $414.62 million.Trust fees: $11.42 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $10.45 million.Service charges on deposit accounts: $18.72 million versus $18.61 million estimated by two analysts on average.Insurance sales commissions: $3.14 million compared to the $4.01 million average estimate based on two analysts.Gains on mortgage loans sold, net: $1.35 million compared to the $2.19 million average estimate based on two analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for Pinnacle Financial here>>>

Shares of Pinnacle Financial have returned -3.9% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

For the quarter ended December 2025, FB Financial (FBK - Free Report) reported revenue of $178.6 million, up 37% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.16, compared to $0.85 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $174.93 million, representing a surprise of +2.1%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +1.46%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.14.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.

Here is how FB Financial performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Core Efficiency Ratio: 56.3% versus 52.6% estimated by three analysts on average.Net Interest Margin: 4% versus 3.9% estimated by three analysts on average.Average Earning Assets: $15.04 billion compared to the $15.19 billion average estimate based on two analysts.Net Charge-offs during the period to Average Loans outstanding: 0.1% versus the two-analyst average estimate of 0.1%.Mortgage banking income: $13.51 million versus $11.66 million estimated by three analysts on average.Total Noninterest income: $28.8 million versus $26.42 million estimated by three analysts on average.Net interest income (tax-equivalent basis): $150.64 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $150.43 million.Other Income: $3.55 million versus $2.31 million estimated by two analysts on average.Service charges on deposit accounts: $4.18 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $4.05 million.Net Interest Income: $149.8 million compared to the $147.77 million average estimate based on two analysts.ATM and interchange fees: $3.15 million versus the two-analyst average estimate of $3.37 million.Investment services and trust income: $4.47 million compared to the $4.24 million average estimate based on two analysts.View all Key Company Metrics for FB Financial here>>>

Shares of FB Financial have returned +3.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

For the quarter ended December 2025, Fulton Financial (FULT - Free Report) reported revenue of $340.44 million, up 5.1% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.55, compared to $0.48 in the year-ago quarter.

The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $335 million, representing a surprise of +1.62%. The company delivered an EPS surprise of +6.8%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.52.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Fulton Financial performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Efficiency Ratio: 60% versus 58.9% estimated by two analysts on average.Net Interest Margin: 3.6% versus 3.5% estimated by two analysts on average.Average Balance - Total Interest-Earning Assets: $30.03 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $30.62 billion.Total Non-Interest Income: $69.98 million versus $69.5 million estimated by two analysts on average.Net Interest Income (FTE): $270.46 million versus $266.15 million estimated by two analysts on average.View all Key Company Metrics for Fulton Financial here>>>

Shares of Fulton Financial have returned -2.3% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -0.4% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities of Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG) between August 6, 2025 and December 16, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), of the important February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action first filed by the Firm.

SO WHAT: If you purchased Coupang securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Coupang class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8383 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 17, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Coupang had inadequate cybersecurity protocols that allowed a former employee to access sensitive customer information for nearly six months without being detected; (2) this subjected Coupang to a materially heightened risk of regulatory and legal scrutiny; (3) When defendants became aware that Coupang had been subjected to this data breach, they did not report it in a current report filing (to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”)) in compliance with applicable reporting rules; and (4) as a result, defendants’ public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Coupang class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8383 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of securities and sellers of put options of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFM) between June 4, 2025 and October 29, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important January 26, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

So what: If you purchased Sprouts Farmers Market securities and/or sold put options during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

What to do next: To join the Sprouts Farmers Market class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48630 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than January 26, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

Why Rosen Law: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company at the time. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Details of the case: According to the lawsuit, defendants provided investors with material information concerning Sprouts Farmers Market's growth potential for the fiscal year 2025. Defendants' statements included, among other things, confidence in Sprouts' customer base to remain resilient to macroeconomic pressures and that Sprouts Farmers Market would instead benefit from the perceived tailwinds from a more cautious consumer. Defendants provided these overwhelmingly positive statements to investors while, at the same time, disseminating materially false and misleading statements and/or concealing material adverse facts concerning the true state of Sprouts Farmers Market's growth potential; notably, that a more cautious consumer could result in significant slowdown in sales growth and the purported tailwinds would be unable to dampen the slowdown or would otherwise fail to manifest entirely. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the Sprouts Farmers Market class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=48630 or call call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of New Era Energy & Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: NUAI) resulting from allegations that New Era Energy & Digital may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

SO WHAT: If you purchased New Era Energy & Digital securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49293 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On December 12, 2025, Investing.com published an article entitled “New Era Energy & Digital stock falls after Fuzzy Panda short report.” The article stated that New Era Energy & Digital stock “tumbled” after “short seller Fuzzy Panda Research released a scathing report targeting the company.” Further, the article stated that Fuzzy Panda’s short report, “titled ‘NUAI: Serial Penny Stock CEO Combined Bad Gas Assets, Paid Stock Promo, Renamed Co & Added ’AI’,’ alleges that the company spent 2.5 times more on stock promotions than on operating its oil and gas wells. Fuzzy Panda claims CEO E. Will Gray II has a history of running penny stock companies “into the ground” over approximately 20 years.”

On this news, New Era Energy & Digital’s stock fell 6.9% on December 12, 2025.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs’ Bar. Many of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

Follow us for updates on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rosen-law-firm, on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosen_firm or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosenlawfirm/.

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Contact Information:

        Laurence Rosen, Esq.
        Phillip Kim, Esq.
        The Rosen Law Firm, P.A.
        275 Madison Avenue, 40th Floor
        New York, NY 10016
        Tel: (212) 686-1060
        Toll Free: (866) 767-3653
        Fax: (212) 202-3827
        [email protected]
        www.rosenlegal.com

Billions of XRP left two globe’s largest exchanges: more trouble or whales in preparation for a drastic upswing?

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Published: January 21, 2026 │ 9:07 PM GMT

Created by Kornelija Poderskytė from DailyCoin

A recent anomaly in XRP’s circulating supply has raised eyebrows among the crypto community. According to the recent CryptoQuant’s data, Binance has flushed approximately 45% of their Ripple (XRP) stash in just one year, ending up in long-term cold storage.

Binance & Coinbase Flush Out Billions Of XRPThis comes along with Ripple’s institutional push, with the latest Clarity Act draft introducing a clear regulatory framework for stablecoin use on a federal level. This includes Ripple’s RLUSD, for which Ripple Labs is currently acquiring a banking license.

Something big is happening with $XRP supply.

Binance alone has seen its XRP reserves drop almost 45% in one year.

From $10.16B down to $5.55B.
That’s a massive amount of coins leaving exchanges and moving into long-term storage.

Less supply on exchanges usually means one… pic.twitter.com/P30AEL7JHI

— Niels (@Web3Niels) January 20, 2026 With Binance’s XRP reserves slumping from 10.16 billion to 5.55 billion, latest Crypto Quant data revealed. Namely, a similar trend has been witnessed on Coinbase & several other exchanges. For Coinbase, the XRP reserve crunch has been even sharper.

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Coinbase’s official wallet presently holds just 107,598,075 XRP coins, a figure considerably smaller than Binance’s. The big hole in Coinbase’s XRP reserve evolved last Autumn, when Coinbase shoveled off 93.3% of their original holdings in a matter of a week.

Glassnode, another blockchain analytics platform, has recently drawn attention to XRP’s price setup closely resembling that of 2022. Then, XRP’s price plunged from $0.83 to $0.30 when newcomers started buying the XRP at lower prices than long-term holders.

The current market structure for XRP closely resembles that of February 2022.
Investors active over the 1W–1M window are now accumulating below the cost basis of the 6M–12M cohort.
As this structure persists, psychological pressure on top buyers continues to build over time.… https://t.co/8sGXQ8JKnp pic.twitter.com/cQoeFGuQl4

— glassnode (@glassnode) January 19, 2026 Because of this, the $2 price range becomes psychologically significant. If XRP’s bulls manage to defend this area, the bearish scenario described by Glassnode could be written off for good. However, most big-time XRP players are in a ‘wait-&-see’ mode due to geopolitical concerns.

Bi-Folded XRP Liquidation Wave Whips Both SidesMoreover, Futures markets are still dominated by the short-sellers, even though XRP keeps itself afloat in positive territory when it comes to the Open Interest (OI) weighted funding rate. Simply put, this means short-sellers are still paying for long positions on XRP’s price in most cases. Despite this, beyond $7 million in XRP longs were brutally liquidated.

Another intriguing detail is the $2 million in XRP short-seller liquidations over the past 24 hours, hinting at excessively-leveraged positions on both sides of the camp. Additionally, XRP’s high correlation with Bitcoin (BTC) could come in handy – the flagship asset reclaimed the $90K price tag on Wednesday evening, upping the odds of XRP’s $2 breakthrough.

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People Also Ask:What’s happening with XRP on Binance?

Binance XRP reserves dropped ~45% in a year—from $10.16B to $5.55B. Billions moved off-exchange, likely into cold storage or long-term wallets.

Why the big outflows from Binance specifically?

CryptoQuant data zooms in on Binance’s XRP Ledger exchange reserves in USD, showing a sharp decline starting mid-2025, accelerating into late 2025 and early 2026.

Then why is XRP’s price still stuck?

XRP hovers around the $2 psychological wall. Short-term buyers are piling in below longer-term holders’ cost basis, recreating 2022-style pressure that caps upside until a breakout catalyst hits.

So, is this bullish or bearish?

Bullish on fundamentals (supply shrinking, less sell pressure), but neutral-to-cautious on near-term price action without a spark (ecosystem news, market rally, etc.).

The XRP story’s bottom line?

Outflows scream accumulation; price lag is classic crypto—fundamentals improving while sentiment grinds. Watch for volume or Ripple catalysts to flip it.

DailyCoin's Vibe Check: Which way are you leaning towards after reading this article?

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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong brought Bitcoin into focus during a discussion at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Wednesday. Addressing Banque de France Governor François Villeroy de Galhau, Armstrong debated the independence of Bitcoin versus central banks. Villeroy de Galhau asserted the legitimacy of central banks with democratic mandates, as reported by Gareth Jenkinson. Armstrong countered by highlighting Bitcoin’s decentralized nature, emphasizing it is not controlled by any nation, company, or individual.

This dialogue represents a significant shift at the WEF, where discussions have traditionally centered around blockchain technologies and central bank digital currencies, often sidelining Bitcoin’s challenge to monetary sovereignty. Journalists at the event pushed Armstrong on whether the U.S. is considering a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Armstrong portrayed Bitcoin as a neutral, global monetary network, increasingly recognized by governments.

During a session titled “Crypto at a Crossroads,” Armstrong articulated the potential of Bitcoin beyond speculation, drawing parallels to the evolution of the financial system since the U.S. abandoned the gold standard in 1971.

The WEF event coincided with President Donald Trump’s arrival in Davos, where his history of unscripted comments on trade and geopolitics was anticipated. Meanwhile, Armstrong continued to criticize traditional finance systems, particularly accusing U.S. banks of leveraging regulatory pressure to suppress crypto competition. He specifically mentioned the stalled CLARITY Act and accused banks of trying to prevent crypto platforms from offering yields due to perceived threats rather than actual systemic risks.

Hedge fund veteran Ray Dalio, also speaking at Davos, expressed concerns over the current monetary order, citing rising debt levels and central banks’ shifting strategies. Dalio pointed to gold’s increasing importance as a sign of fiat currency instability, suggesting a parallel interest in digital alternatives like Bitcoin.

In 2025, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that Bitcoin seized through law enforcement would be added to America’s strategic reserve, hinting at Bitcoin’s growing recognition as a monetary asset. This move suggests a shift in how Bitcoin is perceived by state entities.

These developments at the WEF indicate a growing acknowledgment of Bitcoin within institutions that previously ignored its implications. The ongoing debates in Davos highlight a meaningful evolution in the discourse surrounding Bitcoin’s role in the global financial landscape. Further discussions and decisions on Bitcoin and related policies are anticipated in the near future.

The debate at Davos also touched on the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies. Armstrong criticized what he perceives as disproportionate regulatory scrutiny on crypto firms compared to traditional financial institutions. He argued that regulatory efforts should aim to create a balanced environment that fosters innovation while ensuring consumer protection, rather than stifling competition through excessive restrictions. His comments reflected ongoing tensions between the crypto industry and regulatory bodies worldwide.

Another significant voice at Davos was that of Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), who reiterated the need for a cautious approach towards integrating digital currencies into the financial system. Lagarde emphasized the importance of regulatory frameworks that address potential risks without hindering technological progress. Her stance underscores the ECB’s focus on maintaining financial stability while exploring the potential benefits of digital currencies.

Meanwhile, the impact of these discussions on Bitcoin’s market performance has been notable. On January 20, Bitcoin’s price fluctuated around $42,000, as investors reacted to news emerging from Davos and broader market conditions. The volatility reflects the ongoing debate about Bitcoin’s role in the global financial system and its potential as a strategic asset.

As the WEF continues, further insights are expected from key financial leaders and policymakers. These exchanges are likely to shape ongoing discussions about the future of digital currencies and their integration into the traditional financial landscape. The evolving narrative at Davos highlights both the challenges and opportunities that digital currencies present to the existing monetary order.

In addition to the discussions at Davos, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong took the opportunity to address the broader implications of cryptocurrency on the global economy. Speaking on January 21, he emphasized the potential for Bitcoin and other digital assets to democratize finance by providing access to banking services for unbanked populations. Armstrong pointed out that, unlike traditional banking systems, cryptocurrencies offer a decentralized alternative that can operate independently of government control, potentially transforming financial inclusion worldwide.

Meanwhile, the World Economic Forum also hosted a panel featuring notable economist Nouriel Roubini, who expressed skepticism about the viability of cryptocurrencies as a stable financial solution. Roubini, known for his critical stance on digital currencies, argued that the volatility and lack of intrinsic value in cryptocurrencies pose significant risks to investors. He warned that without proper regulatory oversight, the widespread adoption of digital currencies could lead to financial instability.

The ongoing conversations at Davos reflect a growing interest among financial leaders in exploring the implications of digital currencies. On January 20, the International Monetary Fund’s Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, highlighted the importance of international cooperation in developing regulatory frameworks for digital assets. Georgieva stressed the need for a coordinated approach to address potential risks and ensure that the benefits of digital currencies are realized globally.

As these discussions unfold, the attention on Bitcoin and its implications for the future of finance continues to grow. With key figures like Armstrong and Villeroy de Galhau engaging in these debates, the World Economic Forum serves as a critical platform for shaping the future of digital currencies and their role within the global financial system.

At the same time, the discussions at Davos have drawn attention from the wider cryptocurrency community, with many industry participants eager to see how these high-level conversations might influence future regulatory approaches. On January 21, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao commented on social media about the importance of having open dialogues between crypto leaders and traditional financial institutions, suggesting that such interactions could pave the way for more informed policy-making.

In the backdrop of these debates, the price of Bitcoin experienced fluctuations, reflecting the market’s sensitivity to discussions at influential gatherings like Davos. On January 22, Bitcoin traded close to $41,500, as traders and investors continued to digest the implications of the dialogues among global financial leaders. This volatility underscores the crypto market’s responsiveness to macroeconomic signals and policy discussions.

Furthermore, the presence of influential figures such as Ray Dalio and Christine Lagarde at the WEF has added a layer of complexity to the conversations around digital currencies. Dalio’s comments about the fragility of the current monetary order have resonated with some Bitcoin advocates who view digital currencies as a hedge against potential economic instability. Meanwhile, Lagarde’s cautious stance reflects the balancing act central banks face as they evaluate the integration of digital currencies into existing systems.

As the World Economic Forum progresses, the focus remains on how these discussions will shape the future landscape of digital finance. The participation of key industry and financial leaders suggests that the dialogue surrounding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies will continue to evolve, potentially influencing both market dynamics and regulatory frameworks in the months to come.

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Strive's strategic focus on Bitcoin investment and debt reduction could enhance its market position and influence in the crypto sector.

Vivek Ramaswamy-backed Strive announced Wednesday that it plans to raise $150 million through a follow-on offering of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA Stock).

The Dallas-based company expects to use the net proceeds, together with existing cash, to reduce outstanding debt, acquire Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related products, and support corporate growth.

The offering reflects Strive’s strategy to optimize its balance sheet while advancing its Bitcoin-focused investment approach.

The announcement follows shareholder approval last week for Strive’s acquisition of Semler Scientific. The deal, which is expected to close in the near term, will add more than 5,000 Bitcoin to Strive’s balance sheet.

Strive currently holds nearly 7,750 BTC, valued at approximately $697 million at current market prices.

Upon completion of the acquisition, the company’s Bitcoin treasury will rise to 12,798 BTC, surpassing holdings at companies such as Tesla and Trump Media & Technology Group. That total would rank Strive as the 11th-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.

Crypto analyst Firehustle argues that Solana, not Bitcoin, could anchor the next wave of institutional adoption by 2026.

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Published: January 21, 2026 │ 9:58 PM GMT

Created by Kornelija Poderskytė from DailyCoin

Crypto analyst and YouTuber FireHustle is betting that Solana (SOL), not Bitcoin, will define the next phase of institutional adoption. In a recent video, she argues that a convergence of ETF filings, state-backed stablecoins, mobile incentives, and on-chain privacy could make Solana “a major pillar of our global financial system” by 2026 year-end.

Institutions Move First: Spot Solana ETF and State StablecoinThe sharpest shift, in her view, is institutional.

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FireHustle highlights that Morgan Stanley has filed for a spot Solana ETF, framing it as a potential dividing line between Solana and the rest of the altcoin market. If approved, she claims the product could trigger a “supply shock” as traditional funds begin accumulating SOL on behalf of clients.

At the same time, she points to early government usage. The state of Wyoming has launched its FRNT stablecoin on Solana, which FireHustle calls the first time a U.S. state has backed a stablecoin on the network. For her, that deployment is a practical endorsement of Solana’s throughput and low fees for settlement.

Solana processed over $1 trillion in stablecoin volume in 2025.

Sub-second settlement, sub-cent fees, parallel execution — it's built for payments.

Now it's easier than ever to build on it — we just shipped comprehensive payment docs. pic.twitter.com/5uqKMKbMZJ

— Solana Developers (@solana_devs) January 20, 2026 Solana’s stablecoin market cap, recently reached about $15.3 billion, with roughly $900 million added in a single day. She frames that as idle liquidity “on standby,” primed to rotate into Solana assets as narratives develop.

Macro Backdrop: Risk-On Market, Regulatory TailwindFireHustle situates this Solana thesis in a broader risk-on backdrop.

Bitcoin, she says, is holding in the mid‑$90,000s and acting as a macro hedge, while the Dow Jones pushes past 49,000 and the S&P 500 sets new highs. December CPI at 0.3% month-over-month roughly matched expectations, reinforcing hopes for eventual rate cuts.

On the U.S. regulatory front, she flags a newly introduced Senate draft bill aimed at clearly distinguishing securities from commodities in crypto. She frames this as the kind of clarity “institutions have been begging for” and suggests it could unlock “trillions of dollars” in capital over time if passed in a workable form.

Ethereum (ETH), meanwhile, is seeing a spike in new addresses, which he reads as proof that interest is returning to blue-chip networks across the board, not just to Bitcoin (BTC).

Retail, SOL Phones & Privacy: Solana’s Multi-Front ExpansionOn the retail side, FireHustle points to Solana’s emerging consumer stack.

The Seeker phone, a Solana-focused device, is launching its SKR token on January 21, with a 2 billion token airdrop earmarked for Seeker owners and developers. Rewards scale with how actively users engage with Solana apps on the phone, a model she believes could drive both user activity and developer retention.

She also notes that Jupiter’s portfolio app on Solana (SOL) has reached about 6 million users, positioning it as an example of how on-chain interfaces can serve millions without forcing users to understand the underlying infrastructure.

The most overlooked area, in FireHustle’s view, is privacy. He says “a wave” of zero-knowledge–based privacy projects is emerging on Solana (SOL), aiming to add confidential transactions on top of the high-speed public ledger. For large institutions, he argues, this combination of performance and privacy is a prerequisite for moving serious operations on-chain.

Why This Matters For 2026FireHustle’s central claim is that Solana (SOL) is no longer driven by a single story — not just memes, not just DeFi, not just NFTs — but by the overlap of ETFs, state stablecoins, mobile growth, and privacy rails. She goes as far as to say Solana is “positioning to potentially outperform everything else in the top 10” if these narratives mature simultaneously.

For investors, the video frames Solana as a high-conviction bet on an institutional-and-retail “convergence” trade, but with the usual caveats: regulatory timelines are uncertain, another ETF approval is not guaranteed, and none of her commentary is financial advice.

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The Cardano Foundation said it has hit the first milestone in its updated governance roadmap, expanding delegation to a new set of community representatives as the ecosystem leans further into on-chain decision-making. The move matters because it shifts meaningful voting weight toward delegated representatives (DReps) whose mandates emphasize adoption and day-to-day network operations rather than purely technical development.

Cardano Foundation Expands DRep Delegation In a post on X and an accompanying blog update, the Foundation said it has delegated an additional 220 million ADA to 11 selected DReps, roughly 20 million ADA each, focused on the pillars of Adoption and Operations. The Foundation framed the step as a continuation of earlier delegations to “Developer & Builder DReps,” and said the new allocation brings total delegation to community DReps to 360 million ADA.

Alongside the additional community delegation, the Foundation said it is revising how it handles its remaining stake in governance. “Rather than leaving a portion of our funds on auto-abstain as initially planned, we will self-delegate the remaining balance (approximately 171 million ADA),” the Foundation wrote. “While this exceeds our initial estimate, it ensures no ADA remains passive and still results in a net reduction of our overall voting power by approximately 43 million ADA, with the clear majority of our holdings now empowering community DReps.”

The Foundation emphasized that the delegations are intended to distribute voting power without imposing direction. “This delegation is not a blind bet, rather it’s a show of trust in a proven history of sound decision-making,” it said. “As always, it’s also a show of good faith: These new delegations come without any expectation regarding voting outcomes. We will not direct these DReps on how to vote, nor will we provide a voting manual.”

That posture, explicitly accepting dissent from its own views, was positioned as a feature rather than a risk. The Foundation said it expects “differing opinions” between the newly selected DReps and the Foundation itself, describing that divergence as evidence of “a healthy, decentralized governance system.”

The Foundation’s rationale for targeting adoption and operations reads as a governance design choice: broaden the expertise mix beyond protocol engineering. “To build a resilient governance system, we need more than just technical expertise—We need business acumen and operational stability,” it wrote, arguing that Adoption DReps can represent real-world utility, onboarding, and enterprise needs, while Operations DReps reflect the practical constraints faced by stake pool operators, toolmakers, and infrastructure providers.

In the published list, the Adoption cohort includes figures tied to community growth and product-building across the ecosystem, from regional community leadership to DeFi and stablecoin infrastructure, while the Operations cohort highlights long-running infrastructure roles such as block explorer analytics, stake pool operations, and SPO tooling.

The Foundation said all eleven delegations were completed in a single on-chain transaction, linking to the Cardano Explorer entry, and noted the delegations are effective immediately. It also encouraged the broader community to “follow and interact with these DReps,” including engaging with their voting rationales and participating in governance actions.

At press time, Cardano traded at $0.3549.

Cardano hovers below key resistance, 1-week chart | Source: ADAUSDT on TradingView.com Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

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European leaders facing a Greenland-linked dispute with Washington could treat U.S. Treasurys as a leverage point.

That would test not just the headline size of foreign holdings, but the market’s capacity to absorb speed, and how quickly higher yields would filter into the dollar, U.S. credit conditions, and crypto liquidity.

The Financial Times has framed Greenland as a plausible flashpoint for U.S.-Europe tensions and argued that Treasurys could sit on the menu of countermeasures.

That framing places the focus on execution mechanics and timing rather than a single “EU sells X” headline.

According to the U.S. Treasury’s Treasury International Capital (TIC) Table 5, foreign investors held $9.355 trillion in U.S. Treasurys at end-November 2025.

Of that total, $3.922 trillion was attributed to foreign official holders, a pool large enough that even partial portfolio shifts, especially if coordinated or fast, can register in rates.

European holders of US Treasurys (Source: Global Markets Investor)The first constraint is measurement.

TIC country lines track securities reported by U.S.-based custodians and broker-dealers, and Treasury notes that holdings in overseas custody accounts “may not be attributed to the actual owners.”

That means the table “may not provide a precise accounting of individual country ownership,” a caveat that complicates any claim that “the EU” could dump a defined amount on command.

A portion of European beneficial ownership can appear in non-EU country lines, and European custody hubs can hold Treasurys for non-European owners. The practical implication is that “sell capacity” is not identical to “European-attributed holdings,” and policymakers have clearer influence over official portfolios than over private custody flows.

A defensible reference set exists inside the TIC data if it is described as custody attribution rather than EU ownership.

At end-November 2025, Treasurys attributed to Belgium ($481.0 billion), Luxembourg ($425.6 billion), France ($376.1 billion), Ireland ($340.3 billion), and Germany ($109.8 billion) totaled about $1.733 trillion.

Presented properly, that $1.73 trillion number is an upper-bound reference for identified major EU reporting and custody jurisdictions, not a verified EU-27 beneficial-owner total.

Custody data vs. “EU ownership” and why it mattersOfficial-sector positioning adds another layer because “official” can mean a classification in TIC reporting, while Fed custody data describes a location-based subset held in custody at Federal Reserve Banks.

The Federal Reserve’s international summary data show foreign official U.S. Treasury securities held in custody at Federal Reserve Banks at $2.74589 trillion in November 2025 (preliminary).

That location-based subset sits below the TIC “foreign official” total of $3.922 trillion at end-November.

How the Greenland dispute translates into selling would probably run through a sequence of policy signaling and portfolio mechanics rather than a single announcement of forced liquidation.

A preconditioning phase could unfold over weeks or months in which rhetoric hardens, and European policymakers discuss financial countermeasures in risk-management terms, consistent with the Financial Times framing that Treasurys could serve as leverage.

A second phase, spanning days to weeks, would center on a policy signal such as a coordinated call to shorten duration, reduce exposure, or adjust reserve-management guidelines.

Those steps can be executed without formally labeling the move as weaponization, and without requiring a centralized “EU” sale order.

The execution phase would then determine market impact, with two channels that can overlap.

One is official runoff through non-reinvestment at maturity, which can play out over quarters or years.

The other is active secondary-market sales by public and private holders, which can compress into weeks if hedging constraints, risk limits, or volatility targeting bind.

Even if the political intent is gradual diversification, volatility can turn it into a de facto flow shock if private hedgers and leveraged Treasury holders de-risk at the same time.

The liquidation timeline matters because research has linked month-scale changes in foreign official flows to rate moves.

A 2012 Federal Reserve International Finance Discussion Papers study estimated that if foreign official inflows into Treasurys drop by $100 billion in a month, 5-year Treasury rates rise about 40–60 basis points in the short run.

It also estimated long-run effects near 20 basis points after private investors respond.

The paper is dated, so the figures function as order-of-magnitude bounds for speed risk rather than a point estimate for today’s market structure.

Even so, the core implication remains: a faster “dump” (or a faster stop in marginal buying) has a different rate profile than a maturity runoff.

Important: The table below lays out editorial scenario constructs using an execution-speed lens. Sale sizes are illustrative except the $1.73 trillion line, which is a TIC custody-attribution reference for major EU reporting and custody jurisdictions and explicitly not a verified EU beneficial-owner amount. The rate language is framed as regime risk (orderly vs disorderly) rather than a linear “bps per $X” extrapolation.

Scenario (sale amount)One-month execution (flow shock framing)One-quarter execution (absorption window)1–3 years (runoff framing)$250BHeuristic short-run +100–150 bps on 5-year rates if concentrated in a month; long-run effects nearer +50 bps after private response (2012 elasticity)Lower peak move if distributed, with repricing tied to hedging and risk appetiteOften resembles reduced reinvestment, with term-premium drift more than a single shock$500BHeuristic short-run +200–300 bps; long-run effects nearer +100 bps (2012 elasticity)Greater chance of persistent term-premium repricing if sustained alongside wider “sell America” flowsFunctions as diversification, with market impact spread across cycles$1.0TTail-risk short-run +400–600 bps; long-run effects nearer +200 bps (2012 elasticity)Would test dealer balance sheets and risk-bearing capacity even with time to adjustHard to distinguish from structural reallocation without clearer attribution data$1.73T (TIC custody-attribution reference)Tail-risk framing if treated as a one-shot sale, while noting the $1.73T is not EU beneficial ownershipCould transmit as a multi-quarter tightening impulse if sales coincide with heavier hedging demandResembles a multi-year reserve and portfolio shift if done mainly through runoffExecution speed, yield shock risk, and broader market spilloversAny sustained yield backup would land on a U.S. economy carrying a large debt stock.

U.S. gross national debt stands at $38.6 trillion as of press time.

That scale increases sensitivity to marginal funding-cost shifts even when refinancing occurs over time.

Higher Treasury yields typically tighten financial conditions through benchmark effects on mortgages, investment-grade issuance, and leveraged credit.

Equity valuations can also re-rate as the risk-free discount rate changes, channels that become more acute if the term premium reprices rather than only the policy path.

The spillover is broader than Treasurys because foreign investors hold a large footprint across U.S. markets.

The Treasury’s annual survey reported $31.288 trillion in foreign holdings of U.S. securities, including $12.982 trillion in long-term debt and $16.988 trillion in equities.

In crypto-adjacent markets, stablecoin issuers are also material Treasury buyers; see CryptoSlate’s breakdown of stablecoin issuers’ Treasury demand.

Dollar outcomes split into two regimes that can coexist across horizons.

In acute stress, a geopolitical shock can push investors toward dollar liquidity and U.S. collateral even as one bloc sells, a setup where yields move higher while the dollar holds up, or even strengthens.

Over longer horizons, sustained politicization can pull the other direction if allies treat U.S. government paper as a policy variable, nudging incremental diversification in official portfolios and gradually weakening structural dollar demand.

The International Monetary Fund’s COFER data show the dollar at 56.92% of disclosed global reserves in Q3 2025, with the euro at 20.33%.

That structure tends to change in steps rather than a single break.

The IMF has also described prior quarterly moves as sometimes valuation-driven, noting that the Q2 2025 decline in the dollar share was “largely valuation-driven” through exchange-rate effects.

That dynamic can blur interpretation of quarter-to-quarter shifts during volatility.

Crypto transmission: liquidity, discount rates, and narrative reflexivityFor crypto markets, the near-term linkage would run through rates and dollar liquidity rather than reserve shares alone.

A fast Treasury liquidation that lifts intermediate yields would raise the global discount rate and can tighten leverage conditions that feed into BTC and ETH positioning.

A slower runoff would transmit more through term-premium drift and portfolio rebalancing across equities and credit.

The narrative channel can cut the other way.

A high-profile episode where allied blocs discuss Treasurys as a policy tool can reinforce the “neutral settlement” framing that parts of the market apply to crypto, even if the first-order move is risk reduction under higher yields.

Tokenized Treasury products sit at the intersection of TradFi collateral and crypto rails; see CryptoSlate’s coverage as tokenized U.S. Treasurys reached a $7.45 billion all-time high.

What traders and policymakers would watch for is not a single “EU sells X” headline, because custody-based data can misstate beneficial ownership.

Instead, they would likely track a sequence of observable proxies, including shifts in foreign official custody holdings at the Fed and changes in TIC-reported totals over subsequent months.

If Greenland becomes the trigger for sustained U.S.-EU financial brinkmanship, the market variable that matters first is whether any Treasury reduction is executed as a one-month flow shock or a multi-year runoff.

Ethereum has taken a sharp turn after facing a firm rejection at the $3,220 level, with price breaking structure and slipping into a weaker posture. The speed of the drop and lack of strong buying interest raise an important question for traders: Is this merely an early warning sign within a broader uptrend, or the start of a deeper distribution phase that could pressure ETH further in the near term?

Rejection At $3,220 Signals Distribution, Not A Shakeout Crypto analyst PEPE is Friend highlighted that Ethereum’s sharp rejection at the $3,220 level was deliberate rather than random. The drop was clean, with key structure breaking down, selling pressure accelerating, and price quickly flushing toward the $3,106 area, aligning with a classic distribution behavior rather than a simple shakeout.

Assessing the current price reaction, there are still no signs of a true reversal. The bounce has been notably weak, trading volume remains thin, and buyers have yet to show a strong commitment. Instead of signaling renewed bullish momentum, the move higher appears to be a technical pullback within a broader weakening structure.

Source: Chart from PEPE is Friend on X The key technical zone remains well-defined. ETH is trading below the former support band between $3,170 and $3,200. As long as the price stays below this range, any upside move is likely to be viewed as a selling opportunity rather than the start of a sustained recovery. 

When this price action is viewed alongside Ethereum spot ETF data, the picture becomes clearer. While ETF flows remain positive daily, they lack strong momentum or a standout confirmation day. Capital appears to be absorbed rather than aggressively deployed, suggesting institutional demand is not yet strong enough to drive a decisive breakout. Until that changes, sellers are expected to remain in control below the $3,170–$3,200 resistance zone.

Ethereum Slips Below $3,062 As Bears Regain Short-Term Control In an X post, Kamile Uray noted that Ethereum has closed below the $3,062 level, shifting attention toward the next major downside zone at $2,623. This level is now critical, as holding above it could allow ETH to stabilize and attempt another recovery move.

On the upside, a clean break above the pink-box resistance near $3,445 would activate bullish formations such as a cup-and-handle or an ascending triangle, opening the door for a move toward the $3,894 area.

Further strength would be confirmed if ETH manages to close above the $3,661 high, which would mark the first higher high on the daily chart relative to the previous downtrend, improving the bullish outlook. Still, $3,894 remains a key level, as it aligns with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement of the last decline.

On the downside, a clear break below the $2,623 low would expose ETH to deeper losses, with the $2,274–$2,104 zone emerging as the next major support area. This region hosts a potential bullish “Libra” reversal setup, and Ethereum could once again attempt a bounce toward its previous all-time high if reversal confirmation appears there.

ETH trading at $2,960 on the 1D chart | Source: ETHUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

Ether (ETH) price saw a daily candle close below $3,000 on Tuesday, but a positive is that data showed large holders were buying throughout the dip. While ETH whale accumulation signals growing confidence, conflicting indicators suggest rising market risk for the altcoin.

Key takeaways:

ETH whales and institutional investors bought over $130 million in Ether as the price closed below $3,000 on Tuesday.

BitMine added more than 92,500 ETH in January, showcasing the growing demand for staking yield.

Whales bought the dip as ETH traded below $3,000ETH dropped 7.83% to $2,938 on Tuesday, marking its largest daily correction since November 4, 2025. Despite the drop, on-chain tracker Lookonchain reported ETH accumulation from whales and institutional investors.

According to the data, Trend Research borrowed 70 million USDT from Aave to purchase 24,555 ETH worth roughly $75.5 million, bringing its total holdings to 651,310 ETH valued at nearly $1.92 billion. Separately, an OTC whale address acquired 20,000 ETH, worth $58.8 million, via FalconX and Wintermute.

Institutional investor accumulation of ETH extended beyond trading desks. BitMine has added 92,511 ETH in January, valued at $268 million.

The ETH treasury company said it expects to become the largest Ethereum staking entity once its planned 4.2 million ETH is fully staked, generating an estimated $367 million to $393 million annually in staking rewards. The company added that it projects another $35 million to $40 million in income from cash operations.

However, not all large capital flows were supportive. On Wednesday, BlackRock transferred 30,828 ETH worth about $91 million to Coinbase Prime, fueling concerns over potential sell-side volatility.

ETH breaks uptrend as downside liquidity comes into focusFrom a technical standpoint, ETH’s longer-term chart suffered a bearish shift after closing below $3,000. The move also pushed the price below the four-month point of control near $3,100, the level where the highest volume traded over that period, signaling that the market has lost its most accepted price range.

Ether one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe breakdown coincided with a bearish break of structure (BOS), suggesting trend continuation to the downside. Based on current liquidity clusters, ETH could eventually test external liquidity zones around $2,718 and $2,620.

Over the past 24 hours, $287 million in leveraged positions were liquidated, with longs accounting for $257 million, highlighting forced selling pressure.

Data from Hyblock adds to the cautious mood. The whale versus retail delta has flipped negative, falling to -6,480 for ETH, indicating that whales are reducing their long exposure or adding shorts more aggressively than retail traders. Such shifts have preceded periods of heightened short-term volatility.

On the other hand, 76% of retail traders are in long positions, pointing to the potential for a price reversal near the key swing lows.

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Shiba Inu’s lead developer, Shytoshi Kusama, has gone quiet for over 21 days on X, sparking growing speculation across the community.

Many believe this unexpected silence could mean something big is coming, adding momentum to a bullish Shiba Inu price prediction as attention shifts back to the project.

Kusama last spoke publicly on December 8, when the team was focused on helping wallet holders affected by the Shibarium hack.

Now, with no updates since, investors are wondering if a major announcement is just around the corner.

The pseudonymous ambassador of the Shiba Inu blockchain is known as a cryptic figure who has consistently led the community to new stages of growth through product launches and more.

With 1 million followers waiting on his next moves, whatever comes out of his mouth could get things moving within the Shiba Inu community.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction: SHIB Retests Key Trend Line Support and Could Get Moving SoonThe daily chart shows that SHIB broke out of a falling wedge earlier this month, as meme coins experienced a strong uptick.

Source: TradingViewThe price is now on track to retest the upper trend line of this pattern to retest buyers’ commitment.

If we get a strong bounce off this mark, SHIB should rapidly recover to $0.0000095, meaning a 21% upside potential.

Meanwhile, if positive momentum accelerates, SHIB may set its eyes on two other targets – $0.000014 and $0.000022.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) would act as the “canary in the coal mine” for such a move. The oscillator must rise above the signal line to confirm that momentum has flipped on the side of bulls.

SHIB’s positive performance has paved the way for top crypto presales in this category like Maxi Doge ($MAXI). This meme coin has already raised over $4.5 million, reflecting its potential to deliver big gains like Dogecoin (DOGE) once did.

Maxi Doge ($MAXI) is About to Bring Meme’s Energy to the Trading WorldMaxi Doge ($MAXI) is an exciting meme coin presale catering to ‘degens’, risk-takers, and sleep-deprived traders eager to hit a home run to escape mom’s basement.

This community-centered token has pulled in $4.5 million in its ongoing presale by making meme coin trading both fun and rewarding for holders.

Its Maxi Ripped and Maxi Gains tournaments will give $MAXI investors the chance to share their biggest “Ws” to earn bragging rights and attractive rewards.

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Prices for large-cap cryptocurrencies rebounded on Wednesday afternoon following news that President Donald Trump struck a ”long-term deal” with NATO regarding Greenland.

Bitcoin, the largest crypto by market cap, rebounded above $91,000 immediately following a post from Trump on Trust Social, where he said the U.S. has formed a “framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland” and that he “will not be imposing the Tariffs that were scheduled to go into effect on February 1st.”

Stocks and crypto prices have languished in recent days ahead of Trump’s looming tariff threat, which would impose new tariffs on goods from eight European countries. Bitcoin traded as low as $87,207 on Wednesday, amid two consecutive weak trading days. 

U.S. spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds posted a combined net outflow of around $713 million on Tuesday, with experts pointing to macroeconomic uncertainty caused by geopolitical tension.

Likewise, the broad-based S&P 500 index recorded its steepest drop since October, falling 2.1% at market close on Tuesday. Stocks surged earlier on Wednesday after Trump ruled out the use of military force in Greenland, and continued higher following his Truth Social post.

Ethereum, the second-largest free-floating cryptocurrency, is once again up over the important psychological level of $3,000, up about 1.28% on the day. XRP and Cardano’s ADA, both popular tokens among retail traders, are up over 4%.

Leading digital asset treasuries and crypto mining firms have also seen a slight rebound, with the largest Bitcoin treasury Strategy and Ethereum DAT BitMine climbing 2.3% and 3.3%, respectively, according to The Block’s crypto equities tracker.

Liquidations pile up According to CoinGlass, there has been over $1 billion worth of long and short liquidations over the past 24 hours of whipsaw trading.

Speaking to this volatility, liquidations over the past 12 hours were roughly split between long and shorts, with a combined $544.16 million wiped out. However, $215.88 million out of the $275.82 million shorts liquidated in that time frame occurred within the past four hours.

Bitcoin has traded between roughly $87,500 and $97,500 within the past hour, and is currently at $90,070 according to The Block's price chart.

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ARK sees Bitcoin growing from about $2 trillion to $16 trillion by 2030, implying a price near eight hundred thousand dollars per BTC.Bitcoin has become less volatile, with stronger risk-adjusted returns in 2025, reinforcing its role as a long-term store of value.ARK warns Nvidia faces rising AI competition, meaning future gains may be slower and more earnings-driven.Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has laid out one of its clearest long-term views yet on Bitcoin and Nvidia, two assets that defined the 2024–2025 market cycle. The firm’s latest Big Ideas 2026 report predicts that the Bitcoin market cap will increase by 700% over the next four years. 

It also predicts that Nvidia’s dominance in AI hardware may face growing pressure from competitors.

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Bitcoin Price to Hit $800,000?ARK argues that Bitcoin’s behavior changed meaningfully in 2025. Its drawdowns were smaller, volatility declined, and risk-adjusted returns improved compared to past cycles.

How Bitcoin Price Moved Along Key Events in 2025. Source: ARK InvestMeasured by the Sharpe Ratio, Bitcoin outperformed Ethereum, Solana, and the broader CoinDesk 10 Index across multiple time frames. That shift supports ARK’s view that Bitcoin is increasingly acting like a safe-haven asset rather than a purely speculative one.

As a result, ARK expects Bitcoin to dominate a rapidly expanding crypto market. The firm estimates total cryptocurrency market capitalization could reach $28 trillion by 2030, growing at roughly 61% annually.

Crucially, ARK believes Bitcoin could account for 70% of that market, lifting its market capitalization to around $16 trillion by the end of the decade.

Crypto Market Cap Prediction by 2030. Source: ARK InvestBased on current supply projections, that implies a Bitcoin price of roughly $800,000 per coin. That’s a near nine-fold increase from today’s $90,000 levels.

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However, ARK’s forecast is not purely bullish across all use cases. The firm reduced its expectations for Bitcoin adoption as an emerging-market safe haven, citing the rapid rise of dollar-backed stablecoins. 

Instead, ARK increased its “digital gold” assumption after gold’s market cap surged sharply in 2025.

Nvidia Growth Continues, But Competition TightensARK’s outlook for Nvidia is more cautious in tone, even as AI demand continues to surge.

The firm expects global AI infrastructure spending to exceed $1.4 trillion by 2030, driven mainly by accelerated servers. That trend supports long-term demand for AI chips, including Nvidia’s GPUs.

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But ARK highlights a key shift. Hyperscalers and AI labs are increasingly focused on total cost of ownership, not raw performance alone. 

That opens the door for custom AI chips and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs).

Competitors such as AMD, Broadcom, Amazon’s Annapurna Labs, and Google’s TPU platforms are already shipping or preparing next-generation chips. 

Nvidia Faces Intense Competition from AMD. Source: ARK Invest

Many offer lower operating costs per hour than Nvidia’s highest-end systems, even if performance lags in some cases.

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ARK’s data shows Nvidia’s newest GPUs are among the most powerful, but also among the most expensive to run. That pricing pressure could limit Nvidia’s ability to expand margins at the same pace seen in recent years.

What This Means for Nvidia’s StockARK does not predict a collapse in Nvidia’s business. Instead, it signals a shift from explosive dominance to more competitive growth.

For Nvidia’s stock, this implies a different trajectory than Bitcoin’s. Rather than multiple expansion, future gains may depend on earnings growth, software revenue, and ecosystem lock-in.

Nvidia Stock Price Chart Over the Past Year. Source: Google FinanceIn practical terms, Nvidia’s share price may still rise over time, but likely with slower growth, higher volatility, and sharper reactions to competition and margin pressure. The easy phase of AI-driven rerating may be over.

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68% of XLM Traders Are Short—Could Accumulation Still Trigger a Reversal?XLM crashes 11% as bearish pattern validates short-term downside risksShort positioning dominates, increasing liquidation risk below $0.20 supportBullish CMF divergence hints accumulation and possible short-term reversalStellar’s price has remained under pressure as broader crypto market weakness continues to weigh on altcoins. XLM has declined steadily, validating a bearish chart pattern and reinforcing short-term downside risks. 

While traders may look to capitalize on this momentum, on-chain behavior suggests XLM holders are positioning differently.

Stellar Holders Could Rescue XLMDerivatives data highlights a clear imbalance in market positioning. The liquidation map shows exposure skewed roughly 68% toward short traders, signaling strong bearish conviction. Such dominance often increases sensitivity to volatility, as crowded trades amplify price reactions when momentum shifts.

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Below current levels, a dense cluster of long liquidation leverage sits between $0.20 and $0.185. A move into this zone could trigger forced liquidations, adding selling pressure and accelerating a decline. This setup explains why bears are eyeing further downside, as liquidity pockets remain vulnerable under key supports.

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XLM Liquidation Map. Source: CoinglassDespite bearish positioning, macro indicators offer early signs of divergence. The Chaikin Money Flow has formed higher lows for four consecutive days, even as the XLM price printed lower lows. This bullish divergence suggests capital inflows are increasing beneath the surface.

CMF tracks buying and selling pressure through price and volume. Rising CMF during a price decline often signals accumulation rather than distribution. For Stellar, this pattern implies investors are gradually building positions, creating conditions for a potential short-term reversal once selling pressure fades.

XLM CMF. Source: TradingViewXLM Price Needs To Secure SupportXLM trades near $0.212 at the time of writing, holding just above the $0.210 support level. Earlier this week, the altcoin broke down from a descending triangle pattern, a formation that typically favors bearish continuation. That breakdown keeps downside risks elevated in the near term.

The descending triangle projects a potential 14% drop toward $0.188, placing XLM roughly 11% away from the target. However, the price may stabilize before reaching that level. Support is likely to emerge around $0.210 or, at worst, near $0.201. This uncertainty supports a neutral-to-bearish outlook.

XLM Price Analysis. Source: TradingViewA shift in momentum depends on defending key levels. If $0.210 holds as support, Stellar could regain stability. A sustained bounce may push XLM toward the $0.230 resistance zone. Reclaiming that level would invalidate the bearish pattern and signal a short-term reversal driven by improving demand.

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The Sandbox [SAND] has managed to post a 2.24% daily price increase, while trading volume surged by over 113%, standing out as the broader crypto market remains under heavy pressure. 

This move comes as Bitcoin slips below the $90,000 support level and Ethereum loses the $3,000 mark, reinforcing a risk-off tone across major assets. 

However, amid widespread weakness and shaken confidence, SAND continues to attract attention through rising participation and improving derivatives engagement. 

Traders appear increasingly selective, rotating into altcoins that show early signs of resilience rather than following broad market direction. 

This divergence places SAND in focus as market participants reassess positioning beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum dominance during heightened volatility.

SAND finally breaks free from its downtrend SAND has broken decisively out of its multi-month descending channel, marking a meaningful structural shift on the daily chart. 

Price no longer respects the downward-sloping resistance that capped every recovery attempt for months. 

Instead, buyers have managed to push above the channel boundary with conviction, confirming a change in market control. 

This breakout followed the extended consolidation near the $0.11 demand zone, where downside momentum gradually weakened. 

As the price reclaimed the mid-range region near $0.15, higher lows began to form. This structural improvement placed the $0.20 back into focus as a potential reclaim zone, rather than a distant ceiling. 

Even so, the breakout itself already signals that sellers no longer dominate the prevailing structure, shifting market focus toward upside continuation dynamics.

Source: TradingView

Momentum was now aligned with the improving price structure. The MACD continued to trend above its signal line, while the histogram expanded steadily, reflecting strengthening upside pressure, not just a relief bounce. 

At the same time, Parabolic SAR sat below the current price, reinforcing a bullish trend-following signal. 

These indicators rarely shift simultaneously without broader participation, as buyers maintain control without aggressive spikes. 

However, momentum indicators still require confirmation through sustained price behavior.

Even so, their current alignment supports the idea that SAND’s breakout rests on improving trend strength rather than temporary volatility-driven moves.

Exchange outflows persist as holders absorb supply Spot netflows remained firmly in the negative, reinforcing continued supply absorption during the breakout. 

At the time of press, SAND recorded net exchange outflows of roughly $442K, signaling that tokens continue moving off exchanges instead of returning for distribution. 

This behavior suggested that holders had positioned themselves for continuation rather than short-term profit-taking. 

Importantly, these outflows occured alongside a sharp volume increase, strengthening their relevance. In this context, buyers absorb available liquidity without triggering aggressive sell responses. 

Besides, the pace of outflows stays controlled, not extreme, which points to steady conviction rather than panic-driven accumulation. 

As a result, sell-side pressure remains muted, allowing price to stabilize above reclaimed structural levels.

Source: CoinGlass

Leverage builds as traders increase exposure On the leverage side, the Open Interest has surged 8.33% to $48.7 million, confirming that derivatives traders are actively increasing exposure alongside spot strength. 

This expansion indicates new positions entering the market rather than short-covering alone. Rising Open Interest during price expansion often reflects growing directional confidence. 

However, leverage introduces volatility risk if momentum stalls. For now, positioning appears measured, not excessive. 

Funding dynamics remain stable, suggesting traders favor directional continuation rather than crowded speculation. 

As leverage builds gradually, it supports trend extension without immediate overheating concerns. Therefore, derivatives participation currently complements the bullish structure instead of undermining it.

Source: CoinGlass

Can SAND extend beyond resistance? SAND appears positioned to extend beyond its recent ceiling, supported by aligned momentum signals, sustained exchange outflows, and rising derivatives participation.  

Even amid broader market weakness, SAND’s ability to attract volume and leverage points to growing confidence in a broader recovery phase, favoring further upside extension rather than a short-lived rebound.

Final Thoughts SAND shows relative strength as traders rotate into selective altcoins during market stress. Improving structure and participation suggest that the move reflects intent, not a short-lived bounce.

The proposed ETF would hold NEAR directly, aiming to reduce premiums and discounts seen in the current trust.

Grayscale has filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its existing Grayscale Near Trust into a spot NEAR exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the NYSE Arca.

The move is the latest in a continued push by major asset managers to expand the crypto ETF market beyond flagship assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) into a broader range of altcoins.

Details of the Proposed ETF Conversion The filing, first flagged on X by ETF Hearsay’s Henry Jim on January 20, outlines plans to uplist the Grayscale Near Trust under the ticker GSNR on NYSE Arca, pending SEC approval.

The product currently trades over the counter and was launched in May 2024 as a private vehicle before opening to public trading in September 2025.

Under the proposal, the trust would be renamed Grayscale Near Trust ETF and operate as a passive product holding NEAR tokens directly. Shares would be created and redeemed in blocks of 10,000 through authorized participants, using an in-kind and cash mechanism designed to keep prices closer to net asset value.

The trust currently carries a 2.50% expense ratio, with ETF fees still to be announced. Data from the Grayscale website shows that as of January 21, the product was managing about $900,000 in assets, with shares trading at about $2.85 and the reported NAV sitting near $2.19. Grayscale has acknowledged that the trust has often traded at sizable premiums or discounts, an issue the ETF format aims to reduce.

The prospectus also outlines optional staking, though it remains inactive. Staking would only begin if specific regulatory and tax conditions are met, and Grayscale retains discretion over whether to pursue it.

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This price context is relevant for the proposed ETF, as its value will be directly tied to the often-volatile spot price of NEAR.

Grayscale’s move is part of a broader trend of asset managers seeking regulatory approval for altcoin-focused ETFs. In late December 2025, competitor Bitwise filed for 11 single-asset crypto ETFs targeting tokens including Aave (AAVE), Uniswap (UNI), and Sui (SUI).

That filing, which also included NEAR as one of its targets, was noted by ETF analyst Eric Balchunas as evidence of issuers racing for a first-mover advantage. Furthermore, the success of recent Ethereum and Solana ETFs, which saw record trading volumes in early January 2026, has likely encouraged this wave of new filings.

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Billionaire VC and Bitcoin bull Tim Draper is more confident that crypto markets will boom in 2026. Specifically, he believes that Bitcoin (BTC) could record a major upward swing, reaching his long-standing $250,000 target within the next six months.

Draper, who is no stranger to optimistic Bitcoin price targets, also expects the benchmark crypto to eventually skyrocket to $10 million as it replaces U.S. dollar dominance.

BTC To Reach $250,000 Territory In 2026, Says Draper Draper made an early, lucrative bet on tech and later acquired his first Bitcoins at $4. In his Jan. 19 post on X, Draper revealed that he had lost everything after the collapse of Mt. Gox exchange. He later bought confiscated Silk Road Bitcoins in a government auction, where he paid over market at $632, fortifying his standing as a prominent crypto backer. 

The billionaire accurately forecasted $10,000 for BTC in 2014 and later set the $250,000 target in 2018 with a 2022 deadline.

Unfortunately, the crypto market went on to endure major shocks, including the 2022 downturn tied to the catastrophic failure of Terra-Luna and FTX’s demise. Bitcoin slumped to $16,000 lows by late 2022, forcing Draper to repeatedly reset timelines. 

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Draper argued at the time that the next wave of Bitcoin adoption— and the accompanying price surge to $250K —would be spurred by women, given that they control roughly 80% of retail spending.

Earlier last year, Draper reiterated his $250,000 call, citing regulatory tailwinds for the top crypto under the pro-crypto Trump administration. BTC’s path to $250,000 would also be boosted by multiple firms adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, he posited.

“My next prediction was thwarted by a misguided administration. Now, we are back on track,” Draper noted.

According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin is currently trading hands at $90,933, meaning that it would have to rally roughly 174% within the next six months to reach Draper’s lofty $250K target.

The Case For Bitcoin Hitting $10 Million Looking beyond 2026, Draper sees Bitcoin replacing U.S. dollar dominance and becoming the standard currency underpinning the international economy. He contends the share of the greenback will “keep shrinking” due to inflation and debt, while Bitcoin grows. Before this happens, the world’s oldest and largest cryptocurrency will reach the much-coveted $10 million mark.

“I’m calling $250,000 in six months, and all up from there. $1,$2, maybe $10 million before Bitcoin eclipses the use of the dollar. The Bitcoin network keeps growing while the dollar keeps shrinking,” the billionaire VC postulated.

Nevertheless, not all analysts share Draper’s optimistic outlook. Veteran analyst Peter Brandt, for instance, recently forecasted that Bitcoin could endure a painful 75% correction before resuming a long-term strong rally.

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Elon Musk’s ChatGPT rival, Grok AI, has released explosive 2026 price forecasts for XRP, Solana, and Pepe.

According to the AI model, a prolonged bull market, backed by clearer and more supportive U.S. regulation, could propel major cryptocurrencies to new all-time highs in the next market cycle.

Here’s how Grok AI expects three of the crypto market’s most prominent assets to perform over the coming year.

XRP ($XRP): Grok AI Forecasts a $27.52 XRP by 2027, or 1,350% GainsRipple’s XRP ($XRP) entered 2026 with notable strength, gaining 19% in the opening week of the year. Currently trading around $1.90, the token could post gains of up to 1,350% in a full bull market, with Grok AI modeling a move toward $27.52 by the end of the year in a 2026 bull market.

Source: Grok XRP ranked among the best-performing large-cap cryptocurrencies last year. In July, it notched its first new all-time high (ATH) in seven years, reaching $3.65 after Ripple secured a decisive legal victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

That ruling sharply reduced regulatory uncertainty surrounding XRP and helped ease fears that the SEC would pursue similar actions against other major altcoins. The return of pro-crypto Donald Trump to the White House further boosted the industry’s hopes for a fair and clear playing field.

Source: GrokFrom a technical standpoint, XRP’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits near 50, while the price remains slightly below its 30-day moving average. From the end of the first week of January to today, XRP’s price forms a partial bullish flag. If this formation fully resolves and favourable macroeconomic and industry conditions emerge, then a run to $27.52 is conceivable.

The recent approval of spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S is beginning to funnel traditional capital into the asset, echoing the sustained, multi-billion-dollar inflows seen after Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launched.

Solana (SOL): Grok AI Targets $1,200 for SOLSolana ($SOL) is one of the fastest-growing smart contract platforms in the crypto sector. The network currently hosts $8.4 billion in total value locked (TVL) and commands a market capitalization above $75.6 billion, alongside surging developer activity and user adoption.

Source: GrokInterest in SOL has intensified following the launch of Solana-focused ETFs by asset managers such as Bitwise and Grayscale.

After a steep pullback toward the end of 2025, SOL has been consolidating within a critical support range and now trades near $130. A decisive move higher may hinge on Bitcoin reclaiming the $100,000 level, a milestone many analysts expect to see this year.

In Grok AI’s most optimistic outlook, Solana could rally to $1,200 by 2027. That scenario implies roughly 823% upside from current prices and would place SOL 4x above its prior all-time high of $293, set last January.

Solana also benefits from a strong long-term narrative. Increasing institutional use of the network for real-world asset tokenization, led by firms such as Franklin Templeton and BlackRock, highlights Solana’s growing role in traditional finance.

Pepe ($PEPE): Grok AI Models a 2,000% Upside ScenarioPepe ($PEPE), launched in April 2023, has grown into the largest non-doge-themed meme coin, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.2 billion.

Source: Grok Drawing inspiration from Matt Furie’s “Boy’s Club” comics, PEPE’s instantly recognizable branding and cultural staying power have helped it maintain a strong presence across crypto-focused social media.

Despite fierce competition in the meme coin arena, PEPE’s dedicated community has kept it near the top of the sector. Occasional cryptic posts from Elon Musk on X have further fueled speculation that PEPE could be sitting alongside DOGE and BTC in his portfolio.

PEPE currently trades around $0.0000051, roughly 82% below its December 2024 all-time high of $0.00002803.

Under Grok’s most bullish assumptions, PEPE could surge by as much as 390%, climbing to approximately $0.000025, just short of ATH.

Maxi Doge (MAXI): A Meme Coin Engineered for Maximum VolatilityFinally, outside of Grok’s projections, the crypto presale space continues to attract investors hunting for high-risk, high-reward opportunities.

Maxi Doge ($MAXI) has quickly become one of January’s most talked-about presales, raising over $4.5 million ahead of its anticipated exchange debut.

The project positions introduce an exaggerated, gym-bro reinterpretation of Dogecoin. Loud, irreverent, and deliberately outrageous, Maxi Doge embraces the raw meme energy that originally defined meme coin culture.

After years of DOGE dominating the meme spotlight, Maxi Doge is assembling its own Maxi Doge Army, united by meme loyalty, degen trading tactics, and a taste for extreme volatility.

MAXI is issued as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum’s proof-of-stake network, giving it a smaller environmental footprint than Dogecoin’s proof-of-work design.

The current presale round offers staking rewards of up to 69% APY, though yields decline as more tokens are staked. MAXI is priced at $0.0002795 in the latest phase, with automatic price increases scheduled for each subsequent funding stage. Tokens can be purchased using MetaMask or Best Wallet.

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If you are anything like me, you believe in the bright long-term future of crypto. Well, that does not change the fact that prices for XRP, Bitcoin, and Ethereum do not look great at the moment.

These dips across the market were triggered by Bitcoin dropping back toward $89,000 after getting rejected near the $98,000 level.

Fundamentally, nothing has gone wrong; these coins are improving as time goes by. Technically, though, the market is going through a weak phase. Every rally is getting shut down at key resistance levels. Below is how things could play out for these three as we head into 2026.

Bitcoin Price Prediction: Collapse Toward $80,000 Is Possible?BTC price is consolidating inside a symmetrical triangle after a sharp downside move, driven by growing risk-off sentiment as political uncertainty continues to weigh on markets.

Source: BTCUSD / TradingViewThe purple highlighted zone marks the area where Bitcoin was previously rejected before the selloff. Bitcoin is currently trading at $89,500. A break below the support trendline would likely open the door for a deeper correction toward the $80,000 level.

RSI is sitting around 43, showing weakening momentum. Combined with the recent rejection and ongoing uncertainty, the bearish scenario is currently favored.

That said, support is starting to build in the $87,000–$85,000 area. If this zone holds and Bitcoin manages a daily close above the resistance trendline, the bearish outlook would be invalidated, and a bullish shift could take shape. In that case, the next major resistance sits near the $105,000 level.

Ethereum Price Prediction: $3,000 Breakdown Puts Structure at RiskWhen Bitcoin is down, the rest of the market usually follows, and Ethereum is no exception. ETH is currently trading below $3,000, which puts the higher lows structure it has been building at risk.

A clean loss of this level could lead to a deeper correction toward the $2,700–$2,800 support zone.

Source: ETHUSD / TradingViewETHUSD is currently trading below a key resistance zone, forming an ascending consolidation that often leads to a breakout, but that move is not confirmed yet.

From a momentum perspective, the higher timeframe structure remains in place, but RSI is still below 50, which means it’s currently leaning bearish.

For a bullish continuation to be confirmed, Ethereum needs a strong daily close above resistance, ideally followed by a clean retest and improving momentum. Until then, this remains a developing bullish setup rather than a confirmed breakout.

XRP Price Prediction: XRP Feels Trapped in DowntrendXRP price is currently down 60% from its highs and has been in a downtrend for eight days in a row. Momentum has faded, but RSI at 43 has not yet signaled oversold conditions.

Source: XRPUSD / TradingViewXRP is trading inside a clear descending channel. This explains why every bounce lately has been corrective rather than trend-changing.

Price recently pushed off the lower boundary near the $1.80 area, which is acting as a short-term demand zone and a key bullish invalidation level. As long as XRP holds above $1.80, this bounce remains technically valid, but the structure is still fragile.

The first real test for buyers sits around the $2.40–$2.50 zone. It lines up with prior resistance and the upper part of recent consolidation. A clean break and hold above that area would be the first signal that momentum is shifting. Also, it will open the door for a move toward the $3.00 level next.

Maxi Doge ($MAXI) Is Quietly Building Momentum While the Majors StruggleWhile Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP are all stuck fighting heavy resistance and fading momentum, some traders are already shifting their focus to where upside does not depend on perfect technical breakouts. That is where Maxi Doge is starting to stand out.

Maxi Doge is built for high volatility phases exactly like this one. When majors grind lower, chop sideways, and frustrate traders, capital often rotates into aggressive memecoin narratives with asymmetric upside. That rotation usually starts before the broader market realizes risk is turning back on.

The project has already raised strong early capital, showing conviction even while sentiment across large caps stays weak. On top of that, Maxi Doge offers eye-catching staking rewards, the current APY sitting around 70%, giving traders a yield angle while waiting for sentiment to flip.

Historically, some of the biggest memecoin runs have started when Bitcoin looked shaky, and altcoins were stuck in downtrends. Maxi Doge is positioning itself for that exact moment. If momentum shifts heading into 2026, the projects accumulated during uncertainty are often the ones that move first and hardest.

For traders looking beyond the current chop in BTC, ETH, and XRP, Maxi Doge is shaping up as a high-risk, high-reward alternative worth watching closely.

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TRON ended 2025 as one of the largest stablecoin networks, with over $81 billion in total supply dominated by USDT. Daily transfer volumes have steadily increased, reflecting consistent real-world usage rather than speculative activity. Justin Sun’s recent statements highlight TRON’s growing role as a reliable blockchain for stablecoin payments, positioning the network as foundational infrastructure for crypto transactions worldwide.
Justin Sun recently remarked that 2026 could be a pivotal year for TRON, pointing to sustained network activity and increasing relevance in stablecoin transfers. His comments suggest that TRON is evolving into a core infrastructure layer for digital payments rather than a blockchain driven primarily by speculation. Observers note that low transaction fees and fast settlement times have made TRON particularly attractive for high-volume stablecoin transactions across multiple regions.

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Messari Data Shows Stablecoins Driving Network Strength Data published by Messari underscores TRON’s expanding influence in the global stablecoin market. By the end of 2025, TRON hosted approximately $81.8 billion in stablecoins, with USDT accounting for $80.9 billion. Average daily USDT transfers reached roughly $23.8 billion, demonstrating ongoing usage for payments and settlements rather than sporadic spikes from trading activity. This positions TRON as one of the main blockchains for dollar-pegged transfers globally, emphasizing reliability and consistent throughput.

Network Metrics Reflect Broader Participation Beyond stablecoin volumes, TRON’s core network metrics show solid growth. Daily active addresses and transaction counts increased significantly year on year, while quarterly revenue surpassed $1 billion. Although DeFi activity and decentralized exchange volumes showed modest declines, the network’s economic impact remains strong. This indicates that TRON’s current expansion is driven more by stablecoin payments than speculative DeFi activity, creating a more sustainable usage model.

Price Trends Remain Secondary to Usage TRX token price action has been subdued compared with on-chain fundamentals, hovering around $0.30 after local highs. Technical indicators show limited momentum, suggesting that the market is processing gains while the network continues to facilitate substantial transaction volumes. This decoupling reinforces the idea that TRON’s value is increasingly defined by its role as a settlement layer rather than short-term price swings.

With strong on-chain metrics and stablecoin dominance, TRON is entering 2026 with a clear focus. The network appears set to reinforce its position as a global platform for stablecoin payments, with growth measured by transaction flow and revenue rather than speculative DeFi trends. If these patterns continue, TRON could emerge as a central infrastructure layer supporting broader crypto adoption worldwide.

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Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts the crypto market will see new highs this year. “I’m very bullish, and yes, I’ll go on record as saying, I think we’ll see an all-time high,” he told CNBC.

Analysts say the XRP price prediction aligns with this projection as Ripple’s token continues gaining institutional support that could propel it toward $5 this year.

Ripple CEO Says Institutional Demand Enough to Send XRP to New HighsGarlinghouse stated he believes this is the moment to use crypto and blockchain technology to enable economic access for a more efficient, more scalable, and utility-focused global financial system.

Spirited dialogue during today’s WEF session (to say the least), but one important point of agreement across the panelists was that innovation and regulation aren’t on opposite sides.

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— Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) January 21, 2026 He added that “major” financial institutions showing interest in crypto is a “massive sea change.” “I don’t think that’s priced into the crypto market as much as I would have expected right now.”

XRP, Ripple’s payments token, became a breakout trade of this month’s crypto rally after gaining over 20% before its recent cooling toward $1.90 at the time of writing.

Ripple has positioned the token as a compliant alternative for institutions navigating tighter oversight of dollar-pegged assets.

Recently, Ripple’s U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD debuted its spot trading on Binance, expanding the token’s reach on one of the world’s largest digital asset exchanges.

The listing marks a notable step in RLUSD’s rollout and reflects Ripple’s push to position the stablecoin as a payments-focused asset with institutional-grade infrastructure.

Analyst ChartNerd revealed that XRP has already broken out of a textbook falling wedge pattern, accompanied by strong bullish RSI divergence.

Now, it’s successfully backtesting the upper trendline of the RSI compression and the falling wedge breakout, which could see it reclaim the $2.50 zone and target a new high around $5.00.

XRP Price Prediction: Weekly Chart Shows Critical $2.00 Support TestThe weekly XRP/USDT chart shows a market in a corrective phase following a strong impulsive rally, with price now compressing around a decisive inflection zone.

XRP continues respecting the critical $2.00 support area, which has repeatedly absorbed selling pressure and acted as a base for short-term stabilization.

However, the broader structure remains capped by a descending trendline from the July peak and clearly defined horizontal resistance near $3.00, which previously marked distribution and aggressive profit-taking.

Source: TradingViewMomentum indicators reinforce this cautious tone. RSI hovers in the low-40s and trends lower, reflecting weakening bullish momentum and confirming the bearish divergence that formed near cycle highs.

This suggests upside attempts remain vulnerable to rejection unless momentum meaningfully improves.

Price action also remains below key Fibonacci retracement levels between roughly $2.80 and $3.25—an area that now represents a heavy supply zone where sellers are likely to re-emerge on rallies.

Provided XRP holds above this level, price will likely continue consolidating with a slight bullish bias, potentially attempting a grind toward the descending trendline around the mid-$2 range.

Maxi Doge Presale Raises $4.5M To Position for XRP RallyIf XRP reclaims the $3.00 level and resumes its bullish rally, presale projects like Maxi Doge (MAXI) would attract capital from investors seeking high ROI opportunities.

Maxi Doge is an early-stage memecoin following the Dogecoin playbook that helped it surge over 10x during the 2023-2024 breakout rally.

The presale project has established an alpha channel to help traders exchange insider tips and share trade ideas, mirroring the early days of Dogecoin.

The MAXI presale has already raised over $4.5 million and offers 70% annual staking rewards for early participants at the current $0.000279 price.

To buy early before price increases, visit the official Maxi Doge website and connect a crypto wallet like Best Wallet.

You can pay with existing crypto like USDT and ETH, or use a bank card to complete your purchase immediately.

Visit the Official Maxi Doge Website Here