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Posted: January 31, 2026

PancakeSwap [CAKE] faced one of its most sustained bearish phases in recent months, forcing prices sharply downward.

What stands out, however, is the growing tug-of-war between spot market participants and perpetual traders, particularly on Binance, a platform deeply tied to the BNB Smart Chain ecosystem.

This divergence offers valuable insight, but it also points to a broader narrative shaping CAKE’s performance beyond short-term price action.

Binance traders drive the divergence A clear split has emerged among Binance traders across CAKE’s spot and perpetual markets. Given Binance’s dominance in overall trading volume, these traders play a central role in shaping CAKE’s short-term directional bias.

This analysis focuses on trading volume, a core metric for assessing market intent. Simply put, when volume rises while price falls, it signals distribution and confirms a bearish phase, exactly the scenario CAKE is currently experiencing.

Trading volume has jumped 115% to $76 million, at press time, while price has dropped more than 11% over the same period.

CoinMarketCap data indicates that Binance traders contributed a notable share of the selling pressure, making up around 14% of total trading volume and approximately 11% of net selling activity.

Source: CoinMarketCap

The perpetual market paints a slightly different picture. Data from the Taker Buy/Sell Ratio shows that taker sells are dominating, signaling stronger sell‑side pressure across multiple exchanges, including Binance.

However, Binance’s largest traders by position size stand out from this trend. Unlike the broader market, they are positioning for a potential bullish reversal. 

At the time of writing, their activity reflected a Taker Buy/Sell Ratio of 2.43, indicating strong confidence in upside potential.

THIS support level remains critical CAKE’s decline over the past day has been particularly severe, pushing the token to its lowest level since April 2025.

Despite the sharp drop, this move may not be entirely negative. Price has entered a demand zone—marked in blue—that previously acted as a strong accumulation area earlier in 2025, driving notable upside moves and meaningful gains.

Source: TradingView

If history repeats, CAKE could rebound from this zone and retrace part of the decline that began in November 2025. Any recovery, however, would likely face immediate resistance from a descending trendline that has capped price action since the broader downturn began.

A decisive breakout could open a path toward the $2.5–$2.7 range on the chart. On the other hand, failure of the demand zone would increase the likelihood of extended consolidation within the zone, or a deeper move lower.

Technical indicators offer a contrasting signal Signals from key momentum indicators introduce a more nuanced perspective. The Money Flow Index (MFI), which tracks capital inflows and outflows, and the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which measures market momentum, together form a contrasting narrative.

The MFI shows sustained capital outflows from CAKE, a trend that has built steadily over several days. As of writing, the indicator sat firmly in the bearish territory.

Continued weakness would confirm ongoing capital exit and heighten downside risk.

Source: TradingView

In contrast, the RSI suggests selling pressure may be nearing exhaustion. The indicator has dropped into oversold territory below 30, a zone that often coincides with short-term relief rallies as traders begin to re-enter positions at discounted levels.

With CAKE sitting at a key demand zone while the RSI signals oversold conditions, the setup leaves room for a technical bounce, even as broader sentiment remains fragile.

This alignment keeps the possibility of a short-term rebound alive, despite the prevailing downtrend.

Final Thoughts CAKE’s spot trading volume has surged, largely driven by Binance traders, even as price trends lower.

The support level now stands as the key pivot, determining whether selling pressure deepens or an upside recovery takes shape.

Interestingly, some altcoins have charted gains despite the US uncertainty.

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The US Senate is edging closer to a full vote on the crypto market structure legislation, which could be a turning point for the likes of XRP. The bill, which aims to establish clear federal rules for how cryptocurrencies are regulated and traded, is viewed as a turning point for crypto assets like XRP that have long operated in regulatory gray zones. A yes vote would not just represent a political milestone; it could materially alter how XRP is valued, traded, and adopted across the US market.

What’s Happening With The Crypto Market Structure Bill? The Crypto Market Structure bill is designed to create a clear federal regulatory framework for digital assets, giving oversight of spot markets to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and defining rules for trading platforms, brokers, and dealers. Notably, the legislation has been advancing through committees, most recently the Senate Agriculture Committee. 

At the moment, the bill has cleared the Senate Agriculture Committee along strict party lines, but it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. The Senate Agriculture Committee voted 12-11 along party lines to move its version of the bill forward after weeks of debate and amendment negotiations. All Democrats on the committee opposed it, meaning it passed only with Republican support.

On timing, senators and policy advisers have suggested that a floor vote by the Senate Banking Committee could happen later in the winter or early spring, possibly in February or March 2026. After this, the two committee versions can be reconciled into a single text that both parties can back. However, the full Senate vote on the legislation might not come until sometime around early July.

What Will Happen To The XRP Price? XRP’s price history has been heavily influenced by regulatory questions and debates over whether it should be treated like a security. The cryptocurrency secured a regulatory victory in 2023 when a judge ruled that XRP was not a security in and of itself.

If the Senate passes the market structure bill, the clearer assignment of oversight to a single regulator would reduce that uncertainty. XRP would be valued more on usage and adoption, and that would remove the regulatory risk that has weighed on its price.

Unsurprisingly, this is the dominant sentiment among XRP investors and other crypto market investors. One XRP commentator, known as Cobb (@Cobb_XRPL) on the social media platform X, noted that XRP is going to pump so hard if the Crypto Market Structure bill passes. Still, the longer-term impact on XRP will depend on how the regulatory framework is implemented and how quickly exchanges, institutions, and developers adapt.

The bill would require the backing of at least seven Democrats in the Senate before it can eventually go to US President Donald Trump for approval.  Republican lawmakers like John Boozman, backing the bill, say it is necessary to create clear rules for digital asset markets. Opposing Democrats say the bill lacks important rules to prevent conflicts of interest involving political figures and crypto holdings. Crypto exchange Coinbase, for one, has pulled its support for the bill. 

Price continues to trend downward | Source: XRPUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

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Posted: January 31, 2026

Key stakeholders in the Ripple-backed XRPL ecosystem want the chain optimized to drive institutional DeFi strategies and capital deployment similar to Ethereum’s ‘yield vaults.’ 

In a recent statement, Evernoth, one of the top XRP treasury firms, said it will make the upcoming ‘XRP Lending Protocol’ its core digital asset strategy.  

“It’s (lending protocol) what we believe could be a fundamental shift in how institutional liquidity moves onchain.”

According to Asheesh Birla, CEO at Enernorth, the move will further drive XRP DeFi. 

“By participating in this native lending ecosystem, Evernorth aims to help unlock what could be a multi-billion-dollar annual yield opportunity for the XRP community.”

Source: X/Asheesh Birla

For the firm, the lending protocol is the ‘missing piece’ for XRP DeFi. The upgrade, also known as XLS-66, is currently on a testnet, seeks to enable single-asset vaults to drive fixed-rate loans. 

State of XRPL DeFi Although the XRPL DeFi ecosystem has seen some traction since 2025, the chain lags behind its rivals in the top 10 assets by market cap.

At press time, its DeFi ecosystem’s TVL (total value locked) had dropped from around $100 million to $60 million. 

Source: DeFiLlama

In contrast, its closest rivals, BNB chain and Solana, had $6.5 billion and $9.3 billion, respectively, in TVL. This signalled that the two chains had a deeper DeFi liquidity and, by extension, higher investor trust than XRPL. 

Although the chain has scored several institutional partnerships, including Japan’s Gumi and SBI, its DeFi activity has lagged behind its perceived peers. It remains to be seen how the upcoming lending protocol upgrade will help it close the DeFi gap with its rivals. 

However, Ripple’s stablecoin RLUSD is amongst the fastest-growing and recently crossed above $1 billion in supply. 

XRP whales flash mixed signals On the market side, 42 wallets with over 1 million XRP tokens have returned for the first time since September. Their recent accumulation spree was an ‘encouraging sign for the long-term prospect of the altcoin, noted analytics firm Santiment. 

Source: Santiment

However, according to the 30-day XRPL Whale Flow, large XRP players are still net sellers at press time. But it’s worth pointing out that this pressure had eased slightly in January, as shown by the metric climbing slowly higher. 

If the metric surges to the neutral position or turns positive, a firm XRP price recovery for the altcoin may be likely. At press time, XRP consolidated recent losses around $1.7, waiting for the next broader market direction. 

Source: CryptoQuant

Final Thoughts  XRP treasury firm Evernorth was betting on the upcoming ‘lending protocol’ upgrade as a key DeFi unlock and strategy.  XRP whales flashed mixed signals; wallets holding +1 million XRP tokens back to slow accumulation, but some were still dumping their stash. 

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XRP trades just 2% above the long liquidation zone and 20% below the short max pain at $2.09, setting the stage for a February squeeze that could surprise some overexposed bears.

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After a wild week, XRP is now really close to a full long leverage reset, but the bear side of the market seems to have missed this detail amid all the turbulence of the "crypto winter" in January. As CoinGlass data proves, with a current price of about $1.74, XRP is just 2.14% away from hitting its "max pain" threshold of $1.7224. 

On the other side is a 20.13% climb toward the max pain of the short sellers right at the "sweet" spot of $2.09478 per XRP. Considering the essence of the $2 threshold for XRP, and crypto marker's old prophecy — "the most entertaining outcome is the most likely" — stage seems to be set for the altcoin to trigger millions worth of bears' margin calls in February.

Source: CoinGlassAs a matter of fact, short positions are now almost 10 times larger than longs, creating a powder keg under any upside impulse.

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XRP may be behind Solana, Ethereum and Bitcoin in terms of net pain metrics but has one of the tightest long proximity triggers on the chart. While bears are getting comfortable, the danger is not from a collapse; it is from a grind higher that resets everything.

Bear euphoria meets XRP price mathXRP lost the $1.89 structural level this week and rejected twice below $1.93. But instead of collapsing, the chart is accumulating around the $1.72-$1.76 liquidity band, refusing to flush further. Squeeze rallies tend to start with a stall, followed by a sharp breach once fuel accumulates. In this case, "fuel" means short margin exposure.

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If the XRP price hits $2 in February, it'll be the highest number for bears in a month. If the price even taps $2.0947 again, it will unwind 20.13% of the short-side pressure in a single wave. 

The only thing missing is a stable funding rate and optimism on the market. Once these  conditions are set, the bears' lead may quickly get recalculated in max pain math.

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Bitcoin’s derivatives market is showing clear signs of deceleration. A CryptoQuant analyst highlights that monthly Bitcoin futures trading volume across all exchanges fell to approximately $1.09 trillion in January, marking the lowest level since 2024. This represents a notable slowdown compared to earlier phases of the cycle, when monthly volumes frequently exceeded $2 trillion, reflecting a period of reduced speculative intensity and more cautious positioning among traders.

Despite the broad contraction in activity, liquidity has not dispersed evenly across the market. Instead, futures trading remains highly concentrated on a small number of dominant venues. Binance continued to lead the sector, recording roughly $378 billion in futures volume for the month. It was followed by OKX, with approximately $169 billion, and Bybit, which registered close to $156 billion. Together, these platforms accounted for a significant share of total derivatives activity, underscoring their role as primary liquidity hubs even as overall participation declined.

This concentration suggests that while fewer market participants are actively trading futures, those that remain are operating within established, deep-liquidity venues. Rather than signaling stress or forced deleveraging, the slowdown appears consistent with a phase of consolidation, where traders reassess risk exposure and reduce turnover without abandoning the derivatives market entirely.

The drop to the lowest monthly futures volume since 2024 reflects a clear reduction in trading intensity compared with earlier stages of the cycle, when aggregate monthly volumes regularly exceeded $2 trillion. This shift points to a moderation in short-term speculative behavior and a pullback in aggressive positioning, particularly among traders who rely heavily on leverage to amplify returns.

Bitcoin Monthly Futures Trading Volume by Exchange | Source: CryptoQuant As volatility compresses and directional conviction weakens, these participants tend to reduce activity, contributing to lower overall turnover in the derivatives market.

Such phases are not unusual within Bitcoin’s market structure. Historically, periods of declining futures volume often follow extended stretches of heightened volatility, serving as a reset mechanism where traders reassess risk exposure, tighten position sizing, and wait for clearer signals before re-engaging. Rather than reflecting a loss of interest in Bitcoin itself, the slowdown suggests a temporary pause in speculative appetite.

Importantly, the contraction in volume appears orderly rather than abrupt. There are no clear signs of widespread stress, panic-driven exits, or forced deleveraging. Instead, the gradual decline indicates a controlled reduction in participation, with large and professional players selectively scaling back exposure. This behavior leads to lower trading activity without destabilizing price action or triggering disorderly liquidations.

The current environment is more consistent with consolidation than capitulation. Reduced futures volume highlights a market transitioning into a quieter phase, where leverage is unwound methodically and positioning becomes more conservative, setting the stage for a future expansion once volatility and conviction return.

Bitcoin’s weekly chart highlights a market that has transitioned from strong trend expansion into a corrective and consolidative phase. After peaking above the $120K region, BTC entered a broad pullback that erased a significant portion of the prior advance, bringing price back toward the low $80K area. This decline unfolded alongside a clear loss of momentum, visible in the series of lower highs and the rejection from the 50-week moving average (blue), which has now turned into dynamic resistance.

BTC testing critical demand level | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView Currently, Bitcoin is trading near $82,800, sitting just above the 100-week moving average (green). This level is technically important, as it often acts as a medium-term trend filter during late-cycle corrections. So far, price has managed to stabilize around this zone, suggesting that selling pressure is no longer accelerating, but buyers have not yet regained control either. The 200-week moving average (red), still rising near the mid-$50K area, remains far below spot price, indicating that the broader macro trend has not broken down despite the correction.

Volume has contracted meaningfully compared to the distribution phase near the highs, reinforcing the idea that this move is corrective rather than panic-driven. Overall, the chart points to a phase of price compression and structural digestion. Bitcoin appears to be searching for acceptance around current levels, with the next decisive move likely dependent on whether the 100-week average holds or fails.

Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

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Story HighlightsThe live price of the ARB token is $ 0.1536.Price predictions for 2026 range from $0.70 to $1.20.ARB could extend toward $6 by 2030, if recovery structure holds.Arbitrum (ARB) is a layer-2 scaling solution designed to enhance Ethereum’s transaction throughput while reducing costs. Since its launch, ARB has seen significant volatility, driven largely by early speculative interest followed by prolonged price adjustment. Like many infrastructure tokens, Arbitrum has spent considerable time correcting excess valuations while attempting to establish a sustainable trading range.

Over the past year, ARB’s price behavior has gradually shifted. Sharp sell-offs have given way to more controlled movements, and price has begun stabilizing around key demand zones. With volatility compressing and downside momentum fading, the market is now watching whether ARB can transition from correction into recovery as 2026 approaches.

Arbitrum Price TodayCryptocurrencyArbitrumTokenARBPrice$0.1536 -0.41% Market Cap$ 895,195,157.2224h Volume$ 111,752,890.9020Circulating Supply5,826,785,045.00Total Supply10,000,000,000.00All-Time High$ 2.3975 on 12 January 2024All-Time Low$ 0.1360 on 10 October 2025January 2026 is likely to function as a short-term assessment phase for Arbitrum. With price consolidating above long-term support, the market may begin testing higher resistance levels to gauge demand strength.

If ARB holds above $0.55, price could gradually move toward the $0.70–$0.80 zone. A sustained hold in this zone would signal improving sentiment and increase the probability of a broader recovery attempt later in the year.

On the downside, a temporary pullback toward $0.50 cannot be ruled out, especially if market volatility increases. However, unless this level is decisively lost, such a move would likely remain corrective rather than trend-breaking.

Arbitrum Price Prediction 2026The broader outlook for Arbitrum in 2026 depends on whether its current base structure can support higher prices. From a technical standpoint, prolonged consolidation phases often precede gradual trend reversals once resistance zones are reclaimed.

If ARB successfully breaks above the $0.80–$0.90 resistance area and maintains acceptance, price could advance toward the $1.00–$1.20 range. This zone represents a major technical milestone and would confirm that the corrective phase has ended. A move into this range would likely unfold gradually, supported by higher lows rather than sharp rallies. Reaching $1.20 by the end of 2026 would signal a structural recovery rather than speculative excess. If momentum remains mixed, ARB may trade between $0.60 and $0.95, continuing to build a higher base before attempting further expansion. A sustained break below $0.50 would weaken the recovery thesis and delay bullish expectations.

Arbitrum Crypto Price Prediction 2026 – 2030YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($Potential High ($)20260.701.001.2020271.002.002.8020281.402.704.0020293.004.205.2020304.605.007.00Arbitrum Price Forecast 2026The Arbitrum price range in 2026 is expected to be between $0.70 and $1.20.

ARB Crypto Price 2027Arbitrum (ARB) price range can be between $1.70 to $2.80 during the year 2027. 

Arbitrum Coin Price Prediction 2028In 2028, Arbitrum price is forecasted to potentially reach a low price of $1.40. and a high price of $4.00.

ARB Price Prediction 2029Thereafter, the Arbitrum (ARB) price for the year 2029 could range between $3.00  and $5.20.

Arbitrum Price Prediction 2030Finally, in 2030, the price of Arbitrum is predicted to maintain a steady positive. It may trade between $4.60 and $7.00.

Arbitrum Price Prediction 2031, 2032, 2033, 2040, 2050Based on the historic data and trend analysis of the cryptocurrency along with the market sentiments, here are the possible Arbitrum  price targets for the longer time frames.

YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)20314.005.808.0020325.007.309.8020336.508.2011.0020409.0013.0020.00205013.0022.0032.00Arbitrum (ARB) Price Prediction: Market Analysis?Year202620272030Changelly$1.20$2.40$6.00DigitalCoinPrice$1.90$2.60$5.70WalletInvestor$25.60$1.00$5.20CoinPedia’s Arbitrum Price PredictionBased on current technical structure and observed market behavior, Coinpedia’s price outlook implies that Arbitrum (ARB) price is expected to trade between $0.70 and $1.20 in 2026, assuming price remains above its long-term support zone. Over the longer term, if market sentiment remains positive and recovery persists, Arbitrum could potentially reach a price range of $3 to $6 by 2030.

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FAQsWhat is the Arbitrum (ARB) price prediction for 2026?

In 2026, ARB is expected to trade between $0.70 and $1.20 if it holds key support and confirms a long-term recovery trend.

What is the ARB price prediction for 2030?

ARB price prediction for 2030 suggests a potential range between $4.60 and $7.00, assuming sustained adoption and market growth.

What is the Arbitrum price prediction for 2040?

Arbitrum price prediction for 2040 indicates a possible range of $9 to $20 if Ethereum scaling demand remains strong long term.

What is the Arbitrum price prediction for 2050?

Arbitrum price prediction for 2040 indicates a possible range of $9 to $20 if Ethereum scaling demand remains strong long term.

What could impact Arbitrum’s price the most?

ARB price is influenced by Ethereum activity, Layer-2 adoption, overall crypto market trends, and broader investor sentiment.

Is Arbitrum a good long-term investment?

Arbitrum shows long-term potential due to Ethereum adoption, but ARB remains volatile and best suited for investors with risk tolerance.

Disclaimer and Risk WarningThe price predictions in this article are based on the author's personal analysis and opinions. CoinPedia does not endorse or guarantee these views. Investors should conduct independent research before making any financial decisions.

Bitcoin’s sharp slide to $81,119 on January 30 came with a derivatives-market gut punch: forced long closures spiked to extreme levels, yet perpetual funding stayed decisively positive. That mix is complicating a common read, whether the market has already “cleansed” leverage or is still set up for repeat liquidation waves.

Is The Bitcoin Deleveraging Over? On-Chain analyst Axel Adler Jr., in his Morning Brief, pointed to a “cascade of forced closures” over the past 24 hours, with long liquidations dominating the tape. His liquidation dominance oscillator tracking the balance of long versus short liquidations, printed roughly 97%, while the 30-day moving average rose to 31.4%. In plain market-structure terms, that says deleveraging pressure has been heavily one-sided, not just on the day but as a sustained pattern through the last month.

Bitcoin Futures Long Short Liquidations Dominance | X @AxelAdlerJr The reason traders watch extremes like this is the tendency for liquidation flows to cluster and then fade, creating room for near-term stabilization. Adler framed that dynamic cautiously, stressing that an “extreme” reading is not the same thing as confirmation that sellers are done.

“Oscillator extremes often coincide with the culmination of forced selling and can lead to short-term stabilization. However, this is not a reversal signal without confirmations — for a sustainable ‘local bottom’ scenario, it is important to see at least normalization of the oscillator to zero or a decline in the 30-day average.”

That sets the first condition for calling the deleveraging cycle “over”: the liquidation imbalance has to cool, rather than simply peak.

The bigger tension in Adler’s read is that even after the washout in price and the liquidation cascade, funding remained positive: 43.2% annualized on the day, by his figures. While that’s well below the 100%+ annualized levels seen during October–November peaks, it still implies a market paying to stay long rather than getting paid to short.

Bitcoin Perpetual Funding Rates | X @AxelAdlerJr Funding doesn’t just reflect sentiment; it reflects positioning pressure. If funding refuses to flip despite a selloff, it can mean longs are rebuilding exposure quickly, or that the market never fully unwound bullish leverage in the first place. Adler’s conclusion is that the latter risk is still on the table.

“Positive Funding amid massive liquidations increases the risk of repeated deleveraging: this means the market is recovering long positioning quickly enough or is not ready to fully unwind it. Complete ‘derivatives capitulation’ is often accompanied by Funding transitioning to neutral or negative territory — this has not happened yet.”

In other words, the liquidation event may have been violent, but the incentives embedded in perps are still leaning toward long demand. That matters because it keeps the same fragility in place: a fresh downside impulse can turn newly reloaded longs into liquidation fuel again.

Adler summed up the combined signal from the two charts as a washout that may be intense, but not necessarily final.

“Together, the two charts paint a picture of likely incomplete deleveraging: liquidations hit longs extremely hard, but overall positioning remains tilted bullish. The liquidation cascade (long dominance ~97%) is a symptom of market overload with long positions, but not necessarily final cleansing. Persistently positive Funding (43% annualized) may indicate that demand for long exposure is not broken, and the deleveraging process is not complete.”

Until those confirmations show up, the base case in his briefing is less “final capitulation” and more “incomplete deleveraging”, a market that has already flushed leverage once, but may not be done if long appetite stays intact through drawdowns.

At press time, BTC traded at $82,968.

Bitcoin falls below the 0.786 Fib, 1-week chart | Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView.com Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Shiba Inu records 101 billion token outflow from exchanges in 24 hours, signaling reduced sell pressure. SHIB price consolidates in a triangle pattern as holders move assets to private storage.

Newton Gitonga2 min read

31 January 2026, 04:55 AM

Shiba Inu saw a significant token withdrawal from exchanges over the past 24 hours. On-chain data shows approximately 101 billion SHIB tokens were removed from centralized platforms during this period. The movement represents a notable change in holder behavior for the meme cryptocurrency.

Exchange outflows typically signal reduced selling pressure. When investors move tokens to private wallets, they generally indicate longer holding intentions. This contrasts sharply with tokens remaining on exchanges, which often precede sell-offs.

The magnitude of this outflow marks a departure from recent months. SHIB has faced consistent distribution pressure since late 2024. The current shift suggests holders are adopting a different strategy regarding their positions.

Price Action Forms Critical PatternSHIB is currently trading within a tightening triangle on technical charts. The pattern shows converging trendlines with lower highs and marginally higher lows. Such structures frequently precede significant price movements in either direction.

The consolidation phase indicates weakening downward momentum. Sellers have struggled to push prices substantially lower during recent attempts. Each successive dip meets increased buying activity, demonstrating growing absorption at current levels.

Despite this stabilization, longer timeframes still display bearish characteristics. Declining moving averages create overhead resistance zones. Any upward breakout attempt will likely face immediate friction from these technical barriers.

Exchange metrics provide additional context for the price behavior. Total reserves on centralized platforms have decreased slightly alongside negative netflow readings. Inflow and outflow volumes remain elevated, suggesting active portfolio repositioning rather than market stagnation.

Implications for Supply DynamicsThe sustained outflow trend could reshape SHIB's supply-demand balance. Large-scale participants appear to be accumulating positions or establishing defensive holdings. While this activity does not guarantee immediate price appreciation, it establishes groundwork for potential trend reversals.

Reduced exchange liquidity constrains bearish control. When fewer tokens remain available for immediate sale, downward price pressure naturally diminishes. Continued outflows through the weekend would further tighten circulating supply on trading platforms.

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A newly released report from crypto market intelligence firm Messari offers a detailed look at Avalanche’s (AVAX) performance during the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, revealing a sharp contrast between weak price action and record‑breaking on‑chain activity.

Metrics Climb Even As AVAX Suffers Steep Q4 Decline According to Messari, Avalanche’s native token, AVAX, experienced a steep decline during the final quarter of the year. The token fell 59.0% quarter‑over‑quarter (QoQ) and 65.5% year‑over‑year (YoY), dropping from around $30.00 at the end of Q3 in September to approximately $12.30 by the close of Q4. 

Avalanche’s circulating market capitalization mirrored that drop, falling 58.3% QoQ and 63.9% YoY from $12.7 billion to $5.3 billion. Yet, the decline in valuation also impacted Avalanche’s relative standing among digital assets. 

AVAX’s market capitalization drop during Q4. Source: Messari AVAX slipped from 14th to 21st place in rankings by circulating market cap over the quarter. Despite this, Messari highlighted that network usage continued to expand, effectively breaking the typical link between token price performance and network fees. 

While total fees measured in US dollars declined 11.7% QoQ, that drop was modest compared with the 59.0% fall in AVAX’s price. In native terms, fees paid on the network increased meaningfully. Fees denominated in AVAX rose 24.9% QoQ, climbing from 105,719 AVAX to 132,016 AVAX. 

Average daily transactions on the C‑Chain jumped 63% to 2.1 million, while a wave of liquidations during the market crash on October 10, 2025, generated $520,715 in transaction fees. Messari noted that this was the highest single‑day fee total recorded on Avalanche since February 2024.

Avalanche Sees Record Transaction And User Activity  Looking more broadly, Avalanche’s ecosystem reached new activity highs in Q4 2025. Aggregate usage across the C‑Chain and all Avalanche Layer‑1 networks accelerated sharply. 

Average daily transactions increased 4.5% QoQ and surged 1,162.1% YoY to 38.2 million. At the same time, average daily active addresses climbed 25.1% QoQ and an extraordinary 16,360.3% YoY, reaching 24.7 million. 

The 1-D chart shows AVAX’s price trading at $11 on Friday. Source: AVAXUSDT on TradingView.com Activity on the C‑Chain alone reached historic levels. Average daily transactions rose 69.0% QoQ and 799.3% YoY, making Q4 2025 the busiest quarter on record for the chain. 

Staking metrics, however, reflected the pressure from falling prices. The total USD value of staked AVAX declined 59.9% QoQ and 69.1% YoY to $2.3 billion, largely tracking the token’s price drop.

Rising DeFi Base And Major RWA Growth Avalanche’s decentralized finance ecosystem also continued to evolve despite market headwinds. Messari reported that the DeFi Diversity Score, which measures how many protocols account for 90% of total value locked, rose 5.9% QoQ and 63.6% YoY, increasing from 17.0 to 18.0. 

Total DeFi TVL across Avalanche L1s and the C‑Chain declined 41.9% QoQ and 3.8% YoY, falling from $2.2 billion to $1.3 billion. At the same time, the network’s stablecoin market cap grew modestly, increasing 1.7% QoQ and 24.3% YoY to $1.8 billion. 

Avalanche’s AVAX DeFi TVL performance in 2025. Source: Messari As seen in the chart above, measured in AVAX rather than dollars, native DeFi TVL rose 34.5% QoQ to 97.5 million AVAX, even as USD‑denominated TVL fell 44.9%. Messari explained that this divergence occurred because AVAX’s price declined faster than the underlying value held within DeFi protocols.

One of the strongest areas of growth for Avalanche in Q4 was real‑world assets (RWAs). RWA TVL jumped 68.6% QoQ and 949.3% YoY, rising from $789.8 million at the end of Q3 to $1.33 billion by the close of Q4 2025. 

Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com 

, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until March 23, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE: BRBR), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's securities between November 19, 2024 and August 4, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period").  This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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If you purchased securities of BellRing and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-brbr/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by March 23, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

BellRing and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws. 

On May 6, 2025, the Company disclosed that "several key retailers lowered their weeks of supply on hand, which is expected to be a mid-single-digit headwind to our third quarter growth," and that "[w]e now expect Q3 sales growth of low single digits." On this news, the price of BellRing's shares fell $14.88 per share, or 19%, from $78.43 per share on May 5, 2025, to close at $63.55 per share on May 6, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

Then, on August 4, 2025, post-market, the Company reported its fiscal 3Q 2025 financial results, disclosing a disappointing new 2025 sales outlook, stating "BellRing management has narrowed its fiscal year 2025 outlook for net sales to [a] range between $2.28-$2.32 billion," due to "several other competitors" gaining space to sell their products with a large retailer and that "it is not surprising to see new protein RTDs enter[ed]" the convenient nutrition market.  On this news, the price of BellRing's shares fell $17.46 per share, or nearly 33%, from $53.64 per share on August 4, 2025, to $36.18 per share on August 5, 2025, on unusually heavy trading volume.

The case is Denha v. BellRing Brands, Inc., No. 26-cv-00575.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger High Yield Strategies Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NHS) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0905 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on February 27, 2026, has a record date of February 17, 2026, and has an ex-date of February 17, 2026.

Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.0905 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. The Fund's ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, the cost of leverage and the level of other Fund fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist only of net investment income.

Due to an effort to maintain a stable distribution amount, the distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2026 will be made after the end of the year.

About Neuberger

Neuberger is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with approximately 3,000 employees across 27 countries. The firm manages $563 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger's investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm is proud to be recognized for its commitment to its two constituents, clients and employees. Again in 2025, we were named Best Asset Manager for Institutional Investors in the US (Crisil Coalition Greenwich) and the #1 Best Place to Work in Money Management (Pensions & Investments, firms with more than 1,000 employees). Neuberger has no corporate parent or unaffiliated external shareholders. Visit www.nb.com for more information, including www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data as of December 31, 2025.

Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund's performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund's investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.

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Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces an investigation of potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) resulting from allegations that Carvana may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.

So What: If you purchased Carvana 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=17341 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 January 28, 2026, The Wall Street Journal published an article entitled "Carvana Stock Falls on Short-Seller Report Alleging Overstated Earnings." The article stated that Carvana stock had fallen after "the release of a short seller's report that alleged the company's earnings are 'far more dependent' than previously known on private companies linked to Carvana's controlling shareholders."

On this news, Carvana's stock price fell 14% on January 28, 2026.

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.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with substantial losses that they have until February 9, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Integer Holdings Corporation ("Integer" or the "Company") (NYSE: ITGR), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company's shares between July 25, 2024 and October 22, 2025, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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If you purchased shares of Integer and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-itgr/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by February 9, 2026.

About the Lawsuit

Integer and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.

On October 23, 2025, the Company disclosed a lower full-year 2025 sales guidance to a range between $1.840 billion and $1.854 billion, well short of analysts' estimates, as well as expected net sales growth of -2% to 2% and organic sales growth of 0% and 4% for the full year of 2026, among other things, due to the market adoption of its products being slower than anticipated.

On this news, the price of Integer's shares fell $35.22 per share, or more than 32%, from a closing price of $109.11 per share on October 22, 2025, to a closing price of $73.89 per share on October 23, 2025.

The case is West Palm Beach Firefighters' Pension Fund v. Integer Holdings Corporation, et al., No. 25-cv-10251.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., notifies investors in CoreWeave, Inc. ("CoreWeave" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: CRWV) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of investors of CoreWeave who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 28, 2025 and December 15, 2025. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

Kahn Swick & Foti https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-crwv/

CoreWeave investors should contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email ([email protected]), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-crwv/ to learn more.

CASE DETAILS: According to the Complaint, CoreWeave and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.  The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company had overstated its ability to meet customer demand for its service; (ii) the Company materially understated the scope and severity of the risk that its reliance on a single third-party data center supplier created for its ability to meet customer demand for its services; (iii) the foregoing was reasonably likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenue; and (iv) as a result, CoreWeave's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. 

The case is Masaitis v. CoreWeave, Inc., et al., No. 26-cv-00355.

WHAT TO DO? If you invested in CoreWeave and suffered a loss during the relevant time frame, you have until March 13, 2026 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff; however, your ability to share in any recovery does not require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC

KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. This past year, KSF was ranked by SCAS among the top 10 firms nationally based upon total settlement value. KSF serves a variety of clients, including public and private institutional investors, and retail investors - in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, Delaware, California, Louisiana, Chicago, and a representative office in Luxembourg.

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, /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Real Estate Securities Income Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NRO) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0312 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on February 27, 2026, has a record date of February 17, 2026, and has an ex-date of February 17, 2026.

Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.0312 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist of only net investment income. The Fund's ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, availability of capital gains, the amount of leverage employed by the Fund, the cost of leverage and the level of other Fund fees and expenses.

The distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2026 will be made after the end of the year.

About Neuberger

Neuberger is an employee-owned, private, independent investment manager founded in 1939 with approximately 3,000 employees across 27 countries. The firm manages $563 billion of equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate and hedge fund portfolios for global institutions, advisors and individuals. Neuberger's investment philosophy is founded on active management, fundamental research and engaged ownership. The firm is proud to be recognized for its commitment to its two constituents, clients and employees. Again in 2025, we were named Best Asset Manager for Institutional Investors in the US (Crisil Coalition Greenwich) and the #1 Best Place to Work in Money Management (Pensions & Investments, firms with more than 1,000 employees). Neuberger has no corporate parent or unaffiliated external shareholders. Visit www.nb.com for more information, including www.nb.com/disclosure-global-communications for information on awards. Data as of December 31, 2025.

Statements made in this release that look forward in time involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the adverse effect from a decline in the securities markets or a decline in the Fund's performance, a general downturn in the economy, competition from other closed end investment companies, changes in government policy or regulation, inability of the Fund's investment adviser to attract or retain key employees, inability of the Fund to implement its investment strategy, inability of the Fund to manage rapid expansion and unforeseen costs and other effects related to legal proceedings or investigations of governmental and self-regulatory organizations.

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The release of the Q4 2025 report sent the stock tumbling, which may have left a clue as to which direction the stock is favoring. The year 2025 was better for LG Display than preceding years, but there are a number of reasons why 2026 could turn out quite different. The latest CES 2026 offered consumers a chance to observe and compare LCD and OLED and what was shown should raise questions about LPL.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Why: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces that it is investigating potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: PFSI) resulting from allegations that PennyMac may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public. So What: If you purchased PennyMac securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingen.

Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - January 30, 2026 - Rockland Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or "Rockland") (CSE: RKL) (OTCQB: BERLF) (FSE: GB2) announces it has set 2,000,000 options to directors, officers and consultants of the Company at a price of $0.16 for a period of 3 years in accordance with the Company’s stock option plan.

About Rockland Resources Ltd.

Rockland Resources is committed to unlocking value through focused mineral exploration and discovery. The company's flagship project is the historic Cole Gold Mines project in the prolific Red Lake district of Ontario. By leveraging geological expertise, disciplined exploration and strategic project development, Rockland Resources aims to deliver meaningful growth and long-term value to its shareholders.

We seek Safe Harbor.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Michael England, CEO & Director

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Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This news release contains forward-looking statements, which relate to future events or future performance and reflect management’s current expectations and assumptions. Such forward-looking statements reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ materially from those expected. These forward -looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements and by those made in our filings with SEDAR in Canada (available at WWW.SEDAR.COM).

Weebit Nano Limited (WBTNF) Q2 2026 Earnings Call January 29, 2026 11:30 PM EST

Company Participants

Jacob Hanoch - CEO, MD & Executive Director

Conference Call Participants

Adrian Mulcahy

Presentation

Adrian Mulcahy

[Audio Gap]

meet the CEO quarterly update with CEO, Coby Hanoch from Weebit Nano. So we're going to step through. I'll get Coby to make some introductory remarks with respect to the quarter, and then we'll work through your questions. We've got a pretty strict time line. So we're going to hopefully, we can conclude it in just around about an hour, but I'll be the timekeeper on this, Coby. So don't be concerned about that.

But look, thanks, everybody, for joining us, a really big group that has joined us, Coby. So why don't I throw it to you for some opening remarks on the quarter to get us underway?

Jacob Hanoch
CEO, MD & Executive Director

Thanks, Adrian. So welcome, everyone. Glad to have everyone here and talk to you again. Yes, we had another good quarter, strong quarter. Obviously, the big highlight was at the end of the quarter with signing TI. I think that was a really important milestone for us. I think you can follow the trend that we went through from SkyWater. We grew an order of magnitude to DB HiTek, another order of magnitude to onsemi and now another order of magnitude to TI, and we're really now dealing with the biggest semiconductor companies. And this is really exciting.

The reaction from the world in the semiconductor space and in general, has been remarkable. And I think with TI and onsemi and DB HiTek, people see that this is really catching. This is moving forward. I always said that each deal makes the next one a little easier. So it doesn't make it easy. It makes

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Tony Severino uses the ISM PMI index to signal that the macro cycle has already peaked. Bitcoin shows signs of technical weakness by losing key supports on monthly timeframes. The expert projects a possible correction toward $45,000 before any potential reversal. Recent statements by Tony Severino have caused uncertainty in the digital asset market. Severino asserts that the Bitcoin bullish cycle is over, an analysis that challenges the optimistic projections prevailing among many investors and promoters within the crypto ecosystem.

I sincerely wish people would stop hyping these snake oil salesmen

What they're telling you, isn't real – it's a fairy tale that may or may not come true

Real cyclical behavior is measured trough to trough – the cycle is over, not that it hasn't started yet

PMI/ISM is in a… pic.twitter.com/s2olNkxpL1

— Tony Severino, CMT (@TonySeverinoCMT) January 28, 2026 Severino’s stance is grounded in traditional macroeconomic indicators, most notably the U.S. ISM Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). These data points reflect lower highs and lower lows in the manufacturing sector, which generally suggests that the cyclical momentum for risk assets has already been exhausted.

Consequently, the analyst warns that ignoring these macro signals is akin to betting on a “fairy tale.” While gold and silver maintain consistent inflows, Bitcoin is showing signs of fatigue near $80,000, lagging behind precious metals.

Technical Analysis and Bearish Targets for 2026 Monthly candlestick charts paint a very complex picture, as the asset has broken through essential moving averages. The analyst points out that, in previous years, these types of breakdowns have preceded average drawdowns of 50%. This reinforces the idea that the Bitcoin bullish cycle is over.

Due to this historical behavior, the expert has established a downside target toward the $45,000 zone. This correction would represent a healthy yet severe adjustment, necessary to purge excess speculation before attempting a new sustainable upward trend.

In summary, it is crucial to monitor the PMI level of 46; a drop below this point would confirm a deeper intermediate downtrend. Investors must act with caution, as an environment of stagflation or a global financial crisis could invalidate any narrative of immediate recovery for the king of cryptocurrencies.

Gold and silver have recently dominated headlines, outperforming both Bitcoin and altcoins in the broader crypto market. While both precious metals recorded new all-time highs in 2026, many altcoins failed to reach similar milestones. Bitcoin, by contrast, did achieve an ATH in 2025; however, following that peak, its price retraced sharply to new lows. With this in mind, analysts argue that the strength of gold and silver does not pose a threat to digital assets. Instead, they interpret the divergence as a major bullish signal for Bitcoin and altcoins. 

Gold And Silver ATH Signals Bitcoin And Altcoins Upside Crypto market expert Mark Chadwick delivered a detailed analysis of precious metals and cryptocurrencies on X this week, pointing to what he calls “the biggest price divergence” ever recorded between gold and Bitcoin. His chart and analysis suggest that a strong performance in gold could be a major indicator for a potential rally in cryptocurrencies. 

Chadwick noted that gold has surged aggressively, reaching an ATH of over $5,600 in January 2026. This price rally has pushed the metal into extreme overbought levels on higher timeframes. In contrast, Bitcoin is facing prolonged weakness and negative sentiment in 2026, despite reaching an all-time high above $126,000 in October 2025. 

Source: X The analyst suggested that this performance imbalance has reached levels that typically signal a major market shift. Gold and silver have been boosted by factors such as central bank accumulation, inflation hedging, and geopolitical pressures. At the same time, Bitcoin has been weighed down by tighter liquidity, reduced investor interest, and risk-off conditions. As a result,  traditional safe-haven assets have entered overbought territory, leaving BTC and altcoins largely overlooked. 

Chadwick argues that markets move in cycles driven by sentiment and positioning. When one asset becomes excessively overbought, returns diminish, and capital seeks higher upside elsewhere. In past macro cycles, periods of strong performance in gold and silver have often been followed by capital rotating into higher-risk assets once fear subsides. 

Based on his analysis, Bitcoin’s current positioning reflects exhaustion rather than structural weakness. Chadwick believes that when manipulation ends and capital starts flowing out of gold and silver into BTC, it could set the stage for a sharp rebound in the leading cryptocurrency. Since altcoins typically follow Bitcoin’s performance, the analyst expects that once Bitcoin regains momentum, some of that profit could also rotate into select altcoins, fueling a price rally. 

How High Bitcoin And Altcoins Could Rally  Chadwick has stated that Bitcoin’s price could easily surge 10x as capital flows back into it and market sentiment and liquidity improve. However, the chart outlines a short-term rally, projecting a 91.60% rise to $170,000 from the $82,000 region. The analyst also predicted that altcoins could rise 50-100x, reflecting a staggering potential for gains in the crypto market. 

He concluded his analysis by emphasizing that smart money knows massive returns often come from diversification. From this perspective, the current ATHs of gold and silver do not undermine cryptocurrencies but signal an upcoming shift in capital. 

BTC falls to $82,000 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Binance is reinforcing crypto's safety net by shifting its $1 billion SAFU fund into bitcoin, framing BTC as the long-term anchor for user protection, transparency, and balance-sheet resilience amid market stress. Binance Converts $1B SAFU Fund to Bitcoin as BTC Anchors Industry Stability Periods of market stress often test major platforms.