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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: PARK), a leading dental resource organization, today announced that it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025 after market close on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results the next day on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time).

A live webcast of the call will be accessible by registering using the links below or through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://investors.parkdentalpartners.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the website for a limited time following the call.

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Date: February 26, 2026Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (7:30 a.m. Central Time)Webcast: Link to Webcast RegistrationConference Call: Link to Conference Call Registration About Park Dental Partners, Inc.
Park Dental Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ:PARK), and its subsidiaries, is a dental resource organization that has put patients first since establishment of its general dentistry group in 1972. The Company provides comprehensive business support services, including clinical team members, administrative personnel, facilities, and equipment, to its affiliated general and multi-specialty dental practices. The Company currently employs over 200 dentists across 88 practice locations in 3 states. The Company’s clinical support team consists of over 900 hygienists, dental assistants, and patient care coordinators that support affiliated dentists in operating their practices. Park Dental Partners is based in Roseville, Minnesota. For more information, please visit www.parkdentalpartners.com.

, /PRNewswire/ -- The Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed-End Funds (NYSE: ASGI, THQ), (the "Funds" or individually the "Fund"), today announced that the Funds paid the distributions noted in the table below on January 30, 2026, on a per share basis to all shareholders of record as of January 23, 2026 (ex-dividend date January 23, 2026).

Ticker

Exchange

Fund

Amount

ASGI

NYSE

abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund

$ 0.2100

THQ

NYSE

abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund

$ 0.1800

Each Fund has adopted a distribution policy to provide investors with a stable distribution out of current income, supplemented by realized capital gains and, to the extent necessary, paid-in capital.

Under applicable U.S. tax rules, the amount and character of distributable income for each Fund's fiscal year can be finally determined only as of the end of the Fund's fiscal year. However, under Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") and related rules, the Funds may be required to indicate to shareholders the estimated source of certain distributions to shareholders.

The following tables set forth the estimated amounts of the sources of the distributions for purposes of Section 19 of the 1940 Act and the rules adopted thereunder. The tables have been computed based on generally accepted accounting principles. The tables include estimated amounts and percentages for the current distributions paid this month as well as for the cumulative distributions paid relating to fiscal year to date, from the following sources: net investment income; net realized short-term capital gains; net realized long-term capital gains; and return of capital. The estimated compositions of the distributions may vary because the estimated composition may be impacted by future income, expenses and realized gains and losses on securities and currencies.

The Funds' estimated sources of the current distribution paid this month and for its current fiscal year to date are as follows:

Estimated Amounts of Current Distribution per Share

Fund

Distribution Amount

Net Investment Income

Net Realized Short-Term Gains**

Net Realized Long-Term Gains

Return of Capital

ASGI

$0.2100

-

-

$0.0693

33 %

$0.1407

67 %

-

-

THQ

$0.1800

-

-

$0.0828

46 %

$0.0144

8 %

$0.0828

46 %

Estimated Amounts of Fiscal Year* to Date Cumulative Distributions per Share

Fund

Distribution Amount

Net Investment Income

Net Realized Short-Term Gains **

Net Realized Long-Term Gains

Return of Capital

ASGI

$0.8400

-

-

$0.2772

33 %

$0.5628

67 %

-

-

THQ

$0.7200

-

-

$0.3312

46 %

$0.0576

8 %

$0.3312

46 %

* ASGI and THQ have a 9/30 fiscal year end
**includes currency gains

Where the estimated amounts above show a portion of the distribution to be a "Return of Capital," it means that Fund estimates that it has distributed more than its income and capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur for example, when some or all the money that you invested in a Fund is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect the Fund's investment performance and should not be confused with "yield" or "income."

The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The final determination of the source of all distributions for the current year will only be made after year-end. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of the fiscal year and may be subject to change based on tax regulations. After the end of each calendar year, a Form 1099-DIV will be sent to shareholders for the prior calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.

The following tables provide the Funds' total return performance based on net asset value (NAV) over various time periods compared to the Funds' annualized and cumulative distribution rates.

Fund Performance and Distribution Rate Information

Fund

Average Annual Total Return on NAV for the 5 Year Period Ending 12/31/2025¹

Current Fiscal Period's Annualized Distribution Rate on NAV

Cumulative Total Return on NAV¹

Cumulative Distribution Rate on NAV²

ASGI

9.38 %

11.81 %

4.23 %

2.95 %

THQ

5.89 %

11.31 %

9.88 %

2.83 %

1 Return data is net of all Fund expenses and fees and assumes the reinvestment of all distributions reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's dividend reinvestment plan.
2 Based on the Fund's NAV as of December 31, 2025.

Shareholders should not draw any conclusions about a Fund's investment performance from the amount of the Fund's current distributions or from the terms of the distribution policy (the "Distribution Policy").

The value at which a closed-end fund stock may trade on a public exchange is a function of external market factors that are not at the control of the Fund's Board or Investment Advisor. Closed-end Fund shares may therefore trade at a premium or a discount to net asset value at any given time. Shareholders should be aware that a fund trading at a premium to net asset value may not be sustainable and a fund's discount to net asset value, can widen as well as narrow. Shareholders of a fund trading at a premium who participate in that fund's dividend reinvestment plan should note the reinvestment of distributions may occur at a premium to net asset value.

While NAV performance may be indicative of the Fund's investment performance, it does not measure the value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund. The value of a shareholder's investment in the Fund is determined by the Fund's market price, which is based on the supply and demand for the Fund's shares in the open market.

Pursuant to an exemptive order granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Funds may distribute any long-term capital gains more frequently than the limits provided in Section 19(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 19b-1 thereunder. Therefore, distributions paid by the Funds during the year may include net income, short-term capital gains, long-term capital gains and/or a return of capital. Net income dividends and short-term capital gain dividends, while generally taxable at ordinary income rates, may be eligible, to the extent of qualified dividend income earned by the Funds, to be taxed at a lower rate not to exceed the maximum rate applicable to your long-term capital gains. Distributions made in any calendar year in excess of investment company taxable income and net capital gain are treated as taxable ordinary dividends to the extent of undistributed earnings and profits, and then as a return of capital that reduces the adjusted basis in the shares held. To the extent return of capital distributions exceed the adjusted basis in the shares held, capital gain is recognized with a holding period based on the period the shares have been held at the date such amount is received.

The payment of distributions in accordance with the Distribution Policy may result in a decrease in the Fund's net assets. A decrease in the Fund's net assets may cause an increase in the Fund's annual operating expense ratio and a decrease in the Fund's market price per share to the extent the market price correlates closely to the Fund's net asset value per share. The Distribution Policy may also negatively affect the Fund's investment activities to the extent that the Fund is required to hold larger cash positions than it typically would hold or to the extent that the Fund must liquidate securities that it would not have sold, for the purpose of paying the distribution. Each Fund's Board has the right to amend, suspend or terminate the Distribution Policy at any time. The amendment, suspension or termination of the Distribution Policy may affect the Fund's market price per share. Investors should consult their tax advisor regarding federal, state, and local tax considerations that may be applicable in their particular circumstances.

Circular 230 disclosure: To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the U.S. Treasury, we inform you that any U.S. tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein.

Aberdeen Investments Global is the trade name of Aberdeen's investments business, herein referred to as "Aberdeen Investments" or "Aberdeen". In the United States, Aberdeen Investments refers to the following affiliated, registered investment advisers: abrdn Inc., abrdn Investments Limited, and abrdn Asia Limited."

Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. A Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund's portfolio. There is no assurance that a Fund will achieve its investment objective. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

SOURCE Aberdeen Investments U.S. Closed End Funds

Phunware Inc (NASDAQ:PHUN, FRA:2RJA) earlier this week unveiled a redesigned corporate website as part of its sharpened focus on the hospitality sector. In an interview with Proactive, CEO Jeremy Krol detailed how the company is aligning its offerings to solve what he describes as a “legacy gap” between modern guest expectations and outdated hotel processes.

Krol explained that while consumers have grown accustomed to seamless mobile-first experiences when booking flights or rideshares, many hotel operations remain rooted in manual and analog systems. “When they get to the hotel, that’s where the experience changes,” he said, pointing to outdated check-in procedures and the use of paper maps as common friction points.

Phunware’s updated platform — and its new website — aims to position the company as a strategic partner for hotels and resorts undergoing digital transformation. Its tiered product suite begins with what Krol called the “enriched experience,” a mobile solution designed to address a specific pain point while establishing a foundation for broader digital engagement.

“Digital doesn’t mean difficult,” Krol noted, underscoring the company’s approach to intuitive design and scalable architecture. Phunware’s tools are built to grow alongside client needs, whether a property chooses to implement a single feature or adopt a full suite of digital guest services.

Loyalty was another key theme, with Krol noting that consistent, comfortable digital experiences foster long-term guest relationships. “Lost guests don’t spend money,” he said, highlighting the direct impact digital convenience can have on revenue generation.

For investors, Phunware’s refined strategy in a high-value vertical like hospitality signals a disciplined and focused approach to revenue growth. The company is betting that hotels looking to modernize will increasingly turn to turnkey mobile solutions.

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MSTR stock is facing bearish sentiment, with several market analysts projecting a further decline amid Bitcoin’s crash to new yearly lows. At the same time, renowned economist Peter Schiff has again criticized Michael Saylor’s decision to adopt a Bitcoin strategy for his firm instead of buying gold.

Analyst Identifies Bearish Chart Set Up for MSTR Stock Chartered Market Technician Aksel Kibar highlighted a long-forming topping structure for the stock’s price on the weekly chart. Then, he forecasted a downside continuation for the MSTR stock. According to him, the chart projects the MSTR price to drop to about $120.

He added that the chart showed a drop below a multi-month support band and that lower highs have formed during recent swings. According to TradingView data, MSTR price is trading at about $146, up over 2% in today’s trading session, rebounding from a 52-week low of around $143 yesterday. However, the stock is still down over 7% year-to-date (YTD).

Source: TradingView; MSTR Daily chart Analyst Ted Pillows also noted that MSTR has lost its prior monthly upward trend. Also, it is currently trading below important trend and momentum indicators. Crypto market analyst Benjamin Cowen wrote that the previous major cycle of MSTR took 98 weeks to bottom out. Hence, he presented a comparative chart model indicating that if the same duration is repeated, there might be a cycle low by October 2026.

Trader The Great Mattsby indicated a more immediate technical interest zone at around $130. According to the shared chart, the level was calculated from the Fibonacci retracement and horizontal support lines.

Schiff Questions Strategy’s Bitcoin Treasury Model In an X post, Peter Schiff said that MSTR stock is currently almost 70% below its peak. This came as he tied the stock’s decline to Strategy and Saylor’s decision to build a Bitcoin treasury. According to him, Strategy spent over $52 billion to acquire more than 700,000 BTC at an average price of over $76,000, including the 2,932 BTC it bought between January 20 and 25.

The company reported an unrealized loss of $17.44 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the BTC price declined by 25% during the quarter. MSTR stock dropped 53% in Q4 alone and is 66% off its record high.

Another argument by Schiff is that the firm’s unrealized gain of 11% over the past five years of buying BTC is small. He said the firm would have achieved larger gains if it had purchased gold instead. In a recent interview, Schiff ruled out Bitcoin as a reserve currency, calling it a speculative currency with no underlying value.

He noted that central banks continue to accumulate gold rather than Bitcoin as reserves. He said this is due to the lack of influence of technology and investor sentiment on its price. Another point Schiff made is that gold has proven to be a consistent store of value during crises.

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SKR claims opened Jan. 21, 2026, and over 44,000 wallets staked, taking total tokens above 3.97B, or over 69.7% of circulating supply. Season 1 allocated over 1.96B SKR, with 86.8% claimed by 73.2k wallets in a week; day one saw 1.45B claimed by 50k wallets. DEX volume topped $177M with a Jan. 22 peak of $76.9M; a 50% Seeker discount using SKR via Solana Pay with MoonPay launched Jan. 26. The Seeker airdrop is a stress test for how users treat SKR in the Solana Mobile ecosystem, and week one delivered a clear signal. Staking, not flipping, is currently absorbing most attention as wallets lock up supply. SKR is the Seeker platform’s native asset for governance, staking, incentives, and app discovery across the Web3 stack. Claims opened on January 21, 2026, and onchain tracking from Dune shows more than 44,000 wallets have staked SKR, already pushing the staked balance above 3.97B tokens. Relative to circulating supply, that equates to a staking rate above 69.7%.

Airdrop and staking snapshot Season 1 allocated more than 1.96B SKR to eligible users, and claim behavior was front loaded. The airdrop’s first-day rush set the tone, with most of the week’s claiming completed almost immediately. Within the first week, over 86.8% of the allocation was claimed by more than 73.2k unique wallets. On day one, more than 1.45B SKR were claimed, over 85% of total claimed supply, involving more than 50k wallets. Most wallets landed in a few tiers: 64.2% claimed 10,000 SKR, 19.5% received 5,000, and 11.9% claimed 40,000. Separately, 669 developer-linked wallets received 750,000 each.

Post-claim activity quickly split between staking and distribution to the market. The holder base is tilting toward long-term participation, even while a sizable cohort sold out completely. More than 50.8% of claimants staked at least some of their SKR shortly after claiming, representing over 40.6k wallets. Roughly 34.7% sold their entire allocation, while about 4.7% sold between 50% and 75%. One week in, total holders exceeded 68k wallets, and more than 34.5k staked their entire balance. Airdrop claimants alone staked over 787M SKR, or more than 45.25% of what they claimed, despite active trading.

Market activity followed the signals, with DEX volume over $177M and a peak on January 22 at $76.9M, when over 22k traders participated. Liquidity and staking are moving together, creating a loop for price discovery and incentives. Staking sizes cluster in the middle: 36.2% of stakers locked 10,000 to 20,000 SKR, 27.9% staked under 5,000, and 20.7% staked 5,000 to 10,000, while 78 wallets staked over 1M each. On January 26, a limited-time 50% Seeker discount launched for SKR purchases via Solana Pay with MoonPay; Monolith runs Feb. 2 to Mar. 9 with RadiantsDAO.

Gold’s record-breaking rally finally blinked this week, and Bitcoin’s traders are watching what comes next.

After sprinting to an all-time high of $5,594.82 per ounce, spot gold slid to around $5,330 as investors took profits, a pullback of roughly 4.7% from the peak.

The Kobeissi Letter noted that the precious metal's volatile price performance led to a $5.5 trillion swing in its market capitalization, the largest in history.

Chart Showing Gold's Market Capitalization Swing on Jan. 29. (Source: The Kobeissi Letter)At the same time, Bitcoin fell 7% to about $82,381, reflecting a split-screen moment for two assets often marketed as “hard money” hedges.

Consequently, the key question for crypto markets is not whether gold can correct after a near-vertical move.

The question is whether a gold pullback becomes a rotation catalyst, freeing up capital, attention, and “debasement trade” narrative space that could later flow into Bitcoin, or whether it signals a macro-regime that exerts pressure on both assets.

Gold, the crowded macro tradeGold’s rally has been fueled by a potent mix of geopolitical risk, policy uncertainty, and a weakening dollar.

The precious metal's surge past $5,000 was driven by a safe-haven rush and followed an extraordinary 64% rise in 2025, the largest annual gain since 1979.

Notably, market positioning has also been reinforced by massive ETF demand.

Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, noted the historical nature of current trading volumes. According to him:

“The GLD volume is the craziest, that's about 50% beyond its old all-time record.

Chart Showing the Yhe Top 10 Most Traded ETFs on Jan. 29 (Source: Eric Balchunas)This followed the World Gold Council's report that physically backed gold ETFs attracted $89 billion in 2025, bringing global gold ETF assets under management to a record $559 billion and holdings to a record 4,025 tonnes.

In its analysis of the drivers of those flows, the WGC highlighted “momentum buying” alongside declining opportunity costs as US Treasury yields fell and the dollar weakened. These are conditions that can reverse quickly if rates or the dollar snap back.

Meanwhile, the speed of gold's uptrend is now showing up in its volatility. The CBOE Gold ETF Volatility Index (GVZ) increased from 30.01 on Jan. 23 to 39.67 on Jan. 28.

Chart Showing CBOE Gold Volatility Index Since 2016 (Source: FRED)This sharp shift is the highest level since 2020 and is often accompanied by forced de-risking when trades become crowded.

The $39 trillion referendumAt record prices, gold’s total “above-ground” value is brushing up against some of the biggest benchmarks in global finance.

The World Gold Council estimates that about 216,265 tonnes of gold have been mined throughout history. At roughly $5,088 per ounce, that implies an above-ground gold value of approximately $36 trillion.

That figure is strikingly close to the US government’s $38.54 trillion in total debt, as recorded on Jan. 28.

Chart Showing Gold Market Cap vs US Debt (Source: Joe Consorti)That comparison matters because it frames gold’s rally as more than a commodity squeeze. Market analysts noted that it appears to be a macroeconomic “balance sheet” trade, or a referendum on sovereign debt and currency credibility.

If that framing is what pulled marginal buyers into gold, then a pullback does not have to kill the thesis.

Joe Consorti, a Bitcoin analyst, said:

“Gold is about to be larger than the United States' debt of $38.5T. This is what a global monetary reset looks like.”

So, as this gold’s correction unfolds, it may trigger a reassessment of where the debasement hedge should sit, especially now that Bitcoin has more mainstream on-ramps than in past cycles.

Mechanics of the narrative handoffBitcoin’s case as a follow-on beneficiary rests less on simple “gold down, BTC up” thinking and more on portfolio mechanics and correlation.

ARK Invest noted that Bitcoin’s correlation with gold since 2020 has been low (0.14 using weekly returns), suggesting that the top crypto can serve as a diversifier relative to traditional asset allocations.

Chart Showing Correlation Between Bitcoin, Gold, and Others (Source: Ark Invest)Notably, a low correlation does not guarantee a rally, but it does support a scenario in which gold can rally without Bitcoin mechanically following it.

This creates room for a later “catch-up” trade if capital rotates back toward higher-convexity hedges.

Meanwhile, there is also a “narrative handoff” effect. Gold’s surge has been a very visible expression of monetary anxiety.

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If that anxiety persists but gold’s trade looks stretched, Bitcoin becomes the obvious alternative risk bucket for investors who prefer liquidity and 24/7 pricing.

Interestingly, Bitcoin analyst James Van Straten noted that the flagship digital asset is currently on course for six consecutive red months versus gold.

This pattern is identical to that observed in 2018 and 2019, after which BTC produced five consecutive green monthly candles.

Capital rotation into BitcoinA useful way to model the next phase is to treat gold’s pullback as a signal and ask what macro driver is behind it.

In a “benign unwind” scenario, gold cools because of profit-taking and volatility spikes (like the GVZ’s jump) that flush out leverage. In this path, the underlying macro backdrop of liquidity expectations and a softer dollar does not reverse.

As a result, Bitcoin may initially lag and then catch up as investors re-risk into the “digital hard asset” trade.

Alphractal CEO Jaoao Wedson said:

“When gold enters a Buy Climax (BC) phase, the next move is typically a sharp dump.”

Wedson noted that following such a correction, gold typically enters a sideways consolidation phase, after which risk assets such as Bitcoin tend to respond positively. He added:

“Historically, this phase unfolds over several months and appears to be closely aligned with the historical fractal Bitcoin has followed across cycles — the window where large institutional capital reallocates aggressively into Bitcoin.”

However, if the gold sell-off reflects broader deleveraging across risk markets, Bitcoin often behaves as a high-beta asset and can decline alongside equities before recovering.

This is the path on which Bitcoin, as a macro hedge, loses the first battle but can win the second once funding conditions stabilize.

Meanwhile, the most bearish path for both assets would be a strong-dollar and higher real rates regime.

ARK Invest’s outlook entertains a higher-dollar regime by comparing US policy conditions to the early days of Reaganomics, when the dollar surged. In this scenario, the debasement trade fades, and Bitcoin’s upside becomes more dependent on crypto-native catalysts.

ARK Invest's Cathie Wood warned that the “bubble today is not in AI, but in gold,” suggesting an upturn in the dollar could pop that bubble.

She noted that the ratio of gold to the US money supply (M2), which stands at about $22.69 trillion, recently reached levels reminiscent of those in 1980 and the Great Depression.

Gold Market Cap as a Percentage of US Money Supply (Source: Cathie Wood)However, if gold’s correction proves orderly and the macro drivers that ignited the hard-asset bid remain intact, Bitcoin may find itself next in line.

But it would not serve as a mirror of gold; instead, it would be the market’s higher-volatility expression of the same underlying monetary fear.

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Bitcoin exits the top 10 global assets after a correction reduced its market capitalization. To re-enter the top 10, it needs to gain ~$100-200B; for the top 5, exceed $2.5 trillion. Its volatility contrasts with gold, which leads the ranking and has historically shallower pullbacks. Bitcoin left the top 10 global assets by market capitalization after remaining among the top ten for much of 2025. BTC currently registers a market capitalization close to 1.65-1.7 trillion dollars, with the price oscillating between 82,000 and 88,000 dollars per unit.

The drop in the ranking places Bitcoin below companies like Meta, TSMC and Saudi Aramco, whose market values move between 1.7 and 1.9 trillion dollars. A few weeks ago, some listings showed Bitcoin in eighth place with approximately 1.84 trillion dollars, but the recent correction eliminated enough value to remove it from the elite group.

The immediate trigger was a wave of liquidations exceeding 1.6 billion dollars in leveraged long positions. Traders who were betting on the rally’s continuation saw their positions forcibly closed when the price fell from zones near 90,000 dollars. The cascade of sales amplified the bearish movement within days.

Gold Dominates While Tech Companies Maintain Positions The current ranking of global assets by market capitalization places gold in first place with an estimated value between 31 and 35 trillion dollars. It is followed by technology companies and silver, all with capitalizations exceeding 2.5 trillion dollars.

NVIDIA, Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon occupy positions in the group of 2.5 to 4.6 trillion dollars. Silver, as a traditional commodity, also sits in the upper range of the ranking. Bitcoin now appears around 11th place, slightly below the block formed by Meta, TSMC and Saudi Aramco.

The episode reinforces the perception that Bitcoin, although already comparable in size to mega-caps and commodities, remains highly exposed to leverage cycles and global risk-off episodes. Movements of 10-15% within a few days continue to be common in the digital asset.

Despite the decline in ranking, recent surveys among institutional investors suggest that many consider Bitcoin undervalued at these levels. Several analyses catalog it as an asset with upside potential if global liquidity normalizes and regulations do not tighten drastically.

To return to the top 10, Bitcoin would need to recover approximately 100-200 billion dollars in capitalization, which would equate to a price increase to the 90,000-95,000 dollar zone per unit. Reaching the top 5 would require exceeding 2.5 trillion dollars in total value, implying prices above 120,000 dollars.

The contrast with gold is illustrative. While Bitcoin needs to gain close to 50% to enter the global top 5, gold already dominates first place with a value that almost doubles that of NVIDIA, the world’s second most valuable company.

Bitcoin’s inherent volatility keeps the possibility of rapid recovery open, but also exposes holders to risks of new drops if macroeconomic conditions deteriorate.

Bitcoin Falls to $81,000 While Gold Retreats After Reaching All-Time Highs Bitcoin trades around 81-83 thousand dollars after registering a 6% drop on January 30. Gold, meanwhile, stood near 5,064 dollars per ounce after a daily retreat that oscillated between 8% and 13%, depending on the source consulted.

The crypto market experienced liquidations of 1.6 billion dollars in derivatives during the session. Technical analysis identifies a relevant support in the 80,500 dollar zone for Bitcoin. The loss of that level could extend the correction toward the 78-80 thousand dollar range in the short term.

Gold suffered a pronounced correction after an aggressive rally that took it from approximately 2,800 dollars per ounce a year ago to exceeding 5,000 dollars recently. The precious metal’s year-over-year gain reaches close to 80%, reflecting strong demand amid geopolitical uncertainty and inflation.

Historical Behavior Reveals Risk Differences Data from the last five years show marked contrasts between both assets. Bitcoin accumulated returns close to 953% between 2020 and 2025, while gold registered approximately 100% in the same period. However, Bitcoin’s price faced drops of up to 80% from its highs, compared to retreats of less than 15% in gold.

At current prices, one Bitcoin equals approximately 16 ounces of gold (82,000 / 5,064). The ratio illustrates how Bitcoin functions as a high-performance asset within the store of value space, while gold maintains its role as a classic refuge.

Portfolio analysis suggests that Bitcoin captures flows when there is appetite for risk and “hard money” narratives, but suffers violent liquidations in the face of liquidity adjustments or regulatory changes. Gold responds more stably to geopolitical shocks, inflation and economic recessions.

Bitcoin’s institutional adoption advances through vehicles like spot ETFs, gaining space within the store of value market. Central banks and conservative savers continue accumulating physical gold, maintaining its structural demand.

Gold’s drop from nearby highs can be interpreted as profit-taking within an upward trend, as long as the price stays above support zones in the 4,300-4,400 dollar per ounce range. Bitcoin faces a phase of cleaning speculative excesses, with risk of bearish extension if it loses the 80,500 dollar level.

Combining both assets in a portfolio can improve the risk-return profile: Bitcoin amplifies global liquidity cycles while gold cushions adverse impacts.

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BNB fell 5.3% in 24 hours and is trading at $850, with a daily volume of $3.5 million and a market capitalization of $116 billion. More than $100 million in long positions were liquidated following the $900 rejection, pushing the price toward the $850–$800 support levels. The $880 area has consolidated as resistance. Funding rates are negative, and the drop in open interest reflects sustained selling pressure in the market. BNB fell 5.3% in the last 24 hours and is trading at $850 per unit, according to CoinMarketCap. Its daily volume increased 4%, reaching approximately $3.5 million. The market capitalization is around $116 billion.

The price dropped sharply after rejecting the $900 level, triggering massive liquidations of long positions. Derivatives market data shows that more than $100 million in BNB were liquidated, concentrated in long positions, which deepened the decline down to the current support.

BNB Records Significant Market Liquidations The $900 rejection marked the loss of the $880 support, turning the zone into resistance. BNB broke the recent high-low structure, pushing the next main support to the $800–$830 area. Any rebound toward $860–$880 will face heavy selling pressure unless $900 is reclaimed with significant volume.

The derivatives market recorded a leverage reduction. Funding rates for perpetual contracts turned negative, ranging between -0.01% and -0.02%, and open interest fell between 8% and 10%. This indicates that the selling was driven by forced closures rather than position rotation, concentrating pressure on BNB’s technical structure.

Sellers Dominate the Market Spot market activity shows that sellers dominated the session. Selling pressure remained steady throughout the day, and there were no significant volume spikes suggesting immediate changes in direction.

Technical analysis places BNB with support at $850 and $800, and immediate resistance at $880. Price dynamics continue to be influenced by liquidations and derivatives activity, while trading flow remains limited.

BNB extended its decline amid the broader crypto market adjustment. For now, a recovery of technical levels, as well as of Bitcoin and the wider market, remains pending

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The most powerful tool for financial access, advancing Bitcoin's core principles of sovereignty and decentralization.

RailsX empowers peer-to-peer (P2P) trading with Lightning, enabling KYC-free, trading P2P in self-custody. Lightning is a now a DEX.

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— AMBOSS ⚡ (@ambosstech) January 30, 2026

“RailsX represents the next unstoppable step in Bitcoin’s evolution, delivering true financial freedom to users worldwide through scalable P2P trading in self-custody,” Jesse Shrader, CEO of Amboss Technologies stated in their announcement.

The platform builds on five years of development, integrating Amboss’s Magma liquidity marketplace with its Rails automated liquidity service.

A first peak of the user interface for RailsX | Source: Amboss blog

Bitcoin DeFi Just Had its Breakout in Recent Years RailsX launches into a growing Bitcoin ecosystem. Bitcoin BTC $84 397 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $1.69 T Vol. 24h: $79.37 B DeFi total value locked surged 2000% in 2024, jumping from $307 million in January to $6.5 billion by year’s end. Babylon, a staking protocol, drove most of that growth, accounting for over 80% of the sector’s TVL. Despite the current bearish market, the Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem had close to $6.11 billion in total value locked on Jan. 30, according to DefiLlama.

In June 2025, Lightning Labs released Taproot Assets v0.6, enabling multi-asset support on Lightning for the first time. Suddenly, stablecoins could move through Lightning channels at a fraction of the cost of traditional transfers.

Tether saw the opportunity. The company committed to issuing USDT as a Taproot Asset and pumped $8 million into Speed1 to scale Lightning stablecoin payments. Speed already handled $1.5 billion in annual volume for 1.2 million users with instant settlement.

Bitcoin DeFi still trails Ethereum $66 billion TVL, but the gap is closing. RailsX connects Bitcoin-stablecoin pairs to the $9.5 trillion daily forex market, according to the company. Processing costs hit 0.29% in optimized configurations, though real-world fees depend on channel liquidity.

Success hinges on whether Lightning can handle actual trading volume—something DEXs have promised for years but rarely delivered at scale.

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On-chain gross data shows long-term holders moved close to 370,000 BTC in one month, far more than net metrics indicate. The gap emerges because net indicators offset spending with coins maturing into long-term status. This activity took place during heightened volatility and points to capital rotation rather than a structural exit from Bitcoin.
Bitcoin is once again challenging conventional on-chain interpretations. Recent long-term holder behavior suggests that the actual volume of BTC in motion has been significantly larger than what widely followed net metrics imply, reshaping how current market dynamics are assessed.

The key nuance often missed is that LTH Net Position Change reflects a net balance, not total selling.
It equals new coins maturing into LTH status (from STH) minus coins spent by LTHs over the period.

Over the last 30 days:
• 🔴Total LTH spending: ~370K BTC
• 🟢STH → LTH… pic.twitter.com/61UGQKkijD

— glassnode (@glassnode) January 29, 2026

How Long-Term Holder Spending Defies Network Metrics Over the past four weeks, aggregate spending by long-term holders exceeded 370,000 BTC, according to gross on-chain flow data. This figure stands in contrast to the roughly 144,000 BTC net decline often cited using the Long-Term Holder Net Position Change metric. The difference does not reflect a data inconsistency, but rather a structural feature of how net metrics are calculated.

Net position indicators balance two simultaneous forces. On one side, existing long-term holders spend coins. On the other, previously short-term held coins mature and are reclassified as long-term holdings. Glassnode estimates show that while about 370,000 BTC were spent by long-term holders, roughly 226,000 BTC transitioned into long-term holder status. The result is a much smaller net decline that can mask the true scale of on-chain activity.

When coin maturation accelerates, net metrics tend to understate distribution. Gross flow analysis captures actual movement across the network and provides a clearer picture of holder behavior during volatile phases.

Market Volatility And On-Chain Context This elevated spending occurred alongside renewed market stress. Bitcoin briefly fell toward the $81,000 level, marking its lowest price since November, as broader financial markets experienced sharp intraday declines. While equities and commodities stabilized, digital assets lagged, reflecting tighter liquidity conditions and reduced risk appetite.

Sentiment indicators mirrored this shift. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped into extreme fear territory, signaling heightened caution among traders. Additional on-chain data showed the 90-day simple moving average of the Realized Profit/Loss Ratio falling from levels near 19 in mid-2025 to around 1.7, indicating reduced profit-taking and pressure on short-term demand.

Rather than pointing to a loss of conviction, the movement of 370,000 BTC by long-term holders highlights active capital rotation within Bitcoin. Combining gross and net metrics offers a more accurate view of market structure and supports the case that network activity remains resilient, even during periods of price compression and elevated uncertainty.

Binance plans to convert about $1B in its SAFU insurance fund from stablecoins back into Bitcoin within 30 days.

Binance has said that it will convert roughly $1 billion held in stablecoins within its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU) into Bitcoin (BTC), with the process set to finish within 30 days.

The move shifts the exchange’s emergency insurance reserve back into BTC and comes as Binance faces renewed scrutiny over market influence, balance sheet practices, and leadership ties to former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao.

Binance Outlines SAFU Shift as Part of Broader Transparency Push In an open letter posted on X on January 30, Binance said the SAFU fund will be fully rebalanced into Bitcoin and topped back up to $1 billion if its value falls below $800 million due to price declines. The exchange added that the fund will undergo regular rebalancing based on market value.

SAFU was launched in 2018 as an insurance pool to cover user losses during extreme events such as hacks. In April 2024, Binance converted the fund entirely into USDC, a move it framed at the time as a stability measure. That conversion made SAFU equivalent to about 3% of USDC’s circulating supply, according to Binance disclosures published at the time.

The latest change reverses that approach. Binance said it views BTC as the long-term store of value for the crypto ecosystem and framed the decision as aligning SAFU with that belief.

“We believe Bitcoin is the foundational asset of this ecosystem and the premier long-term store of value,” the announcement read.

It also highlighted internal metrics from 2025, including $48 million recovered from incorrect deposits and $6.69 billion in scam-related losses prevented through risk controls.

Reaction from the community was swift. Commentator Garrett called the move “a direct capital injection into the market” and “what responsible builders do.”

You may also like: CZ Says Buy-and-Hold Isn’t for Every Token After Trader Backlash Crypto Funds Just Bled $1.73B – The Biggest Exit Since November 2025 Best Crypto Exchanges in 2026: Complete Comparison Binance’s Position and Prevailing Sentiment The announcement landed as new data from CryptoQuant showed that Binance accounted for about 41% of spot trading volume among the top 10 exchanges in 2025, with similarly high shares in Bitcoin perpetual futures and stablecoin reserves.

It also follows recent public debates involving former CEO Changpeng Zhao. On January 28, he defended his personal buy-and-hold investment philosophy after social media criticism, clarifying that the strategy “obviously does not apply to every coin.”

Some community members, like The White Whale, expressed broader frustration, noting timelines were “filled with people fed up with CZ and the Binance cartel,” linking the sentiment to the onset of a bear market.

The Binance co-founder, who stepped down as CEO in 2023, weighed in, stating,

“FUD doesn’t hurt the target… FUD hurts the market (i.e. everyone).”

He added that, based on his knowledge, Binance is “a large net hoarder” of assets, and pushed back against claims that the exchange or its leadership sell heavily during downturns.

In a post on X, he explained that the firm converts only part of its revenue to cover expenses and remains a net holder of crypto. He also pointed to the presence of a global regulator with oversight over exchange activity.

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Cardano’s DeFi stack is gaining momentum in Japan: Hoskinson signs a banging USDCx integration deal.

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Cardano’s (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson is visiting Japan on a crucial matter. With the Clarity Act remaining a focal point of the industry, Cardano’s founder signed a deal to integrate USDCx.

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“Hello from Japan. Just signed the integration agreement for USDCx on Cardano. Welcome to Cardano Circle! We are all excited about the possibilities”, – stated Charles Hoskinson’s X message.

Congratulations Cardano and @IOHK_Charles. Thank you also to all Dreps for supporting the integration budget last December. Exciting times ahead for our ecosystem.

— Cardano Foundation (@Cardano_CF) January 30, 2026 This new USDCx stablecoin agreement is a part of the newly-built Cardano Circle, a brand new establishment that unites payment providers, banking institutions & developers seeking to make the most of both Cardano’s main chain (ADA) & the freshly-forged Midnight (NIGHT) side-chain.

Cardano DeFi Developers Can Now Access Circle’s LiquidityAccording to Charles himself, the new adoption of USDCx is supposed to bring Circle’s liquidity on Cardano’s chain. There’s a one-to-one reserve as a mirroring effect, where developers can access the same liquidity as non-EVM chains. The tier-1 stablecoin USDCx arriving on Cardano solves these accessibility challenges.

Charles Hoskinson announces: USDCx is coming to Cardano 🔥

"USDCx is coming to Cardano, bringing Circle's liquidity to the ecosystem."

"One of the advantages of this new USDCx is fast integration time." pic.twitter.com/s7Pyx1t3YA

— Cardanians (CRDN) (@Cardanians_io) January 30, 2026 “We are very excited to see that coming”, – uttered Hoskinson, hopping on an X Spaces right after the “deep negotiations” concluded. It “doesn’t need a ton of custom work” for USDCx to work with Cardano, which raises the odds of a substantial liquidity boost. Following the news, Cardano’s price dipped 4% to $0.32.

Big-Time ADA Holders See a Plot Twist, Shrimp In DisbeliefAs this happened, the on-chain sleuths at Santiment had noted a gathering of crypto currency whales that’s likely hinting at something brewing. In the past two months, crypto wallets between 100K & 100M Cardano (ADA) coins have scooped up 454.7 ADA tokens, equaling $161.420K.

🧠 Cardano's smart money wallets have been quietly accumulating while the token's price is suppressed.

🐳 In 2 months, wallets with 100K-100M coins have added 454.7M $ADA (+$161,420,000)
🦐 In 3 weeks, wallets with 100 or less coins have dumped 22.0K $ADA (-$7,810) pic.twitter.com/P03zqKrKES

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) January 26, 2026 On the other hand, the smallest market traders, popularly referred to as shrimp, have shrunk considerably.

In just three weeks, crypto currency wallets with 100 ADA tokens or less dumped 22.06K ADA, sending their balances to zero. In spite of the micro-sized wallets, this outflow accounted for nearly $8K. This hints at concentration, a sign of a long-term belief in price growth among the top holders despite the recent turbulence.

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People Also Ask:What are Cardano’s big moves in Japan right now?

Charles Hoskinson is touring Japan (e.g., Midnight workshop in Sapporo, Jan 25, 2026), promoting the Midnight privacy layer as a “crown jewel” for mainstream adoption.

How much have Cardano whales accumulated?

Large holders (wallets with 100,000–100 million ADA) added ~454.7 million ADA over two months (late Nov 2025–Jan 2026), worth ~$161 million at recent prices.

Why are crypto whales buying while retail sells?

On-chain data shows divergence: whales see undervaluation (ADA down ~19% in 60 days but up modestly YTD), positioning for catalysts like Midnight rollout.

Is this bullish for Cardano (ADA) price long-term?

Encouraging long-term— continuous crypto currency whale accumulation + Japan push (privacy/institutional focus) signal confidence in fundamentals.

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TLDR:Hashgraph Offers Alternative Approach to Distributed ConsensusGovernance Model Prioritizes Security Through Institutional OversightFinancial Services Lead Tokenization and Payment InnovationAgentic Commerce Requires Micropayment Infrastructure Hashgraph processes transactions in parallel, delivering faster speeds and better security than traditional blockchain.  Over 30 Fortune 500 organizations exclusively run Hedera nodes, creating a power-in-numbers security approach.  Lloyds Banking Group achieved industry firsts using tokenized assets as collateral for foreign exchange trades.  Hedera’s technology enables micropayments below one penny, preparing infrastructure for AI agent commerce.
Hedera cofounder Mance Harmon outlined how hashgraph technology could transform digital commerce during the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos.

The distributed ledger platform aims to achieve “invisible ubiquity” as foundational infrastructure for Web3 applications.

Harmon compared Hedera’s future role to internet protocols that operate seamlessly in the background. The GENIUS Act’s passage in 2025 has created new regulatory clarity for stablecoin technology.

Hashgraph Offers Alternative Approach to Distributed Consensus Hedera operates on hashgraph technology rather than traditional blockchain architecture. Dr. Leemon Baird invented the hashgraph as an alternative solution for distributed consensus.

While blockchain adds information blocks sequentially to a single chain, hashgraph processes data in parallel within a graph structure.

This parallel processing approach delivers faster transaction speeds and greater efficiency. “What my cofounder Dr. Leemon Baird invented was a better solution for a distributed consensus than blockchain,” Harmon said. “Hashgraph solves the same category problems as blockchain, but it does it in a far more secure and efficient and performant way.”

The platform serves as infrastructure for Web3 applications across various sectors. Harmon noted that any smartphone application consuming cloud services could operate in a Web3 context. The hashgraph enables increased security and trust levels for these applications.

Regulatory changes are unlocking demand for distributed ledger applications. “Demand is being unlocked with a new regulatory environment, especially in the United States, with the GENIUS Act being passed,” Harmon said.

The act established the first comprehensive framework for stablecoins in the United States. Market infrastructure legislation is also progressing through the regulatory pipeline.

Governance Model Prioritizes Security Through Institutional Oversight Hedera’s governance structure differs from typical public blockchain networks. More than 30 global Fortune 500-equivalent organizations exclusively operate nodes on the network. This contrasts with permissionless blockchains that allow anyone to run nodes.

These organizations form the Hedera Council, which governs network operations and evolution. The Council organizes into committees overseeing regulatory matters, membership, and technical steering. Decisions about network development occur through a voting system among Council members.

The governance model embeds trust into the technology’s foundation. Hedera avoids reliance on a single organization as arbiter of network operations. The multi-organizational structure creates a power-in-numbers approach to security.

Attackers would need to compromise a majority of Council organizations to damage the network. “How many times have you gotten a letter saying that your information has been compromised because they’ve been hacked?” Harmon asked.

“In this case, an attacker has to attack and successfully compromise a majority of those organizations to be able to damage us.”

Financial Services Lead Tokenization and Payment Innovation Financial services firms are early adopters of Hedera’s technology. Banks work with crypto exchanges to tokenize money market funds on the platform. These tokenized funds can serve as collateral for foreign exchange trades.

Tokenization converts assets into digital representations that move efficiently through markets. “We can instantaneously skip settlement and clearing and go straight to atomic swaps—delivery versus payment—in one fell swoop,” Harmon explained.

“One transaction in a fraction of a second.” The technology enables instantaneous settlement in certain cases.

Lloyds Banking Group and Aberdeen Investments achieved industry firsts using Hedera in the United Kingdom. They utilized tokenized money market fund units and U.K. gilts as collateral for FX trades. The FCA-regulated exchange Archax facilitated these transactions.

Manufacturing applications include assigning digital twins to raw materials for supply chain efficiency. “The whole world is going to be tokenized, and it’s going to be led by the financial services industry,” Harmon said. The technology demonstrates practical benefits for regulated asset movement.

Agentic Commerce Requires Micropayment Infrastructure Artificial intelligence agents will participate in the token economy at massive scale. “There are going to be far more agents in the world than there are humans, by orders of magnitude,” Harmon said.

“Those agents are going to engage in commerce, and those agents are going to need the ability to make decisions and transfer value among themselves.”

Value transfers between agents will surpass current economic transaction volumes. “Normal payment systems don’t work well if you’re talking about transferring value that’s a fraction of a U.S. penny,” Harmon noted. “With the efficiencies and the technology that we have, we can transfer fractions of a cent efficiently.”

Micropayments could enable new revenue models similar to single song purchases. Reducing economic units to basic levels creates additional value flows. Agents need infrastructure that handles both increased volume and smaller payment sizes.

Hedera prepares for agentic payment growth as Web3 adoption expands. “It’s very exciting to be able to be on the leading edge and lead the world into the next iteration of finance,” Harmon said. T

he platform positions itself as foundational infrastructure for next-generation finance.

Is Bitcoin a bargain below $90,000? Here's what the bulls and bears are saying.

As of this writing on Jan. 28, Bitcoin (BTC +0.51%) trades at $89,350 per digital coin. It has hovered at this level since Jan. 21, down from an all-time high of $126,198 last October.

This retreat could be the start of the next crypto winter, with lower Bitcoin prices and struggling altcoins in store for the next couple of years. Things could be different this time, though -- maybe I'm looking at a temporary drawdown before the crypto market takes off again. And maybe (just maybe) it's the harbinger of a deeper crypto dip and the end of cryptocurrency investing as you know it.

So, is Bitcoin a smart buy around $90,000, or is it better to stay away for now? Let's take a look.

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The bear case: Bitcoin could stay down for years There are a few versions of this argument:

In the first three Bitcoin halving cycles, a couple of strong years were followed by a deep dive. Then, the next halving would start another upswing at a higher price than the last one, and the four-year zigzag pattern would start another repetition. If that model still holds, 2026 should show pretty gloomy returns for Bitcoin investors. Regardless of the halving cycle, Bitcoin may be overdue for a price correction as the positive effects of recent market changes fade away. Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on spot Bitcoin prices are old news, two years after their official launch. The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve didn't add any buying activity to the public market. The Trump administration included crypto-friendly language in the election campaign, but hasn't taken much action to get the crypto ball rolling. Then there are the doomsday scenarios. For example, some investors never saw any value in an unofficial, all-digital currency -- what if they were right? Others expect quantum computing to unravel Bitcoin's encryption shields in just a couple of years. And maybe crypto is a good idea but Bitcoin didn't get it quite right? In that case, another currency might kick Bitcoin off its throne and take over. Any of these threats (and many others) could send Bitcoin prices to zero. The pessimistic forecasts range from a slower cyclical recovery to complete Armageddon.

The bull case: New rules in a new crypto era On the other hand, Bitcoin investors have many reasons for optimism.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs made it easy to include Bitcoin in a traditional investment portfolio. The most popular fund, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT +0.42%), has amassed $69 billion of assets under management (AUM), making it one of the largest and most heavily traded funds in existence. Not too shabby for an ETF that didn't exist before Jan. 12, 2024. Investors are embracing this new Bitcoin vehicle, too. For instance, the iShares fund's daily trading volume and AUM are trending higher over time, with the occasional temporary jump or drop along the way. Thanks to Bitcoin ETFs and a less crypto-skeptical American government, institutional investors are taking this space more seriously. Old-school financial giants like Goldman Sachs (GS 0.50%) and Morgan Stanley (MS +0.13%) are registered IBIT owners. BlackRock (BLK 1.58%) manages the iShares fund, and recommends devoting about 2% of a diversified portfolio to Bitcoin holdings. That can only be good for Bitcoin's long-term value. Continued inflation issues in traditional fiat currencies (dollar, Euro, yen and so on) should eventually make Bitcoin an effective hedge against currency swings. I don't see this playing out in recent hyperinflation crises like the Venezuelan bolivar's 2025 meltdown, but the next collapse could be different as the digital asset market develops. After all, Bitcoin was launched as a decentralized digital currency that doesn't rely on big banks or government backing. After four halvings, Bitcoin offers lower annual inflation than the physical gold-mining industry. That could end the four-year halving cycle as the underlying economics are fundamentally different. Instead of wild swings, Bitcoin just might evolve into a slow-growing digital asset, which is a valuable idea of a different kind. Did I mention that gold prices are setting all-time records again? A similar chart would look good on the "digital gold" of Bitcoin.

Image source: Getty Images.

Is Bitcoin a buy today, then? Bitcoin's bulls and bears both have brawny arguments. The last two years brought many changes, adding up to a bumpy ride and modest price gains. So I understand if you disagree with my conclusion. I'm not here to change your mind about Bitcoin, but to summarize what's going on and how you can benefit.

On that note, I see real value in the Bitcoin ETFs and expect them to keep adding value over time. Quantum computing is many years, maybe a couple of decades, away from breaking cryptocurrency encryption, giving Bitcoin and others plenty of time to adopt quantum-resistant algorithms. And Bitcoin's peerless scale makes it difficult to usurp the leader with a smaller cryptocurrency -- even if it brings better ideas and next-generation technology.

For these reasons, I expect Bitcoin to build value in the long run. A familiar crypto winter could take hold in 2026 and 2027, and that's OK. If so, I'd treat this period as a buying opportunity.

Mind you, Bitcoin ETFs and actual crypto holdings already account for nearly 4% of my overall portfolio. That's above the investment-bank recommendation of 2% that I mentioned earlier, so I might just stick with this balance. The crypto stake should expand naturally over the years if I'm on the right track.

Anders Bylund has positions in Bitcoin and iShares Bitcoin Trust. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin, Goldman Sachs Group, and iShares Bitcoin Trust. The Motley Fool recommends BlackRock. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Zcash (ZEC) has experienced a sharp decline over the past 24 hours, dropping more than 9% to a low of $329 amid a broader cryptocurrency market downturn.

The altcoin fell by nearly double digits as top coins foundered, including most privacy-focused tokens.

Like ZEC, Monero, and Dash, tanked as macroeconomic pressures fade, the privacy appeal.

Much of the downside pressure was reflected in the sharp losses that hit Bitcoin, which dropped under $83,000, as investors reacted to the latest US inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s pause decision.

Zcash falls 9% to support Copy link to section

The price of Zcash dropped approximately 9% intraday on January 30, 2026, sliding from above $370 to $329.

As noted, this movement breached key support levels, extending declines from intraday highs of $400 earlier in the week.

Over the past week, ZEC has shown pronounced weakness, declining roughly 10%. Bears have had a greater impact over the last 30 days, with more than 35% of gains wiped out.

After leading the crypto market in late 2025, Zcash is now underperforming the broader market and peers.

Daily closes reveal a consistent downtrend, and ZEC’s inability to hold above $350 signals potential further tests of $300 support.

Price declines amid a spike in trading volume suggest short-term bearish sentiment.

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Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled for most of the past month, extending pain from the fourth quarter of 2025.

As gold pumped to $5,500, BTC consolidated. However, as the precious metal plunged on Thursday amid sharp sell-offs, the Bitcoin price crashed to $84,250.

On Friday, with fresh inflation data coming in, the bellwether digital asset crashed to under $83,600. On January 29, 2026, the Federal Reserve opted to pause rate cuts, citing a solid economy despite moderating inflation.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s measured tone dashed hopes for imminent easing.

A day later, hotter-than-expected Producer Price Index (PPI) data hit the market.

Economist Mohamed El-Erian shared the details on X, noting that the monthly PPI for the month of December was “significantly above consensus forecasts.”

Much hotter-than-expected US PPI inflation: Monthly PPI inflation for December jumped to 0.5%, significantly above the consensus forecast of 0.2%. Core PPI was even more startling, coming in at 0.7% monthly and pushing the annual core measure to 3.3% (well above the anticipated

Investor reaction swiftly saw panic buttons pressed.

While precious metals also fell, investors have yet to rotate into cryptocurrencies as a hedge, with Bitcoin ETFs showing net withdrawals and selective inflows limited to top performers like IBIT.

The result is a cascade of selling pressure, which also hit privacy coins hard. Monero (XMR) pared gains seen earlier in the day, while Dash (DASH) shed about 8% intraday to around $50.

Decred price dropped to $17, and Verge dipped 7% to $0.0005. Other altcoins, including Ethereum and XRP, also shed gains, dropping to $2,800 and $1.75, respectively.

Macro headwinds are likely to overshadow hype around privacy coins, allowing for further bearish retests.

Ripple’s new stablecoin rollout has put a bright spotlight on a simple fact: most RLUSD is living on Ethereum right now. That imbalance has stirred worry among long-time XRP supporters.

Some feel the company’s heart might be shifting away from the ledger that gave it a base. Others say the move is practical and short-term.

Exchange Rollouts And Technical Gaps According to Luke Judges, Ripple’s Global Partner Success Lead, the choice of which chain goes live first often comes down to plumbing — the systems exchanges already run.

He told followers that Ripple talks about XRPL every time it speaks with an exchange, and that many trading platforms have promised to add XRPL support.

Still, existing tools on Ethereum can make listings happen faster. That speed matters when liquidity and market access are the goals.

XRPUSD currently trading at $1.76. Chart: TradingView What The On-Chain Numbers Show Reports note RLUSD’s circulating supply sits at roughly $1.45 billion across both chains. About $1.11 billion of that amount is on Ethereum, leaving around $337 million on XRPL.

That split — roughly 77% on Ethereum — is a big part of why people worry. Numbers are blunt. They shape how investors react, and they shape headlines. When a major exchange launches support only on one chain, the signaled path is hard to ignore.

Community Reaction And Company Tone Binance’s decision to enable RLUSD trading first on Ethereum raised the heat. Many XRP fans saw that as proof of a preference. Judges answered that some launches are a function of readiness, not preference.

To ensure complete clarity: the RLUSD team consistently prioritizes the XRPL in every centralised exchange engagement.

While some exchanges may complete their Ethereum technical integration first, simply because they have existing infrastructure for that network, making it a…

— LJ (@luke_judges) January 29, 2026

He used plain language and made a short, clear point: Ripple “loves” XRP and the ledger it runs on. That line was meant to calm nerves. It did, for some. Others remain skeptical because commitments on paper do not always match activity on the ground.

What Comes Next For XRPL What will settle this argument is data. If trading activity, transfers, and custody flows begin to move onto XRPL in meaningful ways, perception will shift.

If XRPL volumes stay small, the worry will grow. Exchanges can keep their promises. They can also delay. Some technical work will be needed on both sides to make the experience as smooth for XRPL users as it is for those on Ethereum.

Ripple’s message, at least for now, is meant to be simple and firm. Judges pushed back on the idea that his comments were an apology, saying there was nothing to walk back.

He framed the statement as a response to noise, not a change in direction. “We love XRP and XRPL” was not offered as a slogan, but as a reminder of where Ripple says its roots still sit.

Whether that sentiment carries weight will depend less on words and more on how quickly XRPL sees real growth tied to RLUSD in the months ahead.

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Gross on-chain data reveals Bitcoin long-term holders were far more active than net position change figures suggest.

Bitcoin long-term holders (LTHs) have been far more active on-chain than net metrics alone suggest, with more than 370,000 BTC spent over the past month.

While many market observers cite approximately 144,000 BTC of net LTH distribution over the last 30 days, based on the Long-Term Holder Net Position Change metric, gross spending data reveals a significantly larger volume of coins in motion.

LTH Spending According to Glassnode’s latest update, cumulative spent volume indicates that LTHs have been spending over 12,000 BTC per day on average during this period. This essentially amounts to more than 360,000-370,000 BTC in monthly outflows. The discrepancy arises from how net metrics are calculated.

The analytics firm explained that LTH Net Position Change represents a balance between two forces: coins newly maturing into long-term holder status from short-term holders (STHs), and coins spent by existing LTHs.

Over the last 30 days, Glassnode estimated that approximately 370,000 BTC were spent by LTHs, while around 226,000 BTC transitioned from STH to LTH status. The difference between these two figures results in a net LTH supply decline of about 144,000 BTC, which aligns with the widely cited net distribution figure.

The firm added that when coin maturation rates are high, net metrics can significantly understate the true scale of long-term holder distribution activity visible in gross on-chain flows.

Crypto Market Sell-Off This holder activity was observed amid increased market volatility, as Bitcoin briefly plunged near $81,000, which happens to be its lowest level since November, as crypto markets saw a sharp sell-off. The drop followed steep US morning declines in gold and equities. While traditional markets recovered from their lows, cryptocurrencies have yet to stage a meaningful recovery. As a result, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which tracks sentiment across the crypto market, recorded an “extreme fear” score of 16.

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The crypto market had been moving sideways as investor attention shifted toward gold and silver. However, after precious metals pulled back from their highs, risk assets were expected to see some relief. Instead, selling pressure intensified across markets. Bitcoin slipped to intraday lows near $81,000, dragging broader crypto sentiment lower. Dogecoin price has also come under pressure and is now testing a crucial support zone around $0.10. 

With the price hovering at this level, the key question is whether DOGE bulls can defend this support—or if a deeper move, potentially a 50% pullback, is now in play.

Dogecoin is trading at a decisive long-term turning point as price retests a rising trendline that has defined its macro structure for nearly a decade. Historically, this ascending trendline capped DOGE’s upside until the 2021 bull run, after which it flipped into a key support zone. Price is once again hovering near this level, making it a critical area for bulls to defend. However, broader technicals are not fully supportive, increasing the risk of a structural breakdown.

The long-term chart paints a cautious picture. Monthly MACD has turned lower, signaling rising selling pressure, while the monthly RSI has slipped below its median level, reflecting weakening momentum. Although the DOGE price has briefly dipped below $0.10 in the past and recovered swiftly, the current setup lacks strong bullish confirmation. A failure to hold this trendline could expose Dogecoin to a deeper correction, potentially triggering a 40–50% downside from current levels.

From a technical perspective, the Dogecoin price is approaching a high-risk decision zone. Price is pressing against the long-term ascending trendline, which has repeatedly acted as a structural pivot since 2014. The failure to produce a strong bounce here points to fading bullish momentum. A decisive monthly close below the trendline and the $0.10–$0.09 support band would confirm a macro breakdown, opening the door for a deeper retracement toward the $0.06–$0.05 demand zone.  

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BGB is set to list on Kraken, positioned as a major distribution milestone after its September 2025 transfer to the Morph Foundation. The linkage to the transfer puts governance and stewardship directly in focus, with stakeholders seeking clarity on mandates, treasury policy, and scalable operations across jurisdictions. Markets will watch whether the listing yields sustained, orderly activity, as broader venue access can deepen liquidity but also amplify volatility and scrutiny. BGB is set to list on Kraken, a move framed as a significant milestone in the token’s global expansion after its transfer to the Morph Foundation in September 2025. This development is being read as a distribution upgrade that can change who can access BGB and how it trades. The immediate market reaction typically centers on venue quality, liquidity depth, and whether the listing reflects tighter operational readiness. Even without new product announcements, a major exchange touchpoint can reset expectations around visibility, compliance optics, and execution cadence. Teams will track how quickly order books mature.

💎 BGB now available on Kraken!$BGB (Bitget Token) trading is now live on @krakenfx, expanding global access to the token powering gas, governance, and onchain settlement on Morph and beyond.

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— Morph (@MorphNetwork) January 30, 2026

Kraken listing catalyst meets the Morph Foundation backdrop The listing narrative is explicitly tied to the 2025 transfer, putting governance and stewardship back on the agenda. The strategic angle is that the Morph Foundation transfer is positioned as the backbone that enabled this next-market step. When tokens sit under a foundation structure, stakeholders usually want crisp answers on decision rights, accountability, and how ecosystem priorities get funded. In that context, the Kraken milestone becomes less about hype and more about whether the operating model is scalable across jurisdictions and user segments. That includes clarity on mandates, treasury policy, and stakeholder escalation paths internally.

From a market-structure standpoint, a Kraken listing is often treated as a liquidity unlock that can broaden participation and tighten price discovery. The operational implication is that broader venue access raises both opportunity and scrutiny at the same time. On the upside, more counterparties can translate into deeper two-way flow and a cleaner market curve. On the downside, increased visibility can amplify short-term volatility if communications lag or expectations become misaligned with delivery. Operationally, listings can pull in new market makers and risk models, while forcing faster incident response when outages, spikes, or rumors hit.

What comes next is the follow-through: market participants will watch whether the listing is paired with consistent messaging around governance, ecosystem direction, and execution discipline. The KPI that will matter most is whether activity remains sustained and orderly after the initial attention wave passes. If the post-transfer structure under the Morph Foundation is paired with predictable updates, the listing can serve as a durable on-ramp. If not, the market can quickly reframe it as a one-off event rather than a strategic unlock. Either way, the listing will become a reference point for future partnerships too.

Bitcoin dropped on Friday out of the top 10 global assets by market cap to 11th place. The recent market volatility in Bitcoin’s price has now pushed the asset’s market cap to $1.642 trillion.

On-chain data showed that the entire crypto market cap dropped from about $3.1 trillion on Wednesday to around $2.9 trillion on Thursday, representing a 6% loss over 24 hours. The drop also mirrors the broad tech-driven risk-off move that hit global markets on Thursday, leading to price drops across cryptocurrencies, equities, and precious metals.

Bitcoin’s price drops amid broader tech-driven sell-off BITCOIN FALLS OUT OF THE TOP 10 ASSETS BY MARKET-CAP pic.twitter.com/18HAvac9Ob

— 0xMarioNawfal (@RoundtableSpace) January 30, 2026

Bitcoin’s drop on Thursday sent it to its lowest level since November, triggering $1.8 billion in liquidations across crypto markets in just 24 hours. The drop ranks among the largest single-day sell-offs since the October 10 liquidation event, where half a trillion dollars was wiped from crypto markets in just 24 hours. On-chain data showed that most of Thursday’s losses stemmed from long positions.

At the time of publication, Bitcoin is trading at around $82,630, down 6% in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin has also dropped nearly 7.5% in the past 7 days. 

Ethereum has also plummeted by more than 6.6% over the past 24 hours and is currently trading around $2,730. ETH has also declined nearly 7% in the past week.

“2 of the top 20 crypto assets are up double digits over the past week. Everything else is down.”

–Ryan Rasmussen, Head of Research at Bitwise.

The crypto market drawdown comes alongside heavy losses for precious metals, with gold now trading at 5,085 after dropping by 11% from Wednesday’s $5,600 high. Silver also declined more than 20% from yesterday’s all-time high of $121 and is trading at $96 at the time of writing.

Despite heavy losses in precious metals, gold leads global assets by market capitalization, with a market cap of $35.064 trillion. Silver follows with a market cap of $5.45 trillion. 

Tech companies account for most global assets by market capitalization  Tech companies accounted for the remaining 10 of the top 10 global assets by market capitalization. Most of those tech companies are actively involved in AI, having aggressively invested heavily in the sector over the past year.

Gartner, a research firm, projected that AI spending could surge 44% YoY to $2.5 trillion in 2026. The firm also believes AI spending could increase by 32% to $3.3 trillion by next year.

Nvidia currently has a market cap of $4.6 trillion, making it the third-largest. Nvidia’s stock is trading at $191.82 at the time of publication, down nearly 0.5% in the last 24 hours. However, the firm’s shares have gained more than 2.4% this week alone, and 2.15% for the month.

Google’s Alphabet follows Nvidia with a market cap of nearly $4.1 trillion. The firm’s stock is currently exchanging hands around $339.4, up about 0.22% for the day. Alphabet’s shares have also gained more than 3.4% this week and approximately 8% for the month.

Apple is the fifth-largest by market capitalization, with a market cap of 3.76 trillion. The firm’s stock is down around 0.28% today but up more than 2.4% over the last 5 days.

Microsoft follows with a market cap of $3.24 trillion. The company’s stock is trading at $436.55, down more than 6.12% for the week.

Amazon currently has a market cap of $2.58 trillion, making it the seventh-largest asset globally by market cap. The company’s stock is currently trading at $242.86, up more than 1.22% for the week.

Meta has a market cap of $1.82 trillion, making it the eighth-largest asset globally by market cap. The firm’s stock is exchanging hands at around $723.81, down nearly 2% for the day. TSMC and Saudi Aramco follow with market caps of $1.76 trillion and $1.66 trillion, respectively.

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Bitcoin’s break below $84,000 tilts the advantage in favor of the bears, opening the doors for a potential fall to $74,508.

Several major altcoins have slipped below their support levels, signaling that the bears are attempting to take charge.

Bitcoin (BTC) remains under pressure as sellers attempt to sustain the price below the $84,000 level. BTC’s fall near $81,000 caused $1.77 billion in liquidations in the past 24 hours, per CoinGlass data.

Several analysts have turned bearish and expect BTC’s downtrend to continue. They anticipate BTC to fall below the crucial $74,500 low, made in April 2025, following US President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement.

Crypto market data daily view. Source: TradingViewHowever, not everyone is bearish on BTC. Swyftx lead analyst Pav Hundal told Cointelegraph that BTC may form a bottom over the next 40 days if history repeats, as BTC bottoms “have historically lagged gold’s relative strength by about 14 months.” 

Could BTC and the major altcoins start a relief rally? Let’s analyze the charts of the top 10 cryptocurrencies to find out.

Bitcoin price predictionBTC turned down sharply from the 20-day exponential moving average ($89,165) on Thursday and fell below the $84,000 support.

BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe $80,600 level is the crucial support to watch out for in the near term. If bears pull the Bitcoin price below $80,600, the BTC/USDT pair may extend the decline to the critical support at $74,508.

Buyers are likely to have other plans. They will attempt to defend the $80,600 level and push the price above the moving averages. If they do that, it shows that the market has rejected the dip below $84,000. The pair may then surge to the $94,789 to $97,924 resistance zone. 

Ether price predictionEther (ETH) turned down from the moving averages on Thursday and fell below the $2,787 level, indicating selling on minor rallies.

ETH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe downsloping 20-day EMA ($2,999) and the RSI in the negative territory indicate an advantage to sellers. The Ether price may slump to the $2,623 level, which is likely to attract buyers. However, if the bears prevail, the ETH/USDT pair is likely to resume the downtrend toward $2,111.

Time is running out for the bulls. They will have to swiftly push the ETH/USDT pair above the moving averages to signal strength. The pair may then climb to the resistance line.

BNB price predictionThe failure of the bulls to maintain BNB (BNB) above the 20-day EMA ($890) on Thursday triggered selling, which has pulled the price to the uptrend line.

BNB/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bulls are expected to vigorously defend the uptrend line, as a close below it may sink the BNB/USDT pair to the $790 level. A break and close below the $790 support risks starting the next leg of the downtrend to $730.

Contrarily, if the BNB price turns up from the uptrend line, it suggests that the bulls remain buyers on dips. The pair may then reach the $928 to $959 overhead resistance zone, where the bears are expected to step in.

XRP price predictionXRP (XRP) turned down from the moving averages and fell below the $1.77 level, indicating that the bears remain in control.

XRP/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe XRP/USDT pair is likely to descend to $1.61, which is a critical level to watch out for. If sellers yank the XRP price below the $1.61 support, the pair risks falling to the support line of the descending channel pattern.

Instead, if the price turns up from $1.61, it is expected to face selling at the moving averages. If buyers overcome the hurdle, the pair may reach the downtrend line. A close above the downtrend line suggests that the bulls are back in the driver’s seat.

Solana price predictionSolana’s (SOL) range-bound action between $117 and $147 resolved to the downside on Thursday, signaling that the bears are attempting to take charge.

SOL/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewIf the Solana price closes below $117, the SOL/USDT pair risks falling to the $95 support. Buyers are expected to mount a strong defense at the $95 level, as a break below it may sink the pair to $79.

The bulls will have to push the price back above the moving averages to suggest that the break below $117 may have been a bear trap. The pair may then ascend to the $147 resistance.

Dogecoin price predictionDogecoin (DOGE) closed below the $0.12 support on Thursday, signaling the resumption of the downtrend. 

DOGE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bulls will attempt to push the Dogecoin price back above the breakdown level of $0.12 but are expected to face solid resistance from the bears. If the price turns down from the $0.12 level or the moving averages, it heightens the risk of a collapse to the Oct. 10, 2025, low of $0.10.

This negative view will be invalidated in the near term if the DOGE/USDT pair turns up and breaks above the moving averages. That suggests solid buying at lower levels, opening the gates for a potential rally to $0.16.

Cardano price predictionCardano (ADA) is witnessing a tough battle between the buyers and sellers at the $0.33 level.

ADA/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewIf the Cardano price closes below the $0.33 support, the ADA/USDT pair may decline to the support line of the descending channel pattern. The bulls are expected to defend the support line, which is close to the Oct. 10, 2025, low of $0.27.

Contrary to this assumption, if the price turns up from the current level and breaks above the downtrend line, it signals that the bulls are active at lower levels. That opens the doors for a rally to the breakdown level of $0.50.

Bitcoin Cash price predictionBitcoin Cash (BCH) plunged below the $563 support on Thursday, completing a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern.

BCH/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bulls will attempt to push the Bitcoin Cash price back above the $563 level but are expected to face solid resistance from the bears. If the price turns down from $563, it suggests that the bears have flipped the level into resistance. That increases the likelihood of a drop to $518 and thereafter to the pattern target of $456.

This bearish view will be negated in the short term if buyers drive the price above the $604 resistance. The BCH/USDT pair may then jump to $631 and subsequently to $670.

Hyperliquid price predictionHyperliquid (HYPE) turned down from the breakdown level of $35.50 on Thursday, indicating that the bears are fiercely defending the level.

HYPE/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe 20-day EMA ($26.36) is the critical support to watch out for on the downside. If the price turns up from the 20-day EMA, the bulls will again attempt to propel the HYPE/USDT pair above $35.50. If they succeed, the pair may rally to $44.

Conversely, if the Hyperliquid price breaks below the moving averages, the pair may consolidate between $35.50 and $20.82 for a while longer. The downtrend may resume on a break below $20.82.

Monero price predictionThe failure of the bulls to push Monero (XMR) above the 50-day SMA ($482) shows that the bears are selling on every minor rise.

XMR/USDT daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe bulls are attempting to defend the $417 support as seen from the long tail on the candlestick. The relief rally is expected to face selling at the moving averages. If the price turns down from the moving averages, the risk of a break below the $417 level increases. The XMR/USDT pair may then nosedive to $360.

Buyers have an uphill task ahead of them. They will have to drive the Monero price above the 20-day EMA ($501) to signal a comeback. The pair may then march toward $546, where the sellers are expected to step in.

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TLDR Norway’s sovereign wealth fund saw a 149% increase in its indirect Bitcoin exposure in 2025. The fund’s total Bitcoin exposure reached 9,573 BTC by the end of 2025. K33 reported that the fund’s Bitcoin exposure is valued at 8.5 billion NOK or $837 million USD. The fund has not directly purchased Bitcoin but holds shares in companies with significant Bitcoin holdings. Strategy, MARA, Metaplanet, Coinbase, and Block are key contributors to the fund’s Bitcoin exposure. Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the Government Pension Fund Global, saw its indirect Bitcoin exposure increase by 149% in 2025. The total exposure reached 9,573 BTC, according to K33 data. Despite the fund not directly holding Bitcoin, its investments in companies holding the cryptocurrency have grown significantly.

Indirect Bitcoin Exposure Reaches 9,573 BTC The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund’s exposure to Bitcoin has risen sharply. By the end of 2025, the fund’s indirect Bitcoin holdings totaled 9,573 BTC. This represents a 149% increase from the previous year. The exposure comes from shares in companies that hold large Bitcoin treasuries, including Strategy, MARA, Metaplanet, Coinbase, and Block. K33, a market analytics firm, reported these figures, with the value of the Bitcoin exposure reaching 8.5 billion NOK or $837 million USD.

Despite the sharp increase, the fund has not directly purchased Bitcoin. “While BTC price action has been horrendous for a while, NBIM’s indirect BTC exposure marches higher,” said Vetle Lunde, Head of Research at K33. He noted that the fund’s indirect Bitcoin holdings have grown despite the challenging market conditions for the cryptocurrency. However, the actual percentage of the fund’s total assets tied to Bitcoin remains small, at just under 0.04%.

Once again, back on duty to cover the indirect BTC ownership of the world's largest sovereign wealth fund, Norway's Oil Fund.

While BTC price action has been horrendous for a while, NBIM's indirect BTC exposure marches higher. It grew by 149% in 2025 to 9,573 BTC. pic.twitter.com/zOIeQYqDx3

— Vetle Lunde (@VetleLunde) January 30, 2026

Strategy, MARA, Metaplanet, Coinbase, and Block Lead the Way The exposure is primarily from five companies holding Bitcoin. Strategy, a leading company in Bitcoin holdings, accounts for 81% of the fund’s indirect exposure. This translates to 7,801 BTC in indirect exposure from Strategy’s stock. The fund’s largest percentage ownership in a Bitcoin-holding company is with Metaplanet, a Japanese treasury giant. NBIM holds 1.69% of Metaplanet’s stock, which contributes 593 BTC to the fund’s total indirect Bitcoin exposure.

Other companies, such as MARA, Coinbase, and Block, also contribute to the fund’s Bitcoin exposure. The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund holds 618 BTC from MARA, 156 BTC from Coinbase, and 105 BTC from Block. This broad exposure shows the fund’s growing indirect interest in Bitcoin through its investments in companies focused on cryptocurrency.

The growth of Bitcoin exposure within Norway’s sovereign wealth fund highlights the cryptocurrency’s increasing integration into mainstream finance. K33’s data shows that the fund’s holdings are part of a broadly diversified portfolio. The fund holds shares in companies with diverse investments, and its exposure to Bitcoin is a result of this diversification.

Lunde added, “While short-term price action sucks, the growth trend highlights the strong underlying institutional adoption of BTC.” However, he emphasized that the fund’s exposure to Bitcoin is likely a byproduct of its diversified investment strategy rather than a deliberate focus on the cryptocurrency.

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XRP trades at $1.72, posting a 3.99% decline over the past 24 hours amid rising selling pressure. XRP-linked ETFs record their largest single-day outflow, close to $93 million, signaling short-term institutional caution. Despite the drop, XRP maintains strong positioning as a payment-focused digital asset, supported by ongoing real-world adoption and long-term relevance.
Ripple’s XRP extends its decline on Friday as heavy ETF outflows add pressure to an already cautious crypto market. The move reflects a broader risk-off environment rather than structural weakness in the asset, with traders reassessing exposure after recent volatility.

XRP is currently priced at $1.72, down 3.99% in the last 24 hours. The decline follows a sharp reversal in fund flows tied to XRP investment products, marking the most significant capital exit since these ETFs began trading.

XRP ETF Outflows Signal Tactical Repositioning XRP-focused ETFs register nearly $93 million in net outflows in a single session, a record daily figure. Such movements typically point to short-term portfolio adjustments by institutional investors rather than a breakdown in the asset’s fundamentals. Similar dynamics have appeared across other crypto-linked products during phases of macroeconomic uncertainty.

From a pro-crypto perspective, these outflows underscore how digital assets are increasingly integrated into active risk management strategies. XRP remains embedded in cross-border payment solutions, and its underlying utility continues to set it apart from purely speculative tokens.

Derivatives markets also feel the impact. Liquidations on leveraged XRP positions reach approximately $57 million, the highest level in around three months. This wave of forced closures intensifies downside moves as overleveraged positions unwind, a common feature of corrective market phases.

XRP Price Dynamics And Market Behavior Open interest in XRP futures declines alongside price, indicating that traders are reducing exposure rather than aggressively building short positions. This contraction often helps stabilize market structure by clearing excess leverage and allowing price action to better align with spot demand.

Technically, XRP hovers near the $1.70 support zone after testing lower levels earlier in the session. Momentum indicators remain weak but approach areas where selling pressure has eased in previous cycles. Historically, such conditions tend to favor consolidation over extended declines.

Beyond short-term price movements, XRP continues to benefit from gradual regulatory clarity across several jurisdictions. Financial institutions and payment providers keep exploring blockchain-based settlement tools, reinforcing XRP’s role in real-world financial infrastructure.

HumidiFi’s token is up about 3% after ending an almost 10% dip earlier in the day as investors panicked over an earlier announcement from the team that the site is facing downtime. 

Not much else was said at the time, other than that the team is in the process of investigating and will deploy a fix as soon as possible. However, as of writing, the project is back online after it clarified that a server hold was placed on its previous site, so it went the faster route of a new domain to return online.

HumidiFi’s WET token is back in the green after its site returned online. Source: CoinMarketCap Downtime affected HumidiFi’s WET token  The initial announcement did not reveal the cause behind the site’s downtime and appeared to have triggered panic and uncertainty among holders, leading to a price dip of almost 10%. 

While the cause was not revealed, there is currently no evidence that the crash was caused by a major exploit or long-term issue. It was simply a temporary outage, which is not an uncommon occurrence among high-performance DeFi projects. 

Broader crypto market conditions, especially the volatility facing Solana ecosystem tokens, may have amplified the move, but the WET token is no stranger to such moves, as it has shown swings since its launch. 

The token is currently trading at $0.1036 with a $23.82 million market cap and a 24-hour trading volume of over $14 million, indicating significant liquidity despite the dip. 

The announcement has come at a critical time for HumidiFi as it is getting ready to launch something called “Aquarium.” Nobody knows exactly what it is, but the team has been teasing its launch in tweets on X. 

One day ago, the team shared on X that it would be giving a talk about the Aquarium at Catlumpurrrr, a major community summit and event put together by Jupiter Exchange, so community members expect more details then. 

HumidiFi had an eventful launch in December  HumidiFi’s WET token launched in December 2025, but the launch did not proceed without significant onchain drama that had the space buzzing for weeks after. 

The propAMM platform planned to launch the token via Jupiter’s Decentralized Token Formation, and the sale had tiers as there was an allowlist for community and early supporters, as well as allocations for $JUP stakers, and a public round. 

The token went live around December 4 and within seconds of the public phase opening, the entire allocation was completely drained by automated bots, leaving nothing for the legitimate users (weterans). 

Reports claim a single coordinated bot farm used thousands of wallets, all pre-funded to execute bundled/batch transactions. They exploited the DTF contracts’ handling of deposits at launch, as bots were able to spam high-priority transactions faster than humans refreshing the front end.

The HumidiFi team quickly alerted the community to what had happened, then scrapped the initial $WET token entirely, making tokens that were acquired in the sniped sale worthless. 

They also teamed up with Jupiter to make reparations, issuing a pro-rata airdrop to legitimate wetlist participants and $JUP stakers, while excluding snipers and bots. They deployed a new token contract, and a revised public sale was held on December 8, 2025, with anti-bot measures. 

The relaunch was oversubscribed but successful, raising over $2 million with over 4,000 real users participating. Jupiter also apologized later on for the initial lack of robust protections, claiming to have learned from it while praising the outcome as a win for the weterans.

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Optimism approved an OP token buyback program that will allocate 50% of Superchain revenue over 12 months. Buybacks will be executed monthly via ETH-to-OP conversions through an OTC provider, and the purchased tokens will remain in the treasury. OP is trading at $0.2623, down 0.6% in 24 hours. Its daily volume is $102 million, and its market capitalization is around $510 million. Optimism approved a reform to OP’s token economics introducing a formal buyback program funded by revenue from the Superchain ecosystem. The proposal authorizes allocating 50% of the revenue generated by the Superchain to repurchase OP over an initial 12-month period. The program is set to begin in February 2026 and was validated under the Joint House governance framework.

How the Token Buybacks Will Be Executed Buybacks will be conducted monthly through ETH-to-OP conversions via an OTC provider. Purchased tokens will not be removed from circulation or burned. They will remain in the Collective treasury alongside remaining sequencer ETH. The mechanism reduces circulating supply and establishes a recurring demand flow linked to the ecosystem’s economic activity.

The vote exceeded quorum and approval thresholds. More than 84% of participants supported the proposal, according to final governance results. Execution is limited to the approved framework and will not involve changes to token issuance or unlocking schedules.

The program directly links Superchain operational revenue with the OP secondary market. The Superchain consolidates multiple rollups built on Optimism and channels revenue from sequencing and network activity. Under the new scheme, a fixed portion of those flows will be redirected to systematic buybacks.

Optimism Trades Slightly Lower OP is currently trading at $0.2623 per unit, down 0.6% over the past 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. Daily volume is around $102 million, down 6%. Market capitalization is approximately $510 million.

Over the past week, Optimism (OP) fell 16% and did not show an immediate market reaction after the buyback program approval. Selling pressure remains in the spot market, and trading flow is contained.

Technical indicators show weakness. The daily RSI hovers around 35, and the MACD remains below the signal line with a negative histogram. No resistance breaks or sudden volume spikes were observed following the vote.