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Bitcoin is trading around $89,000 this morning as crypto markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement at 2:00 PM ET.

Source: TradingViewThe FOMC meeting is expected to keep rates steady in the 3.5%-3.75% range with 97% market consensus, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s 2:30 PM press conference could trigger sharp volatility across digital assets.

XRP trades near $1.89 while Solana sits around $127, both consolidating after weekend weakness that erased over $100 billion from crypto markets in hours.

Beyond current price action, historical patterns suggest traders should approach today’s decision with caution. Bitcoin has declined in seven of the last eight FOMC meetings, averaging 9% drops following Fed announcements in 2025.

Critical support levels include the 100-week moving average at $87,145 and the ETF buyer cost basis near $84,099, which has held during recent consolidation.

Adding to these technical concerns, spot Bitcoin ETFs shed $1.33 billion over the past week while Ethereum ETFs lost $611 million, reflecting weak institutional appetite. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has also plunged to “extreme fear” territory earlier this week as markets position defensively.

Source: Alternative[dot]meCompounding the monetary policy uncertainty, macro crosscurrents are creating additional volatility triggers. The dollar hit a four-year low after Trump’s remarks dismissing currency weakness, briefly lifting Bitcoin above $89,000 before fading.

Gold surged past $5,200 as safe-haven flows intensified, with 76% Polymarket odds of a government shutdown by month-end adding political risk.

Trump’s expected Fed chair successor announcement this week and persistent tariff threats create additional wildcards that could overshadow Powell’s prepared remarks.

Given all the dynamics, analysts see Bitcoin trapped between the low $80,000s and mid-$90,000s until regulatory clarity improves, with Powell’s tone on inflation and rate path mattering more than today’s decision itself.

Whether the Fed chair delivers dovish reassurance or maintains hawkish vigilance could determine if crypto reclaims momentum or tests deeper support through February.

Live Updates: Bitcoin’s Reaction to Powell’s Press Conference

The Bitcoin price surged early Wednesday, reclaiming the $90,000 level as traders digested fresh macro signals and growing momentum around U.S. crypto regulation.

The move followed a sharp reversal from weekend lows near $86,000, with the bitcoin price climbing to highs of $90,361 into the day, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data. 

All this is happening as the market braced for the Federal Reserve’s first rate decision of the year later today, with futures pricing in an almost certain hold on rates Wednesday. 

With unemployment at 4.4%, traders are focused less on inflation and more on whether Chair Jerome Powell signals concern about labor market softness. 

If Powell leans into job market resilience and pushes back against near-term rate cuts, a “neutral” Fed meeting could quickly turn bearish for crypto.

Gold continues to surge to new all-time high above $5,300 per ounce, underscoring renewed demand for hard assets amid rising currency uncertainty. Bitcoin appeared to benefit from the same macro tailwinds, reversing earlier caution that had dominated trading after last weekend’s dip.

A late-day bitcoin price rally unfolded yesterday as President Donald Trump, speaking in Iowa, dismissed concerns over the weakening U.S. dollar, saying he was “not concerned” about its decline and insisting the dollar was “doing great.”

Bitcoin price: Senate committee expected to vote on crypto market structure bill tomorrow This price rally comes at a pivotal moment for U.S. crypto policy. On Thursday, the Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to vote on a crypto market structure bill that would clarify regulatory jurisdiction over digital asset markets. 

The markup is expected to include several amendments, with lawmakers ultimately deciding whether to advance the bill to the Senate floor, according to Crypto in America. 

While Democratic support for the legislation remains uncertain, the absence of unrelated amendments widely viewed as deal-breakers has boosted expectations that the bill could move forward. 

For market participants, progress on the legislation represents a potential step toward long-sought regulatory clarity in the United States.

Bitcoin’s price action reflects that shifting backdrop. After struggling for much of the past 24 hours to reclaim the $88,000 level amid ETF outflows, Federal Reserve uncertainty, and lingering bearish technical pressure, buyers reasserted control into the close. 

At the time of publication, the bitcoin price was trading at $90,075, up roughly 2% over the past 24 hours, with daily trading volume around $43 billion. The asset’s circulating supply stands at 19.98 million BTC, out of a fixed 21 million maximum.

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Gold and silver surge as investors hedge dollar weakness and geopolitical riskTom Lee says metals strength often precedes renewed Bitcoin and Ethereum ralliesCrypto fundamentals improving after deleveraging, despite lagging metals performanceWelcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

Grab a coffee and settle in — the markets are moving, and what’s hot today may signal what’s next. Precious metals are stealing headlines, stocks are holding steady, and Bitcoin…well, it might just be waiting in the wings.

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Crypto News of the Day: Tom Lee Explains Why Gold and Silver Are Dominating Investors’ AttentionInvestors are increasingly turning to precious metals as gold and silver soar to multiyear highs. Against this backdrop, BitMine’s Tom Lee says the trend is signaling more than just short-term speculation.

In a recent appearance on CNBC’s Power Lunch, Lee, BitMine’s Head of Research, explained why metals have become a “real, genuine asset class” and what that means for equities and crypto.

“Metals are proving to be a real, genuine asset class because I think for many years, maybe people thought only gold bugs should own gold. But now, especially the last three years, metals have, I think, proven to be a bit of a juggernaut,” Lee said.

He noted that the rise of metals is driven by a combination of geopolitical uncertainty, dollar weakness, and dovish central bank policy. Nevertheless, Lee says that the metals rally should not be seen as a negative for stocks.

“I don’t think that those are bad for equities because if this is anticipating dollar weakness or more dovish moves by central banks, then it’s good for asset prices,” he explained.

According to Lee, a weaker dollar and accelerating earnings growth provide a stabilizing force for equities, even as metals draw investor attention.

Tom Lee’s Top Sector Picks and the Crypto Outlook for 2026Investors looking to position themselves for the rest of 2026 may want to focus on Lee’s sector recommendations.

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From BitMine’s perspective, top picks include energy, basic materials, financials, industrials, small-cap stocks, and the Mag-7 tech companies.

“Financials are being buffeted because the White House is choosing winners and losers…But the bank fundamentals are so good, and I think tokenization and blockchain are really big productivity drivers, and AI is a huge tailwind that I think banks are in the process of rerating more like tech stocks over time,” he said.

While traditional markets are anchored, Lee highlighted the current state of crypto, which has lagged metals in performance. The October 2025 deleveraging, he said, continues to impact crypto markets.

“There was a massive deleveraging…some exchanges and market makers…so the industry is sort of limping along, but the fundamentals have improved a lot,” Lee noted.

He added that, historically, periods when metals rise sharply are often followed by renewed gains in Bitcoin and Ethereum once metals stabilize.

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Lee also addressed short-term uncertainties, including government shutdowns and potential earnings disappointments, noting that such events often present buying opportunities rather than long-term threats.

“In the short term, of course, shutdowns create uncertainty…those have all proven to be buying opportunities,” he said.

Overall, BitMine’s Tom Lee paints a picture of a market in transition. Metals are commanding investor attention today, but crypto could see a surge once traditional safe havens pause.

Investors seeking a balanced approach should consider maintaining exposure to high-performing sectors, respecting metals’ momentum, and watching crypto fundamentals for signs of the next move.

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Byte-Sized AlphaHere’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:

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Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE) is up 65% this week, taking the limelight from bigger and presumably more established tokens, such as XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). What's Driving The HYPE Rally The rally comes after two major sellers finished dumping millions of HYPE, removing massive overhead supply.

Institutional and retail investors are gaining broader onchain exposure as WisdomTree tokenized funds become accessible on the fast-growing Solana network.

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WisdomTree adds Solana to its tokenization networkPart of a broader multichain tokenization strategyHow institutional and retail clients will access SolanaTokenization trend among traditional asset managers WisdomTree adds Solana to its tokenization network WisdomTree is expanding its tokenization efforts to Solana, adding the blockchain to the list of networks that already support its real-world asset (RWA) products. The New York-based asset manager, well known for its exchange-traded funds, announced the move on Wednesday in a statement shared with CoinDesk.

According to the firm, both institutional and retail investors will be able to mint, trade and hold its full suite of tokenized strategies on Solana through the WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime platforms. Moreover, the integration is designed to mirror the experience investors already have on other supported chains, while adding Solana’s low-cost and high-speed infrastructure.

Part of a broader multichain tokenization strategy The initiative forms part of WisdomTree‘s wider multichain strategy, as asset managers race to bring traditional financial products onchain. However, this particular move focuses on the growing market for tokenized money market funds, equities and fixed-income products, which are drawing intensified interest from institutions.

In a press release, Maredith Hannon, head of business development for digital assets at WisdomTree, said that bringing the full range of wisdomtree tokenized funds to Solana underscores the company’s emphasis on regulated real-world assets in the onchain ecosystem. That said, the firm is also positioning itself to capture new demand from both sides of the market, from professional allocators to individual investors.

How institutional and retail clients will access Solana With the integration, WisdomTree’s tokenized offerings will be available natively on Solana, enabling users to interact with the funds directly onchain. Moreover, the firm plans to link these tokenized positions with its existing stablecoin conversion services to support smoother cash management and settlements.

Institutional clients using WisdomTree Connect will be able to mint, hold and manage tokenized fund positions directly on the Solana blockchain. In practice, this means front-to-back management of tokenized portfolios on a single infrastructure layer, while still operating within a regulated framework for securities and fund products.

Retail users on WisdomTree Prime will gain a different path into the ecosystem. They will be able to add USDC, purchase tokenized funds without exiting to traditional banking rails and then hold those investments in self-custody wallets. However, the platform still aims to provide a user experience similar to conventional fintech apps, with blockchain mechanics handled in the background.

Tokenization trend among traditional asset managers Traditional asset managers have been steadily entering the tokenization space, viewing blockchain-based infrastructure as a way to modernize financial markets. Moreover, they are betting that real-world asset tokenization can shorten settlement times, improve transparency and open new distribution channels for regulated financial instruments.

Within this context, WisdomTree’s latest expansion to Solana highlights how incumbents are moving from pilot projects to live, multichain deployments. However, questions remain about long-term regulatory approaches, cross-chain interoperability and how quickly large-scale institutional allocations will follow these early technology integrations.

In summary, WisdomTree’s decision to roll out its tokenized fund suite on Solana extends its onchain footprint, offers new access routes for both institutional and retail investors and reinforces the broader shift toward blockchain-based infrastructure for traditional financial products.

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As expert in digital marketing, Amelia began working in the fintech sector in 2014 after writing her thesis on Bitcoin technology. Previously author for several international crypto-related magazines and CMO at Eidoo. She is now the co-founder of The Cryptonomist. She is also a marketing teacher at Digital Coach in Milan and she published a book about NFTs for the Italian publishing house Mondadori, while she is also helping artists and company to entering in the sector. As advisor, Amelia is also involved in metaverse-related project such as The Nemesis and OVER.

Hyperscale Data Inc. said that its Bitcoin treasury reached 560.0363 BTC, valued at about $48.5 million based on a $86,572 closing price on Jan. 25.

American Bitcoin has increased its total Bitcoin reserve to ~5,843 BTC and achieved a BTC Yield of ~116% from its Nasdaq debut on September 3, 2025 through January 25, 2026. pic.twitter.com/xt095jZUNC

— American Bitcoin (@ABTC) January 27, 2026

The company said the holdings sit across its Sentinum and Ault Capital Group units, with Ault Capital Group adding 10 BTC in the week ended Jan. 25. Hyperscale Data framed the buildup as a step toward a $100 million bitcoin treasury using a dollar-cost averaging strategy.

Management said purchases are funded from available cash and may vary with market conditions, while the plan targets deploying at least 5% of allocated cash each week. The next update will be closely watched for progress toward the $100 million benchmark.

Source: Hyperscale Data Inc.

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This information does not constitute financial advice or investment recommendation. Readers are encouraged to verify all details through official project channels before making any related decisions.

Fidelity Investments has said it will launch its first stablecoin, the Fidelity Digital Dollar, as one of the world’s largest asset managers steps into onchain payments and settlement as U.S. regulation around digital dollars takes shape.

Branded as FIDD, the token will be issued by Fidelity Digital Assets’ national trust bank and is expected to roll out to both retail and institutional customers in the coming weeks, according to a Wednesday press release. FIDD will launch on Ethereum and will be redeemable one-to-one for U.S. dollars through Fidelity platforms, the bank said.

Fidelity said it will oversee issuance and management of reserves for the stablecoin, leaning on its asset management arm, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, to handle reserve assets.

Customers will be able to purchase or redeem FIDD for $1 through Fidelity Digital Assets, Fidelity Crypto and Fidelity Crypto for Wealth Managers, with the stablecoin also transferable to any Ethereum mainnet address and available on major crypto exchanges where it is listed.

"At Fidelity, we have a long-standing belief in the transformative power of the digital assets ecosystem and have spent years researching and advocating for the benefits of stablecoins," Mike O’Reilly, president of Fidelity Digital Assets, said in the release. He added that the firm sees stablecoins as a way to provide investors with onchain utility backed by institutional-grade security.

The launch follows years of development by Fidelity Investments, which began building digital asset infrastructure in 2014 and formally launched Fidelity Digital Assets in 2019.

The firm first said it was testing a stablecoin in early 2025, but had not committed to a launch at the time.

Stablecoin regulationFIDD’s announcement arrives as the stablecoin market has grown to nearly $300 billion in total supply, according to The Block’s data, and as regulatory clarity has begun to emerge in the United States. The GENIUS Act, passed last year, established a federal framework for payment stablecoins, a development Fidelity cited as a key factor enabling its entry into the market.

“The recent passage of the GENIUS Act was a significant milestone for the industry in providing clear regulatory guardrails for payment stablecoins,” O’Reilly stated.

A group of major global banks, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Barclays, BNP Paribas, Banco Santander, and others, also announced they are jointly exploring the issuance of a 1:1 reserve-backed digital payment asset available on public blockchains, focused on G7 currencies.

Washington lawmakers are still negotiating a broader crypto market structure bill that includes ongoing debate over stablecoin issuance, reserve standards, and whether issuers should be permitted to share yield with users. Recent Senate Agriculture Committee efforts to advance the legislation have faced delays and unresolved differences between parties, even as aides say talks are expected to resume.

At the same time, banks have warned that wider adoption of stablecoins could pose a risk to traditional deposits.

Standard Chartered has said stablecoins could drain as much as $500 billion from U.S. bank deposits by 2028, while Bank of America’s CEO has cautioned that trillions of dollars could migrate to digital dollars if issuers are allowed to pay interest.

The Block has reached out to Fidelity for comment, but did not immediately receive a response.

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"A total crash to exactly $0 would require extreme, project-ending events, which are not clearly in place right now," ChatGPT stated.

Pi Network’s native token recently plummeted to a new all-time low below $0.17, a decline of almost 95% from its historical peak of $3 registered approximately one year ago.

Amid persistent bearish conditions, some market participants may now fear that the valuation could literally hit $0 sometime this year. We asked four of the most popular AI-powered chatbots whether such a scenario is in the cards.

The Risk is Real According to ChatGPT, PI could theoretically crash to $0 sometime this year, citing strong selling pressure, weak fundamentals (for now), poor market conditions, and investor loss of confidence as the main hurdles.

However, it noted that such a catastrophic scenario can only occur if exchanges delist en masse the asset and the trust in the project collapses completely. In the aftermath, ChatGPT claimed the chances of a plunge to $0 before the end of 2026 are less than 20%.

“A deep drop is possible, especially if selling pressure continues and no positive catalysts appear. But a total crash to exactly $0 would require extreme, project-ending events, which are not clearly in place right now,” it added.

Grok – the AI integrated within the social media X – estimated that the chance of such a slump is around 5%-10%. It warned that the constant token unlocks remain a significant obstacle that could further increase selling pressure. Data shows that over 150 million coins are scheduled for release in the next 30 days, meaning the average daily unlock is about 5 million.

PI Token Unlocks, Source: piscan.io More Bullish Theories Google’s Gemini argued that such a crash is possible, although extremely rare for a project with millions of users. “PI is unlikely to hit literally $0.00 as long as there is one person willing ot buy, but it is currently in a ‘make or break’ year,” it stated.

For its part, Perplexity noted that the asset’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) has fallen to oversold levels, suggesting it could be gearing up for a resurgence. The technical indicator measures the speed and magnitude of recent price changes and provides traders with a possible idea where the next pivotal moment might occur. It ranges from 0 to 100, and ratios below 30 hint that the coin is oversold and due for a rebound. Currently, the RSI stands at around 23.

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ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood reiterated her bullish outlook on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), while outlining the key innovation themes shaping her investment strategy. Bitcoin: The Liquid Asset Redefining Markets In a recent Fox Business interview, Wood said markets are entering a "Great Acceleration," driven by how early the AI cycle still is.

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One key sector driving the true “utility” case for risk assets is the RWA (Real World Assets) sector. With almost $25 billion in assets tokenized on-chain, it’s clear blockchain is moving beyond theory into real-world use.

No doubt, big players like BlackRock and JPMorgan have pushed RWA mainstream, attracting institutional money. However, this growth is now spreading beyond the U.S., signaling a global expansion for tokenization.

For example, Brazilian FinTech LIQI Digital Assets partnered with XDC Network [XDC] on the 14th of April. Since then, they’ve already tokenized over $100 million in assets and are targeting $500 million by 2026.

Naturally, this development raises a few key questions: Is this the real start of blockchain use cases going global? And if it is, what does it mean for XDC Network and other Layer-1 networks in terms of adoption and growth?

From Brazil to the blockchain: XDC’s global expansion At the heart of this partnership is Brazil’s regulatory framework.

By enabling LIQI Digital Assets to tokenize assets on XDC, it’s a strong signal that regulatory support for RWAs in Brazil is growing. As a result, it’s no surprise that the sector has become one of the top performers of 2025.

And this isn’t a one-off. In 2025, Brazil’s Central Bank finalized a framework for stablecoins, set to take effect in February 2026. This marks yet another step toward clearer oversight for digital assets in the country.

Source: X

In this context, XDC’s partnership with LIQI looks strategically well-timed.

In less than a year, the network has already supported $100 million in tokenized value, showing how regulatory progress is translating into real on-chain growth. Can XDC scale RWAs by another 5× within the year?

This is where network-level adoption starts to matter. With major research and analytics firms increasingly bullish on tokenization going into 2026, the case for XDC driving stronger momentum can’t be ruled out.

That said, execution risks mean that certainty is far from guaranteed.

Tokenized assets are set for massive growth by 2030 There are clear signs that support the bullish case for RWAs.

At the macro level, Brazil’s regulatory environment shows the sector is expanding globally. Meanwhile, at the micro level, Layer-1 networks are ramping up infrastructure to meet this growing demand.

Together, these trends are pulling significant tokenized capital into Layer-1s, with XDC alone posting an almost 13% year-on-year jump in total tokenized asset value, hitting an all-time high of $24.5 million.

Source: RWA.xyz

From an on-chain perspective, this growth highlights XDC’s technical edge, such as low fees, fast finality, and strong security, all of which are helping drive its global expansion, especially through its partnership with LIQI.

That said, a smooth ride isn’t guaranteed. ARK Invest projects the RWA market could hit $11 trillion by 2030, but Ethereum [ETH] still dominates nearly 65% of the space, backed by major institutional support.

In comparison, LIQI’s $500 million tokenization on XDC is a small slice, but it’s an important milestone. With global expansion, bullish projections, and a technical edge, RWAs on XDC are looking set for a major boost in 2026.

Final Thoughts In under a year, XDC has tokenized over $100 million, showing regulatory progress translating into real on-chain growth. With bullish projections, a technical edge, and global partnerships, XDC is well-positioned for a major boost in 2026, even as Ethereum dominates most of the market.

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Sui (SUI) is flashing signs of relative weakness against majors like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano.

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A crypto market analyst tracking Sui (SUI) is warning that the token is lagging behind major assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano, and may be headed for at least one more leg down toward the $1 area despite a potential short-term bounce.

The commentator, focusing on Elliott Wave structures and key Fibonacci levels, argues that Sui is showing “additional weakness” compared with other large-cap coins that appear to be progressing through a clearer B-wave relief rally.

Weak B-Wave, Lower SUI Price Targets Now In FocusOn the higher time frame chart, Sui is currently testing an orange trend-line around $1.37, drawn from a recent swing low. The analyst cautions it is “a bit too early” to call that level a firm bottom and stresses that any near-term strength would likely be corrective rather than the start of a new uptrend.

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The core scenario: a modest B-wave bounce, followed by another decline into a support cluster between $0.91 and $1.07. Within that zone, the analyst highlights a key intermediate target near $1.02, aligned with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement. That band is described as an “ideal” area for one more low before any more durable base could form.

The analyst also notes a risk window: if Bitcoin completes its own B-wave recovery before Sui can mount a “healthy” bounce, Sui could simply “continue to decline” without ever seeing a strong relief move.

Short-Term Structure: Modest Bounce, Fragile SupportOn lower time frames, Sui is showing the early signs of a bounce off local micro-support between $1.38 and $1.42, which is “currently being tested.” As long as the $1.38 level holds, the analyst considers a move back up toward about $1.58 likely, with an “ideal” B-wave resistance zone higher at roughly $1.66–$1.74 if bulls can push further.

Structurally, the recent advance into the January high is labeled as a three-wave A–B–C move, interpreted as a fourth wave within a broader decline. That implies a fifth wave lower still to come, also expected to unfold in A–B–C form.

A key difference versus Bitcoin and Solana: on those charts, the drop has formed a five-wave decline, while on Sui it currently appears as three waves, leaving some ambiguity as to whether another low in “circle wave A” could still be ahead.

A trend-line that previously acted as support—visible as the orange line on the higher time frame—will need to be broken decisively to “unlock prices” closer to $1, the analyst says.

Why This MattersFor traders, the message is cautious: Sui may offer a short-term bounce trade into resistance, but the analyst does not view the setup as “high-confidence or high-quality.” The broader altcoin complex is described as weak, with Sui “on the weaker side” and the path of Bitcoin’s B-wave could dictate whether Sui gets any meaningful upside before revisiting or breaking the $1 zone.

Investors considering entries may want to treat the $0.91–$1.07 support cluster—especially the $1.02 Fibonacci level—as a critical area to watch, while assuming that any near-term rallies are more likely to be corrective than the start of a sustained trend reversal.

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People Also Ask:What key levels is Sui trading around now?

The analyst highlights micro-support at $1.38–$1.42 and nearby resistance around $1.58, with a broader resistance zone near $1.66–$1.74.

How low could Sui go if the bearish scenario plays out?

The main downside target zone is $0.91–$1.07, with a notable Fibonacci level at approximately $1.02.

Is the current move on Sui considered bullish?

No. The analyst frames any current or near-term upside as a corrective B-wave bounce within a larger downward structure.

How does Sui compare to other major altcoins right now?

The analyst says coins like Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, and ADA show clearer B-wave progress, while Sui “remains on the weaker side.”

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WisdomTree is accelerating its push into on-chain finance by extending the full suite of its tokenized investment funds to Solana, marking one of its largest non-EVM deployments to date. The move strengthens the firm’s multichain strategy as traditional asset managers race to meet growing demand for regulated real-world assets on blockchain infrastructure.

The New York–based firm said both institutional and retail investors will now be able to mint, trade, and hold its tokenized funds natively on Solana through WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime.

A Major Step in WisdomTree’s Multichain StrategyWhile WisdomTree has already deployed tokenized products across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, Optimism, and the non-EVM Stellar network, the Solana expansion represents a significant milestone. Solana’s high-speed, low-cost infrastructure allows WisdomTree to scale access to tokenized money market, equity, fixed-income, alternatives, and asset allocation products without sacrificing regulatory standards.

The firm said users will also be able to leverage its stablecoin conversion services for Circle’s USDC and PayPal’s PYUSD, making it easier to move between tokenized funds and digital cash on-chain.

“Bringing our full suite of tokenized funds to Solana reflects our continued focus on regulated real-world assets across the on-chain ecosystem,” said Maredith Hannon, WisdomTree’s head of digital asset business development, highlighting Solana’s ability to meet crypto-native demand while maintaining institutional-grade compliance.

Institutional and Retail Access Goes NativeFor institutional clients, WisdomTree Connect now enables all existing tokenized funds to be minted directly on Solana, offering B2B and B2B2C tokenization support. Institutions can hold and manage positions on-chain, self-custody assets using Solana-based wallets, and potentially interact with Solana-native applications, subject to risk controls.

Retail investors using WisdomTree Prime gain the ability to add USDC, purchase tokenized funds without reverting to traditional banking rails, and hold assets in self-custody wallets, streamlining access to regulated investment products in a crypto-native environment.

Tokenization Momentum Builds on SolanaWisdomTree is one of the most active Wall Street players in the real-world asset space, managing over $772 million in tokenized assets across its multichain deployments. Its lineup includes the WisdomTree Government Money Market Digital Fund (WTGXX), equity products like the U.S. LargeCap Fund and Quality Dividend Growth Fund, and several fixed-income and private credit offerings.

Solana is quickly emerging as a major hub for tokenization, with more than $1.3 billion in on-chain real-world assets already deployed. WisdomTree’s expansion reinforces that trend, signaling growing confidence in Solana as a foundation for scalable, regulated financial products in an increasingly on-chain global market.

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Tether accumulated around 140 tons of physical gold, valued at $23 billion, backing its reserves and the issuance of the gold-linked stablecoin XAUT. Over the past year, the firm purchased more than 70 tons and maintains a pace of 1 to 2 tons per week. XAUT accounts for nearly 60% of the market, with a $2.25 billion market capitalization. Tether accumulated approximately 140 tons of physical gold, placing it among the largest private holders globally, outside of central banks, ETFs, and commercial banks. At current prices, that volume is valued at roughly $23 billion. Most of the holdings back the company’s corporate reserves and the issuance of its gold-backed stablecoin, XAUT.

Over the past year, Tether purchased more than 70 tons of gold. That volume exceeded the reported acquisitions of nearly all individual central banks and all gold exchange-traded funds, except for the three largest. In 2025, only Poland reported higher purchases. The current accumulation pace remains between 1 and 2 tons per week, as confirmed by CEO Paolo Ardoino. The company reviews its gold demand on a quarterly basis.

Tether Buys Between 1 and 2 Tons Per Week The physical gold is stored in a high-security vault located in Switzerland, inside a former nuclear facility. The structure features multiple layers of steel doors and protection systems. Tether owns the site and receives bullion shipments on a regular basis, recording inflows almost every week.

XAUT accounts for nearly 60% of the gold-backed stablecoin market. At the end of the fourth quarter, the token’s market capitalization reached $2.25 billion. More than 409,000 tokens were in circulation, with close to 110,000 available for purchase. After the close of that period, Tether Gold Investments added more than 27 metric tons of gold to its reserves.

Competing With Major Banks XAUT’s growth followed a sharp expansion of the market. During 2025, the combined market capitalization of gold-backed stablecoins rose from roughly $1.3 billion to more than $4 billion. The increase was driven by record gold prices and stronger institutional and onchain demand.

Beyond custody, Tether plans to operate actively in the bullion market. The company aims to conduct gold trading operations, competing directly with international banks such as JPMorgan and HSBC.

Meanwhile, the company continues to rely on USDT as its primary source of revenue. The dollar-pegged stablecoin has a circulating supply of approximately $186 billion. On that basis

Long-term bitcoin holders resume selling as price lags behind traditional marketsLong-term bitcoin holders are selling at the fastest pace since August as the cryptocurrency's price lags behind broader financial markets. Jan 28, 2026, 1:14 p.m.

Long term holders of bitcoin BTC$89,917.94 are again selling the largest cryptocurrency, with distribution now at the fastest pace in five months. Last year's action front-ran a market top that occurred, as many had expected, in October.

In the past 30 days, investors who've held bitcoin for at least 155 days — a cohort typically viewed as the most conviction-driven market participants — have sold roughly 143,000 BTC, according to Glassnode data.

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Bitcoin's price is lagging behind broader financial assets, including metals such as gold and silver, which are trading at or near record highs. The discrepancy points to stress in the crypto market and raises the risk of further downside or an extended consolidation.

Their actions mirror the prior distribution peak in August, when around 170,000 BTC was sold over a 30-day period. At the time, the price was trading above $120,000 and bitcoin hit a record high two months later, reinforcing a narrative that the holders were selling into strength

The October peak was predicted by a theory that the BTC price follows a four-year cycle related to the periodic halving of rewards paid to bitcoin miners. The last 50% reduction took place in April 2024. Historically, each cycle has tended to see a peak in the fourth quarter followed by a prolonged drawdown and consolidation phase.

At the time, nearly the entire long-term holder supply, some 15 million coins, was in profit. After a sharp 36% drawdown from the October high through late November, there was a brief period from late December into early January when long-term holders shifted back to net accumulation.

This temporarily eased selling pressure and helped stabilize price action, with bitcoin jumping to as high as $97,000 and roughly 2 million of the coins are now sitting at a loss. Still, this group of investors currently owns about 14.5 million BTC, underscoring that long-term reductions remains a key headwind for price.

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Bitcoin held near $89,200 and ether topped $3,000, supported by a sharp drop in the U.S. dollar index (DXY).Altcoins outperformed, with Hyperliquid’s HYPE up 25% and Solana staking token JTO extending a 31% three-day rally.Speculative tokens led gains, including Solana-based memecoin PIPPIN up 64%, as CoinDesk’s altcoin-heavy CD80 index beat CD20.

WisdomTree leverages Solana to enhance on-chain access to regulated digital assets for diverse investor segments.

Global asset manager WisdomTree, with about $159 billion under management, is rolling out its full suite of tokenized funds on Solana as it broadens access to regulated digital assets for retail and institutional investors, according to a Wednesday press release.

The expansion allows users of WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime to access tokenized money market, equities, fixed income, alternatives, and asset allocation funds natively on Solana.

The company also offers a stablecoin conversion service for USDC and PYUSD.

The move is part of WisdomTree’s push to deepen its presence in regulated onchain assets, said Maredith Hannon, Head of Business Development, Digital Assets at WisdomTree. She noted that Solana’s capabilities could help the firm scale onchain access without sacrificing regulatory standards.

“Solana’s infrastructure, which focuses on high transaction speeds, allows us to meet growing crypto-native demand while maintaining the regulatory standards institutions expect, giving both institutional and retail investors more seamless, onchain access to tokenized funds,” Hannon stated.

Institutional clients using WisdomTree Connect can now mint tokenized funds directly on Solana and manage positions with the technical capability to interact with Solana-native applications, subject to risk controls.

WisdomTree Prime users gain the ability to on-ramp USDC directly from Solana and purchase regulated tokenized funds while remaining entirely onchain, removing friction from traditional banking rails.

“WisdomTree’s decision to expand their full suite of tokenized funds to Solana reflects the demand for expanded access to tokenized RWAs and Solana’s ability to support that demand at scale,” said Nick Ducoff, who leads institutional growth at the Solana Foundation.

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Shiba Inu was close to securing an important threshold, but the 352 million inflow turned all the plans upside down.

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According to on-chain data, a staggering 352 billion SHIB were transferred into exchanges in a single day, indicating that Shiba Inu is about to enter a risky phase. This amount of inflows runs the risk of actively shattering the meager balance SHIB has been able to maintain in recent weeks, even though price action already appears weak. 

Shiba Inu poured into exchangesTechnically speaking, SHIB is still caught in a more general decline. The 100 and 200 EMAs serve as strong overhead resistance, and the price is still below all major moving averages. Only shallow bounces — not momentum — have resulted from the recent attempt to stabilize along an ascending trendline. That would be doable on its own, but the on-chain situation makes things much worse. Exchange Inflow (Total) is the most concerning statistic with 352.9 billion SHIB, significantly more than outflows.

Source: CryptoQuantBecause of this imbalance, Exchange Netflow is now clearly positive, indicating that more tokens are being added to exchanges than are being removed. In reality, this typically results in more sell-side pressure than accumulation. The threat is increased by exchange reserves. 

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More fuel to sellThe Exchange Reserve in USD increased by 2.7%, while the total SHIB held on exchanges increased to 82.14 trillion. This implies that supply is being positioned nearer liquidity venues by market players at a time when prices are already at risk. That is not the behavior of holders who are confident. 

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Mean inflow size has also increased, with average exchange inflow transactions now nearly three times larger than average outflows. This suggests that larger holders are actively transferring SHIB to exchanges, especially when combined with an increase in Top 10 inflow transactions. The impact on price dynamics is the same whether it is for outright selling or hedging: pressure increases. 

Although the price has not fallen yet, that is precisely the problem. Until a certain point is reached, markets frequently absorb inflows silently. Price drops can occur suddenly and dramatically once bids thin out. The ascending trendline serves as the last visible line of defense in the current structure, which provides little protection.

Losses would probably increase if there were a breakdown. Structural damage is the wider implication. The dynamics of recovery are destroyed by large inflows at low prices. Fresh liquidity floods the market, limiting rallies and converting bounces into selling opportunities rather than letting the supply dry up.

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Story HighlightsThe live price of the PEPE coin is  $ 0.00000502.Analysts predict PEPE could reach $0.0000539 by 2026.Long-term forecasts suggest potential highs of $0.0002733 by 2030.Pepe Coin (PEPE), the memecoin inspired by the iconic frog meme, has rapidly become a standout in the crypto world. Ranked just behind Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, PEPE’s explosive rise—boasting gains of over +130325085.96% from its all-time low—has captured investor attention globally. 

As it maintains its position among top memecoins, many are now asking: Will PEPE price go parabolic by the end of 2025? In this article, explore CoinPedia’s in-depth PEPE coin price prediction for 2025, and discover long-term forecasts that look ahead to 2030.

Pepe Price TodayCryptocurrencyPepeTokenPEPEPrice$0.0000 1.22% Market Cap$ 2,077,195,213.2024h Volume$ 387,765,648.3529Circulating Supply413,772,502,602,129.8125Total Supply413,772,502,602,129.8125All-Time High$ 0.0000 on 09 December 2024All-Time Low$ 0.0000 on 14 April 2023Coinpedia’s PEPE Price Prediction 2026The price of PEPE faced several challenges in Q4 2025 and fell short of market expectations amid a prevailing risk-off sentiment in the memecoin sector. 

Still, its evident that memecoins remain one of the most accessible entry points for new investors in the cryptocurrency market. Should liquidity begin to increase, there is potential for significant appreciation in the price of PEPE, with the first quarter of 2026 identified as a critical period for a possible recovery, particularly following early indications of a market rally in January. 

If the PEPE/USD pair recovers, the year-end 2026 target could be set at $0.000028.

The PEPE price has faced challenges in Q4 2025, falling short of the expectations set by experts and investors alike, primarily due to an overarching risk-off sentiment within the memecoin space. 

However, it’s essential to acknowledge that the current low market liquidity and cautious investor behavior have kept new capital on the sidelines, following a series of unfavorable bearish trends.

Nevertheless, it is also the fact that entering the crypto market through memecoins remains one of the most accessible and easiest method available. Should new liquidity begin to flow in, we can undoubtedly anticipate a bigger rise in PEPE’s price. Q1 2026 stands out as an ideal timeframe for this potential resurgence and early January rise showed hints of a rally too.

YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)2026 (conservative)$0.00000850$0.00002263$0.00002837PEPE On-Chain OutlookAs per the metric “90-day Spot Taker CVD”, the cumulative difference between market buy and market sell volumes has turned positive and is increasing, indicating that high-conviction traders are aggressively market-buying PEPE rather than waiting for passive fills at lower prices. 

This aggressive participation is a hallmark of a robust accumulation phase, in which market demand begins to outpace available liquidity, often serving as a precursor to a volatile price expansion. 

Given that similar green clusters on the historical chart preceded significant rallies in mid-2024 and mid-2025, the current uptick suggests that “smart money” is positioning for a major move as the asset stabilizes near its current support levels in January 2026.

PEPE Price Prediction 2026 – 2030YearPotential Low ($)Potential Average ($)Potential High ($)20260.00001790.00003590.000053920270.00002690.00005390.000080920280.00004040.00008090.000121420290.00006070.00012140.000182220300.00009100.00018220.0002733This table, based on historical movements, shows PEPE price to reach $0.0002733 by 2030 based on compounding market cap each year. This table provides a framework for understanding the potential PEPE price movements. Yet, the actual price will depend on a combination of market dynamics, investor behavior, and external factors influencing the cryptocurrency landscape.

Pepecoin Price Forecast 2026Our PEPE price prediction suggests that the price of PEPE in 2026 might range between $0.0000179 and $0.0000539, with the average price of the meme coin at $0.0000359.

Pepe Coin Price Prediction 2027For 2027, we predict that the price of PEPE could range between $0.0000269 and $0.0000809, and the average price of the meme coin is expected to be around $0.000539.

Pepecoin Price Targets 2028As per our Pepe Coin Price Prediction, in 2028, the price could range between $0.0000404 to $0.0001214, with the average price of the meme coin at $0.0000809.

Pepecoin Price Projection 2029For 2029, the price of PEPE could range between $0.0000607 and $0.0001822, with the average price of the meme coin expected to be around $0.0001214.

Pepe Coin Price Prediction 2030Based on our Pepecoin price forecast, the price of PEPE in 2030 might range between $0.0000910 to $0.0002733, with the average price of the meme coin predicted to be around $0.0001822.

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FAQsHow much is Pepe coin worth?

The current price of Pepecoin is  $ 0.00000502.

What factors could drive PEPE’s price growth in the coming years?

PEPE’s price depends on meme coin market sentiment, liquidity inflows, social media trends, and broader crypto cycles rather than fundamentals alone.

Is PEPE a high-risk investment compared to other cryptocurrencies?

Yes. As a meme coin, PEPE is highly volatile and sentiment-driven, making it riskier than utility-based cryptocurrencies with real-world use cases.

How does PEPE compare with Dogecoin and Shiba Inu?

PEPE competes mainly on community hype and trading momentum, while DOGE and SHIB benefit from longer histories and broader ecosystem support.

What is PEPE price prediction for 2026?

PEPE could trade between $0.0000179 and $0.0000539 in 2026, depending on meme coin demand, liquidity inflows, and overall crypto market momentum.

What is PEPE price prediction for 2027?

In 2027, PEPE may range from $0.0000269 to $0.0000809 if bullish sentiment and retail participation remain strong across meme coins.

What is PEPE price prediction for 2028?

PEPE’s price in 2028 could move between $0.0000404 and $0.0001214, driven by broader market cycles rather than project fundamentals.

What is PEPE price prediction for 2030?

By 2030, PEPE could reach up to $0.0002733 in optimistic scenarios, though prices will remain highly sensitive to market sentiment and risk appetite.

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Key NotesBitget has hired a former Bitpanda CLO to lead its EU operations.The exchange is yet to receive a MiCA license from Austria.KuCoin recently appointed Sabina Liu to manage KuCoin EU as exchanges plot MiCA compliance. Former Bitpanda Chief Legal Officer Oliver Stauber is the new CEO of Bitget EU. He was recently appointed by the cryptocurrency exchange, which is preparing to receive its Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulatory approval from Austria in the second quarter of 2026.

Bitget Awaits MiCA License from Austria As MiCA’s July 1st deadline approaches, many crypto firms in the European Union have made an effort to submit their application for the licence.

According to the report, Bitget applied for a MiCA license in Austria in 2025 with plans to set up its new European headquarters in Vienna. It is yet to secure approval, and until then, it cannot offer services in the European Economic Area (EEA). However, the firm has brought in Oliver Stauber to serve as the CEO of its EU operations. Stauber was the former KuCoin EU head and Bitpanda’s CLO.

Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget, noted that the appointment of Stauber is a confidence boost in Bitget’s long-term presence in Europe. She is certain that he has the experience, “regulatory fluency and operational discipline needed” to kick off the exchange’s EU headquarters in Austria. Stauber has promised to only list tokens that align with the standard of MiCA.

KuCoin Appoints Ex-LSEG Executive to Lead EU Operations In a similar move, KuCoin recently appointed Sabina Liu, a former London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) executive, to head its EU offshoot.

She will serve as managing director in the Vienna office. Liu had spent over ten years at the LSEG working with global investment banks and cross-border trading clients before moving to KuCoin.

She was also in charge of running the exchange’s institutional business. The Seychelles-based crypto exchange received a MiCAR license from Austrian authorities last November.

The frequency of these appointments and the effort towards securing a MiCA license suggest that crypto firms support the terms of the regulation. Upon her appointment, Liu attested that MiCAR presents KuCoin with a unified regulatory framework. Precisely, KuCoin gets to serve in a region with mature and diverse finance.

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XRP may be approaching a pivotal turning point as regulatory uncertainty is moving closer to resolution with the upcoming Clarity Act decision. If the Clarity Act establishes a clearer framework, XRP could unlock fresh capital flows, renewed exchange participation, and broader integration across the financial platforms. This moment could represent the transition from consolidation to a new phase of sustained growth.

How Clear Rules Could Reshape XRP Market Perception The passing of the Clarity Art will trigger XRP to go absolutely parabolic. An analyst known as Bird has highlighted on X that the Clarity Art is designed to make the rules of crypto regulation straightforward. It will tell in the market which digital assets will be legally allowed and which are not. As the resolution inches closer, XRP has already been tested in court and was not classified as an illegal security. 

Thus, when the rules become clear across the entire crypto market, companies, banks, and investors can finally use and hold XRP without worrying about regulatory backlash. These clear rules mean more trust, more capital, and more use for XRP. Bird’s view is that this is exactly why the court case was meant to happen, because it has positioned XRP to front-run every other digital asset.

While retail traders are watching the price, banks and institutions are positioning for it. Crypto analyst LukeSuther pointed out that the XRP price action is being deliberately constrained, not out of bad faith, but out of necessity, because participants can’t migrate global settlement infrastructure into a market that’s still fully volatile and speculative.

Before true price discovery can happen, regulation, liquidity corridors, compliance frameworks, and integration with legacy financial systems must be in place. However, if XRP were already operating in a completely open, utility-driven market, LukeSuther argues that it wouldn’t be trading at $2.00. Instead, the price will remain compressed while the institutions load and the rails are being built.

Why Infrastructure Matters More Than Market Narrative The founder of Lux Lions NFT and host of the Crypto Blitz YouTube show, RipBullWinkle, stated that what started as a digital asset experiment is now evolving into real capital markets infrastructure. Brad Garlinghouse and Tony Edward break down XRP’s institutional adoption trajectory during an X Spaces discussion.

According to RipBullWinkle, the conversation wasn’t about price targets. Rather, it was about real-world utility in the cross-border settlements and liquidity infrastructure that traditional finance is quietly integrating into the blockchain-based rails. While the market is busy chasing narratives, foundations are being built in public view.

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HYPE has jumped more than 60% over the past week, trading near $35, as open interest and trading activity on Hyperliquid continued to rise following a surge in commodities-focused derivatives.

According to The Block’s HYPE price page, the token has climbed roughly 50% over the past three days alone, extending gains after Hyperliquid reported earlier this week that open interest across its HIP-3 decentralized exchanges had reached a record near $790 million.

HYPE/USD price chart. Image: TheBlock/TradingView. Data from Flowscan now show aggregate open interest across HIP-3 DEXs has pushed above $925 million. Total Hyperliquid futures open interest currently stands at around $7.8 billion, per CoinGlass data.

Hyperliquid is an onchain perpetuals trading platform designed to offer high-speed, low-latency derivatives trading without relying on centralized intermediaries. The protocol runs its own custom execution Layer 1 network and has positioned itself as a venue for both crypto-native and non-crypto markets, including commodities futures.

HIP-3 refers to a protocol upgrade activated by Hyperliquid in late 2025 that enables permissionless creation of perpetual futures markets on the platform. The upgrade allows third-party developers to deploy their own perpetual DEXs — known collectively as HIP-3 DEXs — while sharing liquidity and infrastructure with Hyperliquid’s core system, helping drive the recent expansion in open interest.

Commodities trading boom HYPE’s rally has coincided with a sharp increase in commodities trading on the platform. Precious metals contracts have seen outsized activity in recent sessions, with silver futures alone generating more than $1 billion in 24-hour trading volume, topping the HIP-3 markets leaderboard as silver prices continue to make new all-time highs.

Derivatives indicators have also turned more constructive. Analysts at Derive said option market metrics tied to HYPE have rebounded from recent bearish levels, pointing to renewed demand for upside exposure as options volumes rise.

Blockchain data further showed signs of spot demand. Onchain analysts Lookonchain flagged a newly created wallet that transferred about $45 million in USDC from Binance to Hyperliquid and accumulated nearly 290,000 HYPE tokens worth roughly $9.8 million, with purchases still ongoing.

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Over the last hour, the digital heavyweight stands at $89,884 to $90,136 per coin with a market cap of $1.79 trillion. In the past 24 hours, its trading volume soared to $47.40 billion, squeezing between an intraday low of $87,315 and a high of $89,963.

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Ethereum will introduce the ERC-8004 standard to enable direct communication and settlement between AI agents as a native capability on mainnet. The standard will allow agent discovery and portable reputation, enabling onchain transactions between organizations without manual processes. ERC-8004 will include tiered trust models and can be deployed on mainnet and across L2s. Ethereum will introduce the ERC-8004 standard to enable direct communication and settlement between artificial intelligence agents. The foundation confirmed that the proposal will reach mainnet soon and will allow agent-to-agent interactions to function as a native capability of the network.

The Shift Toward Onchain Economy Automation Until now, agentic tasks were executed on an ad hoc basis and required human intervention. ERC-8004 introduces a common framework that allows agents to discover other agents, communicate with each other, and execute onchain transactions without users performing manual processes. The standard enables discovery and portable reputation, allowing agents to operate across different organizations within a permissionless ecosystem.

ERC-8004 incorporates an onchain reputation system that grants agents access to the decentralized economy based on their verifiable track record. Agents will be able to participate in services and agreements without additional verification, using reputation as the access criterion. The design supports an open agent economy with control mechanisms that adjust according to risk.

Developers will be able to choose from different trust models. These include reputation based on client feedback, validation through staking, zero-knowledge machine learning proofs, and oracles supported by trusted execution environments. The models operate in tiers to cover low-risk tasks as well as operations involving higher value exposure.

ERC-8004 Can Be Deployed Across Ethereum L2s The planned tasks range from simple actions to high-value transfers and complex operational decisions. The standard can be deployed on Ethereum mainnet as well as on any L2 network in the ecosystem, maintaining full cross-layer compatibility and reuse of reputation.

The proposal was developed by Marco De Rossi, Davide Crapis, Jordan Ellis, and Erik Reppel. Teams associated with MetaMask, Ethereum, and Coinbase also participated. The announcement has already driven the formation of teams working on agent solutions and screening systems based on ERC-8004.

Ethereum activity remains close to all-time highs, with around 1 million daily active wallets recorded. The network currently operates with smart contracts, bots, and regular users. The introduction of autonomous agents adds a new source of onchain activity.

Crypto is entering a volatile stretch as investors await the Federal Reserve’s rate decision at 2:00 p.m. ET. Fed Chair Jerome Powell takes the mic 30 minutes later.

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Macro uncertainty keeps traders on edgeBitcoin price prediction: Range-bound but vulnerableEthereum price prediction: Signs of relative strengthOutlook after the FOMC Rates staying put is the base case, and markets are fully expecting it.

Summary

Crypto markets are in a wait-and-see mode ahead of the FOMC and Powell’s comments. No rate hike is widely expected, but Powell’s tone could trigger volatility. Bitcoin is trading near $90,182, stuck below $92,000 resistance, with downside risk toward $85,000. Ethereum holds above $3,000; a move above $3,300 could target $3,500, while a drop below $3,000 may reach $2,700. BTC and ETH price prediction depends on macro signals and market reaction to the Fed. Macro uncertainty keeps traders on edge With a 97%+ chance of no rate hike, this outcome is already priced in. What really matters is how Powell talks about inflation, the economy, and future policy. Even small shifts in his message have sparked big market moves in the past.

Crypto markets are in a wait-and-see mode. Past government shutdowns have spiked volatility, and Bitcoin has felt the pain, while fiscal concerns keep traders nervous. Many are bracing for the FOMC to add fuel to the uncertainty. Rate-cut expectations have cooled, making Powell the center of attention.

A hawkish stance on inflation or economic strength could spook the markets, but if there’s a suggestion that cuts could return later this year, crypto might bounce back with a bullish reaction.

Bitcoin price prediction: Range-bound but vulnerable Bitcoin price is showing caution. Bitcoin (BTC) is near $90,200, trading in a narrow range as traders await the Fed. The soft momentum is a sign of caution, not a strong bullish push.

BTC 1-day chart, January 2026 | Source: crypto.news On the charts, Bitcoin is still stuck below $92,000 resistance. A rejection could drag it toward $85,000, especially if Powell cools hopes for easing. The short-term Bitcoin price prediction is cautious, and volatility could jump after the FOMC.

Ethereum price prediction: Signs of relative strength Ethereum price is holding firm. Ethereum (ETH) stays above $3,000, with buyers defending key support while the market pauses. Like Bitcoin, ETH is consolidating, but its technical picture looks better.

ETH 1-day chart, January 2026 | Source: crypto.news If the FOMC sparks favorable volatility, ETH could jump above $3,300 and aim for $3,500. Fall below $3,000, though, and it might slide toward $2,700. The near-term Ethereum price prediction will hinge on how traders interpret the Fed’s guidance

Outlook after the FOMC In short, the Bitcoin and Ethereum price predictions still hinge on macroeconomic signals. Interest rates are expected to hold steady, but Powell’s tone will likely determine how much risk investors are willing to take. With uncertainty set to clear after the FOMC meeting, traders should be prepared for sharp moves in crypto prices.

Key NotesEthereum developers are considering FOCIL as a core feature of the Hegota upgrade to limit transaction censorship.The proposal distributes transaction-inclusion power among validators rather than centralized builders.Researchers say the move will protect Ethereum against future large-scale filtering risks. Ethereum developers are moving closer to setting the direction for the Hegota upgrade, with a new proposal aimed at protecting open access to transactions. The plan focuses on limiting censorship risks as concerns grow around block builder control.

Ethereum Researchers Push Censorship Protection Plan Ethereum researchers are backing a proposal known as Fork-Choice Enforced Inclusion Lists, or FOCIL, as a main feature of the Hegota upgrade. The idea is simple in goal but complex in design. It seeks to make sure valid transactions are added to the blockchain within a fixed time, even if some builders attempt to delay or block them.

The proposal was first considered for the earlier Glamsterdam upgrade but was delayed. It is now being promoted as a central part of Hegota, which is planned as the next major step in Ethereum’s roadmap. The effort is led by Ethereum Foundation researcher Thomas Thiery, also known as soispoke, who focuses on network fairness and block production risks.

FOCIL would allow multiple validators to take part in enforcing transaction inclusion. This spreads responsibility instead of leaving it in the hands of a small number of large builders or relays. Researchers say this matters as the builder market becomes more concentrated due to MEV activity and specialized infrastructure.

In related news, Coinspeaker noted that Mantle said it will move from EigenDA to Ethereum-native blobs. It will use Fusaka’s expanded blob capacity as it moves closer to full ZK rollup status.

Ethereum Upgrade Faces Tradeoffs and Open Questions While the proposal aims to protect Ethereum from large-scale censorship, it comes with limits. FOCIL would add more rules to the protocol and does not yet support blob transactions or private MEV-based transfers. These gaps would need to be handled in future upgrades.

Supporters argue that waiting for censorship to become a real crisis would be risky. Even if few transactions are filtered today, they say conditions can change fast. Hegota is designed to put technical guarantees into the system rather than relying on outside market behavior.

If adopted, the upgrade would allow validators to help protect transaction access without giving up rewards. For users and developers, it would offer stronger assurance that activity on Ethereum cannot be quietly blocked as the network continues to grow.

In a separate update, Coinspeaker noted BitMine Immersion Technologies recently made its largest Ethereum purchase in 2026. The firm acquired 40,302 ETH ETH $3 030 24h volatility: 4.2% Market cap: $365.80 B Vol. 24h: $28.68 B and raised its total holdings to 4.24 million tokens worth $12.05 billion.

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