Market Signal Briefing

Cardano remains one of the top ten cryptocurrencies despite its latest price struggles.

But as the cryptocurrency market experiences heightened volatility, Cardano price has faltered.

Bitcoin hovered around $87,850 after a sharp correction from its recent peak, and Ethereum struggled below $2,890, highlighting the plight of cryptomarket.

As analysts point out, the risk of ADA dipping further could accelerate if BTC and ETH slump beneath $87k and $2.6k, respectively.

Gold’s rally to a new record high has not helped the crypto bellwether token’s case, though long-term, bulls see BTC taking over.

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The macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures that have pushed altcoins like Cardano (ADA) lower continue, and this means likely continuation of profit-taking.

Cardano’s token recently jumped amid bullish sentiment, but has since retreated to retest the $0.33 support zone.

This is after the bulls failed to sustain gains above $0.35 earlier.

At the time of writing, the token traded at $0.34, having marked a daily low of $0.3384.

Bulls are at risk of breaking below the $0.33 threshold, with this retest coming amid compressed price action within a $0.33–$0.36 range.

Cardano has previously defended dips in this area, but is currently showing waning conviction.

Open interest is falling, and sustained pressure could accelerate declines toward $0.27 or even $0.20.

Funding rates further signal the indecision among leveraged traders.

Also amplifying bearish momentum is a risk-off environment that has seen gold run to a new all-time high above $5,000.

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Bulls may yet catch a break if Bitcoin rides fresh momentum above $90,000. In this case, Cardano will track gains and strengthen above $0.36.

ADA could climb to $0.50-$0.75 in an uptrend driven by broader market gains.

Potential ecosystem upgrades and renewed institutional inflows will catalyse momentum if this happens.

However, the short-term price forecast is largely cautious as near-term breakdown risks intensify.

Bearish scenarios loom larger if the $0.33 retest falters, potentially driving ADA to $0.282 or lower.

Liquidation cascades triggered by overleveraged long positions are capping the token’s upside, leaving its trajectory closely tied to moves across the broader risk-asset market.

Cardano price chart by TradingViewThe Relative Strength Index (RSI) for ADA currently lingers around 40 on daily charts.

While this indicates a potential move to oversold conditions that could precede a bounce, it also reflects the outlook of persistent downward pressure.

RSI thus signals a breakdown that also aligns with bearish confirmation of the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).

The indicator shows fading strength, although a potential reversal will materialize if buy-side pressure emerges.

Divergences here suggest seller exhaustion, supporting the inverse structure’s validity, yet a confirmed breakdown would reinforce the negative MACD signals toward deeper corrections.

The $0.30-$0.33 zone is therefore crucial to buyers, while sellers will fancy a return to the lows of the $0.25-$0.28 region.

Steve Hanke, a senior economics professor at Johns Hopkins University, has said the recent market performance reinforces his long-standing view that Bitcoin (BTC) is ‘fool’s gold’ rather than a genuine store of value. 

The economist’s critique comes as gold prices surged to record highs above $5,000 per ounce, while Bitcoin has lagged, trading in the upper $80,000 range after falling sharply from its 2025 peak.

In a January 25 post on X, Hanke shared a comparative chart showing gold up about 48% over the period, while Bitcoin is down roughly 21.6%. Gold’s steady rise reflects sustained safe-haven demand, while Bitcoin has remained volatile with prolonged drawdowns.

Hanke argued the divergence shows that when investors prioritize capital preservation, they choose gold, reinforcing his view of Bitcoin as “fool’s gold.”

Gold’s rally to new record high  Notably, gold’s rally has been driven by elevated geopolitical risk, persistent inflation concerns, and aggressive central-bank buying, particularly by emerging markets, reinforcing its role as a widely accepted defensive asset.

Bitcoin, by contrast, has traded more like a speculative risk asset. Despite wider institutional access through spot ETFs, it has remained below key long-term trend levels and failed to track gold during periods of market stress. 

Hanke has long criticized Bitcoin on fundamental grounds, arguing it lacks intrinsic economic value because it generates no income, represents no claim on productive assets, and is not widely used as a unit of account. 

He has also warned against governments or corporations holding Bitcoin as a reserve asset, citing added volatility and misallocation of capital.

The scholar has rejected the idea of Bitcoin as digital gold, arguing that scarcity alone does not create value without stability, broad monetary use, or economic backing. In his view, Bitcoin’s price is driven mainly by speculation and momentum rather than fundamentals.

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Bitcoin (BTC) heads into the January close in dangerous territory as macro volatility factors ramp up.

Bitcoin closes the week below key support in a move that opens the door to new lows.

FOMC week dawns, but markets are focused on Japan, tariffs and geopolitical instability.

Precious metals smash historic records while crypto fails to match them.

Bitcoin short-term holders show signs of record capitulation at current price levels.

“Tactical” Bitcoin selling pressure is ongoing, with liquidity able to absorb the distribution.

BTC price analysis sees new lowsBitcoin dropped to $86,000 around Sunday’s weekly close — a target already on the radar for traders.

Data from TradingView shows buyers defending that level into the week’s first Asia trading session, with $90,000 still out of reach.

“There’s so much volatility ahead of us coming week. Not only on the Bitcoin & Crypto markets, but also in forex, commodities & bond markets,” crypto trader, analyst and entrepreneur Michaël van de Poppe summarized in a post on X. 

“Crypto is preparing for the worst, hence the deep selloff and that’s why I think coming week brings a generational opportunity across the board.” BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
After closing the week below $86,500, BTC/USD is in a thoroughly bearish position, per Material Indicators cofounder Keith Alan.

In his latest analysis, Alan warned of consequences in the event of a weekly close under the 2026 yearly open level near $87,500 and the 100-week simple moving average (SMA) at $87,250.

Pay close attention to the weekly close for $BTC! The only thing more bearish than a weekly close below the Yearly Open Timescape Level at $87.5k, would be a weekly close below the 100-Week SMA. pic.twitter.com/WjMitP2Ez6

— Keith Alan (@KAProductions) January 25, 2026 “Wicks don't count, it's the close that matters,” he added in a separate post showing exchange order-book liquidity data and whale orders. 

Data from monitoring resource CoinGlass confirmed 24-hour cross-crypto liquidations of nearly $750 million at the time of writing.

Crypto liquidation history (screenshot). Source: CoinGlass
“Based on Bitcoin losing the mid-range; HTF liquidations to the downside; and the possible US Gov. shutdown, we still think that the most likely scenario is that Bitcoin drops back to low $80s in the coming weeks,” trader CrypNuevo forecast at the weekend.

BTC/USDT one-day chart. Source: CrypNuevo/X
In a bold prediction, meanwhile, trader, analyst and commentator BitQuant went on record to announce an inflection point for BTC price action.

“The coming week is significant in that it marks the end of the bottoming phase,” he told X followers.

BitQuant retains the view that a long-term high for Bitcoin has not yet been reached, with this due at $145,000.

Fed to conduct first FOMC meeting of “wild year” The Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates forms the week’s key macroeconomic event, but traders have multiple volatility sources to contend with.

These include worries over the Japanese economy and the Fed’s move to buy yen, along with international trade questions still hanging in the air.

On Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) will announce any changes to its benchmark rate, with Chair Jerome Powell delivering guidance in an accompanying speech and press conference.

Markets will be watching Powell’s language in particular for signs of policy change. Expectations for the meeting itself have long been that rates will stay the same.

Fed target rate probabilities for Jan. 28 FOMC meeting (screenshot). Source: CME Group FedWatch Tool
At the same time, tensions between him and US President Donald Trump remain, along with a legal investigation into Fed building renovations that Powell dismissed as a pretext for changing his policy trajectory before his imminent replacement.

“The Chief Investment Officer of BlackRock is now expected to be the next Fed Chair. And, Trump says cutting rates is a ‘requirement’ for the next Fed Chair and is actively calling for 1% interest rates. 2026 is going to be a wild year,” trading resource The Kobeissi Letter commented on X.

Macro data itself has given mixed signals over US inflation. Regardless, stocks continue to enjoy a strong start to 2026, while crypto languishes.

“Loose monetary policy and an expanding global money supply are key drivers behind bullish financial conditions. But if those conditions also deliver stronger than expected economic growth, inflation could become more problematic in the year ahead,” trading outfit Mosaic Asset Company wrote in the latest edition of its regular newsletter, “The Market Mosaic.”

“Core measures of consumer inflation have remained near the 3% level on a year-over-year basis, with the disinflation trend since mid-2022 stalling out well above the Fed’s 2% inflation target.” Global liquidity conditions. Source: Mosaic Asset Company
Mosaic warned that a rebound in inflation this year would trigger moves seen during the 1970s.

This week, meanwhile, will also see the December print of the Producer Price Index (PPI). November’s release came in above expectations.

“World is waiting on crypto” as gold, silver boomIn a predictable milestone, gold and silver crossed historic thresholds to start the week, passing the $5,000 and $100 marks, respectively.

XAU/USD reached $5,111 per ounce, with XAG/USD hitting $110 for the first time during Monday’s Asia trading session.

XAU/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView
The relentless rise in precious metals continues as Bitcoin and altcoins fail to catch a bid, having been stuck in a narrow range for several months. 

That inverse relationship is now beginning to make waves beyond the crypto trading community.

“Where is Bitcoin?” The Kobeissi Letter queried in a dedicated X post on the phenomenon. 

“Silver prices are now outperforming Bitcoin by one of their widest margins on record. In ~13 months, Silver is up +270% as Bitcoin has fallen -11%. This makes Silver's market cap 3.5 TIMES larger than Bitcoin. The world is waiting on crypto.” BTC/USD vs. CFDs on silver % change. Source: The Kobeissi Letter/X
Kobeissi suggested that the threat of another US government shutdown, which it described as “likely,” was “adding fuel to the fire” across precious metals.

Van de Poppe captured the pro-crypto mood around BTC versus gold.

“Bitcoin vs. Gold is the cheapest it has ever been. At least, the gap between the two has never been this big in terms of fair value. The 2-Week RSI is the lowest ever. Lower than in 2022, lower than in 2018,” he wrote Sunday. 

“It doesn't make sense to be valuing an asset like Bitcoin against the dollar, it makes sense to value Bitcoin against other assets, in this case Gold. In that aspect, Gold is expensive, Bitcoin is super cheap.” BTC/USD vs. gold two-week chart with RSI, volume data. Source: Michaël van de Poppe/X
At the same time, Van de Poppe revealed an unprecedented potential bullish divergence on BTC/XAG.

“What does this say? This does say that the coming week is going to be extremely volatile and could indicate a bottom on this metric and therefore, Silver is likely to peak and money is likely rotating towards other assets,” he commented.

BTC/XAG three-day chart with RSI, volume data. Source: Michaël van de Poppe/X
Short-term holders panic at a lossBTC price action may be rangebound, but onchain activity shows that newer investors are as sensitive as ever to sudden moves.

Uploading data to X from onchain analytics resource Checkonchain, the analytics account named after famous economist Frank Fetter wrote that loss-making trades were making history.

“Short-term holders are realizing losses at historic levels on the bitcoin CRASH to $86k,” it stated.

The data showed the realized profit/loss ratio for Bitcoin’s short-term holder (STH) cohort — the group of wallets holding a given amount of BTC for six months or less.

The proportion of transactions from STH wallets in which BTC is moving at a lower price than that at which it last moved is now higher than ever. The ratio is lower than during the 2022 bear market bottom, when BTC/USD hit $15,600 after a near 80% drop from its old 2021 all-time highs.

Bitcoin STH realized profit/loss ratio. Source: Frank A. Fetter/X
Continuing, onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant confirms that the overall BTC supply has crossed a bearish profit threshold of its own.

Supply in profit currently stands at 62% — the lowest level since September 2024, when Bitcoin traded at around $30,000.

“When Bitcoin Supply in Profit drops below 70% and fails to recover above 80%, it is historically a sign of a potential further decline and often a confirmation of a bear market,” contributor El Crypto Tavo wrote in an accompanying “Quicktake” blog post.

BTC supply in profit. Source: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin selling “genuine but controlled”Discussing the weekend’s drop to $86,000, CryptoQuant appeared unalarmed.

Analyzing volume delta on exchange order books, contributor Arab Chain argued that the market was not experiencing a rush for the exit.

Volume delta reached a relatively modest $59.6 million on Binance during the dip, indicating only slight dominance of sellers over buyers.

“Numerically, this represents significant selling pressure; however, its true significance becomes apparent when compared to price action,” Arab Chain explained. 

“Despite this large negative figure, no sharp price collapse was observed, indicating strong liquidity absorption within the order book.” Bitcoin buy-side pressure vs. BTC/USD (screenshot). Source: CryptoQuant
Volume delta z-score readings, it added, represented “short-term tactical selling pressure rather than a phase of panic or widespread forced liquidation.”

Last week, Cointelegraph reported on split intentions among the professional Bitcoin investor base amid unclear price trends heavily influenced by external factors.

“These values reflect genuine but controlled selling pressure, characterized by elevated selling liquidity, limited imbalance, and moderate statistical deviation,” Arab Chain concluded. 

“This combination often defines rebalancing phases, during which momentum temporarily weakens without a breakdown in market structure.”This article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision. While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, Cointelegraph does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information in this article. This article may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Cointelegraph will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your reliance on this information.

This S-1 registration, submitted January 23, 2026, signals the firm’s bold push beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum into altcoin territory. For everyday investors wary of managing crypto wallets, this could mean simple Nasdaq access to BNB’s price moves through shares under the ticker GBNB.

Fund Mechanics and Key Players The Grayscale BNB ETF would hold actual BNB tokens, aiming to mirror their value minus fees and expenses. Shares come in blocks of 10,000, redeemable by authorized participants for BNB or cash, much like approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. Coinbase Custody Trust Company acts as custodian, while Bank of New York Mellon handles transfers and administration.

The fund’s price ties to the CoinDesk BNB Reference Rate, a benchmark blending data from major exchanges to smooth out quirks like low liquidity or odd trades. This setup promises passive exposure without the hassle of direct ownership. Recent trends show ETF filings exploding: Grayscale now eyes 10 crypto products, including ones for Chainlink and Dogecoin, as Wall Street warms to diversified crypto bets. BNB’s market cap sits around $121 billion, underscoring its scale in DeFi and smart contracts.

JUST IN: Grayscale files S-1 for BNB ETF. pic.twitter.com/Xr9XNLmSHW

— CoinDesk (@CoinDesk) January 23, 2026

Picture this: When BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF launched in 2024, it drew billions in inflows, proving institutions crave regulated crypto entry points. Grayscale’s BNB play taps that momentum amid a friendlier U.S. policy shift post-2024 elections. BNB powers a bustling ecosystem for decentralized apps, yet spot ETFs remain scarce, leaving room for first-mover gains. Approval isn’t guaranteed, the SEC demands rigorous disclosure on risks like volatility and custody—but precedents favor progress.

More About the BNB Ecosystem Prediction markets are rapidly taking over BNB Chain, offering a new way to trade on real-world events and trends. The ecosystem is buzzing with innovative projects, from exchange-style platforms to AI-powered market resolution, giving traders and investors fresh opportunities to engage and earn.

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— HC Capital (@hc_capital) January 25, 2026

Top players to watch include Opinion Labs for smooth, trading-focused experiences, Predict for DeFi-optimized markets, 0xProbable for zero-fee, low-friction coverage, Myriad Markets for news and culture-driven predictions, and XO for permissionless, user-created AI markets. If you haven’t explored these native gems yet, you could be missing the next big wave in crypto.

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While Internet Computer is up to start the year, it still trades at a 99.5% discount to its all-time high from 2021. Internet Computer has attempted to rebrand itself as an artificial intelligence (AI) cryptocurrency, but with limited success.

Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet reported an impairment of 104.6 billion yen — $680 million at current exchange rates — from its bitcoin BTC holdings amid a market downturn.

The loss, however, is booked as a non-operating expense with no direct impact on the company's cash flows or operations, the company noted in a Monday press release. 

With the bitcoin-related impairment, the company expects a consolidated ordinary loss of 98.56 billion yen ($640 million) and a consolidated net loss of 76.63 billion yen ($498 million). This would translate into a comprehensive loss of 54.02 billion yen ($351 million) attributable to shareholders for the fiscal year ended December 2025. Final results are set for release on Feb. 16.

"While short-term accounting volatility is inherent to our business model, our medium-to-long-term BTC accumulation and capital strategy remain on track," the company said in the statement.

By the end of 2025, the bitcoin treasury firm held 35,102 BTC, up from 1,762 BTC recorded a year earlier. According to an earlier post from CEO Simon Gerovich, the company spent $451.06 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, at an average price of $105,412 per BTC. Bitcoin traded at around $87,500 on Dec. 31, 2025. 

Upward revision Despite the losses, Metaplanet revised its full-year 2025 forecasts upward, citing stronger-than-expected performance in its bitcoin income generation business, which primarily employs derivatives and options strategies on bitcoin. 

Revenue is now projected at 8.9 billion yen ($57.8 million), revised up 31% from the prior estimate of 6.8 billion yen ($44 million), while operating income is expected to reach 6.3 billion yen ($41 million), a 33.8% upward revision from 4.7 billion yen ($30.5 million). The company also attributed the growth to diversified funding sources, including the issuance of Series B perpetual convertible preferred stock and a $500 million credit facility.

"As a result, we were able to deploy capital more flexibly than initially anticipated, expanding allocation to the Bitcoin Income Generation Business," the company said.

For fiscal 2026, Metaplanet forecasts revenue of 16 billion yen ($104 million) and operating income of 11.4 billion yen ($74 million), up 79.7% and 81.3%, respectively, from its 2025 projections. The bitcoin income generation business is expected to contribute 15.6 billion yen ($101.3 million) in revenue.

Metaplanet's Tokyo-listed stock fell 7.03% today to 476 yen, according to Google Finance data. The company's U.S.-traded shares on OTC Markets closed up 1.56% on Friday at $3.26.

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The Metaplanet stock has dropped sharply after trading sideways in recent weeks. The new drop came as the bitcoin treasury firm posted its financial reports which reported a significant loss in value.

Bitcoin Treasury Loss Triggers Metaplanet Stock Slide According to Yahoo Finance data, the firm’s stock, 3350.T, has recorded at least a 7% loss as investors react to the latest financial report.

Source: Yahoo Finance; 3350.T daily chart The loss comes as the Bitcoin treasury shared its financial review of 2025. The firm recorded a $679 impairment loss due to BTC’s volatility in December 2025. Investors are now evaluating their stakes in the Metaplanet stock, as evidenced by the downturn.

*Notice Regarding Revision of Full-Year Earnings Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending December 2025, Recording of Bitcoin Impairment Loss, and Announcement of Full-Year Earnings Forecast for Fiscal Year Ending December 2026* pic.twitter.com/VIKYRYb981

— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet) January 26, 2026

The firm, however, confirmed that the loss is non-cash and it would not directly affect its Bitcoin holdings or other operations. This especially comes after the shares saw rapid gains after the Metaplanet confirmed it would buy back shares worth 75 million JPY. At that time, the 3350.T stock price rose by over 15%.

However, the momentum seems to be wavering as the Metaplanet stock continues its downward decline. This loss can also be attributed to the fact that they haven’t made any Bitcoin purchase yet this year. The shareholders had approved more BTC purchases last year, but nothing has been reported so far.

 BTC Firm Reworks Strategy in Bid for Recovery The Japanese company has been making significant changes to its strategy for managing its treasury operations. Notably, its last reported purchase of Bitcoin was late in December 2025. Meanwhile, earlier in 2025, the firm bought the token almost every week.

Notably, the firm announced a new partnership with Norges Bank, the World’s Largest investment fund. This was in a bid to support its Metaplanet stock allocation and capital strategy. This boosts the firm’s vision of purchasing 100,000 BTC.

Also, for the fiscal year 2025, the Bitcoin treasury raised its revenue forecast to 8.9 billion yen. It also lifted its operating profit projection to 6.3 billion yen. Meanwhile, Metaplanet had shared that they exceeded expectations in terms of earnings due to the consistent expansion of its funding.

In a bid to expand, the firm announced new subsidiaries in the United States and Japan last September. The new company was established in the U.S., “Metaplanet Income Corp,” to boost its Bitcoin income generation business. They also acquired Bitcoin.jp at the time to build on its foundation in Japan.

USD1, the dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by World Liberty Financial, a company tied to the Trump family, recently became the fifth‑largest stablecoin in the whole cryptocurrency market. USD1 reached an issuance of $4.92 billion on January 26, surpassing Paypal's PYUSD, which has a market capitalization of $3.7 billion.

Litecoin and ONDO have slipped into corrective territory after sharp early‑January gains, with lower highs, fading volumes, and stretched valuations forcing traders to reassess entries and focus on projects with clearer supply, timelines, and real product usage.

Summary

Litecoin’s chart has flipped from recovery to downtrend, with a sequence of lower highs and lower lows plus shrinking volume signaling weaker dip‑buying interest and a possible test of nearby support. ONDO, tied to tokenized real‑world assets, looks extended versus short‑term demand after a rapid surge, with reduced buying strength and waning follow‑through suggesting a consolidation or retrace to prior support zones. The rotation reflects a broader altcoin filter: capital is rotating toward projects with clear roadmaps, contracting or well‑defined supply, and live products, while momentum names that ran too far too fast face mean reversion Litecoin and ONDO have entered corrective territory following strong performance earlier this month, according to market data, prompting investors to reevaluate cryptocurrency investment strategies.

Litecoin technical structure Litecoin’s (LTC) technical structure has deteriorated since early January, with a sequence of lower highs and lower lows replacing the earlier recovery pattern, according to technical analysts. Trading volume has declined sharply in recent sessions, reflecting reduced buyer activity.

Analysts have identified nearby support regions as potential areas of interest if downside pressure continues, according to market commentary. The asset’s momentum has cooled as traders shift focus to alternative opportunities.

ONDO, a token associated with tokenized real-world assets, experienced a rapid surge that left its price extended relative to short-term demand, according to market observers. Recent trading sessions show reduced buying strength, declining volumes, and limited follow-through.

The token appears to be entering a consolidation phase as early momentum traders exit positions, according to technical analysis. Market analysts note that retracement to prior support levels typically occurs following strong upward movements.

The current market rotation reflects a broader shift in trader evaluation criteria, according to industry observers. Factors including sustainability, utility, and supply dynamics are playing an increasingly significant role in capital allocation decisions, market analysts stated.

Projects with defined timelines, contracting supply, and operational products are attracting renewed investor attention as the altcoin market adjusts, according to market participants.

XRP’s 30-day market value to realized value ratio has slipped 5.7%, which means the market considers the current valuation a “likely profitable” entry point for long term holders.

In the last week, XRP has been changing hands between the $1.88-$1.95 range, failing to establish a decisive trend in either direction. However, beneath this sideways price action is a market pressure for buyers to step in and take up positions as the token is supposedly “undervalued.” 

According to social media sentiment tracking platform Santiment, a negative 30-day MVRV means the average holder who bought within the past month is sitting on unrealized losses, a condition traders see as lower downside risk and a reason for accumulating coins.

📊The lower a coin's 30-day MVRV is, the less risk there is in opening or adding on to your position.

➖ A coin having a negative percentage means average traders you're competing with are down money, and there is an opportunity to enter while profits are below the normal… pic.twitter.com/YH8y4IzkWc

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) January 26, 2026

When MVRV moves into red territory, traders entering the market have less competition from profitable holders, while positive readings spell that many participants are already in profit and are ready to sell.

XRP, ADA, LINK and ETH are currently undervalued Santiment’s comparable readings for the undervalued assets lists Chainlink with a 30-day MVRV near minus 9.5%, Cardano 7.9%, Ethereum 7.6%, and XRP firmly in the middle at 5.7%. While these metrics could signal a reduced immediate risk, the Ripple token’s price behavior has not given buyers any confidence to step in.

XRP has shed 48% from its $3.66 high recorded last July, returning to a one-year central demand zone. Historically, this region has been the launch base for a push to the upside, evident in the June 2025 rally that carried XRP to its $3.66 peak. 

Much to the dismay of holders, the token is pressing the lower boundary of the zone near $1.85 this time, after an initial bounce attempt beyond $2.4 failed during December 2025 to the last week of January.

TradingView’s technical indicators show signs of slowing downside pressure, but there’s not much to call a reversal to the upper $2 level. Between December 31 and January 20, XRP formed a hidden bullish divergence on the daily chart. The price printed a higher low while the RSI dropped to deeper lows, which indicated that sellers are losing control and that buyers may soon reassert themselves, as seen in previous cycles.

Yet, after the divergence appeared three weeks into the first month of the year, XRP’s price stalled and repeatedly failed to flip its fall below $2. As of the time of this publication, the coin had lost over 4% of its value over the last seven days, trading at $1.989.

The lack of follow-through could mean that while selling pressure may have eased, buyers were unwilling or unable to step in with sufficient force. As a result, XRP remained vulnerable near the lower end of its established range.

XRP exchange reserves go high, as ETFs start dumping  XRP reserves on crypto exchange Binance have climbed to approximately 2.74 billion tokens, the highest level since last November. The uptick in reserves comes after months of steady declines, culminating in a low of 2.63 billion XRP last month.

During November and December, large amounts of XRP were withdrawn from Binance into external wallets, which analysts believe were either for long-term holding or to reduce exposure to exchange custody risk. 

The recent uptick in reserves could mean that some of those tokens are now returning to the exchange, purportedly to be sold or distributed, more doom for XRP holders hoping for the market’s intervention to kickstart a bull run.

Institutions have also started selling their holdings, as XRP spot exchange-traded fund products recorded net outflows of approximately $40 million in the week ending January 23.

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Futures Trading: Bitget offers futures contract trading for supported products. Leverage allowance is up to 20X for commodities and up to 500X for forex pairs, indices, and precious metals

Bitget TradFi Fees Explained

Here’s the fee schedule for Bitget TradFi

Trading fees Trades on the Bitget TradFi platforms are charged per lot. A Lot is the basic quantity unit of the traded assets and is specific for each asset. The fee per lot is tier-based and varies for each supported asset. For instance, fees for Forex trades are charged at $6 per lot for VIP2 users and $5.4 per lot for VIP3 users.

The total fees for each trade are therefore calculated as follows

Total trading fee = Number of Lots x Fee per lot

Deposit and withdrawal fees Trades on Biget Tradfi are settled in USDT. Deposits and withdrawals between your Bitget and Tradfi accounts are free of charge. However, for general transactions, the deposit and withdrawal fee structure is the same for other assets on the Bitget Exchange. Crypto deposits are free of charge, but withdrawal fees apply to most crypto assets, including USDT. Fees may vary depending on the selected network.

Summary Table of Bitget TradFi Features

Trading Platform MetaTrader5 Supported Assets 79 products, including Commodities, Metals, and stock Trading Features CFD, Margin, and Futures trading Trading fees Up to $6 per lot Maximum Leverage 500X Deposit and Withdrawal Same as Bitget Exchange. Crypto settlements and withdrawals are available How to Create an Account and Trade On Bitget TradFi?

Bitget Tradfi is a product of the Bitget exchange. Existing Bitget users are not required to create a new account for the Tradfi platform. However, you must be a level 2 (or higher) verified user to access the MT5 platform.

To use Bitget TradFi as an existing Bitget User

Alternatively, you can

Log in to your Bitget account Hover on Futures and select TradFi trading from the options. You will be redirected to the TradFi platform. To create a new Bitget account

Visit the Bitget Platform Click Sign Up from the top right corner Enter your Email and click Next to proceed. Choose a password for your account and click Next. Verify your email using the code sent to your email inbox to complete. Follow the KYC directives to verify your account. Once done, you can access the TradFi platform as above.

Bitget TradFi User Experience

We rate Bitget Tradfi 4.3/5, considering additional metrics like customer support, advanced trading features (like demo and copy trading), and miscellaneous platform features. Bitget TradFi is effective in creating a trading platform that serves crypto and mainstream investors moving sideways. This rating is based on our experience and may vary across users.

We rank the Bitget tradFi user experience under the following parameters. 4.1 / 5

Security 4.5

Platform Design 4.2

Liquidity 4

Supported products 3.5

Regulation 4.5

Bitget TradFi Pros and Cons

Some pros and cons of the Bitget TradFi include

PROS and CONS

Bitget TradFi is a regulated and secure trading platform. The trading time zones are adjustable, depending on the user’s region. Almost 24/5 trading support for selected traditional assets. Bitget TradFi only supports 79 products at the time of writing. Bitget TradFi Security & Regulation

Bitget TradFi is operated by the Bitget Exchange. The regulatory and security structures are similar,

Security Bitget security measures are as follows;

Cold storage: Users’ deposits are held in cold storage facilities with multi-sig authority.

Proof of Reserves: An auditable record of customer funds’ custody on Bitget is publicly available.

Encryption: The Bitget platform is secured with SSL encryption. Users are required to further protect their accounts with passwords and 2-Factor Authentication.

Audit and real-time monitoring: Bitget’s codebase and smart contracts are audited by contracted and independent auditing firms. The platform’s security is monitored with GetShield to continuously track transactions for suspicious activity. 

Regulation Bitget is a regulatory-compliant financial service provider. It is licensed to operate in several regions, including Italy, Poland, Bulgaria, Lithuania, Georgia, Argentina, Australia (AUSTRAC), and El Salvador (BSP and DASP licenses). Bitget adheres to the global AML and KYC policies. Users are required to complete ID verifications before they can enjoy all features on the platform.

Is Bitget TradFi Safe and Legit in 2026?

Yes, Bitget Tradfi is operated by the Bitget Exchange. Bitget Exchange is an established crypto brand and serves over 100 million investors. Bitget Tradfi is a regulated trading platform licensed by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius. It is compliant with KYC and AML policies. It is a licensed financial service provider in more than 8 regions. According to reviews on Capterra, the majority of users share a positive experience with Bitget, reiterating ease of use and security. 

Bitget TradFi inherits the security and reputation of the Bitget exchange. User accounts and deposits are secured by the same facility. Bitget Exchange has not recorded any hacks or security breaches since launch.

Incentivized promotional events on Bitget Tradfi

The Biget Gold Trading competition is live with a $108,888 prize pool for the second phase of the event. The event features task and conditional rewards for Gold (XAU) traders on the Bitget  Tradfi platform.

The following events are currently running as part of the second phase of the Bitget Gold trading competition;

The Mystery Box Special Trade your way to enticing rewards in the Bitget TradFi Mystery Box Special event, featuring a $20,000 prize pool. Traders who complete set daily trading volume targets on any of the gold (XAU) pairs will be eligible for mystery box awards with up to 100USDT in prize.

You can complete higher trading volume tasks to stand a chance of winning bigger prizes.

TradFi credit promotion TradFi Credit Promotion is a point-based promotional event with a prize pool of $50,000. Traders are awarded points based on their cumulative daily volume on Gold (XAU) pairs on the TradFi platform. At the end of the event, the prize pool will be shared among every qualifying trader according to earned points.

Rewards will be calculated as follows

Reward formula: Your reward = (Your points / Total qualifying points) × Points pool

TradFi Ranking Promotion A $38,888 prize pool is reserved for the Tradfi Ranking promotion – the third reward pool in the Bitget Gold Trading Competition. Complete at least $8 million in trading volume during the duration of the event to qualify for specific prizes. Event prizes range from 80 to 2,000 USDT, and a $3,888 Gold Mahjong Set for traders with up to $380 million trading volume  on supported XAU pairs.

Final Verdict: Should You Use Bitget TradFi?

For a plain answer, Yes. Bitget Tradfi is a good platform for trading CFDs of traditional assets. It is suitable for every trader who is conversant with CFD trading. However, it is best suited for crypto investors who wish to diversify into traditional asset trading. USDT support for deposit and trade settlement adds a flair of crypto to traditional asset trading. With sufficient liquidity and good leverage levels across supported assets, Bitget Tradfi serves risk-savvy and experienced traders. A few issues that may be significant are the limited coverage (79 products), and compulsory KYC verification.

Disclaimer: This article is an independent review of the Bitget TradFi platform. It is only for educational purposes and does not offer financial advice. Featured products are not endorsed. Note that crypto investments carry significant risks.

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XRP price has been in a downtrend for nearly three weeks, falling over 20% in the period. Can it backtrack its losses as technicals start leaning in favor of bulls?

Summary

XRP price fell over 20% from its January high. Demand for XRP among investors remains steady despite recent volatility. XRP price action has confirmed a bullish reversal pattern on the 4-hour chart. According to data from crypto.news, XRP (XRP) price dropped to a monthly low of $1.81 earlier today, continuing a downtrend that began on Jan. 6 when it traded around $2.39. Zooming out the charts, the losses put it nearly 48.4% below its all-time high hit in July last year.

XRP price fell amid a market-wide downturn triggered by geopolitical concerns surrounding the U.S. tariff drama with its major trading partners, and renewed concerns around a potential government shutdown.

Against this backdrop, delays around the U.S. crypto market structure bill and a hawkish Fed rate policy expected this year have also impacted XRP performance over the past weeks.

Despite these challenges, multiple positive factors have emerged that could catalyze a notable relief rally over the coming week.

First, the total market cap of stablecoins held on the XRP ledger network has increased by another $100 million over this month, now standing at $407 million. An increase in the stablecoin supply on a blockchain typically suggests investors are preparing to deploy capital into the ecosystem.

Second, XRP ETFs have experienced only two outflow days this month, bringing the total cumulative inflow for this month to $67.8 million, even as the crypto market continued to be impacted by macro forces.

These modest but steady numbers show that institutional investors are still treating XRP as a must-have for the long haul, regardless of the recent price swings.

Investors have also been moving XRP out of exchanges. According to Coinglass data, XRP outflows from exchanges have consistently surpassed inflows over the past few weeks. See below.

XRP spot inflow/outflow from exchanges | Source: CoinGlass At the same time, on the technical front, XRP price has confirmed a bullish reversal pattern on its chart that has historically been a precursor to corrective pullbacks.

XRP price analysis On the 4-hour chart, the XRP price has broken out from a descending trendline that had been acting as resistance since the start of 2026. Whenever an asset breaks out from such a pattern, as in the case of XRP today, it typically suggests that bulls have the strength to dictate the market direction at least in the short term.

XRP price has confirmed a falling wedge pattern on the 4-hour chart — Jan. 26 | Source: crypto.news More importantly, the descending trendline mentioned is part of a falling wedge pattern, a formation characterized by two descending and converging trendlines.

As XRP broke out of the upper descending trendline, it successfully confirmed a breakout from the bullish reversal pattern. This puts it at a significant technical advantage for further gains.

Hence, XRP price could potentially rally to as high as $2.23, the target calculated by measuring the height of the falling wedge pattern and adding it to the breakout point. If bullish momentum remains intact, buyers could further push its price back toward its January high of $2.39.

However, if the XRP price fails to hold above the next psychological support at $1.80, the bullish forecast would likely be invalidated. Such a bearish outlook remains a distinct possibility as the crypto market continues to navigate a volatile state with traders largely remaining risk-off at press time.

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only.

Gold just did what safe havens are supposed to do: it went vertical.

On Jan. 26, bullion surged past the psychological $5,000 barrier and briefly topped $5,100 an ounce as investors stampeded toward insurance. This move extends a historic run that saw the precious metal rise 64% in 2025, marking the metal's biggest annual gain since 1979.

The increase shows that investors are moving aggressively against a trifecta of modern anxieties: increasing geopolitics, policy unpredictability, and an eroding sense of fiscal and institutional steadiness.

Bitcoin, meanwhile, is still wearing the “digital gold” label without getting paid like one. The largest cryptocurrency is trading around $87,950 today, down by around 2% year-to-date.

This divergence we are seeing today is not a failure of the asset class. Instead, it is simply a reflection of its current maturity. Gold has had thousands of years to build its resume as a store of value. Bitcoin has had less than two decades.

So, this is asking a lot for a teenage asset to behave with the same gravitas as a millennia-old metal during a genuine global crisis.

However, the market is watching closely. Every time gold spikes and Bitcoin falls, the correlation data gets updated. And right now, the data says the two assets are not yet speaking the same language.

The weight behind the gold rallyGold’s rally is a flow story with deep “institutional inertia” behind it.

Market observers frame the current price action as a classic safe-haven response to geopolitical tensions and fiscal uncertainty.

This can be linked to the weakening dollar and to central banks' increased diversification away from the US, which helps keep the bid persistent rather than event-driven.

Chart Showing US Dollar Index (Source: Barchart)Crucial details reinforce the forward-looking framing: this is not only a retail panic. The rally is reinforced by ongoing central bank buying and substantial inflows into gold-backed ETFs.

Analysts are now floating scenarios in which the metal crosses $6,000 in 2026, with upside forecasts reaching as high as $7,150 if uncertainty remains elevated.

JPMorgan’s own model has been explicit about this structural tailwind. The bank expects gold to average approximately $5,055 an ounce by the fourth quarter of 2026.

This projection assumes investor demand and central-bank buying will hold around 566 tonnes per quarter in 2026.

Furthermore, JPMorgan has reiterated a $ 6,000-per-ounce target by 2028 as a longer-term objective.

The bottom line is clear. Gold is behaving like a neutral reserve asset amid credibility stress.

The buyer base, which includes central banks, traditional allocators, and ETFs, already knows how to size it in a crisis. This is a mature market reacting efficiently to stress signals.

Market plumbing gates Bitcoin’s haven statusBitcoin’s haven narrative overlaps significantly with gold on paper. It offers scarcity, non-sovereign money status, and a theoretical hedge against debasement.

However, the transmission mechanisms for both assets differ significantly.

The divergence is most visible in the ETFs' flow data.

Data from SoSo Value shows that the 12 US spot BTC ETFs kicked off 2026 with roughly $1.2 billion in net inflows across the first two trading days, a volume that suggests institutions will deploy capital into BTC when the macro backdrop feels constructive.

But the subsequent activity was the opposite of “safe haven” behavior. The spot BTC ETFs posted $1.33 billion in net outflows for the week ended Jan. 23, their worst week since February 2025.

Bitcoin ETFs Weekly Flows in January 2026 (Source: SoSo Value)This outflow represents a classic de-risking behavior. It shows capital leaving as uncertainty rises, which is exactly the pattern gold is currently replacing.

Then there is the matter of derivatives positioning. Data from Deribits also showed that BTC markets flipped from early-year call interest back to defensive hedging. Specifically, 7-day smiles priced a premium of roughly 2.8% toward out-of-the-money puts.

This is a quantitative shorthand for the fact that traders want protection. True havens do not require investors to pay up for downside convexity every time headlines flare.

So why the difference? Because in times of stress, BTC still functions like a liquidity release valve. It trades 24/7, is easy to sell, and is often used to raise cash quickly. Gold, by contrast, is where cash hides.

How Bitcoin can flip goldIf the market is eventually going to reward “digital gold” with gold-like behavior, a few measurable shifts need to appear. These shifts ideally should occur during the next risk-off impulse, not after it has passed.

First, ETFs must turn counter-cyclical. The haven version of BTC is one where ETF flows increase during equity drawdowns and macro fear weeks. This would be a marked change from the current dynamic of swinging from early-year inflows to major weekly outflows.

Second, the options market skew must normalize. A persistent put premium (like the 2.8% near-term tilt seen recently) signals the market still expects BTC to amplify volatility rather than absorb it. A haven regime looks like a flatter skew and significantly less demand for crash insurance.

Third, volatility needs to compress structurally rather than temporarily. Gold can rally because it is “boring.” Bitcoin cannot credibly serve as the internet's reserve asset if it still behaves like a levered macro trade whenever policy risk spikes.

Fourth, the buyer mix must broaden beyond opportunistic risk capital. Gold’s marginal buyer today includes reserve managers and long-duration allocators. BTC’s marginal buyers are still heavily influenced by ETF momentum and derivatives positioning, which can reverse quickly.

What next for Bitcoin and gold?Looking ahead, we can identify three distinct scenarios for how this relationship between Bitcoin and gold evolves.

Scenario A: “Gold keeps the crown; BTC stays a liquidity proxy.”
If geopolitical tension and fiscal credibility concerns persist, gold remains the first-choice hedge. BTC may grind higher on its own adoption cycle, but it won't reliably rally on fear days. This scenario is consistent with today’s divergent flows and defensive options pricing.Scenario B: “Policy easing lifts BTC, without making it a haven.”
If growth slows and markets begin pricing easier financial conditions, BTC can outperform as liquidity improves and ETF demand returns. However, the driver here is still risk appetite, not capital preservation. Think of this as a “high-beta rebound” rather than a “storm shelter.”Scenario C: “Credibility shock plus regulatory maturity equals partial haven bid.”
The most interesting forward case is where gold’s credibility story intensifies, and BTC’s market structure matures enough that large allocators treat it as insurance rather than a trade.Notably, Standard Chartered cut its 2026 BTC forecast from $300,000 to $150,000. The bank cited slower institutional buying through ETFs as the reason. This implies the path to “digital gold” runs through steadier institutional demand, not just narrative strength.

For now, gold is being bought as protection against institutions. Bitcoin is still being priced as a bet on them.

The moment those roles invert, when BTC attracts steady inflows because headlines are ugly and options stop charging a premium for survival, that is when “digital gold” starts tracking the real thing.

The U.S. dollar saw an uptick on Monday after President Trump made unexpected remarks regarding Greenland, causing a stir in the currency markets. The President’s comments, which hinted at potential interest in purchasing the autonomous Danish territory, injected fresh volatility into the forex landscape.

These remarks come amidst a complex backdrop of global economic and political tensions. The dollar’s rise was also supported by a slight dip in the euro, which struggled due to ongoing concerns about economic growth in the Eurozone. Traders are keenly watching for any developments that might signal changes in the European Central Bank’s monetary policy.

The context: President Trump’s comments on Greenland follow a series of strategic moves aimed at bolstering U.S. geopolitical influence. While there is no official indication that negotiations with Denmark are underway, the mere suggestion has added an element of unpredictability to international relations.

Market participants reacted swiftly to the news, with the dollar index—measuring the greenback against a basket of six major currencies—showing a modest increase. This movement highlights how sensitive the forex market can be to political developments, even those that may seem unlikely to materialize.

In Europe, the euro faced headwinds amid signs of slowing economic momentum. There are growing expectations that the European Central Bank may need to introduce additional stimulus measures to support growth, a factor that has put pressure on the common currency. The ECB’s next policy meeting, scheduled for later this month, is now a focal point for investors seeking clarity on the future of monetary policy in the region.

Traders are also keeping an eye on other geopolitical factors that could influence currency markets. The ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China remain a significant concern, as any escalation could have ripple effects across global markets. Additionally, uncertainties surrounding Brexit continue to weigh on the pound, adding another layer of complexity to an already volatile market environment.

The reaction to President Trump’s Greenland comments underscores the role of geopolitical developments in forex trading. While the dollar gained ground, analysts caution that the situation remains fluid, and further fluctuations are expected as more information emerges.

The last time such a geopolitical move influenced currency markets was during the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, which saw significant swings in the dollar and yuan. This latest development serves as a reminder of the interconnected nature of political and economic events and their impact on financial markets.

Looking ahead, market watchers will be analyzing the upcoming ECB meeting closely, alongside any new statements from President Trump that could affect U.S. diplomatic relations or economic policy. As traders digest these events, the focus will likely shift to how central banks globally respond to the evolving economic landscape, especially in terms of interest rates and stimulus measures.

In conclusion, President Trump’s unexpected comments about Greenland have injected a new variable into the forex markets, supporting the dollar while weighing on the euro. As geopolitical narratives continue to unfold, traders remain vigilant, ready to adjust their positions in response to any new developments that could shape currency trajectories in the weeks to come.

The geopolitical intrigue around Greenland isn’t entirely new. President Trump’s prior interest in the territory had already sparked discussions about its strategic importance. Greenland’s location offers potentially significant military and economic advantages, including rich natural resources and strategic Arctic positioning, which the U.S. could leverage amidst increasing global competition, particularly from Russia and China.

However, Denmark, which oversees Greenland’s foreign affairs, has historically dismissed any suggestion of selling the territory. This adds a diplomatic layer to the currency market’s reaction, as international relations could be strained by any perceived encroachment on Danish sovereignty.

From a currency perspective, such geopolitical developments often lead to short-term volatility. Traders respond rapidly to news that could influence currency demand. In this instance, the dollar’s modest rise is attributed to both the speculative nature of the geopolitical outcome and the fundamental strength of the U.S. economy compared to Europe.

Meanwhile, the euro’s struggles reflect broader economic challenges. With inflation rates in the Eurozone remaining stubbornly low and growth projections subdued, the European Central Bank faces mounting pressure to implement more aggressive monetary policies. Any move towards easing, such as further rate cuts or an expanded asset purchase program, could weigh heavily on the euro, extending its current downtrend.

This dynamic market environment keeps traders on their toes. The intricate interplay between Washington’s moves and European economic policy underscores the forex market’s sensitivity to a mix of economic indicators and diplomatic maneuvers. For instance, any further escalation in U.S. diplomatic actions could prompt more significant shifts in currency valuations, influencing investment flows and international trade balances.

As the ECB’s next meeting approaches, analysts and traders will scrutinize any signals suggesting shifts in policy direction. The potential for increased stimulus directly impacts the euro’s valuation, especially if contrasted against a robust U.S. economic outlook.

In the broader context of currency trading, these developments highlight the necessity for investors to maintain agility and awareness of the geopolitical landscape. Sudden changes in diplomatic discourse, like those prompted by President Trump’s Greenland comments, can lead to quick adjustments in trading strategies. Thus, staying informed and ready for rapid shifts remains paramount in navigating these complex financial waters.

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On Jan. 25, XRP plunged to $1.80, its lowest since mid-December, erasing early 2026 gains. The drop followed a broader crypto sell-off sparked by tariff tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. Macroeconomic Headwinds and Tariff Tensions The broader cryptocurrency sell-off on Jan. 25 saw XRP briefly tumble to a low of $1.

US Dollar Index (DXY) Hits 4-Month Low: What This Could Mean for BitcoinDXY slid to a four-month low as yen intervention speculation pressured the US dollar.Analysts warn DXY could break key support, boosting crypto upside potential.Bitcoin may benefit as dollar weakness drives demand for risk-on digital assets.The US Dollar Index (DXY) has fallen to a four-month low amid growing speculation of a “yen intervention” by the US and Japan.

Analysts warn that the DXY may face further downside pressure. Now, market attention is shifting to what the next policy moves could mean for digital assets.

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Why Is The US Dollar Index (DXY) Dropping?The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the value of the US dollar against a weighted basket of six major currencies, is coming under mounting pressure in global markets. After posting its worst annual performance since 2017, the dollar has started the year on a weak footing, according to The Kobeissi Letter.

So far this month, the DXY has dropped around 1.5%. At the time of writing, the index stood at 97.1, its lowest level since September. At the same time, traditional safe-haven assets such as gold and silver have rallied to fresh record highs.

“If the US Dollar closes red this year, it will mark its first back-to-back annual loss since 2006-2007. When you zoom out, the ‘mystery’ behind what’s happening in gold and silver becomes obvious. The denominator of ALL assets (fiat) is deteriorating,” Adam Kobeissi added.

US Dollar Index (DXY) Performance. Source: TradingViewThe latest decline comes amid speculation over a potential yen intervention. Reuters reported that the New York Federal Reserve conducted rate checks on Friday, a move markets interpreted as a signal that the US could support Japan in intervening in currency markets.

Expectations of coordinated action pushed the yen to a two-month high, while weighing on the dollar. Meanwhile, investors are positioning cautiously ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve policy meeting and a potential announcement by the Trump administration regarding Jerome Powell’s successor.

Despite President Trump’s repeated calls for aggressive rate cuts, market expectations for an imminent policy shift remain low. Data from the CME FedWatch Tool shows the probability of a 25 bps rate cut at just 2.8%.

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Analysts Highlight Bearish Outlook for US Dollar IndexAgainst this backdrop, analysts are warning that further downside risks may lie ahead for the US Dollar Index. Market analyst Rashad Hajiyev noted that the scheduled FOMC meeting could act as a catalyst for a breakdown below the DXY’s 18-year support level.

“I believe, Federal Reserve Open Market Committee next week could be a trigger for a major breakdown with DX initially headed to $85 and then $75. Coming dollar sell-off could be catalyst for a continuation of upside move in gold and silver,” he wrote.

Dollar Index Futures Testing 18-year Support. Source: X/Rashad HajiyevAnother analyst, Ted Pillows, highlighted a descending triangle formation on the DXY chart. This technical pattern is often associated with bearish continuation.

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The structure suggests increasing downside pressure and adds to concerns that the index could see a deeper decline.

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⚠️ $DXY has been trading within an Ascending channel for 19 YEARS 😳 It just had its biggest weekly drop since April 2025, if it breaks a violent decline will come 🩸

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— CRYPTOWZRD (@cryptoWZRD_) January 24, 2026 Will Yen Strength and Dollar Weakness Reshape Bitcoin’s Trajectory?The upcoming moves in the DXY could have implications for the crypto market. Historically, Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has shown an inverse correlation with the US Dollar Index. As a result, further weakness in the DXY could support upside momentum for BTC.

At the same time, a weaker dollar typically lowers borrowing costs, improves global liquidity, and encourages risk-taking, conditions that tend to favor digital assets.

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Notably, one analyst highlighted that Bitcoin’s correlation with the Japanese yen is currently near record highs. This suggests that a yen intervention that strengthens the currency could also support BTC.

“There is still hundreds of billions of dollars tied into the yen carry trade,” the post read. “So yen strength creates short term risk for crypto. But dollar weakness creates long term upside. Because Bitcoin is still well below its 2025 peak. It is one of the few major assets that has not fully repriced for currency debasement. If coordinated intervention actually happens and the dollar weakens, capital will look for assets that are still cheap relative to the macro shift. Historically, crypto benefits strongly from that environment.”

Analyst Donny added that DXY movements can have immediate and delayed impacts on risk assets. He said that if DXY drops below the key 96.2 level, an effect is expected around April or May 2026.

“BTC can and IMO will still play out to the upside soon as I’m expect a mean reversion move alongside MSTR. But to know DXY is nuking in the background increases all-time high targets by a big margin. If we get continued downside follow through to lose the 96.2 low on DXY, expect effects to kick in around April/May. A lot of upside flowing on top of each other in the first half of 2026. Confirmed above 107.4K BTC and 231 MSTR, below 96.2 DXY,” he remarked.

The next several weeks may define both the dollar’s direction and the crypto market’s path.

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TLDR Dogecoin price trades at $0.1215 after recording a 1.06% decline during the last 24-hour trading session. Intraday price action shows an early rise toward $0.1233 before sustained selling pressure reversed momentum. The sharpest decline pushed the price below $0.119, marking the session’s lowest traded level. Recovery attempts lifted the price above $0.121, but repeated resistance capped gains near $0.122. Weekly chart data shows two identical 59.17% pullbacks, each spanning 19 weeks with matching structural behavior. Dogecoin price has hinted at new market changes. During the Asian trading session, Dogecoin opened its market value with a price value of $0.1182 before an upward trend followed. The Dogecoin 24-hour price action adds over a 4% dip to the weekly performance.

Dogecoin Slides to $0.1215, Down 1.06% Over Last 24 Hours Tracking the ongoing price trend at the time of press, CoinMarketCap data confirms that Dogecoin price trades at $0.1215 after a volatile 24-hour session marked by sharp swings and fading momentum. The price initially climbed toward $0.1233 before facing resistance and reversing direction. A downward movement followed, pushing the price into a declining trend through the mid-section of the session.

Source: CoinMarketCap (Dogecoin Price) The steepest drop occurred when the DOGE price fell below $0.119, marking the day’s low. A quick recovery brought the price back above $0.121, but gains remained limited. Each rebound met resistance, preventing any sustained upward momentum beyond the $0.122 zone.

In the second half of the session, the price formed a pattern of lower highs. Attempts to regain earlier levels were brief and lacked follow-through. Despite recovery efforts, Dogecoin ended the period down 1.06%.

Dogecoin Price Weekly Chart Repeats Historical Pullback Pattern Despite the 1.06% dip recorded over the 24 hours, market analysts have hinted otherwise. An observation by Trader Tardigrade shows that Dogecoin’s weekly price chart is unfolding into a symmetrical price structure. The comparative periods display a prolonged decline followed by a parabolic curve, suggesting directional transition.

Source: X The left section shows a -59.17% correction spanning 19 weekly candles. This movement was structured in lower highs and lower lows, forming a consistent downward trend. It ended with a rounded base that transitioned into a sustained upward run, lifting the price from the bottom of the correction to a higher level.

The current price action shows nearly identical characteristics. A visible downtrend persists across 19 weekly bars, resulting in a total decline of -59.17%. The movement is similarly structured; this structural similarity suggests the price has returned to a historically familiar pattern. Each price action in the current formation closely resembles the previous pattern, tracing a potential recovery path in alignment with the last breakout cycle.

Facing the rise of quantum computing, developers are moving to harden Ethereum security with a new specialized team focused on long-term cryptographic protection.

Summary

New post-quantum team with $2 million mandateWhy quantum computing threatens EthereumAligning with NIST standards and new algorithmsPossible protocol upgrades and hard fork scenariosCommunity reaction and investor sentimentLong-term roadmap for post-quantum protection New post-quantum team with $2 million mandate The Ethereum Foundation has launched a dedicated Post-Quantum security team to prepare the network for threats from future quantum computers. The unit is led by cryptography expert Thomas Coratger and has been allocated $2 million in funding to accelerate research and deployment.

The team will focus on ensuring that Ethereum’s core cryptography remains robust as computing advances. Moreover, its mandate includes identifying and mitigating weaknesses in existing schemes before they can be exploited at scale.

According to the Foundation, the initiative targets potential vulnerabilities in elliptic curve algorithms such as ECDSA, which currently secure transactions and user wallets. That said, the goal is not only to patch issues, but to systematically transition the ecosystem toward quantum-resistant primitives.

Why quantum computing threatens Ethereum Quantum computers can solve specific mathematical problems dramatically faster than classical machines. In particular, they pose a direct risk to the elliptic curve cryptography used by Ethereum to protect private keys, validate signatures and secure on-chain assets.

Experts warn that Shor’s algorithm, when run on sufficiently powerful quantum hardware, could break schemes like ECDSA by efficiently factoring or solving discrete logarithm problems. As a result, attackers might forge transactions, drain wallets or rewrite historical balances if safeguards are not upgraded in time.

This threat is still largely theoretical for now. However, security researchers stress that blockchains must adopt post-quantum protections well before practical attacks emerge, due to the long-term value stored on-chain and the difficulty of performing a rapid migration.

Aligning with NIST standards and new algorithms Ethereum is aligning its roadmap with global standards to stay ahead of the curve. In 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized guidelines for a first set of quantum-resistant algorithms, giving major public networks a clear reference for upgrades.

Among the selected schemes are CRYSTALS-Kyber for key encapsulation and Dilithium for digital signatures. Moreover, the new Ethereum team intends to integrate these algorithms into the protocol, making them available as building blocks for wallets, smart contracts and core network functions.

The planned work goes beyond simple plug-and-play cryptography. The Foundation’s experts must design migration paths that preserve usability and performance while introducing post-quantum mechanisms. That said, the priority remains to keep users’ assets secure throughout any transition.

Possible protocol upgrades and hard fork scenarios The integration of quantum-resistant algorithms could require substantial changes to the Ethereum base layer. The Foundation has already indicated that the shift may proceed through staged protocol upgrades or, if needed, a coordinated hard fork to enable new cryptographic options.

Such a fork would update the network’s signature and key management systems while ensuring backward compatibility where feasible. However, developers must also address how to handle existing accounts and contracts that still rely on legacy elliptic curve schemes.

In this context, the phrase ethereum security now encompasses not only immediate bug fixes, but also multi-year planning for cryptographic agility. The new team will likely collaborate closely with client developers, wallet providers and infrastructure operators to design realistic upgrade paths.

Community reaction and investor sentiment The launch of the post-quantum team has been broadly welcomed within the Ethereum community. Many users see it as evidence of strong governance and long-term thinking at a time when emerging technologies could reshape the entire security landscape.

Moreover, the initiative contrasts with slower responses often seen in traditional finance, where regulatory and institutional constraints can delay the adoption of new safeguards for years. In decentralized networks, coordinated technical action can move faster when there is clear consensus on the threat model.

Market observers note that proactive steps like this can reinforce investor confidence in Ethereum’s durability. By addressing strategic risks early, the Foundation helps signal that protecting user assets and preserving network integrity are central priorities for the ecosystem.

Long-term roadmap for post-quantum protection Quantum computing is still in its early phases, but Ethereum is choosing to act well before practical attacks materialize. The Post-Quantum security team will continue running simulations, auditing assumptions and designing test deployments of new primitives.

Moreover, its research will likely feed into standards beyond the Ethereum ecosystem, as other chains and financial platforms face similar cryptographic challenges. Collaboration with academia and industry bodies, including ongoing dialogue with NIST, is expected to shape best practices for public blockchain security.

Ultimately, the Foundation’s move underlines that even complex, long-horizon threats can be managed through careful planning, clear leadership and sustained funding. As Ethereum scales to serve millions of users and a growing DeFi economy, staying ahead of quantum-era risks will remain a core element of its security strategy.

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In five days, spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $1.72 billion. A sharp drop shaking an already tense market, undermined by an extreme fear sentiment. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index confirms this persistent distrust, while cautious investors seem to be massively withdrawing their positions. This movement, more than a simple technical pullback, raises questions about the current confidence in bitcoin-related products.

In brief Spot Bitcoin ETFs record $1.72 billion in withdrawals in just five days. This capital outflow occurs amid widespread distrust in the crypto markets. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index remains stuck in the “extreme fear” zone, confirming pressure on investors. Analysts observe a disengagement of retail investors in favor of more traditional assets. Capital outflow on Bitcoin ETFs Last Friday, US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net withdrawals of $103.5 million, extending a now long series of five consecutive days of disengagement.

The total outflows amount to $1.72 billion, according to data compiled by Farside. This retreat occurs during a week already shortened by Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Currently, Bitcoin is capped at $87,948, remaining below the symbolic $100,000 threshold.

These capital movements take place in a context of growing distrust, widely reflected by market sentiment indicators. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index shows :

A score of 25, corresponding to an extreme fear zone ; Continuous presence in this zone since Wednesday ; An apparent correlation with the massive withdrawals observed on ETFs. This positioning reflects a significant drop in investor confidence. ETF products, intended to broaden access to Bitcoin by attracting a more institutional audience, now seem to signal a phase of active disengagement. This disinterest, fueled by macroeconomic uncertainties and sector reallocations, could mark a temporary turning point in the adoption of these financial vehicles.

A rebound in traditional assets : signals of a shift Beyond visible financial flows, more discreet signals are emerging, revealing a transition underway in the ecosystem.

The analytics platform Santiment talks about a market entering a phase of uncertainty, highlighting that “retail traders are leaving the ship, while money and attention turn to more traditional assets.”

This retreat of non-institutional investors is not accompanied by strong online social activity. On the contrary, the lack of discussions on networks and the supply distribution suggest, according to Santiment, “that a bottom may be forming”.

This cautious but nuanced reading aligns with Nik Bhatia’s analysis, founder of The Bitcoin Layer, who attributes this partial drop to the growing appeal of precious metals. “With gold at nearly $5,000 and silver at $100, sentiment on bitcoin is so low it feels like the post-FTX era at $17,000,” he writes on X.

This opinion is shared by Bob Loukas, who notes that “sentiment is at its lowest, and one could argue that a strong countertrend rebound is brewing.”

Despite price drops and a marked climate of distrust, institutional wallets are strengthening their position on bitcoin, betting on a future recovery. While signals remain mixed, this discreet resilience could mark the beginnings of a turnaround, away from the spotlight on spectacular ETF outflows.

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Circle faces criticism as stolen funds move cross-chain and users warn of centralized stablecoin risks in DeFi.

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A major SwapNet smart contract exploit on Base drained approximately $16.8 million in crypto, including 10.5 million USDC stablecoin. 

The attacker exploited a vulnerability in the smart contract, swapped the USDC for roughly 3,655 ETH and began bridging the funds to Ethereum, signaling potential cross-chain movement.

Particular outrage arose from prominent on-chain investigator ZachXBT, who pointed out that $3 million in USDC is still sitting in a freezable address, yet Circle, the issuer of USDC, has taken no public action to halt or recover these funds.

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ZachXBT highlighted the incident, pointing to Circle’s inaction and emphasizing the risks of centralized stablecoins in decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystems. 

“Why should anyone continue building on USDC when you never take care of your users as a centralized stablecoin issuer?” he asked.

History has shown that Circle is a bad actor.

SwapNet contracts were exploited for $13M USDC on Base ~10 hours ago.

3M USDC is still sitting freezable at
0x6cAad74121bF602e71386505A4687f310e0D833e

Why should anyone continue building on $USDC when you never take care of your… pic.twitter.com/fgP3EmS7Qr

— ZachXBT (@zachxbt) January 26, 2026 According to ZachXBT, there is no legal barrier preventing Circle from freezing the remaining $3 million in USDC, despite the company’s internal, self-imposed policies suggesting otherwise.

He also questioned the credibility of Circle’s incident response, citing past missteps, including a previous leak of KYC data affecting roughly 5,000 users, which has fueled skepticism about the company’s ability to manage security incidents effectively.

No further updates have been announced regarding the attacker’s identity or potential recovery of the funds.

Why This Matters  The SwapNet exploit underscores the risks of relying on centralized stablecoins in DeFi and questions Circle’s ability to protect user funds during crises.

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What happened in the SwapNet Base hack?

A vulnerability in SwapNet’s smart contract on the Base network was exploited, resulting in the theft of approximately $16.8 million in crypto, including 10.5M USDC.

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Bitcoin hovers near $87.8K as analysts debate a short-term bounce or further drop, with key support and macro risks shaping the next move.

Bitcoin is trading near $87,800 after briefly falling to $86,000, its lowest level in over a month. Over the past seven days, the asset has dropped by more than 5%. In the last 24 hours, it slipped nearly 1%.

Analyst Sees Corrective Bounce Forming Crypto analyst Junkie says Bitcoin has completed a five-wave bearish pattern based on Elliott Wave Theory, which often marks the end of a move. The analyst expects a short-term bounce before any further decline.

The chart shared shows a potential ABC correction forming. This includes a rise (A), a dip (B), and another push up (C). If this plays out, Bitcoin could retest a trendline from previous lows and possibly reach the $91,000 to $92,000 range. Junkie added:

“We may have a bit further down to go ($84k) until 5 waves finishes but if we haven’t reversed already, we will.”

A separate view from The Maverick of Wall Street points to a bear flag forming on the weekly chart. This type of setup often appears after a sharp fall. It forms a small upward channel, followed by another drop.

Bitcoin bear flag is playing out, see you at $60k$BTC pic.twitter.com/jsdXG8gKZQ

— The Maverick of Wall Street (@TheMaverickWS) January 25, 2026

The breakdown from the flag points to a possible move down to $60,000. This matches a 31% fall from the recent range. Bitcoin has also fallen below its 50-week simple moving average (SMA), which is around $101,000. The 200-week SMA, near $57,800, may be the next support if the downtrend continues.

On-Chain Metrics Point to Ongoing Weakness Data from Alphractal shows that Bitcoin’s NUPL (Net Unrealized Profit/Loss) is falling but still above zero. In the past, cycle bottoms usually came only after this turned negative. That level signals full capitulation, which has not happened yet.

You may also like: Bitcoin Dumped Below $88K: Here Are the 2 Warning Signs Traders Missed Bitcoin Price Suddenly Plunges Below $88K as Hourly Liquidations Explode Bitcoin to $16 Trillion? ARK Says BTC Could Eat 70% of the Entire Crypto Market Another key metric, Delta Growth Rate, has already turned negative. This suggests that speculative buying has slowed. A recent CryptoQuant report also shows that more holders are now selling at a loss. This is the first time in over two years that profit margins have dropped this much.

Bitcoin’s drop below $88,000 happened as macro pressures built. A possible US government shutdown and the Fed’s rate decision have made investors more cautious. The market is now sitting on key support levels. A break below may open the way for lower prices. A bounce, however, could retest previous highs in the short term.

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With ETH falling below $3,000, whales are back to accumulation. For now, the market does not show signs of capitulation, as ETH holders still resort to staking and lending. 

ETH whales are back to accumulation and rebuilding positions at a lower level. As ETH slid to the $2,800 range, whales returned to buying. That range serves as a support level and is the price at which most whales built positions over the past years. 

ETH trades at a three-month low, but whales are still rotating positions and adding more tokens. | Source: CoinGecko. The ETH purchases happen through both exchanges and OTC markets. One of the recent buyers acquired ETH through an OTC desk, later moving the tokens to Lido for liquid staking. The whale acquired ETH through Wintermute’s OTC desk, which did not help the token on the open market. 

For now, ETH remains range-bound, meaning some whales can use liquid-staked tokens to secure loans and buy more ETH. The move is relatively risky for liquidations, but more experienced users are managing the risk. 

Liquid staking has been growing in the past weeks, recovering from local lows. As of January 26, liquid staking protocols hold over $43B in value locked. 

World Liberty Fi returns to buying ETH World Liberty Fi is actively trading its portfolio, switching from BTC to ETH positions. The known wallet of World Liberty Fi is switching up DeFi positions for wrapped tokens. 

Recently, WLFI switched from WBTC to ETH, going through the CowProtocol router. The wallet performed several trades, leaving WLFI with over 22K ETH. For now, the tokens have not been sent back to staking. 

WBTC has generally decreased its balance to 125.33K, as it lost its weight in decentralized finance. Yield for WBTC on Aave is also extremely low, while ETH is more usable within the DeFi ecosystem. 

OG whale goes long on ETH The whale that shorted the market on October 10 is now stuck with a large-scale long position. The recent whale activity showed confidence in ETH returning to growth, but left the trader with large unrealized losses of over $779M. 

In addition to the Hyperliquid positions, the OG whale has also created a borrowing loop for ETH. 

Recently, a new wallet linked to the same whale withdrew ETH from Binance, deposited it to Aave, and continued buying with borrowed funds. The move shows significant confidence in ETH retaining its price range and not leading to liquidations. 

Despite the downturn, ETH sentiment remains neutral at 40 points. ETH open interest is inching up to $16.28B from a local low of $15.78B. More than 75% of traders are going long and are threatened by liquidations during a downturn. On Hyperliquid, only 51% of whales are long on ETH, betting on a deeper downturn. 

ETH has seen an outflow of retail users, but whales and large-scale stakers are still a major source of buying and activity. Retail sentiment remains lower, but accumulation and DeFi usage remain at relatively high levels.

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Japan appears to be going all in on XRP, as new reports reveal that the country is working toward reclassifying the cryptocurrency. An XRP advocate and expert known on X as ‘SonOfaRichard’ has exposed what’s going on behind the scenes, noting that Japan is now transforming XRP into a real financial infrastructure, formally integrating it into the country’s capital markets. 

Behind Japan’s New Commitment To XRP For many countries, particularly the US and South Korea, XRP has primarily been viewed as a digital asset for payments and trading, subject to both bullish and bearish price action. However, Japan has recently taken a step further, moving beyond the speculative bubble and aiming to reclassify the altcoin and integrate it into the country’s financial infrastructure. 

In his post on X, SonOfaRichard delved deep into this ongoing development, highlighting the significance and implications of Japan’s involvement in XRP. He said that Japan is not merely expressing bullish sentiment on XRP, as many countries, traders, and analysts do. Instead, it is changing how the cryptocurrency is classified domestically by placing it under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA). This move represents a significant regulatory shift rather than a market-driven endorsement. 

According to the expert, assets under the FIEA are not designed to fuel speculative market pumps. By moving XRP under this new regulatory framework, Japan would effectively position it alongside traditional financial products, such as bonds, funds, and derivatives. This shift removes primary focus on short-term price movements and prioritizes structure and oversight as a pathway toward long-term market development and maturation.

SonOfaRichard has said that Japan’s reclassification of XRP will introduce insider trading controls, custody audits, disclosure standards, and clearer rules for institutional balance sheets. He explained that once the process is complete, it will not be treated as an experiment but as a full infrastructure normalization. He added that institutions that have been waiting for clear regulatory approval may soon receive it, as Japan moves closer to granting final authorization.

Timeline For Japan’s Reclassification In his post, SonOfaRichard clarified the timeline of Japan’s reclassification of XRP. He explained that it would not be an immediate change, as the process follows Japan’s fiscal-year logic, not the US calendar. Legislative submission is expected in 2026, with full implementation aligned with Japan’s formal fiscal rails and taking effect only after official approval. 

The XRP expert noted that Japan’s regulatory system runs on a fiscal year from April to March, and new rules typically come into effect at the start of the fiscal cycle rather than mid-year.  This means XRP’s reclassification will likely occur sometime in Q2 2026. 

SonOfaRichard also emphasized that the reclassification will focus on institutional treatment, custody, disclosure, and compliance standards. He added that the process represents a massive structural shift and will therefore unfold slowly and deliberately to ensure proper alignment with Japan’s established regulatory frameworks. 

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Key NotesETH is trading near $2,895, down about 9.5% over the past week.Large holders continue adding ETH despite short term seller control.ETH spot trading volume jumped 250% to about $350 billion on January 26. Ethereum ETH $2 885 24h volatility: 1.6% Market cap: $348.05 B Vol. 24h: $33.04 B is trading below major key levels, but large holders are aggressively buying the dip.

At the time of writing, ETH is trading near $2,895, down about 9.5% over the past week.

On-chain data shows steady whale buying even as price action remains weak. An over the counter whale address recently bought another 20,000 ETH worth about $56.13 million.

Over the past five days, the same wallet accumulated 70,013 ETH, valued roughly $203.6 million.

As the market dips, whales continue buying $ETH on the drop.

OTC Whale (0xFB7) bought another 20K $ETH($56.13M) 6 hours ago.

Over the past 5 days, this whale has bought 70,013 $ETH($203.6M).https://t.co/nPIYRppUzIhttps://t.co/rkxsWww7Gz pic.twitter.com/BYRetbiYJ4

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 26, 2026

World Liberty Financial, a project backed by the Trump family, also rotated exposure from Bitcoin BTC $87 656 24h volatility: 0.7% Market cap: $1.75 T Vol. 24h: $53.64 B into Ether.

According to LookOnChain, the project swapped 93.77 WBTC worth about $8.08 million for 2,868 ETH earlier on Jan. 26.

WLFI(@worldlibertyfi) is rotating from $BTC into $ETH.

About 6 hours ago, @worldlibertyfi swapped 93.77 $WBTC($8.08M) for 2,868 $ETH.https://t.co/kaRan1WMwF pic.twitter.com/yQj8OVHZ8U

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 26, 2026

Another wallet “buy high, sell low,” known for its poor timing, sold 5,500 ETH over the past three days.

Data shows that the sales were worth about $16.02 million at an average price near $2,912. The same address bought 2,000 ETH five days earlier at around $2,984.

The "buy high, sell low" whale 0x3c9E panic-sold 5,500 $ETH($16.02M) at $2,912 over the past 3 days.

Just 5 days ago, he bought 2,000 $ETH($5.97M) at $2,984.

Once again: buy high, sell low.https://t.co/wRWlzsjrj9 pic.twitter.com/iegUS3xh4s

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 26, 2026

On Jan 26, a long dormant wallet linked by analysts to Bitfinex moved 50,000 ETH worth $145.25 million to Gemini after nine years of inactivity.

Such transfers often raise concerns about potential selling, though no follow up sales were confirmed.

An #Ethereum OG whale wallet, 0xb5Ab (possibly linked to Bitfinex), deposited 50K $ETH($145.25M) into #Gemini today after being dormant for 9 years.https://t.co/ICuLCIf57U pic.twitter.com/e02SNbaNWQ

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 26, 2026

Amid this rising whale activity, Ether’s trading activity has spiked on Jan. 26. CoinMarketCap data shows ETH 24-hour spot trading volume has jumped 250% to $350 billion.

Ethereum Whale Activity Signals Potential Price Upside ETH is trading below its main moving averages. The 20-day moving average sits near $3,050, while the 50-day moving average is around $3,100.

This keeps short term control with sellers. Despite the weakness, large holders continue to add ETH.

CryptoQuant data shows whales accumulated more than 350,000 ETH in a single day last week.

The realized price of major accumulation addresses sits close to the current market price. ETH has only traded near this level once before, in late 2025.

Ethereum’s realized price for accumulation addresses. | Source: CryptoQuant

Meanwhile, balance on these addresses continue peaking to new highs.

Ethereum’s balance on accumulation addresses. | Source: CryptoQuant

According to a CryptoQuant analyst, this pattern suggests that whales are getting ready for an ETH price rally while retail remains cautious.

Bitcoin Hyper Secures Over $31M During Presale Meanwhile, investors are also looking for early-stage high-potential projects, like Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER). The project has recorded strong inflows during its ongoing presale and already raised $31 million at the time of writing.

Bitcoin Hyper focuses on fixing several known limits of the Bitcoin network, such as slow transaction processing, high transfer costs, and the lack of native smart contract support.

Tokenomics of Bitcoin Hyper Current Price: $0.013635 Staking APY: 38% Funds Raised So Far: $31M The project introduces a Layer 2 network built to handle higher throughput. Transactions on Bitcoin Hyper are handled through this execution layer that allows faster and cheaper transfers. Once processed, these transactions are settled back onto the Bitcoin base chain.

During the current crypto presale phase, Bitcoin Hyper offers a staking APY of 38%. Investors looking to get in early can take advantage of this opportunity. Check out our guide on how to buy Bitcoin Hyper.

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