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A new Bitcoin price prediction has been put forward following a long-term technical analysis shared on the social media platform X by crypto analyst Leshka.eth. The analysis compares Bitcoin’s current structure on the weekly timeframe to the 2021 market peak, showing how price behavior is repeating an identical pattern. 

Based on how Bitcoin has interacted with a rising multi-year channel in previous cycles, the analysis proposes a projection as to how Bitcoin could be setting up for a powerful corrective move that sends the price back to as low as $30,000.

Bitcoin Weekly Structure About To Break Technical analysis of Bitcoin’s price action on the weekly candlestick timeframe chart shows that the leading cryptocurrency has been trading with higher highs and higher lows since 2018. Interestingly, this trend of higher highs has led to repeated interaction with a rising resistance trendline that has defined every major cycle top.

As shown in the chart below, Bitcoin pushes into this upper boundary during each bull market, only to be rejected once momentum fades. These rejection points are clearly marked across multiple cycles, including the 2017 and 2021 peaks. This repeated failure is a defining feature of Bitcoin’s macro cycles of exhaustion after prolonged upside expansion.

Bitcoin once again rallied into this same long-term trendline when it broke to new all-time highs in October 2025 before stalling and rolling over. Bitcoin’s price failed to hold above the trendline and has corrected by about 30% since then. The leading cryptocurrency is now trading below $90,000, and this technical outlook introduces the possibility that the current pullback is not yet complete and could extend further.

Bitcoin Weekly Candlestick Chart. Source: @leshka_eth on X

Bitcoin Crash Extension To $30,000? The chart also highlights the depth of prior bear market declines once Bitcoin was rejected at this long-term structure. After the 2017 cycle top, Bitcoin fell roughly 84.99% from peak to trough. Following the 2021 high, Bitcoin once again declined by about 77.47% before finding a bottom near the lower boundary of the broader rising channel. 

Based on the current setup, the projected downside move marked on the chart measures approximately 72.86%. Applying a drawdown of that magnitude from the recent cycle high places Bitcoin’s potential bottom around $30,000.

Interestingly, Grok AI offered a more optimistic interpretation of Bitcoin’s near-term outlook based on responses to questions under the same technical post. According to Grok, aggregated views from sources such as CNBC, Reddit, and Forbes suggest that the probability of Bitcoin dropping into the $30,000 to $40,000 range is relatively low, estimated at around 15% to 25% by bearish cycle models.

On the other hand, many analysts instead expect higher price floors, often above $50,000. Some long-term projections extend over $200,000, with names like Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao predicting $200,000 and Tom Lee predicting $250,000 in 2026.

BTC crashes below $88,000 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com

Nine weeks in the making, the Bitcoin bear flag may now have broken down, and Bitcoin could be on the way to $70,000 or perhaps even lower. Is there any hope left, or is the bear market about to clamp its icy tendrils around the crypto sector?

Bounce about to run out of steam?

Source: TradingView

A plunge out of the bear flag (purple lines) and down to $86,000 could be the beginning of the next leg down for the $BTC price. There was a bounce from $86,000, but the chances are that this might only take the price back to the bottom of the bear flag in order to confirm the breakdown.

As can be seen in the short-term chart above, the price fell out of a small bear pennant, and once it had broken down through $88,000, downward acceleration rapidly took the price to the $86,000 local bottom.

Currently, the bulls are trying to lift the price back above the $88,000 resistance. They might be successful, but with the Stochastic RSI indicators heading to the top, this bounce could run out of steam either here, or at the bottom of the bear flag, and a resumption of downside momentum could take place from there.

Next stop: $80,000?

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Moving out into the daily time frame one can observe that the price has fallen under the 50-day SMA once again. Unless this can be regained, and also the bear flag, the next big drop seems unavoidable.

If one takes just the measured move out of the ascending channel, this would take the $BTC price down to around $79,400, while the same for the bear pennant also brings the price down below $80,000. Looking across to the last local low at $80,000, this could end up forming a double bottom.

Is $53,000 a potential bottom?

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While being aware of the pain this might cause to Bitcoin holders, the measured move out of the bear flag has to be taken into consideration. Measuring from the all-time high at $126,000, down to the bottom of the flag, and then taking that measurement from the last touch of the top of the flag, the result is a spine-chilling $53,000. 

Looking left along that $53,000 horizontal line it can be seen that this is support for the 8-month bull flag that formed in 2024, so there is structure there. Be that as it may, falling below the $69,000 support level of the last bull market top would be an extremely bitter pill for the bulls to swallow, considering the amount of time it took to break through in the first place.

There is last-ditch support from the 100-week SMA, but if this breaks and is confirmed below, the next leg down could take place quickly. 

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

Bitcoin slipped below $88k as Solana fees spiked and whales sent BTC to Binance, triggering leveraged liquidations and broad altcoin weakness in thin liquidity.

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Bitcoin fell below $88k after large whale transfers to Binance signaled distribution and coincided with a spike in Solana transaction fees.​ Solana’s fee surge, echoing an October 2025 pattern, aligned with BTC’s pullback and sparked declines in Sui, Arbitrum, Cardano, Ethena, Ethereum, and SOL.​ XWIN Research Japan tied the move to U.S. political risk and thin liquidity, with the selloff driven mainly by derivatives liquidations as open interest stayed subdued.​ Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $88,000 on January 25, 2026, following elevated transaction fees on the Solana network and significant whale transfers to the Binance exchange, according to on-chain data.

Bitcoin faces bear market The cryptocurrency declined over both the prior 24-hour and seven-day periods at the time of reporting, with the drop coinciding with two notable on-chain developments, according to analyst Taha.

Large Bitcoin holders moved substantial amounts of the cryptocurrency to Binance on January 21, according to the analyst. Such exchange inflows have historically aligned with distribution or positioning ahead of selling, though they do not guarantee immediate price declines, Taha stated.

Transaction fees on the Solana network spiked on January 24, mirroring a similar event that occurred on October 10, 2025, according to the data. During the earlier incident, Solana fees surged while Bitcoin traded at higher levels, and the cryptocurrency’s price subsequently fell in the following weeks.

Fee spikes typically reflect peak network activity, often driven by automated trading bots and high leverage in decentralized finance applications, which can signal elevated market conditions, according to Taha. The analyst noted that Solana’s fee trends have previously coincided with Bitcoin corrections.

The Bitcoin decline triggered price drops across several altcoins, including Sui, Arbitrum, Cardano, and Ethena, according to market data. Ethereum fell below a key technical level, while Solana experienced a brief drop, indicating reduced risk appetite across major cryptocurrencies.

XWIN Research Japan analysts attributed the move to rising U.S. political uncertainty, including an increased probability of a government shutdown before the January 30 funding deadline, combined with thin market liquidity. Significant long liquidations occurred within a short timeframe, driven primarily by derivatives rather than spot selling, according to the research platform.

Open interest remained well below late-2025 highs, suggesting leverage had already been reduced before the recent price movement, the analysts stated.

The data indicates a market responding to concentrated activity and leverage unwinding, with the Solana fee spike appearing alongside the Bitcoin pullback, according to the analysis.

Key NotesMetaplanet raised its full year 2025 revenue and profit forecast.Bitcoin’s price drop in Q4 led to an expected 76.6 billion yen net loss in 2025.For fiscal 2026, Metaplanet forecast 16 billion yen in revenue, driven mainly by its Bitcoin income business. Major corporate Bitcoin BTC $87 827 24h volatility: 0.7% Market cap: $1.75 T Vol. 24h: $53.62 B holder Metaplanet recently released the earnings update for fiscal 2025 and early forecasts for 2026.

The update follows a major accounting loss that the firm faced last year due to Bitcoin price drop.

Metaplanet raised its full year revenue and profit outlook for 2025 and said its core operations performed better than expected.

Management said the Bitcoin drawdown does not change its long term plan.

*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

Metaplanet, the fourth largest corporate Bitcoin holder worldwide, currently holds 35,102 BTC. One year ago, the firm held just 1,762 BTC.

In Q4 alone, the Japan-listed company acquired 4,279 Bitcoin, as per the CEO Simon Gerovich’s previous X post.

メタプラネットは、2025年12月期第4四半期を通じて4279 BTCを約698.55億円で取得（1BTCあたり約1633万円）し、2025年の年初来BTCイールド568.2%を達成しました。2025年12月30日現在、当社の保有量は35,102 BTCで、約5597.26億円（1BTCあたり約1595万円）で取得しています。 pic.twitter.com/R041V9UNa4

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) December 30, 2025

The large balance led to accounting pressure when Bitcoin prices fell in Q4 2025. As a result, Metaplanet recorded an impairment loss of roughly 104.6 billion yen in its holdings during this quarter.

This led to an expected net loss of 76.6 billion yen for fiscal 2025.

However, a weaker yen boosted the value of U.S. dollar assets and cut the net reduction in Bitcoin asset value to about 82 billion yen.

The company explained that this is a non-cash loss under accounting rules and does not affect daily operations or Bitcoin holdings.

Metaplanet Raises 2025 Earnings Forecast Despite the impairment, Metaplanet raised its fiscal 2025 earnings forecast. Revenue guidance increased from 6.8 billion yen to 8.905 billion yen, while operating profit was revised up to 6.287 billion yen.

The improvement was driven by the company’s Bitcoin income generation business, which leverages options linked to Bitcoin markets. In the fourth quarter, earnings exceeded expectations as the firm expanded its funding base.

2026 Outlook Remains Aggressive For fiscal 2026, Metaplanet forecast revenue of 16 billion yen and operating profit of 11.4 billion yen.

Most of the growth is expected to come from its Bitcoin income business, supported by its ambitious BTC balance goal for this year.

Metaplanet aims to accumulate 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026. The firm said it will continue building Bitcoin per share and remains committed to its balance sheet approach.

Final fiscal 2025 results are scheduled for release on Feb. 16.

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The company forecasts revenue of over $100 million for FY2026, with 97.5% of projected sales coming from its Bitcoin Income Generation business. 2026년 1월 26일 오전 10:52 AI 번역

Metaplanet (3350) expects its revenue to nearly double this year after a volatile end to 2025 that saw the firm post a paper loss of over 100 billion yen ($650.6 million) over bitcoin’s sharp correction.

The Tokyo-listed company revised its full-year FY2025 forecast and released its outlook for FY2026, showing operating income and sales far exceeding earlier projections thanks to its expanding Bitcoin Income Generation business.

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That unit uses the company’s bitcoin BTC$87,948.56 holdings as collateral to generate revenue through structured option strategies. Those holdings are of around 35,102 BTC, worth more than $3 billion.

The company attributes part of its success to the issuance of its Class B perpetual preferred equity, MERCURY, and the establishment of a $500 million credit facility, which made its capital structure less dependent on the price of its shares. The company also introduced a senior Class A preferred share, MARS.

Revenue for FY2025 came in at 8.9 billion yen, up 31% from an earlier forecast of 6.8 billion yen. Operating income rose 34% to 6.3 billion. However, a 104.6 billion write-down on its bitcoin holdings in Q4 forced Metaplanet to report an ordinary loss of 98.6 billion yen and a net loss of 76.6 billion yen.

This accounting loss, the company said, does not affect cash flows or business fundamentals. Metaplanet’s BTC yield, defined as the growth in bitcoin holdings per share, rose 568% over the year, despite share dilution.

Looking ahead, Metaplanet forecasts 16 billion yen in revenue and 11.4 billion yen in operating income for FY2026, driven mostly by its bitcoin-linked activities. About 97.5% of projected sales are expected to come from this segment, with the remaining 400 million yen attributed to its hotel business, which the company says remains stable.

While Metaplanet did not provide guidance for net income in 2026 due to bitcoin price volatility, it emphasized that its Bitcoin strategy, including acquisition and yield generation, remains on track.

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Gold’s rally is showing little sign of slowing as global markets head into 2026 with investors increasingly looking for refuge in traditional safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainty.

According to Gracy Chen the CEO of crypto exchange Bitget says gold continues to act as “the world’s ultimate insurance policy,” as demand remains firm while broader financial markets adjust to shifting macroeconomic risks.

“Technically, the market is still in expansion mode,” Chen said pointing to Fibonacci extension levels that suggest gold could climb toward the $5,325–$5,400 range in the months ahead.

She added that strong buying interest holding around $4,830 indicates the current move is part of a sustained trend rather than a topping pattern.

Gold Remains the Anchor in Uncertain MarketsGold has benefited during periods of heightened global instability and Chen believes the current environment will continue to support its role as a defensive asset.

With many investors reassessing risk exposure across equities and emerging markets, the precious metal is once again being positioned as a portfolio hedge against inflation, geopolitical shocks and currency volatility.

The resilience of demand at key technical support levels suggests that gold’s rally is being driven by structural factors rather than short-term speculation.

Bitcoin Undervalued Despite Macro HeadwindsChen also drew parallels between gold’s trajectory and Bitcoin’s outlook arguing that the world’s largest cryptocurrency remains undervalued relative to its long-term potential.

“Bitcoin is on a similar trajectory considering it is an undervalued asset currently,” she said.

While Bitcoin remains sensitive to macroeconomic events Chen highlights several forces that could support an increasingly bullish breakout over the next year.

ETF Inflows and US Regulation Fuel Bullish SetupThe key catalysts Chen points to continued institutional demand through spot Bitcoin ETFs which have provided steady inflows and reinforced Bitcoin’s growing role in mainstream portfolios.

She also notes that Bitcoin volatility has declined compared to major tech stocks showing maturation in the asset class.

In the policy arena ongoing progress on a US crypto market structure bill could also provide greater regulatory clarity, potentially unlocking further institutional participation.

Bitcoin Could Reach $180K by End of 2026?Chen believes Bitcoin’s current market cycle may also be diverging from historical norms with structural adoption and regulatory momentum creating conditions for sustained upside.

“If these forces persist Bitcoin has a credible path toward $150,000–$180,000 by the end of 2026,” she said.

Traditional Safety Meets Digital UpsideChen’s outlook shows a broader theme emerging across global markets: investors are increasingly balancing traditional stores of value like gold with digital alternatives such as Bitcoin.

As geopolitical risks continue to linger and financial systems evolve both assets may continue to benefit from their roles as hedges—one rooted in centuries of history – the other driven by institutional adoption and technological change.

Ethereum (ETH) is facing growing market pressure in late January 2026, with whale activity pulling the price in opposite directions. While some large holders are distributing ETH or moving funds to exchanges, others are aggressively accumulating on dips, creating a clear tug-of-war between short-term profit-taking and long-term positioning. This split behavior comes as Ethereum has fallen more than 10% over the past week and erased all its early 2026 gains.

According to BeInCrypto Markets data, Ethereum is down nearly 5% year-to-date and continues to struggle below the key $3,000 psychological level. At the time of writing, ETH was trading around $2,863, reflecting ongoing bearish sentiment across the broader crypto market. Despite the weak price action, on-chain data shows that not all investors are losing confidence.

On the accumulation side, Lookonchain reported that a major OTC whale address, 0xFB7, recently purchased 20,000 ETH worth over $56 million. Over the last five days, this whale has accumulated more than 70,000 ETH, valued at approximately $203 million. This trend aligns with earlier reports showing Ethereum whales adding hundreds of thousands of ETH in a single day. In addition, CryptoQuant data indicates that Ethereum exchange reserves continue to decline, suggesting reduced sell-side supply as large holders move ETH off exchanges into long-term storage.

At the same time, capital rotation among whales remains active. World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project linked to President Trump, shifted exposure from Bitcoin to Ethereum by swapping nearly $8 million worth of WBTC for ETH. Other whale wallets have also rotated BTC holdings into Ethereum, signaling confidence in ETH’s longer-term potential.

However, not all whale signals are bullish. An early Ethereum whale recently deposited 50,000 ETH into Gemini after nine years of inactivity, raising concerns about potential selling pressure. Large exchange deposits often indicate profit-taking or portfolio rebalancing, which can weigh on price.

Despite mixed whale behavior, Ethereum’s network fundamentals remain strong. The seven-day average of active Ethereum addresses has reached a record high of around 718,000, signaling robust network usage. Historically, such bullish divergence between price and network activity has preceded upward price moves. While macro conditions may still influence timing, the combination of strong fundamentals, declining exchange reserves, and ongoing accumulation keeps Ethereum’s long-term outlook firmly in focus.

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A Coinbase survey found that around 71% of institutional investors believe Bitcoin is undervalued while trading between $85,000 and $95,000, even as it underperforms gold, silver, and equities. Despite a nearly 30% pullback from its October peak, most institutions report holding or increasing their crypto exposure and say they would buy on further declines. This long-term conviction is also reflected in Colombia, where AFP Protección, the country’s second-largest private pension fund manager, is preparing to launch a tightly controlled Bitcoin-linked investment option for qualified clients.

Institutions See Bitcoin as UndervaluedA majority of institutional investors believe Bitcoin is undervalued at current levels. This is according to new research from Coinbase, even as the cryptocurrency continues to lag behind traditional assets like precious metals and equities. 

In its Charting Crypto Q1 2026 report, Coinbase said that roughly 71% of institutional respondents and 60% of independent investors that were surveyed felt Bitcoin was undervalued while trading in the $85,000 to $95,000 range. The survey was conducted between early December and early January, and it included 75 institutional investors and 73 independent investors.

(Source: Coinbase)

During the survey window, Bitcoin remained range-bound between $85,000 and $95,000, a level that 25% of institutions described as fairly valued. Only a small minority, around 4%, believed Bitcoin was overvalued.

At press time, Bitcoin was trading near $87,800, down close to 30% from its October all-time high of $126,080, according to data from CoinCodex. The pullback followed a sharp market crash on Oct. 10 that wiped out more than $19 billion in leveraged positions, triggering a broader risk-off environment across digital assets.

BTC’s price action over the past 6 months (Source: CoinCodex)

Since that downturn, crypto markets struggled to regain momentum. Coinbase pointed to geopolitical uncertainty as a key drag on sentiment. Tariff threats from the Trump administration and escalating tensions between the United States and the Middle East certainly did not help matters. The firm warned that further geopolitical escalation, especially any disruption to global energy markets, could weigh even more on investor confidence in risk assets, including crypto.

On the other hand, traditional safe-haven assets have performed strongly. Gold recently surged to a record high above $5,000, while silver doubled in market value since October. Equity markets have delivered more modest gains, with the Standard & Poor's 500 rising about 3% over the same period.

Despite this backdrop, institutional conviction in crypto still seems largely intact. Coinbase found that 80% of institutional investors said they would either hold their current positions or buy more if the crypto market were to fall another 10%. More than 60% reported that they have held or increased their exposure since Bitcoin’s October peak, suggesting a long-term view rather than short-term capitulation. 

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Additionally, 54% of institutions described the current market environment as either an accumulation phase or a bear market, indicating expectations for future upside rather than a structural decline.

Looking ahead, Coinbase sees potential macroeconomic tailwinds for crypto. While acknowledging uncertainty around monetary policy, the firm expects the Federal Reserve to deliver two interest rate cuts in 2026, which could support risk-on assets. 

Colombia Pension Fund Prepares Bitcoin Investment OptionColombia’s pension sector is also confident in Bitcoin. In fact, AFP Protección is preparing to launch an investment fund that offers exposure to Bitcoin. 

Protección is the country’s second-largest private pension and severance fund manager, and the initiative was confirmed by its president, Juan David Correa, in an interview with local outlet Valora Analitik. According to Correa, access to the Bitcoin-linked product will be tightly controlled and offered only through a personalized advisory process that evaluates each client’s risk profile, financial situation, and investment objectives.

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The planned fund will allow eligible clients to allocate a limited portion of their portfolios to Bitcoin, rather than providing broad or automatic exposure. Correa explained that diversification is the primary motivation behind the initiative, and described Bitcoin as an alternative asset that may have a place alongside traditional investments for certain investors. He stressed that participation will be optional and restricted to those who meet specific criteria.

Protección’s move follows a similar decision by Skandia Administradora de Fondos de Pensiones y Cesantías, which introduced Bitcoin exposure in one of its portfolios in September of last year. With Protección entering the space, it becomes the second major pension fund administrator in Colombia to formally offer Bitcoin-related investment options.

The company has been careful to position the new fund as a complement rather than a replacement for core pension investments. Protección made it very clear that the bulk of pension savings will continue to be allocated to fixed income instruments, equities, and other traditional assets that form the foundation of long-term retirement planning. The Bitcoin-linked fund is designed as an additional option for qualified investors looking for diversification, not as a shift in overall investment strategy.

Bitcoin fell below $88K after Solana daily fees surged to $37.5M, echoing patterns seen before past BTC pullbacks.

Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $88,000 on January 25, 2026, following a sharp rise in Solana network fees and renewed whale activity on Binance.

The move has drawn attention because similar fee spikes on Solana preceded earlier Bitcoin pullbacks, raising questions about whether extreme activity on one chain can act as an early warning for broader market stress.

Solana Fees and Whale Deposits Set Stage For Drop On-chain data from January 24 and 25 showed two developments that coincided with Bitcoin’s drop from around $90,000. First, large holders, or whales, moved approximately 2,000 BTC to the Binance exchange on January 21. According to Taha, such inflows have historically aligned with distribution or positioning ahead of selling, although they do not guarantee immediate downside.

Second, and more notably, the total value of transaction fees on the Solana network spiked to about $37.5 million on January 24.

This Solana fee event is almost identical to one that occurred on October 10, 2025. On that date, Solana fees also hit around $37 million while Bitcoin traded near $114,000. The flagship cryptocurrency’s price then fell about 27% in the subsequent weeks.

Taha noted that these fee spikes typically reflect peak network activity, often driven by automated trading bots and high leverage in decentralized finance applications, which can signal overheated market conditions.

“While rising fees might seem bullish at first glance, Solana’s fee trends have often signaled upcoming BTC corrections in the past,” the analyst explained.

Price Action Reflects Controlled Selling and Leverage Flush At the time of writing, BTC was trading just under $88,000 after dipping as low as $86,000 in the past 24 hours. It is down more than 5% in the last week and nearly 17% over the past year.

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Research shared by XWIN Research Japan added macro context. The platform’s analysts noted that rising U.S. political uncertainty, including a higher chance of a government shutdown before the January 30 funding deadline, coincided with a thin-liquidity period.

According to them, around $170 million in long liquidations occurred within 60 minutes, driven largely by derivatives rather than spot selling. Meanwhile, open interest, near $28.4 billion, remains well below late-2025 highs, suggesting leverage had already been reduced before this move.

All the data points to a market reacting to concentrated activity and leverage unwinds, with Solana’s fee spike once again appearing alongside a BTC pullback rather than acting as a standalone cause.

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Chainlink price is hovering near $11.80 as price stays capped below key moving averages with fading momentum in the short term.

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Chainlink is under short-term pressure, with price holding below major moving averages and momentum still tilted to the downside. Derivatives data shows rising activity but falling open interest, pointing to position unwinding rather than fresh conviction. Chainlink fundamentals are still strong as oracle continues to expand across equities data, tokenization, and cross-border settlement. At the time of writing, Chainlink was trading at $11.81, down 2.2% from the previous day, as selling pressure persisted despite a significant increase in trading activity. LINK has dropped 3.3% over the last 30 days and 7.8% weekly over the last week, moving between $11.42 and $12.95.

Daily trading volume surged to $487 million, marking a 213% increase from the previous day. On derivatives markets, CoinGlass data showed futures volume rising more than 200% to $843 million, while open interest slipped 2% to $530 million.

This points more to short-term trading than new entries. Although there is an increase in activity, traders are mostly shifting or closing their Chainlink (LINK) positions rather than adding new capital, which is typical during corrective phases.

Price weakens but fundamentals keep building While LINK’s price action has been struggling, Chainlink’s underlying network is still growing in both traditional and crypto finance. Chainlink still controls over 70% of the decentralized oracle market, securing price feeds for decentralized finance protocols, cross-chain systems, real-world assets, and stablecoins.

As of mid-January 2026, the total value secured by Chainlink oracles exceeds $47 billion.

Adding to the institutional momentum, Chainlink recently rolled out 24/5 U.S. equities data streams, delivering sub-second pricing for major stocks and exchange-traded funds. This effectively opens the door for on-chain access to the $80 trillion U.S. equities market, allowing tokenized assets, DeFi protocols, and institutional platforms to use reliable stock market data.

The network’s enterprise reach continues to widen. Ongoing collaborations include Swift, DTCC, UBS, J.P. Morgan, Mastercard, Euroclear, Deutsche Börse, FTSE Russell, and S&P Global. Recent milestones range from a Base-to-Solana bridge powered by CCIP, to Ondo tokenizing more than 100 equities, and real-time CBDC settlement between Brazil and Hong Kong.

Santiment data adds another layer to the picture. Chainlink is clearly undervalued, with a 30-day MVRV of -9.5%. In the past, a negative MVRV has lowered selling pressure and made long-term entries more appealing, since the average holder is sitting on unrealized losses and more likely to hold.

Chainlink price technical analysis LINK is still trading below its 50-day and 100-day moving averages, with repeated attempts at recovery failing. The daily trend is pointing downward, with each high and low falling lower than the previous ones.

Chainlink daily chart. Credit: crypto.news The bands are tightening, and the price is drifting toward the lower Bollinger Band. That often comes before a bigger move, but it’s still unclear which direction it’ll move. The relative strength index is below neutral and still pointing down, showing momentum is softening.

Immediate focus is in the current $11.80–$12.00 area, which has acted as short-term demand in recent weeks. A sustained move below this range could pull the price toward deeper support levels. For sentiment to improve, LINK would need to reclaim the $13.00–$13.50 zone and hold above its key moving averages.

XRP Reserves on Binance And Upbit Surge in January, Raising Sell-off ConcernsXRP exchange reserves surged in January, signaling growing sell-off risks ahead markets.Rising whale transfers and ETF outflows raise concerns about institutional demand weakness.Despite pressure, XRP gains support from ETFs growth and expanding XRPL adoption.XRP’s price has fallen below $2, erasing nearly all of the recovery since the start of the year. At the same time, XRP balances on several major exchanges have increased. This trend has heightened concerns about further downside risk.

The pullback has coincided with broader market weakness, as geopolitical tensions pushed investors toward risk-off positioning. However, many analysts remain optimistic about XRP in 2026.

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XRP Exchange Reserves and Whale-to-Exchange Activity Surge in JanuaryData from CryptoQuant shows that XRP reserves on major exchanges such as Binance and Upbit increased significantly in January 2026.

XRP Exchange Reserve. Source: CryptoQuant.The chart indicates that investors have consistently transferred XRP to exchanges since the beginning of the year. As a result, balances on Binance reached 2.72 billion XRP, while Upbit held nearly 6.3 billion XRP. In total, exchange reserves now account for almost 10% of the circulating supply.

Notably, an inverse correlation between Upbit balances and the XRP price has become increasingly clear. Since Upbit reserves began rising in the first week of January, XRP has dropped from $2.40 to $1.83. This trend highlights the significant influence of Korean investors on XRP’s price action.

Another notable on-chain metric is Whale Exchange Transactions (on Binance), which measures the number of transfers between whales and exchanges. This indicator reflects how actively large holders move coins in and out of trading platforms.

XRP Whale to Exchange Transaction. Source: CryptoQuantRising exchange reserves combined with increased whale transactions could intensify selling pressure. The data suggests that more whales may be moving XRP onto exchanges.

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In addition, XRP ETFs have recorded only two days of outflows since their November 2025 launch. The first came on January 7, when $40.80 million was withdrawn from the funds. The second—and largest ever—occurred on January 20, with $53.32 million in outflows primarily from Grayscale’s GXRP. The January 20 selloff was largely driven by President Trump’s tariff threats against European NATO members, which triggered a broad risk-off move across US markets.

Total XRP Spot ETF Net Inflow. Source: SoSoValueA recent BeInCrypto analysis notes that when capital inflows stall and turn negative, it often signals a pause or pullback in institutional demand.

Meanwhile, XRP has erased most of its early-year rebound and is now trading near the critical $1.88 support level. Previous analyses warned that a breakdown below this level could trigger a further 45% decline, potentially pushing the price below $1.

Despite these risks, several positive factors may help XRP absorb selling pressure. A recent report from Token Relations highlights a notable improvement in XRP ETF trading volumes in January. The report also points to rising demand for DeFi products on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

XRP Spot ETF Trading Volume. Source: Token Relations “December 2025 saw $483 million in XRP ETF inflows, while Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.09 billion in outflows during the tax-loss harvesting season. This trend suggests institutional rotation from Bitcoin to XRP ahead of 2026. Trading liquidity remained robust, consistently processing between $20 million and $80 million in daily value. Adoption exceeded expectations for altcoin ETF launches, with steady daily inflows indicating systematic allocation strategies rather than speculative trading,” Token Relations reported.

Despite these two outflow days, cumulative net inflows remain at $1.23 billion as of January 23, with total net assets of $1.36 billion. Analysts note that the outflows appear to be macro-driven rather than a fundamental shift in sentiment toward XRP.

Recently, Ripple has continued expanding RLUSD’s use cases, a stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, through partnerships with multiple countries and institutions. These positive developments could provide meaningful support for XRP’s price. If the token holds above $1.88 and ETF inflows continue, a retest of $2.40 remains possible. However, a break below support would shift focus to $1.25.

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A16z-backed crypto startup Entropy is shutting down operations after struggling to build a business model that was “venture scale.”

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A16z-backed crypto startup Entropy is shutting down after concluding its business model could not scale to venture-level returns. All funds would be returned to investors as part of the wind-down process. Founder and CEO Tux Pacific, who launched the company in late 2021, said the team has run out of viable options and doesn’t see a path forward.

Entropy started as a decentralized custody platform backed by Andreessen Horowitz, alongside other major names like Coinbase Ventures and Dragonfly Capital, which led a $25 million seed funding round in 2022.

According to Pacific, over the course of four years, the company went through several pivots before settling on crypto automation. Over the second half of 2025, the team developed a crypto automations platform integrated with artificial intelligence that aimed to serve as a decentralized alternative to mainstream tools like Zapier.

However, as Pacific explained, an “initial feedback request revealed that the business model wasn’t venture scale,” prompting the decision to shut down and “return capital to our investors.”

“I was left with the choice to find a creative way forward or pivot once more. After four hard years working in crypto, I decided that the best I could do has already been done. It was time to close up shop,” Pacific said.

Pacific, in the meantime, has decided to exit the crypto space and begin exploring opportunities in pharmaceuticals.

A string of failures Entropy’s shutdown adds to a broader wave of crypto project closures that swept across 2025. For instance, in March, NGC Ventures-backed Linear Finance also shut down after prolonged financial difficulties and a sudden Binance delisting that rendered the project unsustainable.

Across the Web3 gaming space, Ember Sword, an Ethereum-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game, shut down only a few months after it launched its early access. It joined the ranks of other high-profile shutdowns, such as Deadrop, Nyan Heroes, and Tatsumeeko, among others, that had struggled to survive a brutal funding environment and poor user engagement.

Entropy first captivated attention in 2022 when it generated $25 million in a seed round headed by a16z crypto. The CEO showed gratitude towards a16z crypto and Guy Wuollet for aiding in steering the wind-down and called their guidance “invaluable”.

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A severe Arctic blast sweeping across the United States has forced Bitcoin miners to take more than 110 exahashes per second of computing power offline, temporarily slowing block production to 12 minutes as operators curtail operations to ease strain on regional power grids, according to The Miner Mag.

The widespread shutdowns mark one of the largest coordinated mining curtailments since the 2021 Texas grid crisis, with FoundryUSA’s hashrate dropping nearly 60% since Friday.

Real-time data from Mining Pool Stats shows FoundryUSA’s hashrate fell from approximately 340 EH/s to roughly 242 EH/s over the weekend, while Luxor recorded a similar decline from about 45 EH/s to around 26 EH/s.

Smaller reductions appeared across Antpool and Binance Pool, though these pools serve less U.S.-concentrated operations, suggesting total curtailments may exceed the initial 110 EH/s estimate, The Miner Mag reported.

Grid Operators Report Stability Despite Extreme ColdThe hashrate pullback coincided with a severe Arctic air mass pushing subfreezing temperatures, snow, and ice deep into the central and eastern United States.

Grid operators across multiple states issued conservation alerts as heating demand surged, yet Texas’s grid operator ERCOT reported on Friday that conditions remained stable despite the cold weather.

The stability contrasts sharply with February 2021, when Winter Storm Uri triggered widespread outages and prolonged blackouts across the state.

Since that crisis, Texas has added substantial large-load capacity, much of it tied to Bitcoin mining and data center operations.

Unlike traditional industrial loads, many Bitcoin miners participate in demand response programs, allowing them to rapidly curtail consumption during periods of grid stress.

As noted by The Miner Mag, this flexible-load model represents a dynamic shift from the 2021 scenario, when such infrastructure did not exist to support grid balancing during extreme weather events.

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— TheMinerMag (@TheMinerMag_) January 23, 2026 Singapore-based miner Bitdeer, which operates over 293,000 rigs globally, including facilities in Texas, said in a statement that it does not anticipate major disruptions from the storm.

A company spokesperson explained that the Electric Reliability Council of Texas considers Bitcoin miners “large flexible loads,” meaning they can curtail electricity usage on request, unlike other industrial users with firm electrical demands.

“Bitdeer stands ready to fully support the grid should supply constraints occur,” the spokesperson added.

The curtailments come as Bitcoin’s seven-day average network hashrate had already declined to about 992 EH/s, down roughly 13.7% from the all-time high of above 1.15 ZH/s reached in October, according to data reported by The Miner Mag last week.

The moderation follows Bitcoin’s market price falling nearly 30% from its October peak, prolonging pressure on mining economics by keeping competition for block rewards elevated even as revenues per unit of computing power fell.

Storm Threatens 60 Million People Across 1,800 MilesThe massive winter storm extends for 1,800 miles from far west Texas to the mid-Atlantic coast, threatening to affect upwards of 60 million people across more than a dozen states, according to AccuWeather.

Source: AccuWeatherAccuWeather Senior Vice President Evan Myers warned that the combination of snow, ice, and bitter cold across such a large area would “stall daily life for days,” with some power outages lasting through extended periods as Arctic air charges in behind the storm.

About 60 million people will experience icing conditions, with potentially 1 million people without power for an extended period, AccuWeather estimated.

AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jon Porter noted that many areas hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September 2024 still have temporary power lines that “may come down more easily than permanent lines,” potentially stretching recovery resources and personnel to the limit across North Carolina and other affected states.

The storm’s intensity has already prompted thousands of flight cancellations across the region as airlines deal with displaced aircraft and crews.

Source: AccuWeatherAccuWeather Storm Warning Meteorologist William Clark cautioned that “entire supply chains may break down from prolonged days of extensive interstate closures,” warning that critical supplies, including pharmaceuticals and basic necessities, may become scarce in the hardest-hit areas.

The United States controls nearly 38% of the global Bitcoin hashrate according to estimates from Hashrate Index, making American mining operations critical to network security.

Since 2026 started, Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading with much volatility, despite some attempts to climb back toward $100,000, with a downward bias. 

The cryptocurrency’s latest turn was similarly bearish as BTC crashed 3% to $86,226 in the last 24 hours before partially retracing to land at $87,882 for a total one-day drop of 0.32%.

BTC price 24-hour chart. Source: Finbold Through the market turmoil, many investors are considering the possibility that Bitcoin is, slowly yet decisively, moving toward its cycle bottom, with on-chain experts like Ali Martinez previously forecasting the lows will be hit sometime in October 2026.

Seeking additional clarity, Finbold consulted the advanced artificial intelligence (AI) of OpenAI’s flagship ChatGPT model about whether Bitcoin is on the path to $50,000 and when such a price target could be reached.

When will Bitcoin crash to $50,000 ChatGPT was quick to note that Bitcoin has indeed been on a downward trajectory and that it is trading 30% below the late 2025 highs near $125,000. 

Additionally and interestingly, despite commenting that there has been ‘no sudden collapse yet,’ the AI not only confirmed that BTC is likely headed toward $50,000 but also forecasted that such a low price would arrive already in the spring of 2026.

Specifically, ChatGPT explained that it expects the world’s premier cryptocurrency to reach the target as soon as May 12, 2026. 

ChatGPT reveals if and when BTC is headed for $50,000. Source: Finbold & ChatGPT Should the AI’s forecast be met, it would indicate a rapid collapse in the price of Bitcoin and see a 43% crash in just four months.

ChatGPT explains why BTC is likely to crash to $50,000 Elsewhere, OpenAI’s flagship large language model (LLM) explained that, on the one hand, its target is consistent with Bitcoin’s previous post-halving cycles that would see BTC first enjoy a substantial rally and then a large retracement.

Perhaps more notably, ChatGPT reflected on the cryptocurrency’s growing correlation with risk assets – arguably a very important factor given the geopolitical and economic instability prevailing at the start of 2026.

ChatGPT explains why Bitcoin is likely to crash to $50,000. Source: Finbold & ChatGPT There is little doubt that the trends observable in Bitcoin’s performance support the AI’s reasoning. 

Unlike other popular ‘safe-haven’ assets – Gold and Silver being chief among them – that have been reaching an all-time high (ATH) after ATH since 2026 started, BTC has largely been reacting to adverse news by plunging in value.

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Peter Brandt shares new take on Bitcoin price, flags $93,000 mark as the needed level to negate the current downtrend.

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Veteran trader Peter Brandt has dropped a new price rebound target for Bitcoin (BTC) after the coin shed more than 5.2% in the last seven days. Brandt opines that Bitcoin is likely to continue on its bearish momentum unless it can reclaim $93,000 and stabilize above that point.

$93,000 identified as key Bitcoin breakout levelNotably, Brandt relied on technical charts to argue his point. According to him, Bitcoin is in a "bear channel." This is a downward-sloping price range where lower highs and lower lows keep forming. Brandt maintains that Bitcoin's moves in the bear channel have "been completed."

This implies that Bitcoin is likely to continue its bearish momentum or pause before it proceeds in further downward slips. The veteran trader is overall bearish on the outlook for Bitcoin.

However, Brandt noted that for Bitcoin to break out of this bearish momentum, bulls need to support the coin to climb to $93,000. He insists that if BTC fails to breach this level, the current outlook might linger for a while.

Brandt implied that he is willing to change his stance if Bitcoin stabilizes above $93,000, as this would negate the current chart.

Bitcoin, in the last 24 hours, has continued to fluctuate between a low of $86,003.71 and a high of $88,839.22. As of press time, Bitcoin is changing hands at $87,933.88, which represents 0.27% within the same time frame.

The coin’s trading volume has jumped by a massive 188.96% to $47.4 billion. This volume appears to be a reflection of institutional selling. On the Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market, there have been steady withdrawals for five consecutive days.

This has contributed to the price decline seen in the crypto sector as traders and investors are cautious as the bearish trend continues.

Will Bitcoin's price hold under pressure?Market watchers are now keen on seeing how Bitcoin closes the first month of 2026. If the volatility continues and BTC stays in the red zone, it would mark the fourth consecutive month.

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This negative development has not occurred since 2018, which many in the Bitcoin community describe as "crypto winter."

The current downward trend for Bitcoin began in October 2025 after it hit an all-time high (ATH) of $126,198.07. Since then, BTC has slipped downhill, breaching the psychological $100,000 and staying below it for weeks now.

Despite this outlook, renowned author Robert Kiyosaki has expressed indifference about the volatility of Bitcoin. He maintained that the asset will continue to appreciate because the national debt of the United States keeps increasing amid the dwindling purchasing power of the dollar.

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Bitcoin fell below $87k on Sunday, the 25th of January, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canada and a U.S. government shutdown, and news came out that a government shutdown was expected.

This drop prompted a cascade of liquidations.

In the past 24 hours, $677.1 million worth of positions were liquidated in crypto, according to CoinGlass data. Of them, $606.2 million were long positions.

Bitcoin is in the grip of the bears In a post on X, analyst Darkfost highlighted the falling Open Interest behind Bitcoin [BTC]. This decline has been progressing since November, which did not support the emergence of a new trend.

The first week of January saw an uptick in OI, but it was only a brief bounce.

If the Open Interest begins to rise, it could be indicative of a trend reversal toward bullish, but this is not the case yet. As things stand, the Derivatives market deleveraged as Bitcoin continued to trend lower.

The Taker Buy/Sell Ratio measures which side is dominant and how aggressive they are. As the ratio drops below 1, it reflects that bears are the majority of the takers, or market orders, and are responsible for driving the price.

The 7-day moving average of the metric has been under 1, except for the first week of January.

On-chain risk metrics worsened Another analyst, Axel Adler Jr, agreed with these findings, stating that the previous week was an “accelerated deterioration mode” for BTC. The Net UTXO Supply Ratio fell below 0.50 over the past week, into an “elevated risk zone”.

It degraded from the fairly confident 0.452 value on the 19th of January to 0.319 on the 25th of January. Any bounces in between were insubstantial within the broader downward impulse.

If real demand does not appear, the analyst warned, the probability of continued weakness and further lows remains high.

Traders and investors should remember that the broader market sentiment was fearful and should navigate this week’s trading accordingly.

Final Thoughts Threat of a government shutdown and tariffs on a U.S. neighbor spooked the market in the late hours of Sunday, exacerbating bearish sentiment. The onchain metrics agreed that sellers were dominant, and any short-term price bounce was part of the downward impulse of the past week.

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Tokyo‑listed Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet raised its 2025 revenue and operating income forecasts and flagged a large non‑cash Bitcoin write‑down, while sharply increasing guidance for 2026.

The company now expects 2025 revenue of 8.905 billion Japanese yen (approximately $58 million) and operating income of about $40 million, according to a Monday notice.

Despite an improved operating outlook, Metaplanet forecasts an ordinary loss of roughly $632 million and a net loss of about $491 million. Both figures are driven by a Bitcoin impairment loss of around $680–700 million, which is a non‑cash write‑down of the value of its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings at year‑end prices.

That leaves Metaplanet on track to post a deep annual loss for 2025 despite stronger underlying operating performance when it files its full‑year results on Feb. 16, 2026.

Notice Regarding Revision of Full-Year Earnings Forecast. Source: MetaplanetMetaplanet management said that Q4 2025 revenue from its Bitcoin Income Generation business “is expected to significantly exceed initial projections,” lifting full‑year revenue in that segment to around $55 million, up from roughly $40 million previously announced.

Bitcoin impairment and BTC yieldThe filing explains that the impairment stems from quarter‑end mark‑to‑market accounting and is a “non‑cash accounting adjustment reflecting period-end price fluctuations and has no direct impact on the Company's cash flows or operations.” 

At the same time, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Treasury business continued to grow. BTC holdings rose from 1,762 BTC at the end of 2024 to 35,102 BTC at the end of 2025, with BTC yield per diluted share reaching 568% for the year. In other words, the amount of Bitcoin backing each diluted share increased by 568% over 2025, a metric the company uses to track BTC growth on a per share basis.

Because of the difficulty of forecasting Bitcoin prices, the company does not provide guidance for ordinary income or net income for 2026.

2026 guidance and spendingFor 2026, Metaplanet forecasts revenue of around $103 million and operating income of about $73 million, with almost all that revenue expected from the Bitcoin Income Generation business alone, and selling, general and administrative expenses of roughly $29 million.

Metaplanet publishes daily data on its BTC holdings, unrealized gains and losses and related metrics.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2026) - Lake Victoria Gold Ltd. (TSXV: LVG) (OTCQB: LVGLF) (FSE: E1K) ("LVG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of field data collection for geotechnical studies supporting final open-pit designs at the Company's Imwelo Project. In addition, specific gravity measurements were completed on selected drill holes covering the strike extent of the planned first production area at Area C. These studies represent a key step toward near-term production planning at the Company's initial mining area.

Two dedicated geotechnical drill holes, IMWDR016 and IMWDR019, were completed. Specific gravity measurements were conducted on multiple rock types from core collected during the resource drilling campaign to support initial open-pit mining at Area C.

The resource infill and geotechnical program utilizes RC pre-collars with diamond-core tails to maximize geological, geotechnical, metallurgical, and mineralogical data to support final pit-shell optimization, processing design, and the evaluation of future underground mining potential.

Highlights

IMWDR016 and IMWDR019: Completed drilling to 150m and 163m depth, respectively. Geotechnical logging and data capture were completed, and samples have been submitted for rock strength characterisation laboratory testing.The results will inform final pit designs for the start of production.Approximately 200 core samples from the resource infill drilling program were measured for specific gravity of different rock types including laterite, saprolite, saprock and fresh rock.Hendrick Mering, Exploration Manager, commented: "With the benefit of the latest infill drilling, geotechnical logging, and specific gravity measurements, the geological and structural picture at Area C has tightened up considerably. From an exploration and mine-planning perspective, the technical data strongly supports the concept of a single, continuous open pit covering the full mineralized trend, rather than multiple isolated pits."

Key Technical Takeaways

Drilling core data has been logged and core samples submitted to laboratory for rock property testing. Final pit designs are in progress, and current geological and geotechnical interpretations indicate the potential for optimization and consolidation of the previously modelled pit designs, subject to ongoing engineering work.Geotechnical data capture included core from 21 completed resource infill drill holes.Specific gravity measurements enabled accurate delineation of oxide, transitional (oxide ore), and fresh rock (sulphide ore) domains to support the updated mineral resource estimate and eventual ore classification during mining.Marc Cernovitch, President & CEO, commented: "Completing these programs marks another clear step toward production at Imwelo. As we finalize pit designs at Area C, the project continues to transition from technical studies into the development phase, aligning with our strategy of advancing high-quality assets toward cash flow."

Figure 1 North-east looking Area C current pit designs, completed resource drilling with dedicated two geotechnical holes (IMWDR016 & IMWDR019).

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Cautionary Note on Production Decision

Although Imwelo has been the subject of JORC-compliant PEA, PFS and updated PFS work, these foreign-code studies are not current under NI 43-101. The Company has not completed a feasibility study on Imwelo that establishes mineral reserves demonstrating economic and technical viability and is not treating the JORC-based estimates or analyses as current under CIM Definition Standards. Any decision to commence production is not based on a feasibility study of mineral reserves and therefore involves increased uncertainty and a higher risk of economic and technical failure. There is no certainty that the planned low-capex open-pit operation will be economically viable or that production will occur as anticipated. Risks include, without limitation, variations in grade and recovery, unexpected geotechnical or metallurgical challenges, cost overruns, funding availability, and operational, regulatory, or permitting risks.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information in this news release has been reviewed and approved by David Scott, Pr. Sci. Nat., who is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. Mr. Scott is a Director and Officer of the Company.

About Lake Victoria Gold (LVG):

Lake Victoria Gold is a rapidly growing gold exploration and development company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol LVG. Leveraging our unique position and experience, the Company is principally focused on growth and consolidation in the highly prolific and prospective Lake Victoria Goldfield in Tanzania.

The Company has a 100% interest in the Tembo project which has over fifty thousand meters of drilling and is located adjacent to Barrick's Bulyanhulu Mine. The Company also holds a 100% interest in the Imwelo Project which is a fully permitted gold project west of AngloGold Ashanti's Geita Gold Mine. With historical resource estimates and a 2021 pre-feasibility study, the project is fully permitted for mine construction and production, positioning it as a near-term development opportunity.

LVG has assembled a highly experienced team with a track record of developing, financing, and operating mining projects in Africa with management, directors and partners owning more than 60% of the shares. Notably, the Company is grateful for the validation that comes with the support and equity investment from Barrick and recent strategic partnership with Taifa Group.

Taifa Group (a diverse group of companies with interests in amongst others, Mining, Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Agri Business, Pharmaceuticals and Leather) has entered into an agreement with the Company to obtain an equity stake in the Company and through its wholly owned subsidiary Taifa Mining (a wholly Tanzanian owned company), or other nominees. Taifa Mining will also conduct all the contract mining and civil works for the Imwelo project. Taifa Mining is Tanzania's largest mining contractor with over 30 years mining related experience. Taifa have been the contractor of choice to most mines in Tanzania and have maintained long and successful relationships with companies such as Petra, De Beers, Barrick, and AngloGold Ashanti. In addition, Taifa also owns the largest fleet of mining equipment in Tanzania. As a company, Taifa is committed to adopting and adhering to the latest internationally recognized standards throughout all aspects of its business.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors of the Company,

Simon Benstead
Executive Chairman & CFO
Phone: +1 604-685-9316
Email: [email protected]

NEITHER THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE NOR ITS REGULATION SERVICES PROVIDER (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN THE POLICIES OF THE TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE) ACCEPTS RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS NEWS RELEASE.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, including: future exploration and development plans with respect to the Imwelo Project, contract work on the Imwelo Project by Taifa Mining, securing additional financing for the development costs of the Imwelo project, the closing of the acquisition of the Imwelo Project and the concurrent financing, including the satisfaction of the closing conditions thereunder, and receipt of all regulatory approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange for the acquisition and financing. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.

Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond LVG's control, including risks associated with or related to: the completion of the acquisition of the Imwelo project, the concurrent financing and related transactions, including receipt of all regulatory approvals and third-party consents, the volatility of metal prices and LVG's common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving development or production, cost or other estimates; actual exploration or development plans and costs differing materially from the Company's estimates; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate change regulations; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; financing and debt activities; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, including those associated with operations in Tanzania and including risks related to changes in foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local ownership requirements or resource nationalization generally, including in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labor; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; competition with other mining companies; community support for LVG's operations, including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; conflicts with small scale miners; failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting as required by law; compliance with anti-corruption laws, and sanctions or other similar measures; social media and LVG's reputation; and other risks disclosed in the Company's public filings.

LVG's forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. LVG does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or liabilities LVG will derive therefrom. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 26, 2026) - Herbal Dispatch Inc. (CSE: HERB) (OTCQB: LUFFF) (FSE: HA9) ("Herbal Dispatch" or the "Company"), a leading cannabis e-commerce and distribution platform, is pleased to announce that effective today, the Company's common shares have commenced trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market ("OTCQB") under the ticker symbol "LUFFF".

This listing enhances accessibility for U.S. based investors and supports broader exposure of the Company's stock within the North American investment community. OTCQB is the Venture Market tier of the U.S. over-the-counter markets operated by OTC Markets Group and is intended for international growth-stage companies that are current in their reporting and meet defined eligibility standards. This new listing complements the Company's primary listing on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE: HERB) and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange listing (FSE: HA9).

The OTCQB listing is expected to improve liquidity and visibility for U.S. based shareholders and positions the Company to capitalize on growing optimism in the American cannabis sector. Recent executive actions by the U.S. administration to expedite the rescheduling of cannabis to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act have generated positive investor sentiment, signaling greater federal recognition of cannabis's medical applications and creating favorable conditions for industry financing and growth.

Philip Campbell, CEO of Herbal Dispatch, commented: "We are excited to achieve this upgrade to the OTCQB Venture Market under LUFFF, which reflects our commitment to higher standards of transparency and broader access for investors worldwide. Combined with encouraging momentum in U.S. federal policy and our ongoing execution of strategic growth initiatives in the European cannabis market, this milestone strengthens our capital markets strategy."

Shareholders and potential investors are encouraged to visit the Company's investor page at herbaldispatch.com/pages/investor for the latest updates, financial reports, and press releases.

ABOUT HERBAL DISPATCH INC.

Herbal Dispatch Inc. is a leading operator of cannabis e-commerce platforms in Canada, delivering quality medical and recreational products to discerning consumers at competitive prices. Its flagship marketplace has earned trust as a premier destination for exclusive access to small-batch craft cannabis and a wide selection of curated cannabis products. The Company is also actively expanding through exports to international markets, positioning it for sustained growth and new revenue opportunities. The Company's common shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol "HERB".

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Actual results and developments may differ materially from the anticipated results and developments discussed in the forward-looking statements as certain of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the Company's control. These risk factors are interdependent and the impact of any one risk or uncertainty on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable. Examples of forward-looking statements in this news release and the key assumptions and risk factors involved in such statements include, but are not limited to, the anticipated benefits of trading on the OTCQB, the retention of key individuals to promote the success of the Company's business, as well as market and investor participation. The successful execution of these initiatives is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including industry competition, and future customer demand for the Company's products, among others. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements and other cautionary statements or factors contained herein, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected effects on the Company. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release. Except as required by applicable securities legislation, the Company assumes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent information, events, or circumstances.

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Investors bullish on gold may want to consider this junior gold miner stock.

Gold prices have surged 87% since the start of 2025. TRX Gold Corporation (TRX +12.87%) is a junior gold miner that is benefiting from these soaring prices, and its own stock has increased 178% since the start of September. If you're looking for a leveraged play on gold, TRX Gold is one stock to watch. Here are three things to know first.

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1. Rising gold helps boost margins TRX Gold is a junior gold miner, meaning the company has a market capitalization of under $500 million. What makes junior miner stocks intriguing is that they can act as a levered play on gold.

For example, a 1% rise in gold could help the stock rise by two or three times that amount. That's because higher gold prices help it realize higher revenue while expenses remain relatively the same, boosting its margins in the process.

In the first quarter, the company realized an average gold price of $3,860 per ounce. This helped it grow its adjusted EBITDA margin from 35.2% last year to 52.5% this year. While this benefits it during periods of rising gold prices, it can also hurt the miner if gold prices fall sharply.

2. It relies on a single project Unlike major gold miners with dozens of mines worldwide, TRX Gold is tied to a single location. It operates as a Canadian corporation, but its flagship asset is the Buckreef Gold Project in northwestern Tanzania.

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Having one gold mine poses a risk to TRX Gold. For example, technical equipment failures, weather events, or disputes with local jurisdiction could expose it to political risk. During its recent January earnings call, Khalaf Rashid, senior vice president, Tanzania and managing director, noted that Tanzania "has been going through a difficult period" but that "things are normalizing."

TRX Gold operates the project as a joint venture with the Tanzanian government, giving the government a vested interest in the mine's success. However, TRX doesn't always have complete control over every decision.

3. Future expansion will be fully funded from operations TRX Gold generated a record revenue of $25.1 million in the first quarter. It is also turning its negative working capital position into a positive one, capitalizing its balance sheet through operations rather than selling equity and diluting shareholders.

The company is using its free cash flow to fund capital expenditures, including down payments for thickeners, elution plants, and oxygenation systems, to support expansion. The capital cost for the plant expansion is projected at about $30 million, and the company expects to finance it entirely from internally generated cash flow over the next 18 to 24 months.

TRX Gold is not hedged, meaning it has 100% exposure to rising spot gold prices. As a junior gold miner, it faces risks, with the biggest being a fall in gold prices. That said, if you are bullish on gold, TRX Gold is a speculative mining stock that stands to benefit from the price surge.

VANCOUVER, BC — TheNewswire — January 26, 2026 — Giant Mining Corp. (CSE: BFG | OTC: BFGFF | FWB: YW5 | CSE: BFG.WT.A | CSE: BFG.WT.B.) (“Giant Mining” or the “Company”) welcomes U.S. Presidential Proclamation 11001 (“Proclamation 11001”), issued on January 14, 2026 under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, titled Adjusting Imports of Processed Critical Minerals and Their Derivative Products into the United States. The proclamation seeks to strengthen secure, reliable, and allied supply chains for processed critical minerals and their derivative products entering the United States.

“Copper has become a foundational material for the U.S. defense-industrial base—it is essential to national security, military readiness, electrification, advanced weapons systems, AI infrastructure, and America’s long-term economic strength,” said David Greenway, Chief Executive Officer of Giant Mining Corp. “The U.S. government’s Section 232 proclamation reinforces the strategic imperative to secure reliable, American-sourced copper supply chains that reduce foreign dependence and support the Pentagon’s growing demand for critical minerals. With Majuba Hill located in a premier U.S. mining jurisdiction, we believe the project is well positioned to contribute to domestic manufacturing resilience, defense readiness, and the rebuilding of America’s critical mineral supply base.”

Proclamation 11001 follows a comprehensive Section 232 investigation that found the United States to be significantly dependent on foreign sources for many critical minerals essential to national security, energy transition technologies, and advanced manufacturing. The proclamation calls for enhanced engagement with allied partners and outlines potential measures to strengthen domestic and allied critical mineral supply chains.

Relevance to Copper and Electrification

Copper is a cornerstone metal underpinning U.S. electrification, grid expansion, electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and advanced data-center and defense applications. As the U.S. accelerates investments in AI infrastructure, clean energy, and domestic manufacturing, secure access to copper supply from stable jurisdictions has become increasingly strategic.

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Giant Mining Corp.’s Majuba Hill Copper-Silver-Gold Deposit (“Majuba Hill”), located in Nevada, sits within one of the world’s most established mining jurisdictions and directly aligns with the objectives outlined in the proclamation. Nevada hosts existing mining infrastructure, skilled labor, and regulatory frameworks that support responsible domestic mineral development.

Strategic Implications for Majuba Hill

The Company believes the Section 232 proclamation reinforces several favorable long-term fundamentals for Majuba Hill, including:

Formal recognition of copper as a strategic metal critical to U.S. infrastructure modernization, grid hardening, electrification, advanced manufacturing, and defense readiness, reflecting copper’s growing role in military systems, AI-enabled technologies, and national security applications. 

Heightened U.S. government emphasis on domestic and allied sourcing, reinforcing policy momentum toward reducing foreign dependence on critical minerals and strengthening supply-chain sovereignty. This policy environment may support enhanced investment interest, greater permitting certainty, and potential strategic partnerships for U.S.-based copper development projects. 

Support for downstream processing capacity and end-to-end supply-chain resilience, underscoring the importance of developing not only mineral resources, but fully integrated North American copper supply solutions capable of supporting U.S. manufacturing, infrastructure deployment, and the defense-industrial base. 

Majuba Hill is an advanced copper-silver-gold system with a history of exploration and mining, located near existing infrastructure in Nevada. The project’s geological setting, scale potential, and proximity to U.S. end-markets position it as a compelling asset as domestic copper demand continues to accelerate.

Majuba Hill’s critically important characteristics are as follows:

Location:

Nevada, USA — a globally top-ranked mining jurisdiction, ranked #1 in the Fraser Institute’s 2022 Annual Survey of Mining Companies.

Project Size:

9,684 Acres

Infrastructure:

The Majuba Hill property is located 113 road kilometers (70 miles) southwest of Winnemucca, Nevada, and 251 kilometers (156 miles) northeast of Reno. It is accessible via well-maintained county roads from the Imlay, Nevada exit on U.S. Interstate 80, followed by a 23-mile drive west. People, roads, power, and water are fundamental considerations for infrastructure, and Majuba Hill already benefits from a strong foundation in all these areas. This existing infrastructure provides a significant advantage, offering substantial cost savings compared to more remote projects.

History:

Historical Producer

Drilling:

Approximately 89,395 feet of drilling to date. Rough replacement value of drilling USD $12.1 Million using current costs.

Mineralization:

The project shows indications of a potentially large Cu – Ag +/- Au mineralized body with many features in common with both large porphyry copper, silver, and gold projects.

Expandability:

The IP survey, deep drilling, and step-out drilling indicate significant expansion potential, with mineralization open in all directions.

Fully Financed:

The Company has secured funding for its next phase of drilling at Majuba Hill.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by E.L. “Buster” Hunsaker III, CPG 8137, a non-independent consulting geologist who is a “Qualified Person” as such term is defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43- 101”).

About Giant Mining Corp.

Giant Mining is focused on identifying, acquiring, and advancing late-stage copper and copper/silver/gold projects to meet the growing global demand for critical metals. This demand is driven by initiatives like the Green New Deal in the United States and similar climate-focused programs worldwide, which require substantial amounts of copper, silver, and gold for electric vehicles, renewable energy infrastructure, and the modernization of clean and affordable energy systems.

The Company’s flagship asset is the Majuba Hill Copper, Silver, and Gold District, located 156 miles (251 km) from Reno, Nevada. Majuba Hill benefits from a mining-friendly regulatory environment and strong local infrastructure. While still an exploration-stage asset, the geological footprint and scale of mineralization indicate that further work is clearly justified and that the system may host significant copper potential.

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

On Behalf of the Board of Giant Mining Corp.

“David Greenway”

David C. Greenway

President & CEO

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This news release contains certain forward‐looking information. Such information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those implied by statements herein, and therefore these statements should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results. All forward‐looking statements are based on the Company’s current beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to it as well as other factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward‐looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified by the Company in its public securities filings, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, including exploration, metallurgical, permitting, environmental, commodity price, and market risks. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward‐looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - January 26, 2026 – Vanguard Mining Corp. ("Vanguard" or the "Company") (CSE: UUU | OTC: UUUFF | Frankfurt: SL51) is pleased to announce assay results from its recently completed Phase 1 of its 2025 diamond drilling program, which included Holes 25-01 and 25-02 at its 100%-owned Redonda Copper-Molybdenum Project (the “Project”), located in the Vancouver Mining Division, approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Campbell River, British Columbia.

2025 Drill Results Highlight System Growth

Hole 25-01, drilled at a dip of -65°, intersected extensive copper-molybdenum mineralization over much of its length:

From 3.05 m to 29.12 m (27.07 m), a weighted average of 0.3252% copper and 78 ppm molybdenum 

From 37.65 m to 387.70 m (350.05 m), a weighted average of 0.244% copper and 112 ppm molybdenum 

These intercepts extend the higher-grade mineralized zone by an additional 199.05 metres, more than doubling the length of higher-grade mineralization intersected in the 2023 drilling in cross-section.

Hole 25-01 reached a total depth of 510.74 metres and returned a weighted average grade of 0.1801% copper and 86 ppm molybdenum over its entire length. Lower-grade mineralization continues beyond the end of the hole, indicating the system remains open at depth.

Hole 25-02, drilled vertically and located approximately 30 metres east of the 2023 drilling, intersected:

From 3.05 m to 132.00 m (129.26 m), a weighted average of 0.1344% copper and 128 ppm molybdenum 

Together, these results demonstrate that copper-molybdenum mineralization at Redonda is laterally and vertically extensive in cross-section. A valid drill permit is currently in place, allowing for continued drilling at the Project during the 2026 exploration season.

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29.12

27.07

0.3252

78

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37.65

387.70

350.05

0.2440

112

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0.00

510.74

510.74

0.1801

86

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Vertical

3.05

132.00

129.26

0.1344

128

Reported intervals are downhole lengths; true widths have not yet been determined.

  Samples were submitted to ALS Canada Ltd. (“ALS Laboratories”) for geochemical analysis. Industry-standard quality assurance and quality control protocols were employed, including the insertion of certified reference materials and blanks at regular intervals within the sample stream.

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Figure 1:  Molybdenite (MoS₂) observed in drill core as fracture-controlled mineralization with tourmaline

David Greenway, CEO of Vanguard Mining Corp., commented: “These results represent a meaningful step forward for the Redonda Project. The 2025 drilling successfully expanded the mineralized system well beyond the limits of the 2023 program, confirming continuity and scale. As copper demand continues to grow in support of the global energy transition, results such as these reinforce our belief that Redonda has the potential to host a large copper-molybdenum system. With a drill permit in place, we are well positioned to advance the project through additional drilling in 2026 and continue unlocking value for shareholders.”

The 2025 drill program was guided by targets and structural corridors interpreted from a previously announced airborne geophysical survey conducted by Precision GeoSurveys, Inc. (“Precision”), integrated with historical drilling and surface sampling data. As reported by the previous operator, Stamper Oil & Gas Corp. (“Stamper”), in a January 25, 2024 news release, historical drilling at Redonda intersected intervals of up to 142.6 metres grading 0.279% Cu and 0.0281% Mo, while surface sampling returned near-surface intervals ranging from 3.1 metres to 48 metres grading up to 0.529% CuEq. These results are historical in nature and should not be relied upon as an indication of current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Copper equivalent (“CuEq”) values are provided for illustrative purposes only and were calculated using metal prices and recovery assumptions disclosed in the January 25, 2024, Stamper news release.

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Figure 2: 2024 Airborne Magnetics (RTP) with lineaments – See release

Collaboration with Klahoose First Nation

Vanguard further announces the Company has made it a priority to work in close collaboration with the Klahoose First Nation (“Klahoose”) throughout the campaign, prioritizing local labour, training opportunities, and the use of Klahoose-affiliated service providers for logistics where practicable. The Company will maintain ongoing engagement throughout the program, including regular updates on work plans and timelines, incorporation of feedback into field operations, and adherence to cultural heritage protocols and environmental best practices within Klahoose Traditional Territory. Vanguard will coordinate site access, safety, and environmental monitoring with Klahoose representatives and will continue to explore additional opportunities for additional capacity-building and economic participation.

About Redonda

The Redonda Project comprises nine mineral claims totaling 2,746.46 hectares, located approximately 40 kilometres northeast of Campbell River, British Columbia. The property is accessible year-round via scheduled barge service from Campbell River, with on-site access provided by approximately 5 kilometres of recently upgraded logging road from Redonda Bay. Active forestry operations maintain an extensive network of forest service roads across the claims.

Redonda lies within the Coast Suture Zone between the Wrangellia Terrane and the Coast Plutonic Complex. Early Cretaceous dioritic intrusions of the Coast Plutonic Complex are cut by at least three later intrusive phases: (i) a quartz plug; (ii) a wide, hornblende-rich dike locally brecciated over approximately 600 metres of exposed strike length; and (iii) several smaller feldspar dikes near the southwestern margin of the hornblende body. Copper-molybdenum mineralization is most strongly developed along the hornblende-rich dike, particularly within brecciated zones.

Drilling completed in fall 2025, including Hole 25-01, confirms that copper-molybdenum mineralization associated with the hornblende dike extends to significant depths and thicknesses in cross-section. Hole 25-01 intersected continuous mineralization over much of its 510.74-metre length, substantially extending the vertical and downhole extent of mineralization previously defined by 2023 drilling and demonstrating that the system remains open at depth.

The geological setting at Redonda shares several characteristics with other porphyry-style copper-molybdenum systems in southwestern British Columbia, including the OKover and Gambier Copper deposits.

Field work has been conducted under a Letter of Support from the Klahoose First Nation within their Traditional Territory, together with a Free Use Permit, Drill Permit, and IP Exemption issued by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation. Consultation with the Homalko First Nation has concluded, and a permit for additional drill sites has been issued.

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures included the insertion of certified reference materials, blanks, and preparation duplicates into the sample stream. QA/QC samples were submitted to ALS Laboratories as blind samples. Analytical results demonstrate acceptable accuracy and precision, with no evidence of significant contamination or analytical bias.

Analytical Procedures

Sample preparation and analysis were conducted by ALS Laboratories at its sample preparation facility in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Analytical work was completed at ALS laboratories in Vancouver, British Columbia. ALS Laboratories is independent of the Company and is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 standards for the analytical methods employed.

Core samples were prepared using ALS method PREP-31A, which includes crushing and pulverizing to produce a representative pulp. Multi-element analyses, including copper and molybdenum, were performed using four-acid digestion with ICP-MS (ME-MS61). Samples returning over-limit copper values were re-analyzed using ore-grade four-acid digestion with ICP-AES (Cu-OG62), and over-limit multi-element values were determined using ME-OG62.

The analytical detection limits for copper and molybdenum using the ME-MS61 method are 0.001% Cu and 0.1 ppm Mo, respectively. Sample sizes and preparation protocols were consistent with ALS Laboratories standard procedures.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by J. T. Shearer, M.Sc., D.I.C., P.Geo. (BC & Ontario), a consulting geologist who is a “Qualified Person” as defined under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (“NI 43- 101”). Mr. Shearer is not at arm’s length with Vanguard Mining, as he has provided consulting geological services to the Company.

About Vanguard Mining Corp.

Vanguard Mining Corp. is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the discovery and development of high-value strategic minerals. The Company is currently advancing exploration projects in Argentina, Canada and Paraguay, with a focus on identifying and developing assets critical to the global energy transition. Vanguard is committed to responsible exploration and value creation through the acquisition and advancement of highly prospective uranium properties.

All Stakeholders are encouraged to follow the Company on its social media profiles on LinkedIn, X.com, Facebook and Instagram and sign up for updates at Vanguardminingcorp.com

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

“David Greenway”

David Greenway, CEO

For further information, please contact:

Vanguard Mining Corp.
Brent Rusin
Phone: +1 672-533-0348
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: vanguardminingcorp.com

Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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Certain statements in this news release constitute “forward-looking statements” or “forward-looking information” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, intentions, objectives, strategies, future performance, and anticipated events or results. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, and assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect, and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied. There can be no assurance that the events anticipated in forward-looking statements will occur, or, if they do, what benefits Vanguard will obtain from them. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, exploration results, availability of financing, commodity prices, permitting and regulatory risks, operating risks, and other risks described in the Company’s public disclosure. Forward-looking statements in this release are made as of the date hereof, and Vanguard undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR, FRA:S1Y) has received further results from its maiden 2,950 metre diamond drilling programme at the MB01-N target on the Mbe gold project in Cameroon.

Oriole said holes MBDD027 to MBDD030 returned multiple gold intersections, including 16.10 metres at 2.49 g/t Au from 152.40 metres in MBDD027, with 1.00 metre at 28.60 g/t Au from 159.50 metres. It said the programme is about 70% complete, with over 2,000 metres drilled across ten holes.

"We are pleased to report another set of significant results from the drilling at MB01-N, particularly good is the 16.10m at 2.49g/t Au from 152.40m in hole MBDD027," said chief executive Martin Rosser.

"Moreover, MBDD027 has returned the deepest intersection at MB01-N to date, confirming the system to at least around 160m vertical depth from surface."

He added: "The programme continues to progress at a good rate and is already over two thirds complete.  We look forward to reporting further results over the coming weeks until its completion."

Oriole said the drilling is expected to complete later in Q1 2026, after which its consultant will prepare a maiden JORC Resource for MB01-N to add to the existing 870,000 ounces JORC Resource at the nearby MB01-S deposit.