Market Signal Briefing

TL;DR Peter Schiff renewed his warning about a potential Bitcoin downturn as the price trades near a decisive technical zone. Market analysts identified the $100,000–$101,000 range as a critical short-term pivot that may define momentum.

And the share price appreciation could happen pretty soon.

Abivax (ABVX +0.26%), a France-based biotech, saw its shares skyrocket by more than 1,740% last year after it made significant progress with its leading pipeline drug candidate, obefazimod. However, the stock may not have peaked yet.

There is a reason to believe the stock could soar another 72% this year.

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A closer look at obefazimod Obefazimod would be entering a crowded market. It is being developed to treat ulcerative colitis (UC), an area currently dominated by some of the largest pharmaceutical companies. Many current UC therapies work by suppressing part of the body's immune response that causes chronic inflammation. These are effective, but they can also weaken patients' immune systems and increase their risk of other illnesses, especially when used over prolonged periods.

Obefazimod works differently. It is being presented as a UC medicine that can control symptoms of the disease without weakening the body's immune system. In a phase 3 study in patients with moderate to severe UC, the therapy led to statistically significant remission compared to a placebo. Importantly, nearly half (47.3%) of patients in this trial had inadequate responses to prior therapy. So, obefazimod could sidestep some side effects of existing UC drugs while also targeting a broader population of patients than many of the medicines currently on the market.

In other words, the therapy looks very promising and could easily exceed blockbuster status at its peak.

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Why Abivax's stock might soar Abivax is currently valued at 8.74 billion euros ($10.15 billion). According to some reports, Eli Lilly is preparing a 15 billion euro ($17.42 billion) bid to acquire the company. That would represent a significant 72% premium over its current market cap.

The move makes sense for Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical giant that is dominating the weight loss market but has been looking to expand its lineup and pipeline through licensing deals and acquisitions. Obefazimod would help Eli Lilly become even more competitive in the immunology market. It's also worth noting that even if Eli Lilly never actually moves forward with an acquisition offer, there is a chance that another pharmaceutical giant will swoop in to acquire Abivax, given obefazimod's prospects.

Is Abivax stock a buy? So, should investors focused on the long game consider investing in Abivax? Putting the potential acquisition aside, obefazimod's prospects are undeniable, based on the data so far. However, potential clinical or regulatory setbacks could also sink the stock. Even with the strong results it has produced in clinical trials so far, such setbacks can still occur.

In the event of a potential acquisition by Eli Lilly, if it is formally announced, the stock will jump. On the other hand, if no acquisition happens, the stock might lose significant value. My view is that Abivax is somewhat risky, but worth serious consideration for investors with a willingness to ride out some volatility.

The leaders in artificial intelligence (AI) simply cannot find enough power. The unprecedented demand from cloud computing, data centers, and manufacturing has left a massive void that GE Vernova (GEV +6.12%) is hoping to fill with both its equipment and services.

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A bright future ahead GE Vernova, one of three independent spinoffs from the legacy company General Electric, has three main lines of business: power, wind, and electrification. Its wind segment is being downsized, but GE Vernova's power and electrification businesses are lighting up.

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GE Vernova's orders and backlog have grown 55% year over year to $14.6 billion. In an investor update on Dec. 11, CFO Ken Parks detailed the outlook for 2026 and beyond. In the next year, GE Vernova expects revenue from its power segment to increase 16% to 18% and electrification to increase around 20%.

Total revenue for the company could total $41 billion in 2026. GE Vernova is bullish on its own growth prospects through 2028, with the electrification and gas equipment backlogs doubling in the next three years. This, according to the company, will drive growth through the 2030s.

The stock has skyrocketed by over 450% since it was spun off in March 2024. GE Vernova has begun paying dividends and recently increased payouts from $0.25 to $0.50 per share quarterly. I'd expect this trend to continue through the rest of the decade as the company supplies power and equipment for nearly all of the major AI players.

The power grid needs GE Vernova GE Vernova stands to make a fortune not just from electrification, but because it's uniquely positioned to modernize an aging and stressed power grid.

GE Vernova will announce its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on Jan. 28. If it continues to impress as analysts anticipate, expect another solid year of growth. Moreover, GE Vernova is going to be an essential asset in meeting the power demand for years to come.

Catie Hogan has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Ge Vernova. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Company Deploys 64 Next-Generation GPUs at Norway Site, Marking Entry into Neocloud Operations

, /PRNewswire/ -- Bitzero Holdings Inc., (CSE: BITZ) (OTC PINK: BTZRF) (FSE: 000) ("Bitzero" or the "Company"), a provider of sustainable blockchain and high-performance compute (HPC) data center infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of eight NVIDIA Blackwell B300 servers, totaling 64 GPUs, to be deployed at its Namsskogan, Norway facility in partnership with Hydra Host.

The deployment, expected to be completed in Q1 2026, represents Bitzero's first direct investment in GPU compute hardware and marks the Company's entry into neocloud operations. The servers will be leased as bare metal infrastructure for AI workloads through Hydra Host's Brokkr platform.

Pilot Program Details

Bitzero has funded the initial deposit for the following hardware:

8 air-cooled NVIDIA Blackwell B300 servers 64 total GPUs featuring NVIDIA's latest Blackwell architecture Deployment at the Company's low-carbon Namsskogan, Norway data center The pilot is designed to validate GPU operations on Bitzero's existing infrastructure and establish the operational framework for potential future expansion.

Hydra Host as Platform and Distribution Partner

Hydra Host's Brokkr platform will provide Bitzero with GPU lifecycle management capabilities, including provisioning, monitoring, and access to Hydra Host's global network of enterprise and AI-native customers. This partnership enables Bitzero to bring its compute capacity to market without building proprietary customer acquisition and platform infrastructure.

"This GPU deployment represents a strategic milestone for Bitzero," said President and CEO Mohammed Bakhashwain. "We are transitioning from pure infrastructure provider to compute operator. By deploying cutting-edge Blackwell GPUs at our Norway site and partnering with Hydra Host for distribution, we are positioning the Company to generate revenue from AI workloads directly—not just from power and space. This pilot lays the groundwork for scaling our neocloud operations as demand and results warrant."

About Bitzero Holdings Inc.

Bitzero Holdings Inc. is a provider of IT energy infrastructure and high-efficiency power for data centers. The Company focuses on data center development, Bitcoin mining, and strategic data center hosting partnerships. Bitzero Holdings Inc. operates four data center locations in the North American and Scandinavian regions, powered by clean, low-carbon energy sources. Visit www.bitzero.com for more information.

About Hydra Host

Hydra Host is a next-generation infrastructure company operating high-performance GPU clusters across global data centers. As an NVIDIA Cloud Partner and Founders Fund-backed company, Hydra Host delivers compute as an asset class across more than 40 locations worldwide through its Brokkr platform. To learn more, visit www.hydrahost.com.

Bitzero Contact

Mohammed Bakhashwain
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Bitzero Press Contact

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Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements are often identified by words such as "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "plan", "believe", "estimate", "project", "potential", or variations of such words and similar expressions. Forward-looking information in this release includes, but is not limited to, statements regarding: the deployment of GPUs at the Norway facility; the expected timing of GPU server delivery and deployment; the Company's plans for future expansion of GPU operations; the Company's plans to lease bare metal servers for AI workloads and generate AI workload revenue; the benefits of the Company's partnership with Hydra Host; the anticipated use of Hydra Host's Brokkr platform; and the Company's intention to scale neocloud operations based on pilot results.

Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, including but not limited to: that the partnership with Hydra Host will have the intended benefits, including but not limited to Bitzero not having to build customer acquisition and platform infrastructure; that GPU hardware will be delivered and installed on expected timelines; that the program will assist with scaling the Company's neocloud operations as intended; that the Brokkr platform will perform as expected; that there will be sufficient customer demand for the Company's GPU capacity; and that the Company will continue to have stable access to power and infrastructure at its Norway site.

Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to numerous factors including, but not limited to: delays in hardware delivery or installation; technical challenges in deploying liquid-cooled GPU infrastructure; changes in AI compute market conditions and pricing; competition from hyperscale and other GPU providers; performance issues or unforeseen constraints relating to Hydra Host's platform; regional or national regulatory or policy changes affective data centers; power markets or related industries in Norway or other jurisdictions; energy cost fluctuations; competitive pressures in the global AI compute and hyperscale infrastructure markets; macroeconomic or market conditions influencing large-scale data center investments; regional or national regulatory or policy changes affecting the industries in which Bitzero operates in; and general economic conditions. Additional risks and uncertainties are described in the Company's continuous disclosure filings, including the Listing Statement and subsequent financial reports available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking information is provided for the purpose of communicating management's current plans, expectations and intentions regarding future operations and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE Bitzero

Key Takeaways AMD, AVGO and TER benefit from early commercial quantum adoption and rising enterprise demand.Post-quantum cryptography and hybrid computing are driving measurable revenue growth for these enablers.All three stocks project strong 2026 earnings and revenue gains while maintaining long-term quantum upside. Quantum enablers are well positioned to emerge as attractive investment opportunities in 2026 as quantum computing shifts from pure research toward early commercial use cases. Although fully fault-tolerant quantum systems remain several years away, capital spending and enterprise interest are already accelerating in the hardware, materials, electronics, software tools and security layers that support today’s quantum development.

This creates a favorable setup for investors: enablers can capture near-term revenues and earnings growth now, while retaining meaningful upside as quantum adoption expands over time. As markets increasingly look ahead to scalable quantum applications, stocks tied to this enabling ecosystem such as Advanced Micro Devices (AMD - Free Report) , Broadcom (AVGO - Free Report) and Teradyne (TER - Free Report) may experience valuation re-rating and stronger capital inflows, making 2026 a timely window for investors to closely evaluate leading quantum enablers with strong balance sheets, diversified revenue streams and clear exposure to long-term quantum growth.

Let’s delve deeper.

Quantum Enablers: Clearer Revenue Visibility With Lower RiskIn 2026, the outlook for quantum enablers is supported by verifiable growth in adjacent, revenue-generating markets that are scaling faster than core quantum hardware sales. A key driver is post-quantum cryptography, where market research from Global Growth Insights estimates the segment expanding from approximately $810 million in 2025 to over $1.1 billion in 2026, reflecting accelerating adoption by governments, financial institutions and critical-infrastructure operators preparing for quantum-era security risks.

It also projects the market to grow at a high-30% compound annual growth rate over the next decade, making it one of the earliest commercial beneficiaries of quantum awareness.

At the broader ecosystem level, McKinsey & Company estimates that total revenues across quantum computing, communication and sensing reached roughly $650–750 million in 2024 and are expected to exceed $1 billion by 2025, signaling a transition from research-led activity toward early commercialization. Importantly for investors, McKinsey notes that a significant share of this revenue accrues to the enabling layers, including semiconductors, cybersecurity software, systems integration and hybrid classical-quantum infrastructure rather than to pure-play quantum hardware vendors.

This revenue mix fortifies the view that quantum enablers offer greater earnings visibility and lower execution risk in 2026, while maintaining long-term upside as quantum technologies mature.

Three Quantum Enablers in Our Radar for 2026 GainAdvanced Micro Devices continues to position itself as a quantum enabler through strategic partnerships and its core compute technologies. In August 2025, AMD and IBM (IBM - Free Report) announced a collaboration to develop quantum-centric supercomputing architectures, combining AMD’s high-performance CPUs, GPUs and adaptive SoCs with IBM’s quantum systems to enable hybrid classical-quantum workflows, a key requirement for early practical use cases before fault-tolerant machines arrive. AMD’s presence in quantum-adjacent high-performance computing supports measurable near-term revenues while expanding its addressable market as enterprises invest in quantum readiness.

This Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock is expected to report earnings growth of 60.4% on revenue growth of 27.9% in 2026.

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Broadcom In 2025, introduced its Brocade Gen 8 Fibre Channel portfolio, including the X8 Directors and G820 switches, described by Broadcom as the industry’s first 128G Fibre Channel platforms with built-in quantum-safe cryptography, designed to protect mission-critical SAN environments from future quantum decryption threats. Broadcom also launched Emulex Secure Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapters, which implement hardware-based post-quantum cryptography and zero-trust encryption to secure data-in-motion without performance degradation. These solutions are explicitly aligned with emerging security standards such as CNSA 2.0, NIS 2 and DORA, enabling enterprises and government customers to modernize infrastructure in anticipation of quantum risks.

This Zacks Rank #3 stock is expected to report earnings growth of 41.5% on revenue growth of 42.1% in 2026.

Teradyne is a quantum enabler, providing precision test and measurement solutions for semiconductor, photonics and quantum hardware. In 2025, its acquisition of Quantifi Photonics strengthened its PIC testing portfolio, supporting optical interconnects in hybrid computing and emerging quantum systems. Teradyne’s wafer probe and high-volume test systems deliver infrastructure for scaling next-generation quantum and AI/HPC devices, generating current revenue while enabling enterprise adoption. These capabilities position Teradyne to benefit from growing demand for high-precision test solutions in 2026, giving investors exposure to the quantum ecosystem without relying on speculative quantum hardware sales.

This Zacks Rank #3 stock is expected to report earnings growth of 43.9% on revenue growth of 22.2% in 2026. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

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SoundHound AI, Lemonade, and CoreWeave will all profit from that secular trend.

Over the past few years, many growth-oriented investors with a high tolerance for risk have pivoted toward the cryptocurrency market. Several of the top tokens -- like Bitcoin (BTC 2.38%) and Ether (ETH 3.78%) -- generated impressive gains within a short time. However, many of the smaller altcoins and meme coins fizzled out during the last crypto winter.

Instead of chasing those volatile tokens, which are usually driven by supply and demand, it might be smarter to invest in the market's more speculative artificial intelligence (AI) plays. Let's take a look at three of those promising tech stocks -- SoundHound AI (SOUN +1.65%), Lemonade (LMND 0.97%), and CoreWeave (CRWV +6.67%) -- and see why they could have more growth potential than the market's hottest cryptocurrencies.

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SoundHound AI SoundHound AI develops AI-powered voice and audio recognition tools. Its namesake app can identify songs by hearing just a few seconds of recorded audio or a few hummed bars. However, it generates most of its revenue and growth from Houndify, its developer-oriented platform for creating customized voice recognition apps for a wide range of industries.

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SoundHound has been acquiring smaller companies to expand its presence in the restaurant and customer service chatbot markets. It already serves automakers like Stellantis, restaurants like Chipotle, and credit card giants like Mastercard, and it should attract more customers who want to develop their own voice recognition services without sharing their data with larger tech companies.

From 2025 to 2027, analysts expect SoundHound's revenue to grow at a 30% CAGR, with adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) turning positive in the final year. With an enterprise value of $4.5 billion, it might seem pricey at 20 times this year's sales. However, its early mover's advantage in the growing voice recognition services market should justify that higher valuation. Over the next decade, it should continue to expand and evolve as it acquires more companies and rolls out more agentic AI tools.

Lemonade Lemonade sells homeowners, renters, term life, pet, and auto insurance policies. It's popular with younger and first-time insurance customers because it simplifies the byzantine buying process with a streamlined AI-powered app.

Using AI chatbots instead of human representatives can quickly onboard new customers and process claims in a few seconds. From the end of 2020 to the third quarter of 2025, its customer base nearly tripled from 1.00 million to 2.87 million.

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From 2025 to 2027, analysts expect Lemonade's revenue and adjusted EBITDA to grow at a CAGR of 44%, with adjusted EBITDA turning positive in the final year. The expansion of its newer pet and auto insurance businesses, its overseas growth (especially in Europe), and its rollout of more AI features should drive those gains.

With an enterprise value of $6.2 billion, Lemonade still looks reasonably valued at five times this year's sales. However, it could command a much higher valuation if it scales up its business and pulls millions of customers away from traditional insurance companies.

CoreWeave CoreWeave was once an Ethereum miner, but it abandoned that business model after the 2018 cryptocurrency crash. It subsequently repurposed its mining GPUs to remotely process machine learning and AI tasks, acquired more than 250,000 high-end data center GPUs from Nvidia, and expanded its business from three data centers at the end of 2022 to 33 data centers today.

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CoreWeave claims its dedicated cloud-based GPUs can process AI tasks 35 times faster and 80% more cost-effectively than other cloud infrastructure platforms. Those strengths make it a popular choice for companies which don't want to expand their own infrastructure to support their latest AI applications. As it locks in more AI customers -- including Microsoft and OpenAI -- analysts expect its revenue and adjusted EBITDA to grow at a CAGR of 95% and 109%, respectively, from 2025 to 2027.

CoreWeave is growing like a weed, yet it has an enterprise value of only $87.9 billion -- which equates to 7x this year's sales and 11x adjusted EBITDA. The high costs of opening new data centers are likely compressing its near-term valuations, but it could have plenty of room to grow over the long term as the cloud and AI markets expand.

Leo Sun has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Ethereum, Lemonade, Mastercard, Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoundHound AI. The Motley Fool recommends Stellantis and recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft, short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft, and short March 2026 $42.50 calls on Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Palantir stock has been one of the top performers of the AI wave for three years and counting.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has become a generational bellwether for companies across the technology sector. What might not be so surprising, however, is that megacaps have been the biggest beneficiaries of the AI revolution so far.

Companies such as Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Alphabet, and Amazon were already huge before the AI boom. Given their level of influence and ability to mint profits, it's not shocking to see these companies pivot swiftly into the AI realm.

What investors probably didn't anticipate is that some under-the-radar companies would blossom into industry leaders seemingly overnight. I can't think of a better example of this phenomenon than Palantir Technologies (PLTR 3.45%).

Over the last three years, shares of the data analytics specialist have gained more than 2,400%, making Palantir one of the most valuable technology companies in the world.

Earlier this week, sell-side analyst Tyler Radke of Citigroup upgraded his outlook on the stock, increasing his price target from $210 to $235. Radke's forecast implies 34% upside to the current share price as of this writing (Jan. 14).

Let's dig into the tailwinds Citi is modeling and assess how this stacks up relative to the rest of Wall Street. Is now a good time to buy Palantir stock? Read on to find out.

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Why is Citi bullish on Palantir? Palantir develops a suite of enterprise software tools called Foundry, Gotham, and Apollo. Together, these tools are stitched together to form the company's broader Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) marketed toward businesses and government agencies.

One thing that makes its business model particularly lucrative is its ability to lock in customers through multiyear contracts. Each quarter when Palantir publishes earnings, smart investors aren't just looking at the company's reported revenue and profit.

Rather, an important metric to focus on is remaining performance obligations (RPOs). This measures the dollar value of contracted revenue Palantir has booked but not yet recognized, providing investors with a preview of future growth.

Radke cites the company's $3.6 billion in RPOs (up 199% year over year) just in the U.S. commercial segment as a key driver of his upside narrative.

He is also confident that the U.S. government -- particularly the Department of Defense -- will continue deploying AI services across its operations. Under his analysis, Palantir could command at least 51% growth in its public sector business in 2026 -- with upside potential pointing toward 70%.

A growth forecast of this magnitude may seem overzealous, but it might actually be realistic. In 2025, Palantir inked a number of meaningful contracts with the military:

An enterprise service agreement with the U.S. Army worth up to $10 billion over the next decade. Expansion of its Maven Smart System (MSS) agreement by $795 million, bringing the total deal value to $1.3 billion. A partnership with allied nations, particularly deploying the MSS platform with members of NATO. A three-year renewal with France's intelligence arm, DGSI. When you take into consideration that Palantir is partnering with the best AI developers in the private sector, including Nvidia, in combination with the Pentagon doubling down on its AI investments, the company's prospects certainly look robust.

While it may be hard to argue against Palantir's growth narrative, a more subtle question begins to emerge as it relates to the company's valuation profile.

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Can Palantir keep its rally going in 2026? When OpenAI commercially released ChatGPT at the end of November 2022, Palantir's market cap was $12.5 billion. Today, the company is worth more than $400 billion -- greater than the combined sum of Salesforce and Adobe.

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Throughout the AI revolution, the company has experienced more pronounced valuation expansion compared to any of its high-growth peers in the software space. Palantir's price-to-sales ratio (P/S) of 115 is a clear premium over other industry leaders -- one that I do not think is sustainable in the long run.

A high-conviction play on AI software, but investors still need to use smart judgment While I do not encourage trying to time the market, I also do not think it's wise to blindly follow the crowd into momentum stocks. As a Palantir bull myself, I am optimistic about the company's long-term potential. However, I'm also a realist.

I would not be surprised if it reaches a share price of $200 or more in the near term. But should the market experience a drawdown this year -- or at any point, frankly -- volatile growth stocks such as Palantir will almost certainly be the first to experience heavy selling pressure.

Among the 25 sell-side analysts who cover the stock, 17 rate it a hold. The primary concern on Wall Street, one which I share, is its frothy valuation. So while I do think Palantir will be a winner in the AI revolution in the long run, I also think more-reasonable price points will come to light for investors who can exercise prudence and patience.

Citigroup is an advertising partner of Motley Fool Money. Adam Spatacco has positions in Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Palantir Technologies. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Adobe, Alphabet, Amazon, Cloudflare, CrowdStrike, Datadog, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, MongoDB, Nvidia, Palantir Technologies, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Snowflake, and Workday. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft, long January 2028 $330 calls on Adobe, short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft, and short January 2028 $340 calls on Adobe. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP reminds purchasers or acquirers Charming Medical Ltd. (NASDAQ: MCTA) (“Charming”) that a federal securities class action has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased Integer between October 21, 2025 and November 12, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors have until February 17, 2026 to seek appointments as lead plaintiff.

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The filed complaint alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. According to the lawsuit, Charming Medical’s stock price experienced a rapid and artificial surge following its Initial Public Offering (“IPO”) rising from $4.00 per share to a high of $29.36 without any corresponding fundamental company news.

Plaintiffs allege that this price increase was driven by a fraudulent, social-media-based stock promotion scheme. Investigations and public reporting revealed that impersonators posing as financial advisors promoted Charming Medical through online forums, chat groups, and social media, making sensational and unsupported claims designed to induce retail investor buying.

In November 2025, trading in Charming Medical securities was suspended, allegedly exposing the artificial nature of the run-up and causing investor losses.

The proposed class consists of all persons and entities who purchased Charming Medical securities during the class period and were damaged as a result, excluding defendants and their affiliates.

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Investors have until FEBRUARY 17, 2026 to contact the firm to discuss how to become a lead plaintiff.

Why Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP?:

This illustrious firm, founded in 1888, is steadfast in their pursuit of justice for investors who have suffered financial harm due to these misrepresented statements. The law firm brings to the fore over 125 years of legal expertise in securities litigation and has a proven track record of protecting the rights of investors.

We encourage all investors who have been affected or have information that will assist in our investigation, to contact Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP.

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BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Boise Cascade Company (“Boise Cascade” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BCC) today announced two executive leadership promotions. Dennis Fringuelli was named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Company's Building Materials Distribution (BMD) division. Jeff Dracup was named Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Engineered Wood Products (EWP). Both promotions are effective January 19, 2026. Dennis began his career in the building materials industry in 1994. He.

TORONTO, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- McFarlane Lake Mining Limited (“McFarlane” or the “Company”) (CSE: MLM, OTC: MLMLF) is pleased to announce that the Company will be participating in the Vancouver Resource Investment Conference (VRIC), taking place January 25–26, 2026, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Company also announces that it has engaged The Market Link (“Market Link”) and Emerging Markets Consulting (“EMC”) to provide digital marketing services.

VRIC

VRIC is one of North America’s leading investment conferences focused on the global resource sector, bringing together mining companies, institutional investors, analysts, and retail investors for two days of presentations, panels, and direct engagement. The conference is hosted by Cambridge House International and is widely attended by investors seeking exposure to precious metals, base metals, and critical minerals.

Members of McFarlane Lake’s management team will be in attendance throughout the conference and available to meet with investors to discuss the recent developments and near-term objectives at the Company’s flagship Juby Gold Project.

Investors interested in scheduling a meeting with management during VRIC or in receiving additional information about McFarlane Lake Mining are encouraged to contact the Company at [email protected].

Market Link

The Company has entered into a four-month agreement with The Market Link, a Vancouver-based marketing and media platform company, to provide an issuer advertising campaign. Market Link is arm’s length to the Company and has no direct or indirect interest in the securities of the Company. No securities will be issued as compensation. Market Link will deploy products from its range of offerings, which include digital marketing services, on-site awareness products, email distribution, advertising placements, sponsored company materials, and other media services.

Emerging Markets Consulting

The Company entered into an agreement with Emerging Markets Consulting effective December 1, 2025 with the engagement expected to conclude on or about May 25, 2026. EMC is arm’s length to the Company and has no direct or indirect interest in the securities of the Company. Total cash compensation payable to EMC under the agreement is US$100,000. No securities will be issued as compensation. Under the agreement, EMC will provide digital marketing services, investor awareness campaigns, and corporate communications support through online advertising, email distribution, financial media platforms, and related digital channels. EMC’s business address is 390 North Orange Avenue, Suite 2300, Orlando, FL, US, 32801, email [email protected], and telephone 407-340-0226 and representative is James S. Painter.

About McFarlane Lake Mining Limited

McFarlane Lake Mining Limited is a Canadian gold exploration company focused on advancing its flagship Juby Gold Project, located near Gowganda, Ontario, within the established Abitibi Greenstone Belt. The Juby Project hosts a current (effective September 29, 2025) NI 43-101 compliant Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) of 1.01 million ounces of gold in the Indicated category at an average grade of 0.98 g/t gold (31.74 million tonnes) and an additional 3.17 million ounces of gold in the Inferred category at an average grade of 0.89 g/t gold (109.48 million tonnes). The estimate was calculated using a long-term gold price of US$2,500 per ounce, applying cut-off grades of 0.25 g/t gold for open pit and 1.85 g/t gold for underground resources.

A sensitivity analysis completed at a higher gold price of US$3,750 per ounce resulted in an Indicated Mineral Resource of 1.20 million ounces grading 0.94 g/t gold (39.51 million tonnes) and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 4.23 million ounces grading 0.85 g/t gold (154.50 million tonnes) applying cut-off grades of 0.25 g/t gold for open pit and 1.15 g/t gold for underground resources.

The independent MRE was prepared by BBA E&C Inc. in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The full technical report supporting the resource estimate will be filed on SEDAR+ within 45 days of the Company’s public announcement of the MRE, see announcement of October 7, 2025.

McFarlane is actively planning an exploration drilling program and additional technical studies at the Juby Gold Project to further evaluate and advance this large-scale gold system.

In addition to the Juby Gold Project, McFarlane holds a portfolio of 100%-owned gold assets in Ontario, including the past-producing McMillan Gold Mine and Mongowin properties located approximately 70 kilometres west of Sudbury and the Michaud/Munro properties located 115 kilometres east of Timmins. McFarlane Lake Mining Limited is a reporting issuer in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta.

Readers are cautioned to refer to the “Cautionary Statement on Mineral Resources” and all other disclaimers included in this news release for important information regarding the limitations and verification status of the data presented above and elsewhere herein.

To learn more, visit: https://mcfarlanelakemining.com/.

Additional information on McFarlane can be found by reviewing its profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com.

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The scientific and technical information disclosed in this news release was reviewed and approved by Mark Trevisiol, P.Eng., an officer of McFarlane and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.

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Wildeboer Dellelce LLP is acting as legal counsel for McFarlane. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information:

This news release contains “forward-looking information” or “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, “is expected”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “believes” or “intends”, or variations of such words and phrases, or stating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of McFarlane to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements are described under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form dated as of November 27, 2024, which is available for view on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this press release and McFarlane disclaims, other than as required by law, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, results, future events, circumstances, or if management’s estimates or opinions should change, or otherwise.

There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Cautionary Statement on Mineral Resources

This news release uses the terms indicated and inferred mineral resources as a relative measure of the level of confidence in the resource estimate. Readers are cautioned that mineral resources are not mineral reserves and that the economic viability of resources that are not mineral reserves has not been demonstrated. The mineral resource estimates disclosed in this news release may be materially affected by geology, environmental, permitting, legal, title, socio-political, marketing or other relevant issues. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to an indicated or measured mineral resource category, however, it is reasonably expected that the majority of Inferred Mineral Resources could be upgraded to Indicated Mineral Resources with continued exploration. The mineral resource estimate is classified in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum’s “CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves” incorporated by reference into NI 43-101. Under NI 43-101, estimates of inferred mineral resources may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies or economic studies except for preliminary economic assessments. Readers are cautioned not to assume that further work on the stated resources will lead to mineral reserves that can be mined economically.

Further Information
For further information regarding McFarlane, please contact:

Mark Trevisiol,
Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
McFarlane Lake Mining Limited
(705) 665-5087
[email protected]

Kaitlin Taylor,
Investor Relations
McFarlane Lake Mining Limited
(778) 887-6861
[email protected]

, /PRNewswire/ -- National shareholder rights firm Hagens Berman is notifying Ardent Health, Inc. (NYSE: ARDT) investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against the company and certain of its executives following the company's disastrous Q3 2025 financial results.

Hagens Berman is investigating the alleged claims that Ardent misled investors about its revenue recognition systems and the adequacy of its professional liability reserves. The firm urges investors who purchased Ardent securities between July 18, 2024 and November 12, 2025 and suffered substantial losses to contact the firm now.

[CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR ARDT LOSSES]

View our latest video summary of the allegations: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucqsF9PZIEA

Class Period: July 18, 2024 – Nov. 12, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: Mar. 9, 2026
Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/ardt
Contact the Firm Now: [email protected]
                                       844-916-0895

The ARDT Securities Class Action & Its Allegations:

The complaint alleges that for over a year Ardent assured investors that it engaged in an active monitoring process that included "detailed reviews of historical collections" and that "[o]ur collection procedures are followed until such time that management determines the account is uncollectible, at which time the account is written off."

The complaint alleges that these- and other- statements were misleading because Ardent did not primarily rely on detailed reviews of historical collections in determining accounts receivable collectability, but instead utilized a 180-day cliff at which time an account became fully reserved.

The truth allegedly emerged on November 12, 2025, when Ardent revealed that it transitioned to a new accounting method in Q3 2025 for estimating the collectability of accounts receivable, which forced it to slash revenue by $42.6 million to account for hindsight evaluations.

During the earnings call the next day, Ardent's CFO revealed that, in apparent contrast to earlier assurances about the hindsight analysis, the company's collectability framework "had utilized a 180-day cliff at which time an account became fully reserved" and that its new revenue accounting system "recognizes reserves earlier in an account's life cycle[.]"

In addition to the revenue decrease, Ardent revealed that "[t]he increase in total operating expenses as a percentage of total revenue was […] driven by an increase in professional liability reserves of $47.2 million[.]"

The market reacted swiftly to this news and sent the price of Ardent shares tumbling $4.75 (-33%) lower the next day.

"We are looking into whether Ardent knew of problems with its revenue accounting system that masked payor denials," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation of the pending alleged claims.

If you'd like more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the Ardent Health case and our investigation, read more »

Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Ardent Health should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email [email protected].

About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation firm focusing on corporate accountability. The firm is home to a robust practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and other wrongdoings. Hagens Berman's team has secured more than $2.9 billion in this area of law. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw. 

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Vancouver, BC--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Air Canada Component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) has begun its first day of arbitration with Air Canada and Arbitrator Paula Knopf to settle wages after flight attendants voted over 99% to reject Air Canada's final wage offer in September 2025.

"These hearings will provide our members an opportunity to hear the facts around what transpired in the negotiations spanning December 2024 to August 2025, and also a sense of what to expect from the process going forward," said Component President Wesley Lesosky.

"It will also give our members an opportunity to hear the extent to which Air Canada values our members and the vital, safety-critical work they do every day."

In August 2025, Air Canada sought and obtained the support of the federal government to strip Air Canada flight attendants of their Charter right to strike for better working conditions. Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau admitted on live television that Air Canada did not make contingency plans for a strike, because they anticipated federal intervention to quash any job action on its behalf.

However, flight attendants defied the federal government's back-to-work order, prompting Air Canada back to the bargaining table where a stronger offer on ground pay was achieved, but Air Canada refused to budge on their previous positions on hourly rates of pay. The parties agreed to move the final question of wages to arbitration.

"The fact that we are here is a testament to the courage of our members," said Lesosky. "We refused to back down when a multi-billion-dollar company and their enforcers in the federal government tried to put their boots on our necks."

"We achieved a better deal because of the bravery of our flight attendants, and we are hopeful we will make our case before the arbitrator that our members deserve better than the poverty wages offered by our employer."

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 19, 2026) - Elemental Royalty Corporation (TSXV: ELE) (NASDAQ: ELE) ("Elemental" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company will be participating in Renmark Financial Communications Inc.'s live Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series to discuss its latest investor presentation on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. Elemental Royalty Corporation welcomes stakeholders, investors, and other individual followers to register and attend this live event.

The presentation will feature David M. Cole, Chief Executive Officer, and Frederick Bell, President & Chief Operating Officer. Topics to be covered will include the latest investor presentation followed by a live Q&A. Investors interested in participating in this event will need to register using the link below. As a reminder, registration for the live event may be limited but access to the replay after the event will be on the Company's Investor website.

REGISTER HERE:
Monday, January 26, 2026: https://www.renmarkfinancial.com/live-registration/renmark-virtual-non-deal-roadshow-tsx-v-ele-nasdaq-ele-xFd-1KA5Vw

To ensure smooth connectivity, please access this link using the latest version of Google Chrome.

David M. Cole
CEO and Director

For more information, please contact:

David M. [email protected] CEO

Tara [email protected] Investor Relations
www.elementalroyalty.com

(TSXV: ELE) (NASDAQ: ELE) | ISIN: CA28620K1066 | CUSIP: 28620K

About Elemental Royalty Corporation.
Elemental Royalty is a new mid-tier, gold-focused streaming and royalty company with a globally diversified portfolio of 16 producing assets and more than 200 royalties, anchored by cornerstone assets and operated by world-class mining partners. Formed through the merger of Elemental Altus and EMX, the Company combines Elemental Altus's track record of accretive royalty acquisitions with EMX's strengths in royalty generation and disciplined growth. This complementary strategy delivers both immediate cash flow and long-term value creation, supported by a best-in-class asset base, diversified production, and sector-leading management expertise.

Elemental Royalty trades on the TSX Venture Exchange under the ticker symbol "ELE", and on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol "ELE".

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In only 11 trading days so far this year, Sandisk Corporation (SNDK - Free Report)  stock is already up a blazing +70% to over $400 a share, making the clear argument for the hottest tech stock to pursue in 2026.

To that point, Sandisk’s explosive rally isn’t coming out of nowhere but instead is the result of a scarcity in the memory chip market, specifically for non-volatile flash memory referred to as NAND.

Being a major NAND producer, Sandisk is directly benefiting from this scarcity as AI infrastructure requires enormous amounts of high-performance flash storage and is pushing NAND prices higher with companies racing to build out AI capacity.

Sandisk Performance OverviewNotably, Sandisk was spun off from Western Digital (WDC - Free Report)  to split its business into two focused, independent companies — one for hard-disk drives (HDDs) and one for flash memory. The flash business became Sandisk Corporation after a strategic review from Western Digital concluded that its HDD and flash/NAND divisions had different markets, growth profiles, and capital needs.

AI infrastructure demand for enterprise HDD has been off the charts as well, but there has been a broader industry-wide scarcity for NAND, which has catapulted Sandisk stock over +700% since becoming its own publicly traded company in February 2025, with Western Digital shares up more than +300% during this period.

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How NAND WorksAforementioned, NAND is a type of non-volatile flash memory, meaning it keeps data even when the power is off, and is considered the foundation of most modern storage devices.

As a storage technology, NAND flash is used in SSDs, USB drives, SD cards, smartphones, and tablets. It’s called “NAND” because its internal structure is based on the NOT-AND logic gate, which determines how data is stored in each memory cell.

NAND uses floating-gate transistors to trap electrons and represent data bits, and because it doesn’t need power to retain those electrons, it’s considered non-volatile. Furthermore, NAND is optimized for high density, fast speeds, durability, and low power consumption, which is why it dominates consumer storage.

Regarding the current AI and data-center boom, solid-state drives (SSDs) built on NAND are essential for feeding data to graphic processing units (GPUs) and other AI chips, accelerators, or servers.

Sandisk’s Robust Financial FiguresSandisk is not a typical spinoff company, which tends to create value over time, but not immediately. While spinoffs can outperform, it's far from guaranteed, with Sandisk’s robust top and bottom lines being the exception, not the rule.

Based on Zacks estimates, Sandisk’s sales are expected to soar 42% in fiscal 2026 to $10.45 billion versus $7.36 billion last year. Plus, FY27 sales are projected to climb another 26% to $13.15 billion.

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More impressive, annual earnings are expected to skyrocket 350% this year to $13.46 per share from EPS of $2.99 in 2025. Better still, FY27 EPS is forecasted to soar another 93% to a whopping $25.94.  

Propelling the relentless rally in Sandisk stock is that FY26 and FY27 EPS revisions are up over 10% in the last 60 days and have now risen well over 100% in the last three months from estimates of $6.31 and $10.39, respectively.

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SNDK is Still Fairly ValuedConsidering Sandisk has a stronghold on a pivotal technology, SNDK is still trading at a reasonable 30X forward earnings multiple despite its unprecedented rally in the last year. This is not a noticeable stretch to the benchmark S&P 500 and is roughly on par with Western Digital and their Zacks Computer-Storage Devices Industry average of 29X forward earnings.

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Bottom Line  Sandisk is certainly making the argument for the hottest tech stock to pursue in 2026, with SNDK currently boasting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) based on the blazing trend of rising EPS revisions. Although a sharp pullback would present a more ideal entry point, the accelerating demand for NAND suggests more upside, especially with Sandisk stock still being reasonably valued in terms of P/E. 

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Blasts Ripple CEO Over ‘Sabotaged’ Clarity Act – Why?

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Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano, has publicly criticized Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse, who has endorsed the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a bill of the U.S. crypto market structure that has become controversial in the industry.

The controversy shows the continual gap between key crypto players on whether to have imperfect regulation instead of years of uncertainty, as the legislation waits longer for enactment due to deepening political and policy fears.

Hoskinson’s criticism surfaced during a live broadcast on X, where he questioned why Garlinghouse would back a bill that, in his view, risks handing regulatory authority back to agencies that have previously taken enforcement action against the industry.

Hoskinson said he was alarmed by the argument that any form of clarity is preferable to none, especially when the bill would empower the same institutions that have sued crypto companies in the past.

He framed the issue as one of trust, warning against conceding control to regulators who, he said, had already demonstrated hostility toward the sector.

Hoskinson Doubts CLARITY Act Can Survive This QuarterThe remarks were in response to Garlinghouse’s public endorsement of the CLARITY Act, which seeks to clarify the regulatory jurisdiction between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Garlinghouse has claimed that the bill is not flawless, but even with its passing, it would be an improvement in an industry that has been shrouded in legal ambiguity.

He has maintained that the crypto sector cannot afford to wait indefinitely for ideal legislation, particularly as lawmakers attempt to merge the Clarity Act with broader crypto market structure proposals.

Hoskinson’s objections go beyond the bill’s text and extend into the political environment surrounding it. He has blamed the Trump administration’s crypto policy leadership, particularly David Sacks, for undermining the bill’s early bipartisan momentum.

Hoskinson said that what once had a realistic chance of passage became politically compromised after President Trump’s involvement in launching meme coins, which he said turned regulatory discussions into partisan theater.

Hoskinson has gone as far as calling for Sacks to resign if he fails to guide the legislation through Congress, arguing that the window for passage is rapidly closing.

The Cardano founder suggested that the likelihood of passage diminishes with each week of inaction, as competing priorities and political calculations take over in Washington.

Optimism Meets Resistance as Crypto Leaders Disagree on Clarity BillNot all industry leaders share Hoskinson’s pessimism, as Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz has said he believes the bill could still move forward within weeks, citing conversations with bipartisan lawmakers who remain engaged.

At the same time, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has distanced his company from the bill in its current form, adding another layer of complexity to the debate.

Armstrong confirmed that Coinbase withdrew its support over concerns that the latest draft could harm decentralized finance, restrict tokenized stock offerings, and prohibit stablecoin yield-sharing with users.

Though he refuted claims of a rift between Coinbase and the White House, Armstrong stated that the exchange would prefer that the bill be stalled rather than enacted with what he called harmful provisions to innovation and consumers.

This position of Armstrong seems to correspond more with the concerns of Hoskinson than with those of Garlinghouse.

Lawmakers subsequently postponed a planned markup of the bill, showing that negotiations remain unresolved.

The debate has exposed broader tensions within the crypto sector, with some executives pushing for immediate regulatory clarity and others warning that rushed legislation could entrench restrictive rules for years.

Looking for the best XMR to USDT exchange? This complete guide shows you how to swap Monero to Tether anonymously, compare USDT networks (ERC-20 vs TRC-20), and convert your XMR to stablecoins without verification.

Introduction: Why Exchange XMR to USDT?Need to find a reliable XMR to USDT exchange? Converting Monero to Tether has become one of the most popular trades in the cryptocurrency market. Whether you're taking profits, hedging against volatility, or simply need stable funds, swapping XMR to USDT gives you the best of both worlds—privacy coin profits converted to price-stable assets.

The problem? Most exchanges that support Monero now require extensive KYC verification, defeating the entire purpose of using a privacy coin in the first place. Fortunately, platforms like GhostSwap allow you to swap XMR to USDT without verification, maintaining your financial privacy while accessing stablecoin liquidity.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about exchanging Monero for Tether, including which USDT network to choose, step-by-step instructions, and how to get the best rates in 2026.

What is an XMR to USDT Swap?An XMR to USDT swap is a cryptocurrency exchange where you convert Monero (XMR) into Tether (USDT), the world's largest stablecoin pegged to the US dollar.

Why This Trade Matters Monero (XMR)

Tether (USDT)

Privacy-focused cryptocurrency

Price-stable (pegged to $1 USD)

Price fluctuates with market

Maintains consistent value

Limited exchange support

Accepted on virtually all platforms

Untraceable transactions

Widely used for trading pairs

Common Reasons to Swap XMR to USDT Lock in profits – Convert XMR gains to stable value without selling to fiat

Hedge volatility – Protect holdings during market downturns

Trading preparation – USDT is the primary trading pair on most exchanges

Payment flexibility – USDT is more widely accepted than XMR

DeFi access – Use USDT in lending, staking, and yield farming protocols

Privacy exit – Cash out Monero holdings while maintaining some privacy

Understanding USDT Networks: ERC-20 vs TRC-20Before swapping XMR to USDT, you need to choose which USDT network to receive your funds on. This is crucial—sending USDT to the wrong network address will result in lost funds.

USDT-ERC20 (Ethereum Network)USDT on Ethereum is the original and most widely supported version of Tether.

Pros:

Accepted on virtually all exchanges and DeFi platforms

Highest liquidity and trading volume

Compatible with MetaMask and most Ethereum wallets

Access to Ethereum DeFi ecosystem (Uniswap, Aave, etc.)

Cons:

Higher gas fees (can be $5-50+ during congestion)

Slower transaction times (1-5 minutes typical)

Best for: DeFi users, traders on Ethereum-based DEXs, long-term holding

GhostSwap Link: XMR to USDT (ERC-20)

USDT-TRC20 (Tron Network)USDT on Tron has gained massive popularity due to its low fees and fast transactions.

Pros:

Extremely low fees (often less than $1)

Fast transactions (seconds to confirm)

Widely supported on centralized exchanges

Energy-efficient network

Cons:

Less DeFi integration compared to Ethereum

Requires TRX for transaction fees (small amount)

Not compatible with Ethereum wallets

Best for: Frequent traders, exchange deposits, cost-conscious users, payments

GhostSwap Link: XMR to USDT (TRC-20)

Quick Comparison: Which USDT Network Should You Choose? Factor

USDT-ERC20

USDT-TRC20

Transaction Fee

$5-50+

<$1

Speed

1-5 minutes

Seconds

Exchange Support

Universal

Most major exchanges

DeFi Compatibility

Excellent

Limited

Wallet Options

MetaMask, Trust Wallet

TronLink, Trust Wallet

Best Use Case

DeFi, long-term

Trading, transfers

Our Recommendation:

Choose TRC-20 if you want to minimize fees and plan to deposit to an exchange

Choose ERC-20 if you need DeFi access or prefer Ethereum-based wallets

Best XMR to USDT Exchange Platforms (2026)Finding a reliable Monero to USDT exchange that doesn't require KYC is increasingly difficult. Here are your best options:

1. GhostSwap (Top Recommendation)GhostSwap is the leading platform for anonymous XMR to USDT swaps. With support for both ERC-20 and TRC-20 USDT, competitive rates, and zero KYC requirements, it's the go-to choice for privacy-conscious Monero holders.

Why GhostSwap for XMR to USDT:

No KYC required – Swap any amount without verification

Both USDT networks supported – Choose ERC-20 or TRC-20

Competitive rates – All fees included in displayed rate

Fast processing – Most swaps complete in 15-30 minutes

Non-custodial – USDT sent directly to your wallet

No account needed – Just provide your USDT address

1,600+ cryptocurrencies – Swap to other assets too

$750M+ processed – Proven track record

24/7 support – Help available if needed

Supported XMR to USDT Pairs:

XMR → USDT (ERC-20)

XMR → USDT (TRC-20)

2. Alternative Platforms Platform

KYC Policy

USDT Networks

Notes

GhostSwap

No KYC

ERC-20, TRC-20

Best overall choice

TradeOgre

No KYC

Limited

Low liquidity for USDT

ChangeNOW

Risk-based

Multiple

Random KYC possible

Bisq

No KYC

Limited

Complex, slow

Warning: Many exchanges have delisted Monero due to regulatory pressure. Others claim "no KYC" but implement surprise verification for XMR transactions specifically. GhostSwap maintains consistent no-KYC access for all Monero swaps.

How to Swap XMR to USDT on GhostSwap: Step-by-StepFollow this guide to convert your Monero to Tether without any verification:

Step 1: Prepare Your USDT WalletBefore starting, ensure you have a wallet that supports your chosen USDT network:

For USDT-ERC20 (Ethereum):

MetaMask

Trust Wallet

Coinbase Wallet

Ledger/Trezor (hardware)

For USDT-TRC20 (Tron):

TronLink

Trust Wallet

Klever Wallet

Ledger (with Tron app)

Critical: Make sure your wallet address matches the USDT network you're receiving. Sending ERC-20 USDT to a TRC-20 address (or vice versa) will result in permanent loss of funds.

Step 2: Choose Your USDT NetworkDecide whether you want USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) or Tron (TRC-20):

For lower fees: Choose XMR to USDT TRC-20

For DeFi access: Choose XMR to USDT ERC-20

Step 3: Visit GhostSwapNavigate to your chosen swap page:

ERC-20: ghostswap.io/exchange/xmr-usdt20/

TRC-20: ghostswap.io/exchange/xmr-usdtrx/

No account creation or sign-up required.

Step 4: Enter Swap Amount Select XMR (Monero) in the "You Send" field

Select USDT (ERC-20 or TRC-20) in the "You Get" field

Enter the amount of XMR you want to swap

The platform instantly calculates your USDT output with all fees included.

Step 5: Provide Your USDT Wallet AddressPaste your USDT receiving address. Triple-check that:

The address is correct (crypto transactions are irreversible)

The address matches the USDT network you selected

You control this wallet (not an exchange address for sensitive amounts)

Step 6: Review Transaction DetailsConfirm the following before proceeding:

XMR amount you're sending

USDT amount you'll receive

Exchange rate

Network (ERC-20 or TRC-20)

Estimated completion time

Click "Exchange" to create your swap.

Step 7: Send Your MoneroGhostSwap generates a unique XMR deposit address for your transaction. From your Monero wallet:

Copy the provided XMR address

Enter the exact amount specified

Send the transaction

Note: Monero transactions require 10 confirmations (~20 minutes)

Pro Tip: Use the integrated QR code feature if your Monero wallet supports it to avoid address errors.

Step 8: Receive Your USDTOnce your Monero transaction is confirmed:

GhostSwap processes the swap (1-5 minutes)

USDT is sent to your wallet address

Transaction completes

Total time: Approximately 20-40 minutes for most XMR to USDT swaps.

XMR to USDT Exchange Rates and FeesUnderstanding the costs involved helps you maximize your USDT output.

What Affects XMR to USDT Rates? Market price – Current XMR/USDT trading rate

Liquidity – Available trading depth

Platform fee – Service charge for the swap

Network fees – Monero and USDT blockchain costs

GhostSwap's Fee StructureGhostSwap uses transparent, all-inclusive pricing:

Component

Included in Rate?

Platform service fee

Yes

XMR network fee

Yes

USDT network fee

Yes

Hidden charges

None

What you see is what you get. The USDT amount displayed is exactly what arrives in your wallet.

Comparing USDT Network CostsWhen deciding between ERC-20 and TRC-20, consider the network fee impact:

Network

Typical Fee

Best For

ERC-20

$5-30

Larger amounts ($500+)

TRC-20

$0.50-2

Any amount, especially smaller swaps

Example: Swapping 1 XMR (~$150)

ERC-20: You might pay $10-20 in total fees

TRC-20: You might pay $2-5 in total fees

For smaller amounts, TRC-20 offers significantly better value.

Security Tips for XMR to USDT SwapsProtect Your Privacy Use a VPN – Add an extra privacy layer when accessing swap platforms

Fresh wallet addresses – Generate new addresses when possible

Avoid exchange wallets – Use personal wallets you control

Clear browser data – Use incognito/private browsing mode

Avoid Scams Always verify you're on the official GhostSwap website (ghostswap.io)

Bookmark the correct URL to avoid phishing sites

Never share your wallet seed phrase or private keys

Be wary of "support" reaching out via social media

Don't click links from unknown sources

Don't trust offers that seem too good to be true

Transaction Safety Double-check addresses – One wrong character means lost funds

Verify network match – ERC-20 address for ERC-20 USDT only

Start small – Test with a small amount if using a new platform

Save transaction IDs – Keep records for your reference

Common Use Cases for XMR to USDT Conversion1. Profit TakingConvert Monero gains to USDT to lock in profits without exposing yourself to fiat banking systems. USDT maintains stable value while you decide your next move.

2. Trading CapitalMost cryptocurrency trading pairs use USDT as the base currency. Converting XMR to USDT gives you access to thousands of trading opportunities across exchanges.

3. Hedging VolatilityDuring market uncertainty, holding USDT protects your portfolio value. Swap XMR to USDT during downtrends and swap back when conditions improve.

4. DeFi ParticipationUSDT (especially ERC-20) provides access to:

Lending platforms (Aave, Compound)

Yield farming opportunities

Liquidity provision

Stablecoin staking

5. Payments and TransfersUSDT is more widely accepted than Monero for:

Merchant payments

Peer-to-peer transfers

Cross-border remittances

Service subscriptions

6. Exchange DepositsMany exchanges that delisted Monero still accept USDT. Converting XMR to USDT enables you to access these platforms while maintaining some privacy in your conversion method.

XMR to USDT vs Other Stablecoin OptionsWhile USDT is the most popular choice, you might consider alternatives:

Stablecoin

Pros

Cons

USDT

Highest liquidity, universal acceptance

Tether transparency concerns

USDC

US-regulated, transparent reserves

More compliance-focused

DAI

Decentralized, crypto-backed

Lower liquidity

BUSD

Binance ecosystem integration

Being phased out

Our Verdict: USDT remains the best choice for most users due to its unmatched liquidity and acceptance. GhostSwap supports XMR swaps to multiple stablecoins if you prefer alternatives.

Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the best XMR to USDT exchange?GhostSwap is currently the best platform for XMR to USDT exchanges due to its no-KYC policy, support for both ERC-20 and TRC-20 USDT networks, competitive rates, and proven track record of $750M+ in processed swaps. Unlike many exchanges that have delisted Monero, GhostSwap maintains full XMR support.

Can I swap XMR to USDT without KYC?Yes, platforms like GhostSwap allow you to swap Monero to USDT without any verification. No account creation, no ID upload, and no personal information required. Simply provide your USDT wallet address and complete the swap.

Should I choose USDT ERC-20 or TRC-20?Choose TRC-20 for lower fees and faster transactions—ideal for trading and frequent transfers. Choose ERC-20 if you need DeFi access or prefer Ethereum-based wallets. For amounts under $500, TRC-20 typically offers better value due to lower network fees.

How long does an XMR to USDT swap take?Most XMR to USDT swaps complete in 20-40 minutes. The majority of this time is waiting for Monero's required 10 network confirmations (~20 minutes). Once confirmed, the swap processing and USDT delivery happen within minutes.

What's the minimum amount for XMR to USDT swap?Minimum amounts are typically determined by network fees. On GhostSwap, you can swap small amounts of XMR, though very small transactions may not be cost-effective due to blockchain fees. Check the platform for current minimums.

Is it safe to swap XMR to USDT on GhostSwap?Yes, GhostSwap is a non-custodial platform, meaning they never hold your funds. Your USDT is sent directly to your wallet address. The platform has processed over $750 million in swaps and has been reviewed by major crypto publications including CryptoNews, 99Bitcoins, and CoinGape.

Why can't I find XMR on most exchanges?Many exchanges have delisted Monero due to regulatory pressure around privacy coins. Governments and financial regulators have pushed exchanges to remove XMR to comply with anti-money laundering requirements. This makes no-KYC platforms like GhostSwap increasingly valuable for Monero holders.

Can I reverse an XMR to USDT transaction?No, cryptocurrency transactions are irreversible once confirmed. Always double-check your USDT wallet address and ensure it matches your chosen network (ERC-20 or TRC-20) before confirming any swap.

What if I send USDT to the wrong network address?Sending USDT to an incompatible network address typically results in permanent loss of funds. For example, sending ERC-20 USDT to a TRC-20 address cannot be recovered. Always verify that your wallet address matches your selected USDT network.

Are there limits on XMR to USDT swaps?GhostSwap does not impose strict limits on XMR to USDT conversions. You can swap both small and large amounts without KYC verification. However, very large swaps may be processed in multiple transactions for liquidity reasons.

Conclusion: The Best Way to Exchange XMR to USDTConverting Monero to Tether is essential for privacy coin holders who need stablecoin liquidity. With most exchanges delisting XMR or requiring invasive KYC procedures, finding a reliable XMR to USDT exchange is more important than ever.

Key Takeaways: GhostSwap offers the best no-KYC experience for XMR to USDT swaps

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Dash crypto climbed close to 15% at press time, trading near the $87 region while most major crypto assets remained under pressure. 

The move unfolded steadily rather than through sharp intraday spikes. Price held above recent breakout levels, suggesting follow-through buying rather than short-lived reactionary flows. 

Broader market weakness failed to drag Dash lower, allowing the asset to decouple from prevailing risk-off conditions. 

Trading activity remained orderly, with no aggressive rejection at intraday highs. That behavior contrasts with failed breakouts seen across the market. 

As selling pressure dominated elsewhere, Dash [DASH] continued attracting bids, keeping the price elevated. Attention now shifts toward whether this strength can persist without broader market support.

Rounded base forms above $74.34 support As of press time, the Dash token continued to hold the $74.34 support area, which underpinned a rounded bottom recovery structure on the chart. 

Price consolidated around this base before transitioning into a higher range, reflecting controlled accumulation rather than impulsive upside chasing. 

Each retracement respected prior higher lows, maintaining structural integrity throughout the advance. With price above the midpoint of the formation, focus shifts toward the $100 level as the next structural test. 

A sustained move through that zone would place the $120 area into view. However, the pattern remains dependent on support holding. 

A breakdown below $74.34 would invalidate the rounded base and alter the current technical bias.

Source: TradingView

Additionally, the directional indicators continue to favor the upside, with the DMI showing a strong imbalance toward buyers. 

The +DI reading at 37 remained well above the –DI near 8, indicating sustained directional pressure. ADX at 33 confirmed that the trend carries strength rather than drifting sideways. 

Momentum expansion has remained aligned with price movement, avoiding bearish divergence signals. This configuration supports continuation rather than immediate exhaustion. 

Spot outflows tighten Dash’s available supply Spot exchange analytics showed net Dash Outflows of approximately $2.45 million, reflecting consistent movement of tokens off centralized platforms. 

These outflows occurred during price appreciation rather than during declines, indicating reduced exchange-side availability as the price advanced. 

With fewer tokens held on exchanges, immediate sell pressure remains constrained. This dynamic aligns with price holding above key breakout levels rather than retracing sharply. 

While exchange flows do not dictate price direction on their own, they contribute to the broader supply picture. 

Continued outflows alongside stable structure suggest limited distribution at current levels, leaving price action more sensitive to shifts in demand during pullbacks or renewed upside attempts.

Source: CoinGlass

Open Interest surge signals fresh participation Open Interest increased by 16.47% to $189.37 million, as of this writing. It pointed to new Derivatives positioning entering the market during Dash’s advance. 

The rise occurred alongside price appreciation, indicating active exposure building rather than position unwinding. 

This expansion reflects increased trader engagement as the breakout developed. Participation growth adds depth to price movement, supporting continuation while momentum holds. 

However, elevated Open Interest also raises sensitivity to volatility if the price stalls. A slowdown without corresponding OI reduction could increase short-term instability. 

For now, Derivatives activity remains aligned with spot direction, reinforcing the prevailing trend rather than contradicting it.

Source: CoinGlass

To sum up, Dash maintained a constructive technical setup supported by structure, momentum, exchange flows, and derivatives participation.

The $74.34 level remains the critical reference point for trend control. 

Holding above it preserves the rounded bottom structure and keeps higher resistance zones in focus. Although broader market conditions remain fragile, Dash continues to trade independently. 

Sustained momentum and stable participation would keep the breakout intact, while any loss of structure would quickly shift the outlook.

Final Thoughts Dash held above $74.34 as momentum indicators strengthened and exchange outflows limited immediate sell pressure. Sustained strength above support could open $100, while a breakdown may quickly weaken the bullish structure.

Solana’s price retreated for two consecutive days on Monday, reaching its lowest point since January 3, as risk-off sentiment spread across financial markets after Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on key NATO members.

Summary

Solana price has formed a cup-and-handle pattern on the daily chart. The ongoing decline is part of the formation of the handle section. Third-party data shows that Solana transactions are soaring. Solana (SOL) token retreated to a low of $130, down by 10% from its highest point this year. This retreat brought its market capitalization to $80 billion, making it the sixth-biggest cryptocurrency in the industry.

On the positive side, Solana has strong technicals and fundamentals that may help support its recovery in the near term. For example, Nansen data shows that it is the most actively used blockchain in the crypto industry.

It handled over 1.86 billion transactions in the last 30 days, a 1.8% increase. Its transaction costs were much higher than those of other networks like Ethereum, BNB Chain, Tron, and Polygon combined.

Solana also had over 72 million active addresses in this period, an 18% increase. Its active addresses were much higher than those of other popular chains. 

Solana active addresses | Source: Nansen Additionally, Solana’s DEX volume jumped to over $114 billion in the last 30 days, much higher than Ethereum, Base, and BSC Chain combined. All these metrics led to a surge in network fees, which rose to $18.5 million.

Solana is also becoming a popular chain in areas other than meme coins. For example, it has become a major player in the tokenized stocks industry, with the total value locked rising to over $1.6 billion.

This growth will likely accelerate after the network launches the Alpenglow upgrade later this quarter. This upgrade will introduce new capabilities and higher speeds.

Meanwhile, spot Solana ETFs have continued their inflows this year. They have added over $97 milion in inflows in January, with the total assets rising to $1.2 billion.

Solana price technical analysis  SOL price chart | Source: crypto.news The daily timeframe chart shows that the Solana token pulled back sharply after hitting the key resistance level at $146, which was a few points below the 23.6% Fibonacci Retracement level.

This retreat is likely part of the handle section of the cup-and-handle pattern, a common bullish continuation pattern. The coin remains in the green, a sign that the rebound remains intact.

Therefore, the coin will likely rebound to the 50% Fibonacci Retracement level at $185, a 40% increase from the current level.

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Ripple was confirmed as an official sponsor of USA HOUSE Davos 2026, an event held in Switzerland during the World Economic Forum week. The sponsorship places the company alongside major multinational firms and policy-focused organizations. Ripple’s presence reinforces its focus on institutional finance, regulatory dialogue, and real-world blockchain use, while expanding visibility for XRP within global economic and political discussions.
Ripple has been confirmed as an official sponsor of USA HOUSE Davos 2026, an event taking place in Switzerland during the annual World Economic Forum meetings. The announcement signals Ripple’s growing involvement in global policy and financial discussions, positioning the company in direct proximity to regulators, corporations, and institutional investors shaping cross-border finance.

🚨BOOM: Ripple spotted as an official sponsor at “USA HOUSE Davos 2026” 🇨🇭🏔️@Ripple is listed on the sponsor board for the upcoming Switzerland event alongside major names 👀

This is big because Davos events = institutions + governments + global finance in one room 🌍💼

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— Diana (@InvestWithD) January 18, 2026

The event is scheduled for January 19 to 23, 2026, and serves as a gathering point for U.S. business leaders, policymakers, and international stakeholders operating within the Davos ecosystem. Ripple’s participation reflects a broader effort to engage directly with decision-makers beyond traditional crypto forums.

Ripple And USA House Davos 2026 On The Global Stage USA HOUSE Davos 2026 functions as a platform where economic policy, financial infrastructure, and international cooperation intersect. By sponsoring the event, Ripple joins a group of established multinational firms that use Davos to engage in discussions on trade, regulation, and innovation.

Ripple has focused in recent years on positioning its technology within regulated financial environments. Its payment network and XRP ledger have been used in cross-border settlement pilots and liquidity solutions across multiple jurisdictions. Engagement at Davos aligns with Ripple’s strategy of maintaining dialogue with regulators and institutions rather than operating in isolation from them.

The company has also expanded its academic and enterprise partnerships, including ongoing collaboration with universities such as UC Berkeley to support blockchain research and institutional adoption. These efforts complement Ripple’s public-sector outreach and reinforce its emphasis on compliance-driven growth.

Institutional Finance And Policy Access Sponsoring USA HOUSE provides Ripple with direct access to policymakers and financial executives involved in shaping global standards. Davos remains a key venue for informal negotiations and policy coordination, particularly in areas such as payments, digital infrastructure, and financial transparency.

Ripple’s presence at the event coincides with its continued expansion in institutional products, including stablecoin infrastructure and enterprise liquidity solutions. The firm has reported increased demand from financial institutions seeking faster settlement and reduced reliance on legacy correspondent banking systems.

By engaging in these discussions, Ripple positions XRP within practical financial use cases rather than speculative narratives. Visibility at Davos places the asset in conversations focused on efficiency, compliance, and cross-border capital flows.

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PancakeSwap reduces CAKE token supply from 450 million to 400 million.Deflationary strategy receives unanimous community approval.Expert insights suggest potential increase in token’s scarcity value. PancakeSwap announced the approval of a proposal to reduce the maximum supply of CAKE tokens to 400 million, impacting its deflationary strategy, on its X platform.

The supply cut, approved unanimously by the community, aims to enhance CAKE’s value stability while influencing PancakeSwap’s tokenomics and future ecosystem dynamics.

PancakeSwap’s CAKE Supply Cut by 11% Approved PancakeSwap’s governance recently approved a proposal to reduce CAKE token supply, cutting it from 450 to 400 million. This move, supported by business development lead ChefMaroon, prioritizes deflation in its tokenomics plan.

With the change in supply cap, the focus is on balancing ecosystem needs and limiting new token emissions, aiming to strengthen PancakeSwap’s long-term deflationary strategy and support token value appreciation.

“Supported the proposal to maintain a deflationary trajectory,” – ChefMaroon, Business Development Lead, PancakeSwap.Market reactions highlight the community’s unanimous support, as seen in the governance vote record. The deflationary intent was emphasized, while potential impacts on token value and platform stability sparked mixed investor sentiments.

Market Activity and Expert Insights on CAKE Supply Change Did you know? PancakeSwap’s previous reduction in CAKE token supply from 750 million to 450 million significantly contributed to a deflationary cycle, achieving an approximate 8.19% net deflation by 2025.

As of the latest data from CoinMarketCap, PancakeSwap’s CAKE is trading at $2.03 with a market capitalization of $676.52 million. The maximum supply is set at 400 million, and the 24-hour trading volume stands at $57.28 million, reflecting a 50.94% change in activity.

PancakeSwap(CAKE), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 20:07 UTC on January 19, 2026. Source: CoinMarketCap Expert insights from the Coincu research team indicate that PancakeSwap’s reduction in token supply could bolster deflationary effects and potentially increase token’s scarcity value. This move aligns with broader industry trends aiming for sustainable growth through innovative tokenomics.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding above the $90,000 level following a weekend bounce, but analysts are split on what comes next, with one veteran critic warning of a major crash and another outlining a critical zone that could decide BTC's trend.

What Happened: In a recent post on X, longtime Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff argued that BTC's failure to keep pace with gold undermines the "digital gold" narrative.

He said markets have had ample time to price in a bullish breakout, and the continued underperformance increases the risk of a "spectacular" crash rather than a smooth rally to new highs.

Crypto analyst Kevin pushed back, noting that current capital flows do not yet support Bitcoin tracking gold higher. Historically, he said, Bitcoin tends to benefit after gold peaks, as capital rotates out of safe havens and into higher-risk assets.

While there are no clear signs that gold has topped, Kevin highlighted the $4,700–$5,100 range as a major resistance zone to watch. Until then, he sees the environment as a waiting game.

Why It Matters: In a more detailed analysis, Kevin described Bitcoin as sitting at a major inflection point. Failure to reclaim the $95,700–$106,800 resistance zone could open the door to a deeper pullback toward the low $70,000–$60,000 area, a move that would confirm a bear market.

Conversely, a decisive breakout above that range would be historically significant for an early- to mid-cycle year and could set the stage for new all-time highs, potentially breaking the traditional four-year cycle pattern.

Despite higher-timeframe momentum indicators appearing reset and bullish, Kevin warned that liquidity conditions tell a different story.

Net money flow is leaving Bitcoin across multiple timeframes, signalling weak participation. Without a return of fresh liquidity, particularly from retail investors, bullish signals are likely to fail, and major resistance levels may remain intact.

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According to an official post it shared via its X page, Magic Eden, a star from the NFT boom era, will now allocate 15% of all platform revenue to buybacks and staking rewards as of next month to redistribute value in the $ME token ecosystem. 

The new program is a spinoff of its earlier buyback program, which started in late 2025 and initially focused 15-30% of fee revenue generated from the secondary marketplace on the $ME token and NFT repurchases.

Magic Eden unveils buybacks and USDC staking rewards  This new model expands on that. It is scheduled to take effect from February 1 and will cover revenue from the entire platform, including NFTs, packs, predictions, and other features. 

“The goal is simple. When Magic Eden wins, the ecosystem wins too,” the announcement shared on X read. It also revealed the revenue will be split evenly, with 50% going to $ME buybacks while the other 50% will be distributed as USDC rewards to $ME stakers, based on staking power. 

The post claims that the existing marketplace-only $ME buybacks are being replaced by this ecosystem-wide system, and staking power is determined by how much users stake and how long they stake it. 

The USDC rewards will reportedly be claimable monthly, with the first claim to be made available in March for February activity. Those rewards will remain available for 90 days after that and must be claimed within that time frame. 

The post did not elaborate on what will happen to unclaimed rewards after that time lapses. 

The hybrid model has caught the interest of community members as it rewards long-term holders with real USDC yield, which could encourage fresh inflow and also reduce sell pressure on the token itself, all while providing buy support. 

Some analysts estimate it could also deliver alluring APYs for stakers based on current revenue and staking levels. However, it should be noted that the actual yield will be tied directly to platform performance. 

Magic Eden expanded beyond NFT trading since volumes declined  Magic Eden burst onto the NFT scene in 2021 and quickly dominated the sector, becoming prominent by offering low fees and creator-friendly tools. Over the years, it has facilitated over $15 billion in NFT trading volume. 

However, after NFT trading volumes started to decline, the team had to make a decision: become obscure just like NFTs or pivot to stay relevant. It chose to pivot, quickly evolving over time into more than just a simple NFT marketplace to build a diverse set of revenue streams, which is why, in 2026, even though NFTs no longer command as much attention, it is still kicking. 

That meaningful pivot started heating up between 2024 and 2025. It started by launching its own crypto wallet, which allows users to store and manage not only NFTs but also fungible cryptocurrency. 

“We certainly are not retrenching our investment into NFTs; we are ramping it up even more,” Chief Executive Jack Lu said. “However, crypto does have a lot of ups and downs, and for us to diversify into more categories and use cases, that makes us more resilient and stronger.”

That development happened in January 2024 and marked its shift toward a platform that supported all chains and all assets. By April 2025, it announced the acquisition of Slingshot, a mobile-first on-chain crypto trading app, and it was described as the platform’s biggest move beyond NFTs, as it facilitated token trading across millions of tokens and multiple chains. 

Magic Eden as a hub for crypto entertainment  The Slingshot purchase positioned the ME platform as a rival of CEXs and helped it diversify revenue into token trading. By the middle of 2025 and towards the end of the year, it had introduced more gamified entertainment features that helped it evolve into a crypto entertainment platform. 

Towards the end of 2025, it continued its rebranding as a hub for on-chain entertainment, offering more gaming features and prediction markets, developments that kept encouraging activity on the platform while generating revenue in the process.

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Shiba Inu exchange reserves fall as 361B SHIB leave platforms, easing selling pressure despite recent price declines and market uncertainty.

Newton Gitonga2 min read

19 January 2026, 08:22 PM

The supply of Shiba Inu on centralized exchanges continues to decline. Recent on-chain movements point to reduced immediate selling pressure despite short-term losses. The trend reflects shifting investor behavior rather than a direct price catalyst. As a result, market attention has turned to whether accumulation is replacing distribution.

Shiba Inu Exchange Supply Drops SharplyData from CryptoQuant shows that 361,380,965,000 SHIB tokens exited centralized exchanges between January 16 and Monday. According to the platform, total exchange reserves fell from 82.642 trillion SHIB on Friday to 82.28 trillion SHIB. This reduction occurred even as Shiba Inu’s price declined over the weekend.

On Friday, SHIB traded near $0.00000856 while exchange balances remained elevated. By Monday, the price had retraced to around $0.00000787, yet exchange reserves continued to drop.  Data shows this divergence often draws attention because declining exchange supply usually appears during periods of accumulation.

CryptoQuant figures also show that Binance recorded a notable decline in SHIB reserves over the same period. The exchange’s balance dropped from 62.53 trillion tokens to 62.42 trillion. Binance holds the largest share of SHIB liquidity, making its reserve movements closely watched.

What Exchange Outflows Signal for SHIB HoldersThe exchange outflows are a sign that investors are moving assets into self-custody wallets or third-party storage solutions. Such behavior typically aligns with longer holding strategies rather than short-term trading. As fewer tokens remain readily available on exchanges, immediate selling pressure tends to ease.

This trend has reassured some Shiba Inu holders amid recent losses. At press time, SHIB trades at around $0.00000808. The token declined by 3.57% over the past 24 hours and by 5% over the past 7 days. Despite this correction, exchange supply continued to contract, suggesting that some investors chose to hold rather than sell into weakness.

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The cryptocurrency market has shown choppy and uneven momentum in the past week. Bitcoin’s price recently climbed to an eight-week high above $97,000, but it has since retraced to trade around the low $90,000s.

Dogecoin’s movement has mirrored this mixed mood. A brief rally lifted it close to resistance around $0.15 last week, but the meme coin has since slid back below $0.13, weighed down by profit-taking among investors.

Against this backdrop of consolidation and short-term corrections, technical analysis shared recently by a crypto analyst on X highlighted a setup in the BTC/DOGE cross-pair chart that shows Dogecoin is going to outperform Bitcoin if current technical patterns play out as expected.

BTC vs DOGE: What the Technicals Suggest Technical analysis of the BTCUSDT/DOGEUSDT chart shows the two crypto heavyweights trading in an ascending channel that has repeatedly tested its upper boundary without a convincing breakout, a sign that the uptrend may be weakening. In technical trading frameworks, failure to sustain momentum at resistance often precedes a reversal. 

In this case, the declining slope of recent attempts to push higher in the BTC/DOGE ratio indicates that Bitcoin may be losing relative strength to Dogecoin in the short term. As it stands, the BTC/DOGE pair looks like it is now rejecting at the upper boundary of this ascending channel, and the next move is a push downwards.

Source: Chart from CantonMeow on X This interpretation of the ratio doesn’t comment on the absolute price of both cryptocurrencies but only the performance comparison of the two assets. If the ratio breaks down below the channel’s lower trendline, then it could be interpreted as a signal that Dogecoin is gaining relative performance against Bitcoin, and this could cause crypto traders to reallocate capital into the relatively stronger asset.

What Dogecoin Outperforming Bitcoin Might Look Like Bitcoin’s price action over the past several days has been defined by volatility around the mid-$90,000 level. Easing inflation fears and the United States Supreme Court declining to rule on international trade tariffs helped lift BTC close to $97,000 last week. However, the leading cryptocurrency is now back to trading around $93,030 at the time of writing.

Meanwhile, Dogecoin’s trajectory has matched Bitcoin’s price action and the wider crypto market trend. DOGE faced rejection following spikes to resistance around $0.15, which prompted a slide back to $0.127, just below the $0.13 price level that has acted as a support in recent months.

If the technical prediction on the BTC/DOGE ratio unfolds as anticipated, the outperformance by Dogecoin against Bitcoin could play out in many ways. The outperformance could appear not necessarily as DOGE exploding upward in isolation, but also as DOGE holding stronger or falling less than Bitcoin during corrections.

DOGE trading at $0.12 on the 1D chart | Source: DOGEUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com

K33 offers USDC loans backed by Bitcoin, providing liquidity for investors. K33’s Bitcoin reserves are leveraged to earn yield and expand offerings. K33 is introducing a new way for Nordic investors to get into their crypto holdings without selling. The company’s latest product allows clients to borrow USDC with Bitcoin and other cryptos as collateral, making it one of the region’s first crypto-backed lending businesses. The product offering liquidity while maintaining long-term exposure to digital assets. 

K33 Leverages Bitcoin Holdings for Regulated Lending K33 is a digital asset brokerage and infrastructure provider that serves institutional and high-net-worth clients. It is listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market. According to the official press release, Torbjørn Bull Jenssen, CEO of K33, said, “Crypto-backed loans give clients access to liquidity without having to sell assets they believe in for the long term.”

He also said that the new lending product is in line with K33’s larger Bitcoin treasury strategy, which is intended to make use of balance-sheet assets in ways that are beneficial to both clients and the firm’s earnings, basically a win-win for both, and it shows an organized approach to using the company’s Bitcoin reserves rather than keeping them inactive.

Then, the press release noted that Crypto-backed lending has become more popular worldwide, particularly among businesses searching for alternatives to conventional credit markets.

With the launch of K33’s new crypto-backed lending service, it provides a regulated, brokerage-backed solution specifically for local Nordic investors, as this area where adoption has been hindered by regulatory caution and insufficient infrastructure.

The new crypto-backed USDC loans are aimed at accomplishing a number of goals, which include increasing client involvement, diversifying K33’s product line, and generating income from the company’s Bitcoin treasury. With that, K33 aims to become a full-service distributor of digital assets by combining trading services with balance-sheet-backed financing, as per the press release. 

DeFi Lending in Focus as World Liberty Financial’s New Platform In contrast to K33’s brokerage-backed, regulated strategy, decentralized finance is also experiencing a resurgence. A new crypto lending and borrowing platform was introduced last week by World Liberty Financial, a DeFi project named “World Liberty Markets,” built on Dolomite infrastructure. The on-chain marketplace centered around USD1and governance token is WLFI.  Where other cryptos like ETH, cbBTC, USDC, and major stablecoins like USDC and USDT are among the collateral it supports. While developments like crypto-backed lending, with new products, are broadening the crypto market access and reinforcing demand for alternative financing models.

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