NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized law firm, notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Gauzy Ltd. (“Gauzy” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: GAUZ) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Gauzy securities between March 11, 2025 and November 13, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/GAUZ.
Gauzy Case Details
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that:
three of the Company's French subsidiaries lacked the financial means to meet their debts as they became due;as a result, it was substantially likely insolvency proceedings would be commenced;as a result, it was substantially likely a potential default under the Company's existing senior secured debt facilities would be triggered; andas a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. What's Next for Gauzy Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/GAUZ. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Gauzy you have until February 6, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
No Cost to Gauzy Investors
We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman for Gauzy Securities Class Action?
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com.
"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace,” said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.
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Valneva Provides Update on Chikungunya Vaccine IXCHIQ®
Saint Herblain (France), January 19, 2026 – Valneva SE (Nasdaq: VALN; Euronext Paris: VLA), a specialty vaccine company, today announced that the Company has decided to voluntarily withdraw the biologics license application (BLA) and Investigational New Drug (IND) application for its chikungunya vaccine, IXCHIQ®, in the United States, following suspension of the license by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2025. The Company had been awaiting further information with respect to its formal response to the vaccine license suspension. Valneva was recently informed of the FDA's further decision to now place the Investigational New Drug (IND) on clinical hold pending an investigation of a newly reported foreign Serious Adverse Event (SAE).
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Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges Integer Holdings Corporation Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm
NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a nationally recognized investor-rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Integer Holdings Corporation (NYSE: ITGR) and certain of its officers.
This lawsuit seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Integer securities between July 25, 2024 and October 22, 2025, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/ITGR.
Integer Case Details
The Complaint alleges that, during the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Complaint alleges that Defendants failed to disclose that:
Integer materially overstated its competitive position within the growing EP manufacturing market;despite Integer’s claims of strong visibility into customer demand, the Company was experiencing a sustained deterioration in sales relating to two of its EP devices;in turn, Integer mischaracterized its EP devices as a long-term growth driver for the Company’s C&V segment;as a result of the above, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
What's Next for Integer Investors?
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint, you can visit the firm’s site: bgandg.com/ITGR. or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Client Relations Manager, Nathan Miller, of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 917-590-0911. If you suffered a loss in Integer you have until February 9, 2026, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as lead plaintiff.
No Cost to Integer Investors
We, Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC, represent investors in class actions on a contingency fee basis. That means we will ask the court to reimburse us for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys’ fees, usually a percentage of the total recovery, only if we are successful.
Why Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC for Integer Securities Class Action?
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a nationally recognized firm that represents investors in securities fraud class actions and shareholder derivative suits. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors nationwide. More at www.bgandg.com
"Our practice centers on restoring investor capital and ensuring corporate accountability, which serves to uphold the essential integrity of the marketplace," said Peretz Bronstein, Founding Partner of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC.
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Being smart about market expansion has helped this company become an industry leader.
The days when you had to rely on two human beings yelling at each other across a trading floor to buy 100 shares of stock are long gone, and the electronic trading platforms that have largely replaced voice trading have transformed Wall Street and global financial markets. Tradeweb Markets (TW +2.06%) has been a leader in the electronic trading transition, and it continues to push forward for new innovations to make trading easier and more effective for its extensive list of clients.
Earlier in this series of articles, you learned about Tradeweb's origins and the ways in which Tradeweb has used its electronic trading prowess to make money. Now, it's time to look at Tradeweb's future, with an eye toward anticipating whether it will prove to be a strong investment for the Voyager Portfolio.
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Building markets one by one Tradeweb has taken a methodical approach to launching market services and building them into major contributors to its financial success. In 1999, it started offering U.S. Treasury bond trading, and within four years, the company was bringing in over $25 million in revenue from that market. A couple years later, it began trading in mortgage-backed securities and European sovereign government bonds, and both of those markets also became cornerstone products for Tradeweb. Derivatives products in the U.S. and Europe followed. From there, global exchange-traded funds, sweep session trading, cash-credit products, portfolio trading, and emerging market derivatives all became niche product lines in which Tradeweb found success.
Because of its diverse product line, Tradeweb has been able to build connections between products and geographical locations that have fostered positive network effects. The company's strategy to build up asset class, client sector, market location, and trading protocol diversification has been highly effective. Now, clients across the globe appreciate the deep integrations within the Tradeweb platform that make workflows almost effortless.
Many trends favor Tradeweb's future growth Tradeweb has identified a number of powerful growth themes that should keep the company growing well into the future. Sovereign governments around the world are running sizable budget deficits, and that feeds a steadily expanding pool of government debt that opens up opportunities for fixed-income investors. Big corporations are also taking advantage of relatively low interest rates to raise capital, which has expanded corporate debt markets. ETFs have become more popular not just among retail investors but for institutions as well, and market reform in China is giving Tradeweb a chance to offer products there as a way for global investors to gain access to that increasingly important market.
Meanwhile, increasing regulation, the digitization of workflows, and a greater emphasis on data-driven trading have all made electronic markets look more attractive than their analog counterparts. Moreover, with institutional investors always focused on minimizing costs, their efforts to conduct more of their trading electronically are also supporting Tradeweb's growth.
One particularly notable example of this is the rise in automated trading powered by AI models. Automated intelligence execution, or AiEX for short, now makes up over 40% of institutional trades, and 140 of Tradeweb's top 200 clients are using it. With pre-programmed execution rules that lead to automatic trade execution, AiEX looks likely to keep gaining adoption across the industry.
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Why the Voyager Portfolio is investing in Tradeweb The fintech stock arena has been a tough one for investors. Many big players in the space have fallen far short of their full potential. Even well-known consumer-facing companies that have seen business success haven't always been able to translate that into strong stock performance.
Nevertheless, Tradeweb offers a convenient way to invest in both financial market expansion and increased technological innovation. The stock's 25% pullback from recent highs offers some margin of safety. And favorable industry trends seem likely to persist in 2026 and beyond.
That's why I'll be investing in Tradeweb Markets for the Voyager Portfolio once mandated disclosure and trading guidelines allow. If it can continue to use cutting-edge technology to improve its services, Tradeweb stands to keep boosting its market share in the years to come.
, /PRNewswire/ -- Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced the appointment of Namita Jindal as Senior Vice President and Chief AI and Data Officer, effective immediately. She will report to Simon Meester, Terex President and Chief Executive Officer, and will serve on the Company's Executive Leadership Team.
Namita Jindal, Senior Vice President, Chief AI & Data Officer Jindal is joining Terex from CentralSquare Technologies, where since 2021 she has served as Chief Information Officer. Over the previous two decades, she has held key leadership roles driving digital transformation, including serving as CIO for the Honeywell Intelligrated automation business entity.
"I am delighted to welcome Namita to Terex. Her extensive experience with artificial intelligence and enhanced data management will accelerate our transformational digital strategy and help us build a stronger, more efficient, more profitable company," Meester said.
Jindal holds a master's degree in business administration from Ohio University and a bachelor's degree in computer science engineering from India.
About Terex
Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide. For more information, please visit www.terex.com.
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Key Takeaways Markets Are Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr's BirthdayTuesday Q4 Earnings Take Center Stage: NFLX, MMM and MoreThursday PCE Report Brings This Week's News on Inflation Monday, January 19th, 2026
Our new trading week does not begin until Tuesday, when we will also resume Q4 earnings season starting ahead of the opening bell. Today, the market is closed to commemorate the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the foremost Civil Rights activist of the 20th century in the USA.
The Civil Rights story is now stuff of legend, starting back when Rosa Parks declined to give up her seat on the bus to a white passenger, in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955. Mere days later, 26-year-old Martin Luther King, Jr. was elected president of the Montgomery Improvement Association, which led to a boycott of the local bus system and then blossomed into a national Civil Rights movement.
That movement manifest itself in federal legislation in three stages: a Civil Rights Act in 1957, a more comprehensive version cited most often in history texts in 1964, and a more thorough Voting Rights Act signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965. Without Dr King’s organizational and oratorial efforts, it’s quite possible Civil Rights may have never passed through Congress the way it had. For that, President Ronald Reagan designated MLK Day a federal holiday back in 1983.
What to Expect from the Stock Market This Week
We’ll start with what we expect on the economic report landscape: on Thursday morning, the delayed November Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report is due. We’re skipping over the October report due to the federal government shutdown which lasted a month and a half this past fall. Last time around, the September report, we saw +2.8% on both headline and core, and the last time we saw a decline in headline PCE was back in April of last year, when it was +2.3%.
Along with PCE numbers — which are the preferred view on inflation for Fed Chair Jerome Powell (who remains in his current position despite many slings and arrows trained on him, mostly from the White House) — comes the quarterly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for Q3 2025, again delayed because of the government shutdown. This time around will be the first revision from the +4.3% originally announced, and is expected to come in-line. It is also stellar growth compared with the -0.6% reported in Q1 2025.
Also Thursday morning, Initial Jobless Claims are expected to be back above +200K once again, from +198K reported last week. Despite notable weakness in monthly jobs numbers from both Automatic Data Processing (ADP - Free Report) in the private sector and non-farm payrolls from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), jobless claims figures have been pristine. Combining these realities have led analysts to designate this a “no hire, no fire” environment, although the jury is still out on the overall labor market early in 2026.
Q4 Earnings Reports Due Tuesday
Because we’re seeing Q4 earnings season pick up the pace starting this week, we’re only going to focus on Tuesday’s reports. (Monday is mostly devoid of earnings numbers due to MLK Day.) Ahead of the opening bell, multinational conglomerate 3M (MMM - Free Report) and homebuilder D.R. Horton (DHI - Free Report) come out with earnings results. After the close, we hear from streaming giant Netflix (NFLX - Free Report) , United Airlines (UAL - Free Report) and Interactive Brokers Group (IBKR - Free Report) .
Of these, only Interactive Brokers has a buy rating (Zacks Rank #2), expected to grow by +2% on its bottom line and +4.3% on the top. Netflix, a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), looks to keep its storybook growth going: +27.9% on earnings and +16.8% on revenues, as the company continues its outreach into global markets. D.R. Horton hopes to surprise investors by improving on -25% earnings growth expected on -12% revenues.
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Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests Historic Highs As Traders Prepare For Greenland Tariff War
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AIG Taps CVC to Put Its Investment Engine in a Higher Gear
Key Takeaways AIG formed a long-term partnership with CVC, targeting private credit and private equity secondaries.AIG plans to deploy nearly $3.5B, including $1.5B as a cornerstone investor in CVC's secondaries platform.The strategy uses tailored mandates and SMAs to boost diversification, yield potential and returns. American International Group, Inc. (AIG - Free Report) entered a strategic investment partnership with CVC, a major global private markets firm. Under this arrangement, AIG plans to allocate a meaningful portion of its investment capital to strategies managed by CVC. The focus is primarily on credit-related investments and private equity secondaries. Rather than making one-off investments, AIG is setting up long-term, structured mandates that allow CVC to manage capital on its behalf across multiple strategies.
AIG is expected to deploy almost $3.5 billion over time through CVC-managed vehicles, with initial allocations expected to begin in 2026. A key element of the deal is AIG becoming a cornerstone investor in CVC’s private equity secondaries evergreen platform, contributing around $1.5 billion.
AIG will also use separately managed accounts (SMAs) to gain exposure to diversified private and liquid credit assets, tailored specifically to its needs, allocating around $2 billion. The partnership seems designed to be scalable and flexible, allowing allocations to grow as performance and market conditions evolve.
This move highlights how large insurers like AIG are increasingly shifting away from traditional fixed-income investments toward alternative assets in search of higher, more stable long-term returns. It also signals confidence in private credit and secondaries as attractive asset classes in a higher-rate but uncertain economic environment.
For CVC, which boasts an AUM of €201 billion, securing a long-term partnership with a global insurer enhances its credibility and strengthens its position in institutional capital markets. The deal provides sizable, sticky capital, generating recurring fees and creating opportunities to scale its investment platforms.
For AIG, the partnership will likely improve portfolio diversification, enhance yield potential and support long-term returns. Its trailing 12-month return on equity stands at 9.09%, below the industry average of 15.14%. Customized investment structures will also help manage risk more efficiently.
AIG’s Zacks Rank & EstimatesAIG currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current-year earnings is pegged at $7.02 per share, which witnessed two upward estimate revisions in the past week against no movement in the opposite direction. It indicates 41.8% year over year growth. However, the consensus mark for revenues is pegged at $27.25 billion, signaling a 16.9% decline.
AIG beat earnings estimates in all the past four quarters, with an average surprise of 15%.
Key Picks to ConsiderInvestors interested in the broader Finance space may look at some better-ranked players like Assurant, Inc. (AIZ - Free Report) , CNO Financial Group, Inc. (CNO - Free Report) and Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Assurant’s current-year earnings is pegged at $19.48 per share, predicting a 7.1% year-over-year increase. It witnessed two upward estimate revisions in the past 30 days against no movement in the opposite direction. AIZ beat earnings estimates in all the past four quarters, with an average surprise of 22.7%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CNO Financial’s current-year earnings is pegged at $4.14 per share, which indicates 4.3% year-over-year growth. It has witnessed one upward estimate revision against none in the opposite direction during the past 60 days. CNO beat earnings estimates in each of the past four quarters, with an average surprise of 6.5%.
The consensus mark for Principal Financial’s current-year earnings is pegged at $8.30 per share, indicating a 19.1% year-over-year improvement. It has witnessed one upward estimate revision against none in the opposite direction during the past 30 days. Furthermore, the consensus estimate for PFG’s 2025 revenues is pegged at $15.17 billion.
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UPS' Stock Valuation Looks Attractive: Buy or Wait for Now?
SummaryStrategy's preferred stocks are evaluated, with a focus on STRC, STRK, STRF, and STRD for investment merit.MSTR's business model relies on capital raises to accumulate Bitcoin, lacking operational income to support fixed obligations during BTC downturns.STRD is rated Buy among the preferreds, despite lacking cumulative dividends or conversion features, due to its risk/reward profile and current market pricing.Dividend coverage appears secure in the short-to-medium term, but long-term sustainability is highly dependent on BTC performance and ongoing capital access. Marco Bello/Getty Images News
It's time for me to discuss Strategy's (MSTR) preferred stocks. While I've discussed the common at length, I've not done a proper thesis on these preferred securities. They include:
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Regenx Provides Audit Update, Debenture Extension, and Operational Update
EDMONTON, Alberta, Jan. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regenx Tech Corp. (the “Company” or “Regenx”) (CSE: RGX) (OTCQB: RGXTF) (FSE: YRS WKN: A2DSW3) is providing an update to shareholders regarding the status of its ongoing audit, a debenture maturity extension, and an operational transition within the Company. Audit Update Regenx wishes to acknowledge shareholder frustration regarding the timing of its audit and the resulting cease trade order (“CTO”).
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Altria's Smoke-Free Push: Is It Finally Gaining Real Momentum?
Key Takeaways MO reported continued progress in its smoke-free transition during Q3 2025 as combustible volumes declined.MO's on! brand held 8.7% retail share, with shipment volumes up 14.8% to 133.6 million cans year to date.MO introduced on! PLUS in select U.S. markets as a premium pouch aimed at expanding consumer choice. Altria Group, Inc. (MO - Free Report) is signaling a notable shift in the business mix as it accelerates to push into smoke-free products to offset ongoing declines in combustible volumes. The third quarter of 2025 highlighted steady progress in this transition, particularly within oral nicotine and heated tobacco, two areas management continues to prioritize.
Oral nicotine remains a key driver of momentum. The on! nicotine pouch brand maintained a stable retail share of 8.7% during the quarter. Performance was stronger on a year-to-date basis, with on! shipment volumes rising 14.8% to 133.6 million cans over the first nine months of 2025. This consistency suggests that on! is holding its ground in a crowded category rather than relying solely on short-term promotions.
To build on this base, Altria recently introduced on! PLUS in select U.S. markets, namely Florida, North Carolina, and Texas. Positioned as a premium offering, the product is designed to appeal both to existing smokeless users and to adult consumers migrating from competing pouch brands. Management views this launch as an important step in broadening its oral nicotine portfolio and improving consumer choice.
Beyond oral nicotine, Altria reached a pivotal regulatory stage for heated tobacco. Horizon filed a combined premarket tobacco product application and modified risk tobacco product application with the FDA in August for the Ploom device and Marlboro heated tobacco sticks. This submission is a foundational step for introducing Ploom to American smokers. Overall, Altria’s recent updates suggest its smoke-free strategy is advancing through measured execution rather than rapid expansion.
How MO’s Smoke-Free Push Stacks Up Against Key PeersPhilip Morris International Inc. (PM - Free Report) continues to demonstrate scale-driven momentum in smoke-free products, led by IQOS and ZYN. In the third quarter of 2025, Philip Morris’ smoke-free shipment volumes rose 16.6%, with heated tobacco unit shipments up 15.5% and nicotine pouch volumes accelerating globally. Philip Morris’ Smoke-free products now account for 41% of total net revenues, reflecting continued progress across its smoke-free product portfolio.
Turning Point Brands, Inc. (TPB - Free Report) continues to build its smoke-free presence through oral nicotine, with modern oral products emerging as a key growth driver. In the third quarter of 2025, Turning Point Brands’ Modern Oral sales surged 627.6% year over year and accounted for 30.8% of total business. Overall, Turning Point Brands’ performance reflects strong traction in oral nicotine as an increasingly important component of its broader smoke-free strategy.
Altria’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Altria have gained 8.3% in the past month compared with the industry’s growth of 9.2%.
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From a valuation standpoint, MO trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 11.09X, down from the industry’s average of 15.3X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MO’s current and next financial years’ earnings implies year-over-year growth of 6.3% and 2.3%, respectively.
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Altria currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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APLD vs. Sandisk: Which Data Infrastructure Stock is the Better Buy?
Key Takeaways Sandisk supplies high-performance NAND storage powering AI training, inference and low-latency data access.APLD builds power-dense data centers in low-cost regions, under long-term hyperscaler lease agreements.Sandisk trades at a lower forward price-to-sales than APLD despite stronger recent share gains. Applied Digital (APLD - Free Report) and Sandisk (SNDK - Free Report) are well-positioned to benefit from the rapid build-out of AI-driven data infrastructure. Applied Digital enables AI deployment through the development and operation of power-dense, purpose-built data centers designed to support large-scale GPU clusters and high-performance computing workloads. Sandisk supports those same AI systems at the data layer, supplying high-performance NAND flash storage that underpins data ingestion, model training, inference and low-latency access across hyperscale and enterprise environments.
Per Mordor Intelligence, the global digital infrastructure market was valued at approximately $360 billion in 2025 and is projected to surpass $1.06 trillion by 2030, implying a CAGR of about 24.10%. As data center capacity and storage performance scale in parallel, Applied Digital and Sandisk are positioned to gain exposure to the same structural data infrastructure upcycle. Let's delve deeper to determine which is a better investment now.
The Case for APLDApplied Digital's business strategy centers on building data centers in locations with structural cost advantages. North Dakota offers APLD access to inexpensive energy, natural cooling and favorable regulations that reduce operating costs. This approach addresses a critical constraint in AI infrastructure by securing reliable, affordable power at the scale required for GPU computing. The lease-based model converts these facilities into steady recurring revenue once operational.
Applied Digital has secured a $5 billion, 15-year lease with an investment-grade hyperscaler for 200 megawatts at Polaris Forge 2, with initial capacity expected in 2026 and full build-out targeted for 2027. This follows the 400-megawatt CoreWeave agreement at Polaris Forge 1, bringing total contracted capacity to 600 megawatts and approximately $16 billion in prospective lease revenues over 15 years. The on-time completion of the first 100-megawatt phase at Polaris Forge 1 reinforces confidence in construction and project management capabilities. Beyond core facilities, investments in advanced liquid cooling through Corintis and collaboration with Babcock & Wilcox to explore grid power expansion extend the company’s positioning within the broader data-center ecosystem.
However, the model remains capital-intensive and execution dependent. Multi-year construction timelines delay cash generation, while returns are contingent on securing additional long-term leases and managing construction, supply chain and weather-related risks effectively.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for APLD's fiscal 2026 loss is pegged at 36 cents per share, up by 5 cents over the past 30 days, but suggesting an annual improvement of 55%.
The Case for SNDKSandisk operates across data centers, edge devices and consumer applications, supplying NAND flash storage that addresses critical AI infrastructure requirements. Expanding model sizes and context windows drive demand for high-performance, high-capacity storage solutions. The company maintains disciplined capacity expansion to support sustainable market growth. This positions Sandisk to serve the same hyperscale customers deploying AI infrastructure through storage that Applied Digital targets.
The competitive foundation rests on BiCS8 technology, jointly developed with Kioxia, utilizing CBA architecture that bonds logic circuitry separately from the 218-layer 3D NAND memory array to deliver industry-leading capacity and energy efficiency. BiCS8 accounted for 15% of bit shipments in the fiscal first quarter and is expected to become the dominant production node by year-end. The technology enables two product categories. High-speed TLC-based drives serve compute-intensive workloads requiring fast data access. High-capacity QLC solutions through the Stargate platform target storage-class applications, with 128TB enterprise SSDs currently under qualification with hyperscalers. The data center segment grew 26% sequentially in the first quarter.
Growth prospects center on data center becoming the largest NAND consumption segment. Sandisk is gaining traction through BiCS8-enabled products offering superior performance and energy efficiency aligned with AI workload requirements. The company is developing high-bandwidth flash technology specifically designed for AI inference applications in both data center and edge markets.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for SNDK's fiscal 2026 EPS is pegged at $13.46, up by 7% over the past 30 days, suggesting a substantial improvement from the year ago EPS of $2.99.
Price Performance and Valuation of APLD and SNDKOver the past six months, Sandisk’s shares have jumped 894%, substantially outperforming Applied Digital’s shares, which are up 237.2%. Sandisk’s stronger performance reflects improving earnings visibility, accelerating data-center demand and firmer NAND industry fundamentals. Applied Digital’s performance has been driven more by expectations around future capacity ramp-ups and long-term lease monetization rather than current profitability.
APLD vs. SNDK Price Performance
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Sandisk shares are currently trading at a forward 12-month price-to-sales of 5.08x, which compares favourably with Applied Digital’s 22.98x, despite Sandisk’s stronger share price performance over the past six months and its transition into a focused, standalone storage business. The valuation gap suggests Sandisk’s improving fundamentals and expanding data-center exposure are not yet fully reflected in its multiple, while Applied Digital’s valuation continues to embed higher expectations around future execution and capacity ramp-ups.
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ConclusionWhile both Sandisk and Applied Digital are leveraged to the AI-driven expansion in data infrastructure, Sandisk’s growth profile appears more balanced at this stage. Applied Digital offers long-term upside through large-scale data center development, but its trajectory remains tied to capital-intensive execution and delayed cash generation. Sandisk, in contrast, benefits from improving earnings visibility, accelerating data-center demand and disciplined capacity expansion.
Sandisk sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), making it a better buy compared with Applied Digital, which carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
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Spotify price hike signals revenue and margin growth ahead, UBS analyst say
UBS analysts say Spotify Technology SA (NYSE:SPOT)’s latest price increase is a sign the company is on track for stronger revenue growth and margin expansion in 2026, and that the move could lift near-term earnings expectations.
Spotify announced last week it is raising the cost of its Premium plan from $11.99 to $12.99 per month in the US, Estonia and Latvia.
Duo and Family plans will each increase by $2, bringing them to $18.99 and $21.99, respectively. Student plans will rise by $1 to $6.99.
Spotify said the adjustments reflect the platform’s value and are intended to support ongoing investment in product improvements, new features, and support for artists.
UBS analysts expect the price increase to lift blended US ARPU by about 10% and total premium ARPU by roughly 3.5%.
The analysts also wrote that the timing of the increase, which takes effect in February for most users, could provide upside to first-quarter estimates for ARPU growth.
UBS reiterated a 'Buy' rating and maintained a $800 price target, reflecting its view that Spotify’s monetization efforts remain on track. Shares of Spotify traded closed out Friday’s session at about $505.
The move comes as Spotify continues to pursue new monetization strategies, including new tiers and AI-driven features. UBS suggested the company could introduce additional monetization efforts over time, and that the price increase is consistent with its broader strategy to improve revenue per user while managing costs.
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Top AI Stocks to Boost Returns and Reignite Portfolio Growth
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries by enabling machines to analyze massive volumes of data, identify patterns and make increasingly sophisticated decisions. The fast adoption of generative AI, agentic AI and multimodal learning — accelerated by powerful hardware such as GPUs and TPUs — is driving breakthroughs across healthcare, finance, robotics, cybersecurity and e-commerce. From conversational chatbots and medical diagnostics to fraud prevention and autonomous systems, AI has become a core enabler of organizational agility, while also driving meaningful gains in productivity and operational efficiency.
Per Gartner, global AI spending is expected to hit $2.5 trillion in 2026, indicating 44% growth over 2025. Per IDC, global spending on AI infrastructure is expected to reach $758 billion by 2029. U.S. tech giants, including Microsoft (MSFT - Free Report) , Adobe, Alphabet (GOOGL - Free Report) and Meta Platforms (META - Free Report) , have been at the forefront of bringing remarkable advances to AI technology, well supported by powerful AI chips from NVIDIA (NVDA - Free Report) , Analog Devices (ADI - Free Report) and Micron Technology (MU - Free Report) . The deals between OpenAI and AMD, as well as OpenAI and NVIDIA, reflect growing demand for AI chips. Alphabet’s Tensor Processing Units are also gaining traction. Per NVIDIA, spending on AI infrastructure by cloud service providers and hyperscalers is expected to hit $600 billion in 2026, an increase of more than $200 billion estimated at the beginning of 2025.
AI models continue to evolve thanks to strong spending on developing large language models (LLMs). Microsoft-backed OpenAI introduced GPT-5 in August, which offers multi-modal understanding across text, images, audio and more. Anthropic’s latest Claude Opus 4.5 targets enterprise workflows and advanced agentic use cases. Expanding its generative AI footprint, Alphabet introduced Nano Banana Pro, which is built on Gemini 3 Pro. Alphabet is infusing AI into its search business in order to attract more users, while Meta Platforms’ focus on integrating AI into its platforms is driving user engagement. Both initiatives are driving ad revenue growth.
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3 AI Stocks to Buy Right NowMicron Technology is benefiting from surging demand for HBM and robust DRAM pricing recovery. The pricing benefits are likely to be driven by rising AI server demand, causing a scarcity in the availability of cutting-edge DRAM supplies. This will support Micron’s margin expansion and profitability. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company is capitalizing on the AI boom with its HBM3E solutions, which are increasingly being adopted by major hyperscalers and enterprise customers. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Micron is poised to be the key beneficiary of surging AI-related infrastructure spending, as companies continue to build out GPU clusters and AI data centers that require advanced memory solutions. AI PCs are an important part of Micron’s growth plan. MU’s new LPCAMM2 memory is made for AI-ready laptops and workstations that need to handle heavy workloads, such as AI tasks, simulations and multitasking.
An expanding partner base that includes the likes of NVIDIA, AMD and Intel, is enabling Micron to capture a larger share of the AI infrastructure market. Deepening relationship with major cloud and enterprise customers ensures stable revenue streams and reduces the risk of pricing volatility.
Analog Devices is benefiting from secular growth drivers in automation, AI infrastructure, and automotive electrification. This Zacks Rank #1 company is riding on its strong market position in high-performance analog, especially in the industrial, communications infrastructure and consumer markets.
ADI is benefiting from a diversified portfolio and a resilient business model. The company believes that the industrial segment will remain one of its fastest-growing markets in fiscal 2026. Automation demand is rebounding, with increased adoption of software-defined connectivity solutions that enable decentralized intelligence in manufacturing.
AI-driven demand for automatic test equipment is fueling a surge in Analog Devices’ signal chain and power content. Accelerating AI investments bodes well for Analog Devices’ communications segment. Robust demand for ADI’s solutions across both wireline/data center and wireless markets is a key catalyst. Analog Devices is also targeting robotics and humanoid markets as a multi-year growth driver for its industrial automation business.
Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI and acquisitions have been shaping the company’s prospects in the AI field. This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company announced the acquisition of Osmos, an agentic AI platform that will enhance autonomous data engineering capabilities within Microsoft Fabric, reinforcing its commitment to simplifying enterprise AI adoption in January. Meanwhile, Azure's competitive moat stems from its ability to support over 11,000 AI models within a unified infrastructure, enabling enterprises access multiple providers without rebuilding technology stacks. This bodes well for MSFT’s prospects.
Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI continues delivering strategic advantages. An incremental $250 billion Azure services contract with OpenAI, announced in the fiscal first quarter, represents a substantial future revenue opportunity. Azure AI Foundry now serves 80,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500, demonstrating broad enterprise adoption of Microsoft's AI platform. Microsoft has deployed the world's first large-scale cluster of NVIDIA GB300s and plans to increase total AI capacity by more than 80% this year while roughly doubling data center footprint over two years.
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Are Home Depot's Digital Platforms Emerging as Its Next Growth Engine?
Key Takeaways HD's online comps rose 11% in Q3 FY25, far outpacing its 0.2% overall comp sales growth.Faster fulfillment boosted customer satisfaction scores by more than 400 basis points for HD.HD is targeting Pro customers with AI tools and planning apps to streamline complex project workflows. Digital platforms are emerging as a key catalyst for The Home Depot, Inc. (HD - Free Report) as the company navigates a tough retail landscape. In the third quarter of fiscal 2025, online comparable sales increased approximately 11% year over year, following a 12% jump in the preceding quarter. This performance outpaced the company’s overall comparable sales growth of 0.2%. Management attributes this strength to its continued focus on an integrated retail model that combines digital convenience with efficient in-store operations.
The main driver of this digital momentum is stronger fulfillment capabilities. Faster delivery speeds are proving to be a major draw for customers and are helping to increase satisfaction levels. Home Depot noted that quicker fulfillment, supported by both stores and distribution centers, boosted the customer satisfaction score by more than 400 basis points. Management believes that making the online experience frictionless encourages greater customer engagement and leads to higher sales.
Home Depot, through its digital transformation, is also targeting the high-value Pro segment. New offerings, such as a project planning tool and an artificial intelligence-driven blueprint takeoff application, are designed to transform complex manual processes into efficient digital workflows. These technological advancements allow pros to manage material lists and obtain accurate estimates in record time, further solidifying the digital ecosystem as a one-stop shop.
By merging physical logistics with robust digital capabilities, Home Depot is positioning its virtual infrastructure as a critical engine for long-term market share gains.
What the Latest Metrics Say About Home DepotHome Depot, which competes with Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. (FND - Free Report) and Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW - Free Report) , has seen its shares fall 7.1% in the past year compared with the industry’s decline of 12.2%. While shares of Floor & Decor Holdings have plunged 23.8%, Lowe’s has risen 6.3% in the said period.
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From a valuation standpoint, Home Depot trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 25.23, higher than the industry’s 23.10. HD carries a Value Score of F. Home Depot is trading at a discount to Floor & Decor Holdings (with a forward 12-month P/E ratio of 35.23) but at a premium to Lowe’s (21.39).
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Home Depot’s current financial-year sales implies year-over-year growth of 3.2%, while the same for earnings per share suggests a decline of 4.8%. For the next fiscal year, the consensus estimate indicates a 4.4% rise in sales and 4% growth in earnings.
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Is Estee Lauder's Skin Care Still a Structural Headwind?
Key Takeaways Skin care sales rose 3% to $1,575 million in Q1 FY26, helping EL return to growth after prior declines.U.S. and Mainland China share gains lifted results, with EL posting 8% U.S. skin care retail growth.Skin care operating income jumped 60% year over year, helped by higher sales and efficiency gains. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL - Free Report) has experienced prolonged softness in its skin care business over recent quarters, making the category a key area of focus. First-quarter fiscal 2026 results provide updated insight, with skin care sales increasing 3% to $1,575 million. This marked an improvement from prior declines and supported the company’s overall sales growth during the quarter. Growth was fueled by core brands La Mer and Estee Lauder, which benefited from a low prior-year base and recovery in Asia travel retail.
Performance improved largely due to share gains in the United States and Mainland China. In the U.S. prestige beauty market, Estee Lauder reported 8% retail growth in skin care compared with 6% growth for the broader category. Momentum was driven by The Ordinary, which continues to attract consumers and the Estee Lauder brand, which posted its third consecutive quarter of overall share gains.
Initiatives under the company’s “Beauty Reimagined” strategy also supported results. New launches in faster-growing areas such as longevity-focused products and acne treatments, along with expanded distribution through Amazon in Mexico and TikTok Shop in select markets, helped broaden consumer reach.
Profitability within the segment also showed resilience. Skin care operating income rose 60% year over year during the quarter, supported by higher sales and operational efficiencies from the Profit Recovery and Growth Plan.
Despite these gains, the path forward is not without obstacles. Global travel retail remains a volatile channel, with persistent challenges in Eastern markets. Management noted that while consumer sentiment in Mainland China is improving, it remains subdued relative to historical peaks. While the first-quarter results are encouraging, the company must continue to navigate a dynamic macroeconomic environment to prove that skin care’s recent growth is sustainable rather than a temporary rebound from a low base.
Skin Care Strategies Among EL’s CompetitorsCoty Inc.’s (COTY - Free Report) continues to face pressure in skin care, which weighed on its Prestige segment in the first-quarter fiscal 2026. Even as overall prestige sell-out remained positive, Coty reported declines in prestige makeup and skincare sales during the quarter. Management highlighted ongoing efforts to adjust retailer inventories and improve execution, while continuing initiatives to strengthen the Consumer Beauty business, reflecting that skin care remains a less consistent contributor than Coty’s fragrance portfolio.
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (ELF - Free Report) continues to expand its skin care presence, positioning the segment as an increasingly important growth driver. As a top-ranked teen skin care brand, e.l.f. Beauty SKIN has reached a new high, reflecting strong consumer engagement. The acquisition of Naturium adds a fast-growing, ingredient-focused platform, while the addition of rhode further strengthens the portfolio. Together, these brands highlight e.l.f. Beauty’s focus on accessible, high-performance skin care innovation.
EL’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of Estee Lauder have gained 6.5% in the past month compared with the industry growth of 6%.
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From a valuation standpoint, Estee Lauder trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 44.45X, up from the industry average of 30.35X.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Estee Lauder’s fiscal 2026 and 2027 earnings has moved up 2 cents and 1 cent to $2.16 and $2.93, respectively, over the past seven days.
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Estee Lauder currently holds a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
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Costco Stock Rallies on December Sales: Buy, Hold or Take Profits?
Costco Wholesale Corporation COST stock has extended its recent rally after the retailer reported strong December sales. As a dominant player in the warehouse club space, Costco continues to benefit from a resilient membership-driven model, steady traffic trends and improving digital demand.
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Millennial Potash to raise C$15.25 million in bought-deal private placement
Millennial Potash Corp (TSX-V:MLP, OTCQB:MLPNF, FRA:XOD) said on Monday it will raise C$15.25 million through a bought-deal private placement to fund work on its Banio potash project.
The junior resource company will issue five million units at C$3.05 each under the offering, it said. Each unit will comprise one common share and half of one share purchase warrant. Each full warrant will be exercisable at C$4 per share for a period of three years from the closing date.
Cantor Fitzgerald Canada is acting as lead underwriter and sole bookrunner for the offering. The underwriters have agreed to purchase the units, or arrange for substitute purchasers, with a formal underwriting agreement expected to replace the letter agreement ahead of or at closing.
Under the terms of the deal, the underwriters will receive a cash commission equal to 6% of the gross proceeds and broker warrants equal to 4% of the total number of units sold. Each broker warrant will allow the holder to buy one common share at C$3.05 for up to 36 months.
Millennial Potash has also granted the underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the units at the same price, exercisable in whole or in part up to 48 hours before the closing date.
The company said proceeds will primarily be used to cover costs related to a definitive feasibility study for the Banio project, with the remainder allocated to working capital and general corporate needs.
Some of the market’s most volatile stocks have seen significant insider selling recently. This includes notable names across rare earth metals, nuclear energy, and aerospace industries. While insider selling is often labeled a bearish signal, each trade must be examined to determine its true meaning. Let’s dive into MP Materials NYSE: MP, Oklo NYSE: OKLO, and Redwire NYSE: RDW and assess their recent insider activity.
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MP Insiders Drop +$40 Million Worth of Shares in 2 Months First up is MP Materials, the rare earth metals heavyweight that soared 224% in 2025. However, since the beginning of December 2025, the firm has seen nearly $46 million worth of insider selling.
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$68.96 +2.26 (+3.39%)
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$100.25Price Target$78.91
This selling stands out, representing more than 40% of the stock’s total insider selling since the beginning of 2025.
It also comes from two of the most important people at the company, CEO James H. Litinsky and CFO Ryan Corbett.
Still, around $19 million in sales occurred under predetermined 10b5-1 plans. This greatly limits their near-term bearish implications, as insiders must set up these sales well in advance of their execution.
The remaining $26 million in sales is more concerning. Corbett and Litinsky made these sales between $60 and $63 per share. With MP Materials now trading close to $69 per share, the stock’s recent insider selling provides a moderately bearish signal.
Insider Selling Soars at OKLO as the Year Turns Next up is aspiring nuclear energy provider Oklo. After rising more than 100% in 2024, the stock surged 238% in 2025. Since the beginning of December 2025, the stock has seen a whopping $136 million worth of insider selling.
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$26.66Price Target$13.13
Almost all of these sales came from the firm’s top leader, CEO Jacob Dewitte, with CFO Richard Craig Bealmear also making some notable sales.
Despite Dewitte’s position, his sales are actually the least worrisome of the bunch. All of them came under a 10b5-1 plan. As Dewitte is an owner of more than 10% of Oklo, he is likely seeking liquidity from his long-time investment.
Overall, just $6.3 million of these recent sales were not made under a 10b5-1 plan.
Notably, insiders made these sales between $77 and $88, significantly below the stock’s current price of $95. While these sales are still a bearish signal for Oklo, it's far less so than the numbers would initially imply.
RDW Insider Cashes in After Monstrous 2025 Last up is Redwire. The aerospace company absolutely skyrocketed in 2025, delivering a total return of more than 470%. While Redwire did not see any insider selling in December 2025, sales have climbed massively in January 2026.
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$11.68 +0.82 (+7.55%)
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Overall, the company has seen $252 million worth of sales in the first several weeks of the year. These sales represent over 72% of the stock’s total insider selling since the beginning of 2025. Furthermore, no sales occurred under a predetermined 10b5-1 plan, which gives them significant bearish implications.
The seller in question is AE Red Holdings, a holding company operated by AE Industrial Partners. AE manages private equity funds that specialize in national security, aerospace, and industrial services investing.
Seeing a large and presumably high-insight investor dump Redwire shares is not a great sign. AE made these sales between $10 and $11 per share, solidly below the stock’s current price near $12. Still, AE remains a more than 10% owner in Redwire, providing some evidence of continued conviction in the name.
Redwire’s Red Flag: Insider Selling The insider sales from Redwire are clearly the most worrisome in this group. While MP and Oklo are flashing meaningful bearish signals, those signals on their own are not cause for alarm.
Investors should note that signals given by insider trading data are just that: signals. They should not be taken in isolation and are most valuable when used in concert with other indicators.
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Spot XRP (XRP) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to attract investor interest, recording inflows every day of last week as transactions surged to a six-month high.
Unfortunately, these positive fundamentals didn’t help the bulls hold the price above the psychological $2 support level. How low can XRP price go?
Key takeaways:
XRP fell below $2 in a 6-day correction as trade war fears from Trump's Greenland tariff threats triggered market-wide sell-offs.
Strong fundamentals, such as $1.28 billion cumulative ETF inflows and a surge in XRP Ledger transactions to a six-month high, failed to lift investor sentiment.
XRP price under exchange reserves surgeXRP extended its correction on Monday, dropping below the $2 psychological level, marking six consecutive days of declines.
The sell-off extends across the crypto market, with Bitcoin (BTC) falling to $92,000 and Ether (ETH) pressing down on support at $3,000, triggered by US President Trump's weekend threat of new tariffs on European countries (over buying Greenland), sparking fears of renewed trade wars.
More than $788.9 million in long positions were liquidated, with Bitcoin accounting for $224 million of that total. XRP saw $39.5 million in long liquidations, the highest since Nov. 22, 2025.
Across the board, a total of $875 million was wiped out of the market in short and long positions, affecting around 250,000 traders, as shown in the figure below.
Crypto liquidations. Source: CoinGlass Meanwhile, demand for XRP derivatives has remained weak, falling to $3.56 billion on Monday from its yearly high of $4.55 on Jan.6, representing a 21.7% decline.
Further decline in the OI could accompany prices lower, as seen in October 2025.
XRP Futures Open Interest. Source: CoinGlassXRP price ignores ETF demand, onchain activityThe six-day price correction comes even as institutional sentiment remains relatively positive, as reflected in steady inflows into US-based XRP spot ETFs.
According to data from SoSoValue, XRP ETFs added $1.12 million on Friday, bringing cumulative inflows to $1.28 billion and total assets to over $1.52 billion. The Franklin XRP ETF (XRPZ) was the only XRP ETF with inflows on Friday, bringing its net assets to $287.75 million.
Spot XRP ETF flows chart. Source: SoSoValueAs Cointelegraph reported, global XRP investment products also attracted $69.5 million in inflows during the week ending Jan. 16, signaling steady demand from institutions.
XRP has also seen an increase in onchain demand, evidenced by the surge in transactions to a six-month high last week.
Data from XRPScan shows that the number of transactions executed on the XRP Ledger soared to 2,575,561 on Wednesday, levels last seen in July 2025.
XRP Ledge: Daily transaction count. Source: XRPScanDespite this robust network usage and persistent ETF demand, XRP price has underperformed, dropping 18.5% from its eight-week high of $2.41 reached on Jan. 6.
As Cointelegraph reported, stronger technical validation and high volumes across spot and derivatives markets would be needed to confirm a breakout to higher levels.
XRP price must hold $1.80The XRP/USDT pair is currently testing a daily order block around $1.96, a level with strong support, according to data from Glassnode.
The cost basis distribution heatmap reveals that more than 1.78 billion XRP were bought around this level over the last six months. The next significant support sits at $1.78 and $1.80, where investors acquired approximately 1.84 billion XRP.
XRP: Cost basis distribution heatmap. Source: GlassnodeNote that the XRP/USD pair has not closed a daily candlestick below this level since April 2025, and bulls must defend it to avoid a deeper correction.
If the price breaks below this level, it could drop toward the green zone shown below, supported by the $1.61 local low and the 200-week exponential moving average (EMA), which is about $1.41 and represents the last line of defense for the XRP price.
XRP/USD daily chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewUnfortunately for the bulls, XRP’s downside momentum is increasing based on the relative strength index, or RSI, which has hit its lowest level in 2026.
As Cointelegraph reported, a break below the support line of a descending channel at $2 will see the XRP/USDT pair extend the decline to $1.75 and subsequently to the Oct. 10 low of $1.61.
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The cryptocurrency market is reeling this Monday, January 19, 2026, as a geopolitical "blackmail" row between the United States and the European Union triggers a flight to safety. While the entire sector is in the red, Cardano ($ADA) has emerged as one of the hardest hit, losing over 6% of its value in the last 24 hours.
The Greenland Crisis: Why Is Crypto Crashing?The sudden downturn follows President Trump’s announcement of a 10% tariff on eight European nations—including Germany, France, and the UK—effective February 1. The administration has explicitly linked these levies to a demand for the "purchase of Greenland," threatening to hike tariffs to 25% by June if a deal is not reached.
In response, the EU is mulling a "trade bazooka" involving €93 billion in retaliatory tariffs. This escalation has caused a massive global risk-off sentiment, sending traditional stocks and "risk-on" assets like Bitcoin and Cardano into a tailspin.
Cardano Price Analysis: ADA Breaks Critical SupportCardano’s technical outlook has turned bearish following the broader market contagion. After starting 2026 with a rally toward $0.43, the recent dump has pushed ADA back below its 50-day Moving Average (MA).
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Key Support Levels: Traders are now closely watching the $0.345 mark, which served as a local bottom during Monday's early trading session. A failure to hold this level could see ADA retesting the $0.32 range, its multi-year floor.Futures Volatility: Despite the price drop, Cardano derivatives volume exploded by over 1,200,000% on Bitmex as traders aggressively deleveraged and repositioned amidst the chaos.The "Megaphone" Pattern: Long-term analysts note that ADA is currently at a "make-or-break" point within a massive megaphone pattern on the weekly chart. If it holds current levels, a recovery toward $1.32 remains a distant possibility, but a breakdown could signal a 45% crash toward $0.21.ADA Price Prediction 2026: Consolidation or Crash?The immediate future of Cardano depends heavily on the de-escalation of the US-EU trade war. While the network continues to mature with the "Voltaire" governance era, institutional appetite is being dampened by macro uncertainty.
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Mysterious Binance Shiba Inu Whale Reawakens After 6 Months, With 15,182,013,963 SHIB Withdrawal
Mysterious Shiba Inu whale on Binance that disappeared in mid-2025 just came back to life with a 15.18 billion SHIB transfer, right as the price of the meme coin tests the bottom.
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A Binance-linked whale that had been inactive for six months just made a comeback with a new $119,330 bet on Shiba Inu (SHIB), sending 15,182,013,963 SHIB into wallet "0xDB345...fba0," according to Arkham. The same address got the most SHIB in mid-2025, grabbing 46.6 billion tokens in a multistage buildup before disappearing.
That play — which is now 6.7% underwater — looks like it was not abandoned, but rather patiently extended.
Source: ArkhamThis happened at the same time as smaller amounts of ETH, DOGE and WLD were sent from Binance hot wallets in a three-hour period.
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But SHIB dominated in both volume and intent. With this latest top-up, the wallet's SHIB stash rises to 61.84 billion, worth $484,840 at current prices — making it the largest allocation in a $1.67 million portfolio.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) price turbulence triggers whale awakeningOn the price side of the transfer, SHIB is down 6.78% today, "thanks" to a market sell-off, but the new inflow suggests the whale is averaging into weakness rather than cutting risk.
The wallet's other holdings — 495.1 BNB worth $459,840, 138.95 ETH equal to $447,040, 660K FET estimated at $159,870 and smaller PEPE, APE and WLD positions — are all down too, with FET and APE sliding over 11% in particular.
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This does not seem like a random action. When a whale surfaces after six months of silence and does exactly what it did last time — buy in tranches, vanish, repeat — it is either preparing for a comeback or playing a long game nobody else is invited to. This is especially true when the address is linked to Binance exclusively, avoiding any DEX.
If the Shiba Inu coin can hold onto the $0.0000076 floor and bounce back to its 50-day line, this wallet's deep red will turn green before most people even notice.
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Crashes to $0.12 on Coinbase, But This Market Metric Hints at Hope
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Dogecoin fell to a low of $0.121 on the Coinbase crypto exchange in Monday's trading session. The dog coin fell more than 7% from $0.131 to $0.121 as the broader crypto market saw a sell-off. Major cryptocurrencies fell on Monday as fears of new U.S. tariffs on European goods triggered a broader sell-off across global markets.
Liquidations rose in the last 24 hours following the sell-off, with nearly $878 million in crypto positions wiped out, according to CoinGlass data, with long positions accounting for the majority.
Digital assets had seen a promising start to the year, after ending 2025 in a malaise following the inability to sustain a recovery from the massive sell-off last October.
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Dogecoin market metric hints at hopeThe Dogecoin price drops to $0.12 following multiple rejections near $0.137-$0.138. However, volume rose significantly amid the price drop. In the derivatives market, volume rose 169% in the last 24 hours to $4 billion, with $35.38 million wiped out in liquidations.
This scenario presents a high volume liquidation flush, which might precede a price reversal. It suggests leverage being removed from the market, with stabilization now awaited for Dogecoin's next move.
DOGE/USD Daily Chart, Courtesy: TradingViewIn the spot markets, Dogecoin's trading volume has risen 227% in the last 24 hours to $1.99 billion, suggesting increased activity despite the market sell-off.
What's next?The hourly RSI indicator has dropped below 30, hinting at oversold conditions. This setup hints at a potential relief rally in the short term.
On the daily chart, Dogecoin is poised to mark its sixth day of drop since Jan. 13. This trend was also seen in the week before, when Dogecoin fell all through Jan. 6 to 12, closing all days in red.
With speculative leverage being flushed from the markets, Dogecoin might seek to build a base for its next price move.
If a price bottom is confirmed at $0.121 and Dogecoin can recover once again above the daily MA 50 at $0.136, the next targets will be $0.154 and $0.192.
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A new week has started with the drop of most of the coins, according to CoinMarketCap.
Top coins by CoinMarketCap XRP/USDThe rate of XRP has declined by 3.71% over the last day.
Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the price of XRP is near the local resistance of $1.9829. However, most of the daily ATR has passed, which means traders are unlikely to see sharp moves by tomorrow.
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But if bulls can hold the gained initiative, the upward move may lead to the test of the $2-$2.05 zone shortly.
Image by TradingViewOn the longer time frame, the rate of XRP is far from main levels. The volume remains low, which means neither bulls nor bears have accumulated enough energy for a further move. In this case, sideways trading in the range of $1.95-$2.05 is the most likely scenario.
Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, the picture is similar. However, it is too early to make any long-term predictions as the week has just begun. As the price of XRP is far from support and resistance levels, one should focus on the nearest zone of $2. If the candle closes above it, traders may witness an upward move to the $2.20 area.
XRP is trading at $1.9801 at press time.
2026-01-19 16:362mo ago
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Paradex Glitch: Bitcoin Hits $0, Mass Liquidations, Rollback
Key NotesParadex, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, erroneously priced Bitcoin at $0.The glitch caused mass liquidations and forced a rollback of its appchain to block 1,604,710.The issue originated from a faulty database migration, leading to an eight-hour platform downtime. Paradex, a decentralized perpetuals exchange operating on Starknet STRK $0.0814 24h volatility: 5.0% Market cap: $423.64 M Vol. 24h: $75.31 M , briefly priced Bitcoin BTC $92 969 24h volatility: 2.2% Market cap: $1.86 T Vol. 24h: $43.37 B at $0 on January 19.
The error triggered widespread liquidations and forced an unprecedented blockchain rollback to block 1,604,710.
The incident stemmed from a faulty database migration and exposed critical vulnerabilities in the platform’s infrastructure.
The exchange confirmed the issue and initiated the rollback to a state before the database maintenance, aiming to restore all user accounts and positions to their pre-maintenance status. Paradex stated, “All open orders will be forced cancelled except TPSL orders.”
Operations on the platform ceased for approximately eight hours, resuming trading at 12:10 UTC.
Paradex assured users that “all user funds are SAFU.” Starknet’s native STRK token reacted to the news, dropping 3.6% to trade at $0.081. Bitcoin trades at $92,958.36, down 2.17% over the past 24 hours.
Why the Rollback Raises Institutional Red Flags A blockchain rollback, particularly on a supposedly decentralized platform, undermines the core tenet of immutability.
While intended to correct a critical error and protect user funds, this action sets a troubling precedent for DeFi derivatives platforms.
Traders on these venues rely on transparent, immutable transaction histories.
Any capacity for a central entity to rewrite that history introduces counterparty risk akin to traditional finance, directly contradicting the trustless promise of decentralized exchanges.
Expect heightened scrutiny on appchain governance and emergency protocols following this event, as market participants re-evaluate the true decentralization of such offerings.
Against this backdrop, traders are increasingly concentrating risk on Hyperliquid HYPE $23.72 24h volatility: 8.3% Market cap: $5.65 B Vol. 24h: $238.97 M , which now leads the perp DEX market in both volume and open interest.
Its scale highlights a growing preference for platforms perceived as operationally robust, even as broader market volatility weighs on token prices.
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2026-01-19 16:362mo ago
2026-01-19 11:002mo ago
XRP Price Needs to Replicate This Four-Month-Old Move to Get a 33% Rally ‘Moving'
XRP Price Needs to Replicate This Four-Month-Old Move to Get a 33% Rally ‘Moving’XRP must reclaim the 100-day EMA near $2.24 to have a chance at 33% breakout.Whales and long-term holders added 17 million XRP since Jan 14, signaling early positioningShorts dominate derivatives over 95%, making a 100-day EMA reclaim a squeeze triggerXRP has been one of the weaker large-cap tokens this week. The XRP price is down about 6% over the past seven days, putting pressure on short-term sentiment.
Still, the latest pullback may not be the end of the move. The chart and on-chain data suggest XRP is sitting at a make-or-break moment that depends on whether it can repeat a setup last seen four months ago.
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Price Chart Shows a Familiar SetupXRP appears to be forming an inverse head-and-shoulders structure on the daily chart. This pattern often signals a trend reversal, but only if key levels are reclaimed. Right now, the neckline of the structure sits near $2.52, around 28% above current prices.
For that rally path to open, XRP first needs to reclaim the 100-day exponential moving average (EMA), the sky blue line. An EMA gives more weight to recent prices, so it reacts faster to trend changes than a simple moving average. Historically, this level has acted as a major decision point for XRP. In September, reclaiming the 100-day EMA led to a roughly 12% rally. Earlier that same month, a similar reclaim produced a 16% move higher.
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So far, XRP has failed to hold above shorter-term EMAs (20-day and 50-day) and was rejected again near the 100-day EMA on January 14. Still, the latest sell-off printed a long lower wick, showing buyers quickly absorbed downside pressure. That response suggests demand is present, keeping the bullish structure alive for now, but only if the EMA barrier is eventually reclaimed.
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Whales and Holders Position Early, but Spot Buying Alone May Not Be EnoughOn-chain data shows early positioning beneath the surface. Whales holding 10 million to 100 million XRP increased balances from roughly 11.14 billion to 11.17 billion tokens, worth roughly $60 million at current prices.
Smaller whales holding 1 million to 10 million XRP were even more active. Their balances rose from around 3.54 billion to 3.59 billion XRP, or nearly $100 million. These additions began around January 14, ahead of broader holder accumulation. While they dumped a few tokens on January 15 as the XRP price started correcting, the net positioning since January 14 still remains positive.
XRP Whales: SantimentHolders followed the whales. Since January 16, the long-term holder net position change has turned decisively positive. This metric tracks wallets holding XRP for roughly 155 days or more, making it a useful proxy for conviction-based holders rather than short-term traders.
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On January 16, this cohort held approximately 223,201,195 XRP. By January 18, holdings had risen to about 234,886,841 XRP. That is an increase of roughly 11.69 million XRP, representing a 5.2% rise in holdings over just two days.
HODLers Adding: GlassnodeThe timing matters. Whales began positioning earlier, during the initial correction, while long-term holders stepped in after January 16. This staggered accumulation suggests deliberate buying rather than emotional dip-chasing.
Derivatives Skew Sets Up the Catalyst, While XRP Price Levels Decide the OutcomeDerivatives positioning adds a key twist. On XRP perpetual markets, short liquidation leverage sits near $520 million, while long leverage is closer to $22 million. That means positioning is skewed over 95% toward shorts.
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XRP Liquidation Map: CoinglassThis imbalance creates fuel. A modest upside move could trigger a short squeeze, amplifying price strength quickly if key levels break.
The levels are clear. XRP needs to close above $2.24 to confirm strength and reclaim the 100-day EMA line. It can then push into the $2.48–$2.52 zone to activate the pattern. If that happens, a 33% rally projection comes back into play.
XRP Price Analysis: TradingViewOn the downside, losing $1.84 weakens the setup, while a drop below $1.77 invalidates it entirely. For now, XRP is not breaking out. But if it can replicate the September move, the rally may finally get moving.
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Ethereum's 4-Hour Chart Says A Big Dump Is Coming, Here's The Target
The Ethereum (ETH) 4-hour chart is flashing warning signs as price hovers around a critical support zone. After months of sideways trading, ETH remains trapped in a consolidation, signaling weakening momentum amid uncertain broader market conditions. According to a crypto analyst, ETH’s 4-hour chart suggests that the cryptocurrency could be heading for a major price dump if buyers fail to regain control.
Ethereum Price Chart Signals Major Crash Ahead A new market analysis by crypto expert Tyrex draws attention to a 4-hour chart, warning that ETH may be preparing for another price crash. Tyrex noted that Ethereum recently bottomed inside the purple rectangle on the lower timeframe, where price dipped below a key support around $3,260, briefly triggering a liquidity sweep. The move, however, was quickly reversed, indicating it was a fakeout rather than a true bearish breakdown.
Even after the rejection, the analyst revealed that Ethereum’s broader 4-hour pattern remains largely unchanged. He stated that ETH has also repeatedly returned to the same support area, raising concerns that demand may be weakening. Notably, when price keeps revisiting the same lows, it often signals growing pressure, not strength.
On the chart, Ethereum is now consolidating just above the highlighted support zone. Momentum has slowed compared to the earlier impulsive rally, and the price is still struggling to gain upward traction. Instead of continuation, the market appears to be hesitating at a critical area.
Source: Chart from Tyrex on X According to Tyrex, this hesitation could be a major risk. Repeatedly retesting the same lows makes the market more vulnerable, increasing the likelihood of a deeper price dump. Notably, each retest makes it easier for sellers to break through support as buyers gradually lose control.
The analyst’s chart also outlines a potential path lower if support gives way. A drop beneath the purple zone would put Ethereum at risk of sliding toward the next downside area between $3,209 and $3,221. At the time of Tyrex’s analysis, ETH was trading around $3,312, which means a move to this range would have represented a roughly 3% decline.
However, as of writing, Ethereum has dropped to $3,200–which is already below the analyst’s initial breakdown target. This suggests that upward momentum has weakened further, and the recent price drop could signal an even larger decline, according to Tyrex’s analysis.
Analyst Recommends A “Wait And See” Approach While the Ethereum price navigates bearish trends, Tyrex has advised investors and targets to adopt a wait-and-see approach. He indicated that ETH’s outlook is not entirely bearish. According to him, if Ethereum can hold above $3,230, it would shift his bearish bias to a cautiously bullish one.
Maintaining that level suggests buyers are defending the range and preventing further downside. In that scenario, ETH could stabilize and potentially climb toward $3,420, as highlighted by the green zone on the chart.
ETH trading at $3,210 on the 1D chart | Source: DOGEUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
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Bittensor hits 5-day bearish run – Will THIS TAO zone hold?
Bittensor’s TAO token extended its bearish run as selling pressure intensified for a fifth straight session.
The decline followed a failed retest of the $310 supply zone on the 10th of January, which triggered sustained short positioning.
That area had capped prior recovery attempts and remained a key reference point for near-term price behavior.
For bullish momentum to regain credibility, TAO buyers would need to invalidate that zone decisively.
At press time, TAO traded near $251 after posting a sharp daily decline, marking its weakest level since listing on Coinbase in late October.
The move reflected fading upside momentum. Repeated stabilization attempts over recent sessions failed to attract follow-through buying. Sellers retained control as price drifted lower across the daily timeframe.
Source: TradingView
Supply zone retest highlights growing pressure For traders, the recent interaction with the $310 region placed Bittensor [TAO] at a technically sensitive level.
Moreover, price approached that zone while forming successive lower highs. It signaled persistent distribution rather than short-term volatility.
The retest occurred without a meaningful pickup in bullish participation, keeping downside risks in focus. That weakness left the price vulnerable as the market structure continued to tilt lower.
Network metrics reflect fading engagement Beyond price action, network metrics softened notably during the drawdown. Development Activity dropped to its lowest observed level for TAO, pointing to reduced ecosystem momentum.
Historically, sustained declines in Development Activity often aligned with cooling investor interest during extended downtrends.
Source: Santiment
On top of that, social metrics weakened alongside price.
Santiment data showed TAO recorded roughly 30 social mentions over the past 24 hours, reflecting fading speculative attention.
Lower Social Volume mirrored shrinking demand and limited participation from retail traders.
Source: Santiment
TAO market sentiment remains cautious Taken together, declining price action, subdued Development Activity, and weaker social presence kept sentiment cautious.
On-chain signals suggested traders remained reluctant to step in aggressively near current levels. That alignment left near-term conviction fragile as participants watched for signs of stabilization.
With TAO holding below the $310 supply zone and engagement metrics muted, selling pressure remained the dominant force.
Final Thoughts Rejection near $310 aligned with lower highs and weak follow-through buying, reinforcing downside structure. Falling Development Activity and roughly 30 daily social mentions pointed to thinning participation, limiting dip-buying interest.
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The Daily: Bitcoin slips as US-EU tariff war fears mount, NYSE develops 24/7 tokenized securities trading platform, and more
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Happy Monday! It's been a fairly quiet one with U.S. markets closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, but we're still here to get you up to speed with the latest.
In today's newsletter, crypto markets drop on fears of a potential trade war between the U.S. and the EU over Greenland, the New York Stock Exchange develops a tokenized trading platform to support 24/7 trading, Paradex's bitcoin pricing glitch triggers mass liquidations, and more.
Meanwhile, global crypto investment products logged nearly $2.2 billion in net weekly inflows, even as geopolitical jitters dented the late-week mood, according to CoinShares.
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Bitcoin slips as US-EU tariff war fears mount Bitcoin slid back toward $92,000 in a sharp Sunday night into Monday morning sell-off as renewed U.S.-EU tariff war fears over Greenland rattled already fragile crypto market sentiment.
The drop triggered more than $750 million in long liquidations within hours, as major cryptocurrencies, including ETH, XRP, and SOL, also tracked BTC lower. Presto Research analyst Min Jung noted crypto continues to underperform other risk assets, even as equities in markets like South Korea trade flat to higher, suggesting that crypto-specific weakness persists. Meanwhile, BTC Markets analyst Rachael Lucas said geopolitical headlines amplified weakness that had already been building after delays to the U.S. crypto market structure bill markup process. Lucas added that bitcoin's recent break below its 50-week moving average had accelerated algorithmic selling amid falling futures open interest. While further downside toward the $67,000 to $74,000 range remains possible, Lucas said the pullback does not yet resemble past crypto winters. NYSE develops 24/7 tokenized securities trading platform The New York Stock Exchange is developing a platform for trading and onchain settlement of tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs, pending regulatory approval.
The system aims to support 24/7 trading, fractional shares, dollar-denominated orders, and instant settlement using tokenized capital and stablecoin funding. The platform combines the NYSE's Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade infrastructure and will support multiple blockchains for settlement and custody, the firm said. The initiative fits into parent company ICE's broader push toward always-on markets, including efforts with major banks to enable tokenized deposits across clearinghouses. Paradex's 'free bitcoin' pricing glitch triggers mass liquidations, forces rollback A pricing glitch on Starknet-based DEX Paradex briefly sent bitcoin to $0 on the platform, triggering widespread liquidations before prices rapidly recovered, users reported.
The exchange said a database migration error caused the incident and confirmed plans to roll back the appchain to restore its last known correct state. Paradex did not disclose how many traders were affected, but restricted parts of the platform while engineers worked through recovery. The episode has reignited debate over blockchain rollbacks, an extreme and controversial response that challenges expectations of transaction finality. Vitalik Buterin calls for 'different and better' DAOs beyond token-holder voting Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called on the crypto industry to build "different and better" DAOs that move beyond token-holder voting.
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Ripple USD stablecoin (RLUSD) has spiked by over 129% in volume in the last 24 hours as market activity picked up in some sectors of the cryptocurrency space.
RLUSD trading bolume surges amid stablecoin demandAs per CoinMarketCap data, the increased activity led to an increased 145.56%, or $49.55 million, within this time frame. The spike in volume signals that there is a demand for the stablecoin, which has soared into the top 10 stablecoin in the sector.
Notably, during periods of market decline, investors might decide to accumulate a particular asset by buying at a lower price. This generally creates a demand for stablecoins, which are used for such purchases on different exchanges.
It is worth mentioning that the Ripple USD stablecoin, which was launched in December 2024, has registered accelerated growth. RLUSD’s market capitalization now stands at $1.33 billion within this short timeline of hitting the crypto market.
The growth could have a positive impact on Ripple’s XRP and amplify its purchasing power. The high demand for the stablecoin could serve as a bridge for users entering the ecosystem and also boost XRP demand for liquidity.
Additionally, the transaction fees, which are paid in XRP, get burned, thereby reducing the circulating supply.
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That scarcity in XRP might serve to trigger pressure on the market and support a price rebound. XRP has been facing volatility issues and has failed to regain the $3 level since October 2025.
XRP price slides below $2, can RLUSD revive price?As of press time, XRP is exchanging hands at $1.97, which represents a 3.58% decrease in the last 24 hours.
However, trading volume remains in the green zone by 182.66% at $3.85 billion. The plunge in price comes as a shock, given that the coin recently posted the first golden cross of 2026.
The decline has been attributed to a sudden reversal in price outlook as a result of a death cross that emerged in the last 24 hours. The death cross, which suggests bearish sentiment, appears to have limited the coin to a tight range of $1.97 and $2.06.
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Lawyer Says SEC v. Ripple Case Has Reached Its Legal End
According to attorney Bill Morgan, the SEC v. Ripple litigation is legally closed on its core points. In July 2023, Judge Analisa Torres ruled that XRP does not constitute an investment contract, which removed the basis for claims related to programmatic sales and secondary market transactions. The SEC only retains limited room to pursue claims over sales made after 2020, but any future action is constrained by the final ruling and cannot redefine the nature of the token. The litigation between the SEC and Ripple is legally closed on its central issues and cannot be reopened under the same arguments, according to attorney Bill Morgan, one of the legal analysts who followed the case consistently. The key factor is the application of the principle of res judicata, which prevents parties from relitigating matters already resolved through a final judgment.
According to Morgan, claim preclusion blocks any new attempt by the SEC to argue that XRP is a security and also invalidates claims related to Ripple’s historical XRP sales conducted between 2013 and 2020. Those issues were already examined and decided by the U.S. federal courts and cannot be reintroduced in a new proceeding.
Rulings on the Definition of XRP The origin of this situation lies in the strategy adopted by the SEC during the trial. The agency divided Ripple’s activity into several categories: institutional sales, programmatic sales on secondary markets, and other forms of distribution. At the same time, it argued that XRP, as an asset, constituted an investment contract.
That approach required the court to first rule on the legal nature of XRP itself. In July 2023, Judge Analisa Torres determined that XRP, on its own, is not an investment contract. Based on that definition, the court then evaluated each type of sale separately and issued different conclusions depending on the context of the transaction.
As a result, the SEC lost its claims related to programmatic sales and secondary market transactions. It only secured an adverse ruling for Ripple in the case of certain institutional sales. Morgan emphasized that the SEC did not appeal the central finding that XRP is not a security, which ultimately fixed that standard for future litigation.
Could the SEC Initiate New Actions Against Ripple? The principle of res judicata includes both the prohibition on reopening claims and the inability to relitigate issues already resolved. This directly limits any future SEC action related to XRP sales carried out before 2020.
According to Morgan, the regulator still retains a narrow margin of action. It could bring claims related to XRP sales or distributions conducted after 2020, but any new case would be constrained by the 2023 ruling and could not challenge the nature of the token again.
The possibility of reopening the case under a different framework would only exist in the event of an explicit legal change, such as the passage of a new law by the U.S. Congress with presidential approval. Until that happens, the core elements of the Ripple case will remain legally closed
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The cryptocurrency market is mostly falling today, according to CoinStats.
ETH chart by CoinStatsETH/USDThe price of Ethereum (ETH) has dropped by 3.2% over the last 24 hours.
Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the rate of ETH has made a false breakout of the local resistance at $3,231. If the daily candle closes above that mark, there is a chance to witness a test of the $3,250 area tomorrow.
Image by TradingViewOn the longer time frame, the picture is less positive for bulls. Buyers may start thinking about a midterm rise only if the rate of the main altcoin fixes above the resistance at $3,447.
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Until it happens, bears remain more powerful than bulls.
Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, none of the sides is dominating. Such a statement is also confirmed by the falling volume. All in all, sideways trading around the current prices is the most likely scenario untli the end of the month.
Ethereum is trading at $3,218 at press time.
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Crypto markets slide as Bitcoin dips below $93K amid liquidations and tariff-driven uncertainty
Crypto markets moved lower as risk sentiment across financial markets softened. This pushed major tokens into the red, triggering leveraged liquidations, according to real-time price data and sentiment indicators.
As of the latest market prices, Bitcoin [BTC] is trading near $92,900. It is down about 1% in the past 24 hours, with volatility evident around key support levels after recent resistance.
Ethereum [ETH] is quoted around $3,200–$3,220, down by over 2%. Also, Solana [SOL] is in the $130–$145 range, down by over 3%.
The decline reflects broad weakness across large-cap altcoins, as measured by live price feeds.
The total capitalization of the crypto markets is roughly $3.14 trillion, down over 2% on the day. Trading volumes remain elevated at over $120 billion.
Crypto markets liquidations rise on price pullback A wave of leveraged liquidations across crypto derivatives markets has accompanied the recent price deterioration.
Multiple data sources show that hundreds of millions of dollars in long positions were closed out over the past 24 hours.
Data from Coinglass showed over $602 million in long liquidations, with significant activity concentrated in Bitcoin and Ethereum markets.
Source: Coinglass
These automated liquidations typically occur when leveraged bets on price rises fail to hold support levels, contributing to short-term downward pressure.
Thin liquidity amplifies macro-driven moves The downturn unfolded in a thinner liquidity environment, with U.S. equity markets closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, while crypto markets continued trading uninterrupted.
Historically, such conditions can exaggerate price moves in crypto, particularly when combined with elevated leverage.
At the same time, renewed tariff rhetoric and geopolitical uncertainty added to risk-off positioning across global markets.
Recent statements from U.S. President Donald Trump signalling potential tariff action against Europe, alongside broader tensions over Iran and Greenland, weighed on investor sentiment, even in the absence of immediate policy changes.
Traditional markets reacted cautiously, with equity futures under pressure and safe-haven assets such as gold attracting flows.
Crypto markets, which often act as a high-beta risk asset in the short term, reflected that shift through accelerated liquidations and broad-based declines.
Crypto markets sentiment turns cautious Market sentiment indicators continue to reflect caution. Alternative live sentiment indices show mixed fear and neutral readings across major tokens, with several assets still classified in neutral or fear territory, indicating tepid conviction among traders.
As of this writing, the Fear and Greed Index, according to CoinMarketCap, was 45, indicating a neutral sentiment.
Despite the pullback, Bitcoin continues to trade well above key longer-term support zones established earlier in the cycle, leaving the broader structure intact for now.
However, sustained weakness below current support levels could invite further downside if macro uncertainty persists and liquidity remains constrained.
Final Thoughts The latest crypto sell-off reflects a leverage-driven unwind exacerbated by thin liquidity and renewed macro uncertainty rather than a fundamental shift in market structure. With geopolitical headlines and tariff risks back in focus, short-term volatility is likely to remain elevated until clearer signals emerge from broader markets.
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'Pay Attention': XRP Ledger Validator Teases Major Adoption Feature
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XRP Ledger Validator Vet is optimistic about the frontier of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) on the XRPL. Zero-knowledge proofs are believed to possess the potential to drive breakthroughs in privacy and compute scalability.
Vet cited the most recent episode of Ripple's on-chain economy, where Aanchal Malhotra, Research Lead at Ripple, explained XRP Ledger's privacy push.
How can you not be bullish?
.@aanchalmalhotre is one of the coolest person you'll find in the community!
She co authored the XRP AMM and other features.
Now she is on ZKP and this is what it enables for us
- Trust minimized bridging for interoperability
- Compliant privacy,… https://t.co/B4Ly1VciIb
— Vet (@Vet_X0) January 19, 2026 The XRP Ledger validator hints at what zero-knowledge proofs might bring to the XRP Ledger, which includes trust-minimized bridging for interoperability, compliant privacy and selective disclosure to authorities and third parties.
ZK proofs are also anticipated to bring about transactional scalability, where computations and transactions can be done on XRPL layer 2s, and then the main chain is used as a settlement layer.
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Vet believes this is the path to mass adoption and highlighted the need to pay attention at this time.
What's coming?In the most recent on-chain economy series, Aanchal Malhotra, Research Lead at Ripple, states where XRP Ledger currently stands in the push for on-chain privacy.
According to Malhotra, the XRP Ledger is getting past the exploration phase of zero-knowledge technologies.
Malhotra highlighted that no off-the-shelf solution can be used with the XRPL now at the stage of prototyping zero-knowledge proofs in its journey toward achieving programmable privacy.
The XRP Ledger is adopting a hybrid approach, where certain parts of the zero-knowledge proofs will be implemented natively for better performance and flexibility so that developers can build different applications and proving systems based on their needs within the programmability layer. Malhotra stated that the XRPL is much further in this journey, while teasing real world applications being built on the XRP Ledger soon.
The Ripple head of research explains what programmable privacy means in the context of the XRP Ledger. This advantage presented by blockchains allows users to get the best of both worlds, where they can hide information and at the same time do selective disclosure — for instance, disclosing the relevant information to third parties, such as auditors for compliance purposes.
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Monday is mainly controlled by bears, according to CoinStats.
BTC chart by CoinStatsBTC/USDThe price of Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen by 2.17% since yesterday.
Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the rate of BTC is in the middle of the local channel, between the support at $91,917 and the resistance at $93,632. As most of the daily ATR has passed, there are low chances of seeing sharp moves by tomorrow.
Image by TradingViewOn the longer time frame, none of the sides has seized the initiative yet. The volume remains low, confirming the absence of bulls and bears' strength.
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In this case, sideways trading in the zone of $93,000-$94,000 is the most likely scenario over the next few days.
Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, traders should pay attention to the nearest level at $95,938. Until the price is below that mark, bears are more powerful than bulls, which means one may expect a further correction of BTC.
Peter Schiff's latest Bitcoin crash warning may not be FUD this time, as death cross and a $69,000 magnet signal a potential 27% collapse that could validate his bearish thesis.
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Peter Schiff is back with another Bitcoin obituary, but this time, the situation might be more than just his usual goldbug ritual. The man known as probably the biggest critic of the cryptocurrency is not just speaking out against BTC on principle; he is pointing to something that actually shows up on the charts.
After Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $126,000 last year, the world's biggest cryptocurrency has dropped about 30%, while gold surged 65% in the same period. This is now causing a bigger narrative problem. According to Schiff, Bitcoin's inability to keep up with the precious metal's performance calls into question the whole "digital gold" idea. The market is slowly catching on to this mismatch.
Everyone expects Bitcoin to follow gold’s lead and rally to new highs. But the market has given speculators way too much time to buy. What’s far more likely is that Bitcoin’s failure to match gold’s gains undermines its narrative as digital gold, resulting in a spectacular crash.
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— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) January 19, 2026 Basically, Schiff says the market gave speculators too much time to buy, and the likely outcome is a "spectacular crash." What makes this prediction a bit more concerning than usual is the chart setup.
Bitcoin is now close to a death cross between its 23-day and 50-day moving averages right at $100,000 price point. No need to say how much importance this level holds for cryptocurrency. The 200-day EMA, which is currently around $69,000, is like a magnet for the current price action around $93,000. If it goes back to that level, which is by the way the all-time high of 2021, it would be a 27% drop.
Strategy did not buy Bitcoin?Adding to the uncertainty: MicroStrategy has not said anything yet. On Mondays, Michael Saylor usually announces another round of corporate Bitcoin purchases. Today, he posted only "Bitcoin never takes holidays." No purchase disclosed.
Of course, Peter Schiff immediately fired back, saying "you can lose money in Bitcoin 365 days a year."
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If the price does not bounce back to $101,000-$102,000 per BTC, where the moving averages meet, the sell-off might speed up. It is possible that Schiff's call is not just trolling this time; the "spectacular crash" might actually come true.
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Notch $1.4 Billion Weekly Haul, Largest Since Early October
Institutional investors have continued to allocate capital to U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), prioritizing the top asset even as broader crypto market sentiment remains fragile.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in net inflows of over one billion last week, marking the largest tally in three months.
BTC ETFs Just Had Their Best Week Since October The nearly dozen spot BTC funds logged a net inflow of $1.42 billion last week, the largest inflow since the week ended October 10, when the ETFs pulled in $2.7 billion.
BlackRock’s IBIT led last week’s inflows, attracting $1.03 billion in net inflows for the week ended Jan. 16, per data from SoSoValue.
The strong inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, despite the short-term volatility in the crypto market, indicate renewed institutional demand and conviction in BTC as a long-term asset class.
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Ether spot ETFs also registered notable demand, pulling in $479 million in inflows, their highest weekly tally since early October, which reflects a bullish near-term outlook for ETH. BlackRock’s ETHA registered a lion’s share of this, raking in $219 million.
Bitcoin’s Upside Capped By Growing Geopolitical Tensions Last week’s positive momentum came as the premier crypto topped the $97,000 level toward the end of the week, up from around $90,500 at the beginning of the period. BTC has since retreated after news emerged about US-European tensions over Greenland.
President Donald Trump threatened to increase tariffs, beginning at 10% on February 1 and surging to 25% by June, on imports from eight NATO allies, including Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland, unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland to the United States.
Bitcoin has shed 2.2% over the last 24 hours to trade hands at $92,951, according to CoinGecko data. The asset remains roughly 26% below its October record high of just above $126,000.
CoinGlass data aggregated from publicly available sources showed over $873.87 million in crypto positions were liquidated over the last 24 hours, with approximately $788 million coming from long positions, signaling that bullish positioning had become crowded following the recent upsurge.
That said, traders are likely to remain on edge until sustained spot demand re-emerges, as cryptocurrencies will likely remain sensitive to geopolitical factors.
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Party's Over For Bitcoin Bulls: Analyst Reveals The Next Steps
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Bitcoin’s price action in recent days has shifted from controlled upward momentum to rejection in the past 24 hours. After failing to hold above $97,000 last week, Bitcoin has rolled over with expanding downside momentum, printing consecutive indecisive bearish candles on the daily timeframe.
An interesting view was laid out in a recent technical analysis shared on X by a crypto analyst known as Guru, who argued that what many traders mistook for consolidation was, in fact, a late-stage distribution phase for Bitcoin.
Rejection At The Range Top Technical analysis of Bitcoin’s price action on the daily candlestick timeframe chart shows that the leading cryptocurrency has been trading in an ascending channel with a series of higher lows and higher highs since November 2025. An ascending channel is generally bullish, since it suggests buyers are increasingly gaining control.
However, the outlook laid out by Guru projects Bitcoin’s price action resolving into a bearish downturn. Notably, Bitcoin’s price action recently pushed into the upper boundary of the range and was firmly rejected. This rejection is the focal point of his analysis. Instead of a breakout or a clean continuation higher, Bitcoin failed to sustain momentum at resistance, which is a sign that sellers are stepping in.
Source: Chart from Guru on X In Guru’s view, this behavior is inconsistent with accumulation. He describes the structure as a rising range forming after a completed expansion. The rejection at the upper boundary means supply is overwhelming demand, even though the price is trending slightly higher within the range.
Based on this, the analyst warned that the “party is over” for bulls as a final warning for traders before a projected downturn. “Last call to SELL before the REAL crash hits below 80K. Bulls won’t get another warning,” he said.
Price Target And The Bearish Roadmap Guru’s analysis is very specific when it comes to where he believes Bitcoin is headed if the range continues to hold as resistance. In terms of a price target, the analyst projected a move that sees BTC falling below $80,000 and even extending the crash below $76,000.
As it stands, Bitcoin is trading at $92,930, having retraced by 2.1% in the past 24 hours. What has added validity to Guru’s prediction is the comparison between his previous analysis in December 2025 and the current price action. A month ago, he shared the same rising channel and outlined a path that he expected the price of Bitcoin to follow within the channel.
Bitcoin respected the channel throughout December, bounced within its boundaries, and then rejected almost precisely where the projection suggested. The subsequent decline is unfolding along the same path he outlined. This alignment has led Guru to double down on his bearish outlook.
The analyst also challenged the narrative of BTC as a dependable store of value in what he describes as a “chaos economy” in 2026.
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HBAR price prints double bottom at $0.10, is a reversal forming?
HBAR price is bouncing from $0.10 high-time-frame support, after a sharp drop, forming a potential double bottom that could signal a reversal if key resistance levels are reclaimed.
Summary
HBAR defended $0.10 support, triggering a strong bounce Price structure is forming a double bottom reversal pattern A reclaim of value area low with volume is needed for confirmation HBAR (HBAR) price is entering a technically important phase after price action rotated back into $0.10 high-time-frame support and printed a strong bounce. This move comes after the market gave back much of its prior rally, triggered by a breakdown below the value area low, which shifted short-term momentum bearish.
However, the pullback into support has now produced a structure resembling a double bottom, a common reversal pattern that can signal the end of a downtrend if confirmed. While the pattern is still developing and confirmation is not complete, the response at $0.10 suggests demand is present, and the market may be building a base for a rotation back toward higher levels.
HBAR price key technical points HBAR bounced strongly from $0.10 high-time-frame support Price action is forming a potential double bottom reversal pattern Reclaiming the value area low is required to confirm bullish continuation HBARUSDT (1D) Chart, Source: TradingView HBAR’s recent weakness was driven by the loss of the value area low, which typically marks the lower boundary of accepted value in the market. When price breaks below this region and fails to reclaim it quickly, it often signals a shift toward lower value and increased selling pressure.
In this case, HBAR’s breakdown led to a corrective rotation that erased much of the prior upside move. Structurally, this type of drop can look bearish, but it becomes more meaningful when it tests a major high-time-frame level that has historically acted as demand.
That is what happened at $0.10. The market reached a key support zone and reacted strongly, which is often the first condition required for a reversal structure to form.
Double bottom formation and reversal potential From a technical analysis perspective, a double bottom is considered a reversal pattern that often appears after a prolonged downtrend. It reflects a scenario where sellers fail to push price to new lows on the second test, while buyers begin stepping in more aggressively at the same support zone.
HBAR’s current structure is beginning to resemble this pattern because price has revisited the $0.10 area and bounced again, suggesting demand may be absorbing sell pressure. This is important because when double bottoms form at high-time-frame support, they can often lead to larger trend shifts once resistance breaks.
However, a double bottom is not confirmed simply by bouncing. Confirmation comes when price breaks above the neckline resistance and holds those levels with acceptance. That is the next step HBAR must complete for a reversal to solidify.
Value area low is the next resistance to reclaim The next major level HBAR needs to reclaim is the value area low. This zone is important because it marks the threshold at which the market shifts from lower value back toward balance and strength.
If HBAR can break above the value area low and hold it on a closing basis, it would signal that buyers are regaining control and that the double bottom structure is transitioning from potential to confirmed.
This reclaim must be supported by bullish volume inflows. Breakouts without volume are vulnerable to failure and often lead to another rejection back toward support. A volume-backed reclaim would strengthen the reversal narrative and increase the probability of continuation toward higher resistance levels.
What to expect in the coming price action HBAR is currently positioned at a critical support level where reversal conditions are starting to form. As long as price continues to hold $0.10 support, the probability remains elevated for the double bottom structure to develop further and rotate price back toward resistance.
The key confirmation level is the value area low. A successful reclaim with bullish volume would validate the reversal setup and increase the likelihood of a sustained rally. If HBAR fails to reclaim resistance, the market may remain range-bound and vulnerable to additional downside tests.
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7,798 ETH Transfer to Binance Raises Eyebrows After Long-Term Stake Ends
Lookonchain tracked 7,798 ETH, about $25 million, moving to Binance after two years of staking; the wallet may possibly link to Fenbushi Capital. The deposit landed as ETH fell 4.5% from $3,360 to the $3,220 area after a week of sideways trading. CoinShares data showed $1.55 billion of Bitcoin inflows and $496 million into Ethereum since October, while tariff headlines pushed BTC from $95,460 to $92,490 before rebounding to $93,180. Lookonchain flagged a large Ethereum move: 7,798 ETH, valued near $25 million, landed on Binance from a single wallet. The tracker said the funds had been staked for two years and were withdrawn before the deposit, a pattern commonly associated with preparing to sell. The key point is that a long-dormant, yield-generating position suddenly became exchange-ready liquidity. Lookonchain added the wallet may be linked to Fenbushi Capital, a crypto asset manager founded in 2015, though attribution remains unconfirmed. Either way, desks are watching for immediate sell-through signals.
A wallet possibly linked to Fenbushi Capital just deposited 7,798 $ETH($25M) into #Binance after staking for 2 years.https://t.co/rkH4MV5aYJ pic.twitter.com/DRvtlHNa0T
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) January 19, 2026
Whale Exit Meets ETH Dip and Institutional Flow Backdrop The timing amplified attention because ETH was already slipping. The report notes a 4.5% intraday drop, with Ethereum falling from $3,360 into the $3,220 zone where it was trading at the time. A week earlier, ETH had climbed almost 8%, from $3,080 to roughly $3,330, then drifted sideways inside that range. In a choppy tape, an exchange deposit this size reads like optional supply that can hit bids quickly. That uncertainty is what makes the transfer noteworthy for short-term positioning. It raises questions about who de-risks first when volatility spikes.
The deposit also arrived as crypto investment products saw their biggest weekly inflow since October, according to a CoinShares report. Bitcoin led with $1.55 billion of inflows, while Ethereum drew $496 million and Solana added $45 million; XRP attracted $69.5 million. That backdrop creates a tension: inflow data suggests accumulation, while one whale action hints at distribution. For portfolio managers, the two signals can coexist, but they change execution and risk timing. The first such surge since October, resetting conversations across desks.
Macro headlines were part of the mood shift. New U.S. trade tariffs against Europe pushed Bitcoin down 3.12%, sliding from $95,460 to $92,490 before rebounding to about $93,180. A CryptoQuant analyst argued the rebound reflected recovery of real spot buying demand rather than a leverage-driven futures rally. Separately, silver hit $94 per ounce, drawing attention. When cross-asset volatility rises, even isolated onchain moves can look like early risk reduction. That is the lens traders applied to this ETH transfer. Risk committees stay on alert.
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How Ripple Fits Into America's Blockchain Push – And Why XRP Isn't Going Away
Ripple's role is evolving alongside the United States' shift from regulation by enforcement to regulation by legislation, a transition that could keep XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) relevant even as market structure changes.
What Happened: Trader Cryptoinsightuk said the U.S. has moved from a hostile stance toward crypto to a framework designed to support innovation and domestic development.
Recent measures such as the GENIUS Act on stablecoins, the CLARITY Act clarifying securities versus commodities, and Executive Order 14178, which bans retail CBDCs while backing public blockchains, have provided long-sought regulatory clarity. Together, they lower barriers for institutional participation and position the U.S. as a global hub for digital assets.
Against this backdrop, Ripple has spent more than $4 billion building out an institutional-grade financial stack. Since 2023, the company has acquired multiple custody providers, including Metaco, Fortress Trust, Standard Custody, and Palisade, along with prime broker Hidden Road (now Ripple Prime), stablecoin payments rail Rail, and treasury management platform GTreasury.
These assets form an integrated system spanning custody, payments, prime brokerage, and treasury operations, anchored around the XRP Ledger and Ripple's U.S. dollar stablecoin, RLUSD.
Why It Matters: Cryptoinsightuk said XRP's role may evolve rather than disappear. As regulated stablecoins such as RLUSD become the primary settlement layer, XRP could function as a liquidity bridge across chains, collateral within prime brokerage, and a tool for cross-border settlement and corporate treasury use cases.
Regulatory clarity makes it easier for institutions to adopt RLUSD first, with XRP potentially following as confidence grows. While this does not guarantee near-term price appreciation, Ripple's acquisition strategy, clearer U.S. rules, and continued focus on cross-border payments strengthen the long-term infrastructure and adoption case.
The groundwork being laid now could shape where future institutional liquidity ultimately flows.
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Donnie plans to leverage sweeping tariffs on Europe in a bid to acquire Greenland as a hidden macro narrative for XRP.
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Crypto YouTuber & XRP analyst Levi is tying one of the strangest geopolitical stories of the year to a potential volatility spike in digital assets.
In a recent video, Levi claims President Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on a slate of European countries—with a jump to 25% on June 1 if the U.S. fails to reach a deal to acquire Greenland—and argues this could become a decisive macro shock for XRP over the coming weeks.
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The creator frames it starkly: “This is gonna be the most impactful thing that’s gonna happen to the markets over the course of the next couple of weeks” adding that 2026 “is gonna be a roller coaster ride” and this development will “expedite the process.”
The Greenland Tariff Claim Links Back To XRP?According to the video, Trump’s new tariffs target France, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, covering an estimated $1.2 trillion in annual bilateral trade. The rate, the host says, rises from 10% to 25% on June 1 and “will not be lifted until a deal is reached on Greenland.”
None of this is independently verified in the video, but the analysis proceeds on that premise: tariffs as leverage to secure Greenland for “strategic military purposes and shipping routes with the Arctic opening up.”
From there, the commentator draws a line to XRP. Tariff shocks, the analyst said, tend to trigger “risk-off sentiment” similar to the 2018–2019 U.S.–China trade war, pushing investors out of higher-risk assets like crypto. He notes that past tariff escalations have historically taken “over two years” for XRP to fully recover, especially when they coincided with stalled Ripple partnerships.
At the time of recording, XRP is described as “relatively steady” around $2, with Bollinger Bands tightening—often a precursor to a large move in either direction.
Systemic Political Stress Meets Bi-Folded XRP NarrativeA large part of the video leans on history. The host cites the 1930 Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act, which contributed to a 66% collapse in global trade, as a cautionary reference point. In a modern setting, he suggests similar dynamics—retaliatory tariffs, higher consumer prices, and supply chain frictions—could add roughly $2,600–$3,900 per year to U.S. household costs.
That kind of pressure, Levi argues, has previously coincided with “exponential” XRP rallies as investors look for inflation hedges and alternative rails for cross‑border value transfer. He positions XRP as an eventual beneficiary of a more fragmented global trading system, even if the initial move could be sharply negative.
Much hinges, in his view, on Europe’s response: whether the EU retaliates against U.S. exports like tech and pharma or “backs down and lets Trump acquire Greenland.” The video offers no hard evidence that either is imminent, but treats the EU reaction as the primary trigger for a “cataclysmic event” similar to drawdowns seen in April and October of 2025.
Banking Backlash, Elon’s X Woes &The Big Crypto RailThe Greenland thesis is wrapped into a broader argument about financial control. The host says Trump and his family were “debanked” by JPMorgan and notes Trump is now suing the bank, using this as a case study for why political risk in banking will drive people toward crypto: “You can’t debank people from crypto currency… with crypto you become your own bank.”
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Ripple has built the infrastructure Elon needs, from real-time settlement… https://t.co/A051Sztz8L pic.twitter.com/cfVzFG7pni
— X Finance Bull (@Xfinancebull) November 18, 2025 Levi then plays a clip of Elon Musk describing his vision for X as a global financial platform that could eventually represent “maybe half of the global financial system” and function as “the most efficient database for the thing that is money.” The host asserts that “of course crypto is gonna be a large part of this,” pointing to recent public hints of crypto integration at X, and suggesting blockchain infrastructure will be central if Musk wants real‑time, low‑fraud global payments.
For XRP holders, the through-line is clear but speculative: rising geopolitical and financial friction, more aggressive use of tariffs, and visible de-banking controversies could all accelerate migration toward neutral, cross‑border settlement assets. In Levi’s framing, the next EU move on tariffs—and the June 1 deadline he cites—may be an early stress test of that thesis.
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People Also AskDoes the video provide independent evidence of the Greenland–tariff linkage?
No. The host presents it as fact but does not cite documents, official statements, or third‑party reporting.
What XRP price level is mentioned?
He cites XRP trading around $2 support with widening Bollinger Bands, implying an impending large move.
How is Elon Musk’s X platform connected to XRP in the video?
XRP is not directly named by Musk. The host infers that X’s global finance ambitions will require crypto rails and sees that as consistent with the long‑term XRP narrative.
What should crypto investors take away from this?
The video treats potential tariff escalation and EU retaliation as near‑term volatility catalysts and argues that, over a longer horizon, growing distrust in banks and payment intermediaries could favor crypto-based cross‑border systems such as those built around XRP.
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Bitcoin Crash Glitch: BTC Price Flashes $0 on Starknet DEX After Error
A technical error on Paradex, a decentralised crypto exchange built on Starknet, briefly showed the price of Bitcoin at zero on Tuesday, triggering widespread liquidations and forcing the platform offline for several hours.
Database Error Triggers LiquidationsParadex said the incident was caused by a faulty database migration during scheduled maintenance. The error led to incorrect pricing data, briefly displaying Bitcoin at $0 on the platform.
Starknet-based DEX Paradex once saw Bitcoin’s price plunge to $0 toady after a faulty database migration caused erroneous pricing data, triggering mass liquidations. The platform rolled back the chain to a pre-error block, force-cancelled most open orders, and resumed trading…
— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) January 19, 2026 As a result, automated systems began liquidating positions tied to Bitcoin before engineers intervened. Users on social media reported seeing positions wiped out within minutes, initially believing the issue was only a display bug.
Chain Rolled Back to Restore StateThe exchange, which operates on Starknet, said it rolled back the chain to block 1,604,710, the last known correct state before the maintenance began.
All accounts were restored to their pre-maintenance status, and most open orders were force-cancelled as part of the recovery process. Trading resumed roughly eight hours later.
Paradex confirmed that user funds were safe but did not disclose how many traders were affected or the total value of positions liquidated during the glitch.
Trading Restrictions and Warnings IssuedDuring recovery, the platform moved through several restricted trading modes, including cancel-only and post-only, to prevent further issues. Parts of the exchange remained inaccessible while engineers worked to stabilise systems.
Paradex also warned users to watch out for impersonators and fake support accounts attempting to exploit the situation during the outage.
The incident sparked strong reactions online, with users questioning the reliability of decentralised perpetual exchanges when chain rollbacks are required. Some traders said the rollback and deletion of transaction records damaged trust in the platform, especially for those who experienced losses during the brief pricing failure.
Paradex said it is continuing to review the incident and will provide further updates, but the event adds to growing concerns about operational risks in decentralised trading platforms during upgrades and maintenance.
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Strategy (MSTR) Stock: Saylor's ‘Bigger Orange' Post Hints at New Bitcoin Buy
TLDRTreasury Swells Past 687,000 BitcoinStock Performance Lags Bitcoin GainsConversion Window Creates PressureGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks Michael Saylor’s “Bigger Orange” post on X suggests Strategy is preparing another Bitcoin acquisition Strategy purchased 14,910 BTC in January 2026, including a $1.25 billion buy on January 11 The company’s treasury now contains 687,410 Bitcoin with an average cost of $75,353 per coin Bitcoin trades around $92,600, putting Strategy’s holdings in profitable territory MSTR stock fell 52.67% over 12 months while billions in convertible debt matures in 2027-2028 Strategy chairman Michael Saylor is at it again. A Sunday post on X suggests the company is gearing up for another Bitcoin purchase.
Saylor shared a StrategyTracker screenshot displaying Bitcoin’s price history alongside the company’s previous buy dates. His caption contained just two words: “Bigger Orange.”
The cryptic message follows Saylor’s established playbook. He routinely uses social media to telegraph upcoming Bitcoin purchases before formal announcements.
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Strategy has already made moves this month. The company opened 2026 with a $115.97 million acquisition of 1,283 BTC on January 4.
The follow-up was much larger. Strategy purchased 13,627 BTC for $1.25 billion on January 11. Those two transactions brought the month’s total to 14,910 Bitcoin.
Treasury Swells Past 687,000 Bitcoin Strategy’s Bitcoin stash now totals 687,410 BTC. The company paid an average of $75,353 for each coin in its treasury.
Current Bitcoin prices around $92,600 put the holdings in profit. The treasury’s market value exceeds $63 billion based on today’s trading levels.
StrategyTracker confirms every Bitcoin in the company’s possession was acquired below current market rates. The paper gains provide cushion against price volatility.
Recent market turbulence hasn’t deterred buying plans. Bitcoin dropped 2.6% in the last 24 hours amid U.S.-Europe tariff tensions affecting risk assets.
Stock Performance Lags Bitcoin Gains MSTR shares tell a different story than the Bitcoin treasury. The stock has plunged approximately 52.67% over the past year, closing at $173.71 on January 16.
That gap raises questions about the strategy’s effectiveness. Bitcoin holdings show healthy returns while shareholders have watched equity values crater.
Strategy finances purchases through various mechanisms. Convertible notes serve as the primary funding vehicle, allowing capital raises without immediate cash outlays.
These debt instruments carry future obligations. Billions of dollars in notes become convertible between late 2027 and 2028.
Conversion Window Creates Pressure The approaching timeline puts Strategy in a tight spot. The company must ensure sufficient capital when note holders exercise conversion rights.
Management has maintained they possess adequate resources. Leadership statements emphasize confidence in meeting debt obligations as they mature.
An alternative exists if needed. Strategy has acknowledged it could liquidate Bitcoin holdings to generate capital. That fallback option remains available as conversion dates near.
So far, the company hasn’t required that measure. Bitcoin’s price trajectory has kept the treasury comfortably profitable.
Bitcoin traded just above $92,600 during Asian morning trading Monday.
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Hacked Funds on the Move: $63M From January Breach Routed Through Tornado Cash
CertiK detected new on-chain movements linked to a $282 million hack that occurred on January 10, which reportedly involved the compromise of a wallet. According to the security firm, around $63 million of the stolen funds have already started to move, marking the beginning of an active laundering phase through Tornado Cash.
On-chain tracking shows that the attacker consolidated large balances into Bitcoin and Litecoin wallets, including more than 1,100 BTC and 2.05 million LTC. The attacker then sent roughly 686 BTC to Ethereum via ThorSwap, where the funds were converted into 19,632 ETH. From there, the ETH was distributed across multiple addresses through repeated transfers of 400 ETH, a common pattern used to hinder tracing. Part of those funds has already entered Tornado Cash.
The use of a mixer indicates an attempt to break transaction traceability. The prior use of a cross-chain bridge also complicates tracking due to liquidity fragmentation and the involvement of multiple protocol layers.
For now, the remaining stolen funds, roughly $219 million, remain inactive. CertiK continues to monitor the wallets it has been able to associate with the hack and warned that an acceleration in mixer deposits could signal further movements in the short term.
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The rally has pushed privacy tokens, including Monero, Dash, and DUSK, into the spotlight amid widespread crypto weakness, indicating what analysts describe as selective capital rotation rather than traditional risk-off behavior.
Over the past 24 hours, Bitcoin dropped nearly 3%, while most altcoins fell between 3% and 10%; privacy coins, however, moved in the opposite direction, according to CoinGecko data.
Dash traded at $81.61, up 1.9% on the day and 119% over the week, while Monero, which hit a new all-time high last Thursday, traded around $644, gaining 8.9% in 24 hours.
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“Privacy coins’ outperformance during a broad market pullback is an indicator of selective risk-taking by investors who prefer not to fully de-risk or exit their positions in the crypto markets,” Youssef said, adding that while stablecoins traditionally served as the preferred safe haven during volatility, “privacy coins now offer a compelling alternative by aligning with the trend toward censorship resistance.“
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Youssef pointed to tightening KYC and AML requirements worldwide as key catalysts pushing users toward protocol-embedded financial privacy.
The mass freezing of stablecoins has accelerated this shift, most notably Tether’s freezing of over $182 million in USDT across five addresses on January 11.
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Dubai’s International Financial Centre’s prohibition on privacy tokens trading due to AML and sanctions risks announced last week has failed to interrupt the bullish trend.
Despite these regulatory headwinds, the sector has continued to post gains.
“Remarkably, even the ban on privacy coin trading announced last week by Dubai authorities hasn’t interrupted their bullish trend,” Youssef observed.
Technical Momentum Points to Further UpsidePrivacy coins have outperformed large-cap assets across several recent market downturns, establishing divergence patterns that could cement their role in strategic portfolios.
“Privacy is once again recognized as fundamental to decentralization,” Youssef said, noting that “the core use case and technology of privacy coins remain relevant, especially amid ongoing concerns about peer risk, sovereign surveillance, and the future of digital finance.“
With DUSK posting over 540% growth in 30 days, market participants are watching whether it can sustain momentum and join established privacy leaders.
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