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DENVER, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Since its founding in 2004, First Western Trust has remained deeply committed to building strong, vibrant communities through philanthropy, economic investment, and cultural enrichment. Nowhere is this more apparent than in its long-standing support for the arts, a core pillar of the bank’s identity and a reflection of its mission to be more than a financial institution, but a partner in community well-being.

In Boulder, this commitment has recently come to life in a truly innovative way with the unveiling of Adularia, an original, one-of-a-kind digital art commission by First Western created by local artist Chris Coleman. Installed in First Western Trust’s newly updated Boulder office, Adularia is more than a visual statement. It is a thoughtful, immersive experience, rooted in the region’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.

A Tradition of Supporting the Arts

Since 2006, First Western Trust has actively supported nonprofits and arts organizations throughout Boulder and the greater Western U.S. Headquartered in Colorado, the bank has spent the past two decades building a distinguished art collection, curated by Simon Zalkind, that highlights contemporary artists with deep ties to the region.

Founder, Chairman, and CEO Scott Wylie, along with President and COO Julie Courkamp, have long championed the idea that art should play a central role in the experience of the bank, not just for clients, but for associates and the broader community.

“Our goal is to animate our spaces,” says Courkamp. “We wanted to try something completely new with this digital commission, something bold and connected to Boulder.”

From Concept to Creation: Commissioning Adularia

In 2023, First Western Trust embarked on a nationwide search for an artist who could bring that vision to life. Led by curator Simon Zalkind, the selection process began with a review of over 20 artists, which was narrowed down to nine, and finally to three semi-finalists who were invited to present detailed concepts.

Key to the selection was finding an artist with local ties to the Western U.S. and a practice that reflects the landscape and spirit of Boulder. Chris Coleman emerged as the ideal choice, not only for his artistic approach, but for his deep connection to the natural surroundings.

To create Adularia, Coleman hiked more than a dozen trails surrounding Boulder, using video and photogrammetry to generate 3D models of the landscape. The result is a richly layered digital animation that blends real-world data and imaginative storytelling and explores how memory, movement, and nature intersect.

About Adularia

Named after a gemstone native to Colorado’s mountains, Adularia is a digitally rendered meditation on nature, memory, and movement. The gemstone, translucent and tinged with light blue, is sometimes called the “Stone of Inner Guidance,” and the piece reflects that spirit of presence and reflection.

Through tens of millions of digital facets, Coleman crafts a fragmented yet cohesive landscape that winds like a trail through Boulder’s terrain. The result is a one-hour original digital video experience, both abstract and familiar, that echoes the paths we walk to reconnect with nature and ourselves.

“Every hike is a new one, even on the same trail,” Coleman writes. “Adularia gathers those fragments, a sudden view, a tree worn smooth by many hands, into a quiet meditation on landscape and our constant journeys across this land.”

Meet the Artist: Chris Coleman

Chris Coleman is a Denver-based artist whose creative work spans sculpture, animation, generative coding, and interactive installations. Originally from West Virginia, he earned his MFA from SUNY Buffalo in New York and has developed a practice focused on exploring complex systems and the ways they are used to influence or control behavior.

His work has been exhibited in over 25 countries, including Brazil, Argentina, Singapore, Finland, the UAE, Italy, Germany, South Korea, China, the UK, Latvia, and across North America. In addition to his artistic practice, Coleman is a dedicated educator. He is currently on the faculty at The Ohio State University, where he teaches in the Department of Art’s Art and Technology Area. Prior to this, he served as both an artist and professor in the Emergent Digital Practices program at the University of Denver.

Beyond his work in the studio and classroom, Coleman is a passionate advocate for digital creativity and open-source innovation. He is the founder of the Clinic for Open Source Arts (COSA), an organization that supports contributors and communities working in open-source tools for the arts. COSA has received major support from the Knight Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Mellon Foundation, and other leading funders.

To explore more of Chris Coleman’s work, visit digitalcoleman.com.

First Western Trust’s Commitment to the Community

Adularia is the latest chapter in First Western Trust’s commitment to integrating art and culture into its mission. The bank’s corporate giving philosophy emphasizes supporting initiatives that promote economic growth, education, and well-being. For Boulder specifically, this includes long-standing support for nonprofits such as the Boulder Homeless Shelter, the YMCA Community Support Campaign, HOPE Longmont, Colorado Veterans Support Inc., Ryder’s Fund, the YMCA Y Splash Gala, the Hyland Hills Foundation, the Boulder International Film Festival, the DBI Student Banner Project, and The Highland Club.

By backing organizations that serve vulnerable populations and promote cultural access, First Western Trust continues to enrich the social fabric of Boulder and beyond.

A More Personalized Banking Experience

First Western Trust specializes in serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners, providing personalized banking and comprehensive wealth planning services. The bank’s approach is built around understanding each client’s unique goals and delivering customized financial solutions that support both their personal and business aspirations. This dedication to personalized service complements the bank’s broader mission of investing in community well-being and cultural enrichment.

Banking with Purpose

At First Western Trust, the idea of a bank extends far beyond financial services. It is about people, place, and purpose. Through efforts like Adularia, the bank reaffirms its belief that art has the power to inspire, connect, and reflect the communities it serves.

Whether it’s through curated art collections, community grants, or partnerships with local creatives, First Western Trust exemplifies what it means to invest in more than just markets — but in the human and cultural capital that defines the West.

A bank should be more than a building — it should reflect the community it belongs to.

If you’d like to experience Adularia in person, visitors are welcome to stop by the Boulder office of First Western Trust, located at 1155 Canyon Blvd, Suite 300, Boulder, CO 80302, to view this stunning digital artwork and see how creativity and community come together in a truly unique space.

Private and Commercial banking services offered through First Western Trust Bank, Member FDIC

Investment Services are Not FDIC Insured, Not guaranteed by the Bank, May Lose Value

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, /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with losses related to StubHub Holdings, Inc. ("StubHub" or the "Company") (NYSE: STUB) have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit.

IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO SUFFERED A LOSS IN STUBHUB HOLDINGS, INC. (STUB), CLICK HERE BEFORE JANUARY 23, 2026 (THE LEAD PLAINTIFF DEADLINE) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONGOING SECURITIES FRAUD LAWSUIT.

What Is The Lawsuit About? 
The complaint filed alleges that, pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's September 2025 initial public offering, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company was experiencing changes in the timing of payments to vendors; (2) those changes had a significant adverse impact on free cash flow, including trailing 12 months ("TTM") free cash flow; (3) as a result, the Company's free cash flow reports were materially misleading; and (4) that, as 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.

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NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silgan Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SLGN), a leading supplier of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for the world's essential consumer goods products, will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings results on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, before the U.S. markets open. At 8:30 a.m. eastern time on that day, Silgan will hold a conference call to discuss the Company’s results and performance for these periods.

Callers in the U.S. and Canada can access the conference call toll free by dialing (800) 330-6710. Callers outside of the U.S. and Canada should dial (312) 471-1353 for the conference call. The confirmation code for the conference call is 1938785. The conference call audio will also be webcast live, which can be accessed at www.silganholdings.com, and will be available for 90 days thereafter for those who are unable to listen to the live call.

Silgan is a leading supplier of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for the world's essential consumer goods products with annual net sales of approximately $5.9 billion in 2024. Silgan operates 124 manufacturing facilities in North and South America, Europe and Asia. The Company is a leading worldwide supplier of dispensing and specialty closures for fragrance and beauty, food, beverage, personal and health care, home care and lawn and garden products. The Company is also a leading supplier of metal containers in North America and Europe for pet and human food and general line products. In addition, the Company is a leading supplier of custom containers for shelf-stable food and personal care products in North America.

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Combination Update: Satisfaction of China Antitrust Condition and Timetable Update

, /PRNewswire/ -- AAM (NYSE: AXL) and Dowlais are pleased to announce that the China State Administration for Market Regulation has issued a formal notice approving the Combination. As a result, AAM and Dowlais are pleased to confirm that all Conditions relating to the receipt of regulatory or antitrust approvals have now been satisfied.

Next Steps

The Combination remains subject to the Court sanctioning the Scheme at the Court Hearing, the delivery of the Court Order to the Registrar of Companies and the satisfaction or (if capable of waiver) the waiver of the remaining Conditions to the Scheme (as set out in the Scheme Document). Full details of the Combination are set out in the Scheme Document.

The Court Hearing has been scheduled to take place on 30 January 2026 and that the Scheme is expected to become effective on 3 February 2026. The AAM Prospectus, to be published in connection with the Secondary Listing, is expected to be published shortly after the Court Hearing.

Forward-looking statements

In this announcement, AAM makes statements concerning its and Dowlais' expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and future events or performance, including, but not limited to, certain statements related to the ability of AAM and Dowlais to consummate AAM's business combination with Dowlais (the "Business Combination") in a timely manner or at all; future capital expenditures, expenses, revenues, economic performance, synergies, financial conditions, market growth, dividend policy, losses and future prospects and business; and management strategies and the expansion and growth of AAM's and the combined company's operations. Such statements are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and relate to trends and events that may affect AAM's or the combined company's future financial position and operating results. The terms such as "will," "may," "could," "would," "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "project," "target," and similar words or expressions, as well as statements in future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these statements. These risks and uncertainties related to AAM include factors detailed in the reports AAM files with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including those described under "Risk Factors" in its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this communication. 

AAM expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in its or Dowlais' expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

No Offer or Solicitation

This announcement is not intended to and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a solicitation of any vote of approval, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.

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Investor Contact:

David H. Lim

Pier Falcione

Head of Investor Relations

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("Barclays") (Financial adviser and corporate broker to Dowlais)

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+1 (212) 270 6000

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Carlton Nelson / Christopher Baird

Robert Constant / Jonty Edwards

+44 (0) 20 7597 5970

+44 (0) 203 493 8000

Montfort Communications (PR adviser to Dowlais)

FGS Global (PR adviser to AAM)

Nick Miles

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+44 (0) 7739 701634

+1 212 687 8080

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+44 (0) 7876 475419

+44 20 7251 3801

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Allen Overy Shearman Sterling LLP is acting as legal adviser to AAM in connection with the Combination. Slaughter and May is acting as legal adviser to Dowlais.

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VALENCIA, Spain, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Turbo Energy S.A. (Nasdaq: TURB) (“Turbo Energy” or the “Company”), a global provider of AI-optimized solar energy storage technologies and solutions, today announced that it received a written notice (the “Notice”) from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on January 12, 2026, notifying the Company that it is no longer in compliance with Nasdaq Capital Market continued listing requirements.

The Notice indicates that, based on the Company’s Form 6-K filed on November 4, 2025, reporting stockholders’ equity of approximately $1.5 million as of June 30, 2025, the Company does not currently meet the minimum stockholders’ equity requirement of $2.5 million for continued listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(b)(1). In addition, Nasdaq determined that the Company does not meet the alternative continued listing standards relating to market value of listed securities or net income from continuing operations.

The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Company’s ordinary shares on Nasdaq.

In accordance with Nasdaq rules, the Company has 45 calendar days, or until February 26, 2026, to submit a plan to regain compliance. If Nasdaq accepts the Company’s plan, Nasdaq may grant the Company an extension of up to 180 calendar days from the date of the Notice to evidence compliance with the applicable continued listing requirements.

Turbo Energy is actively evaluating available options to regain compliance and intends to submit a compliance plan to Nasdaq within the required timeframe. These actions are expected to be aligned with the Company’s broader strategy focused on accelerating revenue growth, strengthening its balance sheet and supporting the execution of its international expansion initiatives.

There can be no assurance that Nasdaq will accept the Company’s plan or that the Company will be able to regain compliance within any extension period that may be granted. However, Turbo Energy remains committed to maintaining its Nasdaq listing and to executing initiatives designed to enhance long-term shareholder value.

About Turbo Energy, S.A.
Founded in 2013, Turbo Energy is a globally recognized pioneer of proprietary solar energy storage technologies and solutions managed through Artificial Intelligence. Turbo Energy’s all-in-one and scalable, modular energy storage systems empower residential, commercial and industrial users across Europe, North America and South America to reduce dependence on traditional energy sources, lower electricity costs, and improve energy reliability. Turbo Energy is a proud subsidiary of publicly traded Umbrella Global Energy, S.A. For more information, please visit www.turbo-e.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of the business of the Company, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. The words "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of the Company’s control, including the risks described in the Company’s registration statements and annual report under the heading "Risk Factors" as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Turbo Energy, S.A. specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

For more information, please contact:                 
Dodi Handy, Director of Communications                 
Phone: 407-960-4636                                               
Email: [email protected]

By PYMNTS  |  January 16, 2026

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The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) launched two investigations into the Microsoft-owned gaming company Activision Blizzard, alleging that it engaged in “misleading and aggressive practices.”

The investigations focus on the video games “Diablo Immortal” and “Call of Duty Mobile,” and whether some of the company’s practices around these games violate Italy’s consumer protection rules, the regulator said in a Friday (Jan. 16) press release.

Neither Activision Blizzard nor Microsoft immediately replied to PYMNTS’ request for comment.

According to the AGCM press release, the games are described by Activision Blizzard as free but offer in-game purchases.

One of the practices being investigated is a user-interface design that may be deceptive, the regulator said. AGCM pointed to repeated prompts that it said encourage users to engage with the game and its offers more often by urging them not to miss out on rewards or items that are available for a limited time.

“These practices, together with strategies that make it difficult for users to understand the real value of the virtual currency used in the game and the sale of in-game currency in bundles, may influence players as consumers — including minors — leading them to spend significant amounts, sometimes exceeding what is necessary to progress in the game and without being fully aware of the expenditure involved,” AGCM said in the release.

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The regulator is also investigating parental control features that automatically default to a what it described as a “lower level of protection for minors” when it comes to in-game purchases, play time, and interaction with other players, according to the release.

AGCM is also looking at how the games obtain consent for the processing of personal data, whether they give players adequate information about their contractual rights, and how the company uses its ability to block gaming accounts unilaterally, causing players to lose the digital content they’ve purchased, per the release.

In another, separate case, it was reported Jan. 5 that AGCM wrapped up an investigation into Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) system DeepSeek after the company agreed to make changes aimed at informing users about potential inaccuracies generated by the technology.

In December, the regulator imposed a fine of 98.6 million euros (about $115.53 million) on Apple and two of its subsidiaries, alleging that the company holds “absolute dominance” in its dealings with third-party developers through the App store and that it abused that position by imposing conditions that may have breached European competition rules.

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - January 16, 2026) - WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds persons who invested in securities of SLM Corporation a/k/a Sallie Mae (NASDAQ: SLM) between July 25, 2025 and August 14, 2025, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 17, 2026 lead plaintiff deadline.

SO WHAT: If you purchased SLM securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.

WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the SLM class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49601 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than February 17, 2026. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.

WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved, at that time, the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.

DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) SLM was experiencing a significant increase in early stage delinquencies; (2) accordingly, defendants overstated the effectiveness of SLM's loss mitigation and/or loan modification programs, as well as the overall stability of SLM's private education loan ("PEL") delinquency rates; and (3) as a result, defendants' public statements made a materially false and misleading impression regarding SLM's business, operations, and prospects at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

To join the SLM class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=49601 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email [email protected] for information on the class action.

No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 16, 2026) - Québec Nickel Corp. (CSE: QNI) (FSE: 7lB) (OTCQB: QNICF) ("QNI" or the "Company") announces that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") for aggregate gross proceeds of $500,000.

The Offering was initially announced on December 17, 2025 and subsequently reported as fully allocated on December 29, 2025.

Pursuant to the Offering, the Company issued 4,000,000 units (the "Units") at a price of $0.125 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each whole warrant is exercisable to acquire one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.225 per share for a period of two years from the date of issuance.

The Units were issued pursuant to applicable prospectus exemptions, including the family, friends and business associates exemption, the accredited investor exemption, the existing security holder exemption under British Columbia Instrument 45-534, and equivalent exemptions under applicable Canadian securities laws.

In connection with the Offering, the Company paid aggregate cash finder's fees of $4590.00 in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange and applicable securities legislation. No securities were issued as finder's compensation.

The net proceeds from the Offering will be used for general working capital purposes, including advancing the Company's exploration activities and evaluating strategic opportunities.

All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a statutory hold period under applicable Canadian securities laws, expiring four months and one day from the date of issuance. The Offering remains subject to final acceptance of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About Québec Nickel Corp.

Québec Nickel Corp. is a mineral exploration company focused on acquiring, exploring, and developing critical metals (Au-Ni-Cu-Co-PGE) projects in North America. Additional information about Québec Nickel Corp. is available at www.quebecnickel.com.

The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

On behalf of the Board of Directors

David Patterson
Chief Executive Officer and Director
1 (855) 764-2535 (QNICKEL)
[email protected]

CAUTIONARY AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "projects," "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will," "would," "may," "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market, or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that such statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates, and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements if management's beliefs, estimates, opinions, or other factors should change.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/280697

Source: Quebec Nickel Corp

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Binance Ethereum futures activity jumps to multi-week highs, amidst renewed momentum.

Ethereum (ETH) climbed above $3,000 this week to a level not seen in almost a month. During the same time, ETH futures trading volume on Binance climbed to nearly $21.7 billion. This, interestingly, is its highest level since mid-December.

Such a pattern indicates a renewed surge in activity in the ETH derivatives market.

Ethereum Back in Focus Following mid-December, futures trading volumes had declined, and this has coincided with a phase of relative price stability as well as a reduction in risk appetite among market participants. During that period, both short-term traders and institutional investors appeared more cautious, as seen with lower volumes, which was indicative of a wait-and-see approach as participants refrained from opening sizable leveraged positions while monitoring market direction.

The latest spike in futures trading volume indicates a change from this subdued environment, which points to an increased engagement across the market. CryptoQuant explained that the return to the highest volume levels since mid-December depicts fresh interest in the leading altcoin as a volatile trading instrument capable of producing pronounced price movements in either direction.

High futures volumes are commonly linked to higher leverage usage, increased hedging activity, and more active speculative positioning, which means that traders could be positioning for larger price swings than those observed in recent weeks.

“While an increase in futures trading volume is not inherently bullish or bearish, it remains a critical indicator of market participation. When such a surge aligns with clear price movements, it strengthens the credibility of the prevailing trend.”

Holding and Accumulation Beyond derivatives activity, spot exchange data indicate that Ethereum’s supply behavior has remained restrained. Exchange netflow data shows consistent ETH outflows from spot exchanges during price pullbacks, while inflows during upward price movements have stayed relatively limited.

This pattern suggests a disciplined supply structure, as market participants appear reluctant to sell during periods of price weakness and avoid aggressive distribution during rallies. As a result, recent price declines have been met more by holding or accumulation behavior rather than selling pressure.

You may also like: Ethereum Sets Record With 393,600 New Wallets in One Day Bitcoin’s 2026 Rally Has Legs – But Only If These Risks Fade Ethereum Topped $3,250 in Recovery as BitMine Stakes Over $2B ETH CryptoQuant also said that supply has stepped back and is effectively waiting for a return of stronger demand, which offers a constructive backdrop for potential upside. The absence of supply expansion during drawdowns, in addition to limited profit-taking during rebounds, means that if demand returns, ETH’s price could respond “more efficiently.”

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fell 6% in 2025 while gold surged 65%, but ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood says Bitcoin wins in 2026 because gold just hit valuations only seen once in 125 years—during the Great Depression.

Why Gold Hit Extreme LevelsGold, as measured by the (NYSE:GLD) rallied 166% from $1,600 to $4,300 since October 2022, driven by global wealth creation growing faster than gold’s supply.

Wood said gold’s price relative to the money supply has only been this expensive once in the past 125 years—during the Great Depression.

That ratio just surpassed its previous peak from 1980 when inflation and interest rates were in double digits, meaning gold is more expensive now than during the worst inflation crisis in modern history.

Here’s the kicker: after gold hit extreme valuations in 1934 and 1980, stocks crushed it for the next two decades. Equities returned 670% over 35 years and 1,015% over 21 years respectively.

Wood’s warning is simple—gold looks expensive at current levels while equities look positioned for a major run.

Wood’s Case For Bitcoin In 2026Bitcoin gained 360% since October 2022 while its supply only grew ~1.3% annually—and unlike gold, you can’t mine more Bitcoin when prices surge.

Gold miners respond to high prices by digging up more gold. Bitcoin’s supply is locked by code—it will grow just 0.82% per year for the next two years, then drop to 0.41% annually.

That scarcity advantage matters when demand increases.

Wood said Bitcoin doesn’t move with stocks, bonds, or gold, making it a true diversification tool. When one asset crashes, Bitcoin often moves independently—giving portfolios protection other assets can’t provide.

Moreover, Bitcoin moves less in sync with gold than the S&P 500 moves with bonds, meaning it’s a better hedge for portfolios.

“Bitcoin should be a good source of diversification for asset allocators looking for higher returns per unit of risk during the years ahead,” Wood wrote.

Gold Technical Levels

Gold is down 0.70% after touching fresh all-time highs above $4,660 earlier this week.

The 20 EMA at $4,470 has acted as dynamic support throughout this rally, with the Supertrend at $4,366 providing a safety net below.

Key levels Support: $4,470 (20 EMA), then $4,366 (Supertrend). Breaking $4,300 threatens the entire rally. Resistance: $4,660 previous high, then $4,700-$4,800. Breaking $4,800 opens psychological $5,000. Bitcoin Technical Levels

Bitcoin is down 0.88%, stuck in a frustrating $88,000-$97,000 range for two weeks inside a symmetrical triangle pattern.

Price sits below the 100 EMA at $95,963 and 200 EMA at $99,502, unable to reclaim higher ground despite multiple attempts.

The triangle must resolve soon—each rally to $97,000 gets rejected, each dip to $92,000 gets bought.

Key levels Support: $92,050 (20/50 EMA cluster), then $91,024 (SAR). Breaking $88,000 risks cascade to $84,000-$85,000. Resistance: $95,963 (100 EMA), then $99,502 (200 EMA). Clearing $100,000 opens $103,000-$105,000. Image: Shutterstock

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Ethereum price is slipping slightly on January 16, as ETH fights to maintain the $3,300 mark. Moves so far indicate consolidation, with no clear short-term trend emerging.

This Ethereum price prediction takes a closer look at current sentiment and what both bullish and bearish scenarios could mean for ETH.

Summary

Ethereum price is hovering around $3,305, showing slight weakness while trying to hold $3,300 support. ETH remains range-bound, indicating short-term consolidation despite weekly and monthly gains of 7% and 13%, respectively. Selling pressure has eased, and buyers are stepping in on dips, but momentum remains muted due to limited follow-through and macro uncertainty. On the upside, holding $3,300 and breaking above $3,400 could strengthen the bullish outlook and allow for further gains. A breakdown below $3,300 could push Ethereum toward $3,150–$3,200, increasing the likelihood of a deeper correction. Current market scenario Ethereum (ETH) is currently trading near $3,270.

Over the last 24 hours, the asset has declined by roughly 1.4%, yet it continues to maintain a constructive broader structure.

On a weekly basis, ETH is still up approximately 6%, while monthly gains stand close to 16%, highlighting a gradual recovery from December’s lows.

ETH 1-day chart, January 2026 | Source: crypto.news Despite the recovery from recent lows, Ethereum’s price action remains range-bound, suggesting consolidation rather than a confirmed bullish shift. Selling interest has cooled, and buyers are stepping in more actively during pullbacks. Still, repeated rejections at higher levels show that overhead resistance continues to weigh on price throughout January.

The bright side is that heavy selling has mostly eased. Sellers have cooled off, and buyers are showing up more steadily on dips. Still, without strong follow-through buying, traders remain cautious, while broader economic concerns and a lack of crypto-specific catalysts are keeping momentum muted.

Upside outlook: What bulls need to do Near-term bullish momentum for ETH hinges on maintaining $3,300 on dips. A firm hold here would help keep confidence steady and preserve the short-term structure.

The next key hurdle sits at $3,400, a resistance zone that has repeatedly capped upside attempts. A decisive breakout above this level, followed by a successful retest as support, would meaningfully strengthen the ETH forecast and pave the way for further upside, especially if daily EMAs continue trending higher beneath price.

Downside risks to watch From a bearish perspective, a clear breakdown below $3,300 would likely invite fresh selling pressure. In that case, Ethereum could move toward the $3,150–$3,200 zone, where previous demand and multiple technical factors converge.

Should ETH close below this range, bears would gain meaningful control, increasing the likelihood of a prolonged corrective move. In that case, the Ethereum price prediction would turn defensive, prioritizing risk management over trend continuation.

Bottom line Ethereum is teetering between hope and hesitation. Even though ETH has bounced back nicely from its December lows, it still lacks the conviction to sustain a rally.

The short-term ETH outlook will largely hinge on whether buyers can hold the $3,300 level and push through resistance at $3,400. Until the market picks a clear direction, consolidation around these zones is likely to continue.

In brief The White House says $6.4 million in seized Samourai Bitcoin was not sold, and will be added to a federal Bitcoin reserve. Legal documents suggested the DOJ intended to liquidate the funds, against the spirit of a presidential executive order. The Samourai developers remain in prison, and despite Trump signaling openness to pardons, none have been issued. The nearly $6.4 million worth of Bitcoin seized by federal law enforcement from the creators of privacy tool Samourai Wallet has not been liquidated, and will be added to a national Bitcoin reserve, a White House official said Friday.

The announcement follows concerns floated last month by the attorneys and family members of the now-incarcerated developers that rogue Department of Justice attorneys in New York were intent on liquidating the funds. Such a move would have run counter to the spirit of President Donald Trump’s federal Bitcoin reserve, which he established through executive order in March using seized Bitcoin holdings.

A signed asset liquidation agreement between federal prosecutors and Samourai developers Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, reviewed by Decrypt, included language that potentially indicated a looming liquidation of the seized funds.

“Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill authorize the USMS to receive the Bitcoin Account and immediately liquidate it in a manner dictated by the USMS,” the November agreement states, referencing the U.S. Marshals Service.

“Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill authorize the USMS to deposit all funds received from the liquidation of the Bitcoin to the Assets Forfeiture Fund as voluntary payments and for application to their money judgments,” another section reads.

But on Friday, Patrick Witt, the executive director of President Trump’s Digital Assets Council, announced the DOJ confirmed to him that the digital assets forfeited by Samourai’s developers “have not been liquidated and will not be liquidated.”

The funds, Witt said, will in fact be added to the federal government’s strategic Bitcoin reserve.

UPDATE: we have received confirmation from DOJ that the digital assets forfeited by Samourai Wallet have not been liquidated and will not be liquidated, per EO 14233. They will remain on the USG balance sheet as part of the SBR. https://t.co/v2GchC3vk8

— Patrick Witt (@patrickjwitt) January 16, 2026

Rodriguez and Hill both pleaded guilty last year to one criminal charge of operating an unlicensed money transmitter for their involvement in operating Samourai, a tool that allowed Bitcoin users to make their financial transactions private.

The case, started by the Joe Biden DOJ, was continued by the Trump DOJ last year. In November, the Trump DOJ secured a five-year prison sentence against Rodriguez, the maximum possible punishment; Hill was sentenced to four years. Both men have begun serving those sentences as of earlier this month.

The case has attracted particular attention among crypto and privacy advocates concerned about its implications for the future development of privacy-related software in the United States.

The saga has also caused some friction among crypto advocates’ perception of President Trump, who has made a concerted effort to define himself as “the crypto president” during his second term.

Last month, days before Rodriguez was due to report to prison, Decrypt asked the president if he would consider pardoning Samourai’s developers. Trump said he would “look at” the request, and directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate it further.

But Rodriguez and Hill reported to federal prison days later, where they remain.

In the meantime, allies of the Samourai developers have argued that Manhattan prosecutors were acting in defiance of the White House’s wishes—both by liquidating seized Bitcoin against the intention of a March 2025 executive order establishing a federal Bitcoin reserve, and, potentially, by prosecuting the developers in the first place.

But it appears that Bitcoin was never, in fact, liquidated—regardless of prosecutors’ intentions.

Almost a month since the president and the attorney general publicly acknowledged the case, pardons for Rodriguez and Hill have yet to materialize. The odds of a pardon before February sit at just 7.5% on Myriad, a prediction market developed by Decrypt's parent company Dastan.

Even after hearing the White House’s announcement Friday, Rodriguez’s wife, Lauren Emily Rodriguez, told Decrypt she remains skeptical about whether the Assistant U.S. Attorneys in the Samourai case have been forthright about what they did with funds seized from her husband.

“After seeing all the lies and manipulations done by the AUSAs in the Samourai case, I wouldn't put anything past them,” she said.

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If the OG altcoin passes this liquidity zone test, the Elliott Wave-based price setup points straight to $20.

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The popular remittance altcoin Ripple (XRP) continues to trade in range-bound mode, but the $2 level is coming sooner than the long-term target of $20. In the latest technical analysis by Chart Nerd, the deep liquidity pocket at $2 is expected to determine the near-term momentum.

Big Test: XRP Dives Into Liquidity Pocket To back it up, the seasoned trader relies on the Stochastic Relative Strength Index (StochRSI), currently in oversold mode, meaning that the asset is under-valued against the market in theory. Paired with the bullish crossover on MACD, a wider rebound rally could be next, says Chart Nerd.

$XRP LTF Update 📈

Price action is respecting the channel support and resistance.

Both the Stoch RSI and MACD are hinting at LTF reversal.

We may stick inside this channel until the $2 liquidity pocket is tapped.

The loss/break of the channel determines ST direction #NFA https://t.co/0I00ROgo8F pic.twitter.com/TkAlQrJPZM

— 🇬🇧 ChartNerd 📊 (@ChartNerdTA) January 16, 2026 “We may stick inside this channel until the $2 liquidity pocket is tapped”, – said the analyst as XRP’s price was trading just above $2.07. Since then, the markets saw a medium pull-back on Friday, with Bitcoin (BTC) retreating back to $95K. However, the markets remained mostly calm as crypto’s Fear & Greed Index turned to ‘greed’ levels for the first time in half a year.

XRP’s Wave 4 Bottom Sets $20 Price Goal Meanwhile, other technical analysts paint a bright picture for Ripple’s (XRP) price appreciation. In Egrag Crypto’s point of view, XRP is poised for a double-digit run once the Wave 4 activates – basing it all on the Elliott Wave theory. To solidify their thesis, ‘Y’ showcases a set of green & white circles that have built a logical structure over the years, printing higher lows on each cycle.

Hence, while market connoisseurs may find the $20 XRP price target outrageously optimistic, the technical back-up is there. Now, the fourth wave is expected to take the XRP’s price on a ‘classic bullish corrective consolidation’, the analyst noted while drawing attention to the break of 21-EMA zone, highlighted in yellow.

#XRP – The Chart Is Screaming, People Aren’t Listening (🎯$20):

💡Focus on the white⚪️ & green 🟢circles on the chart. That behavior is not weakness, it’s structure repeating.

🏳️What’s happening there:
▫️Price pulls back into rising support (21 EMA zone)
▫️Momentum cools… pic.twitter.com/s1ldjuDNKH

— EGRAG CRYPTO (@egragcrypto) January 16, 2026 With most of the major-caps back-tracking on Friday evening, XRP’s ability to stay above the psychological support level of $2 will be decisive, as it falls in line with the liquidity pocket mentioned by Chart Nerd. As of press time, XRP, the #4 ranked asset by market capitalization stood at $2.04, dipping by 2.31% in 24 hours.

On The Flipside XRP’s bulls have been battered by short-sellers on leveraged markets, implying excessive optimism that leads to liquidation. Long positions on XRP’s price accounted for $8.70 million out of $8.89 million in 24-hour liquidations, says CoinGlass data. Discover DailyCoin’s trending crypto news today:
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People Also Ask: What is this key liquidity pocket XRP is tapping?

Per Egrag Crypto’s price chart, XRP is entering Wave 4 and hitting a liquidity pocket averaged at $8.33–$41.2, equaling $20.50. This zone acts as a support/resistance area where price often bounces or reverses.

Why is this Wave 4 setup important?

Wave 4 in Elliott Wave theory is the corrective phase before the final Wave 5 impulse. Therefore, XRP bottoming in this liquidity pocket suggests accumulation before a major upside leg.

What are XRP’s price targets if it bounces?

Break above $2.34 resistance could target $20.50 as the following Wave 5 high, based on measured moves and historical patterns

Is this bullish for XRP coin overall?

Yes, if it holds the pocket and breaks higher—signals end of correction and start of new impulse. However, failure could lead to deeper Wave 4 lows around $0.332–$0.387.

What risks are there for XRP Army?

Broader market dumps or low volume on breakout could invalidate the setup. Thus, confirmation above $2.34 with strong buying is crucial before big positions.

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XRP ETFs are seeing rising institutional demand as ETF inflows hit the highest weekly level since 2026 began, signaling rising interest among investors.

Cover image via U.Today XRP ETFs have maintained strong momentum since the year began. However, it appears they have performed far better this week, as data from SosoValue shows that they have recorded the highest weekly inflow of the year so far.

The data shows that U.S. XRP spot ETFs have pulled in a combined inflow of $55.71 million over the past week. With this performance, the total net assets held across all funds now stand at a massive $1.51 billion.

XRP ETFs see $17 million in latest capital intake Amid the strong demand seen this week, the XRP ETFs recorded $17.06 million in inflows during their last trading session. Notably, this has pushed cumulative net inflows to a massive $1.27 billion.

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With the impressive activity seen across the XRP-based investment funds, it appears that institutional investors have remained resilient despite the mixed price action seen in XRP over the week.

Moreover, it is important to note that trading activity across the ETFs has remained impressive. The total value traded across XRP spot ETFs as of Jan. 15 reached nearly $22 million.

As such, it appears that market participation has remained consistent even as prices dipped slightly across most of the listed XRP ETFs.

Canary XRP breaks positive flowWhile the broader XRP ETF ecosystem has painted a positive picture, the Canary XRP ETF did not follow the trend, as it recorded an outflow of $659,000 on the day.

Regardless of this, multiple funds stood out during the week, with Bitwise and Grayscale showing the most impressive records.

Over the last trading session, both funds each recorded more than $7 million in daily net inflows. This helped offset smaller outflows seen in other funds, such as Canary.

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The era of the crypto industry being seen as a two-asset town is officially over at the world’s largest derivatives marketplace.

On Jan. 15, CME Group announced plans to launch futures contracts for Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar (XLM) on Feb. 9, pending regulatory review.

This move represents a calculated signal from the Chicago-based exchange giant that the digital asset market has matured beyond the gravitational pull of Bitcoin and Ethereum into a diversified, risk-managed asset class.

The expansion introduces a deliberate two-tier structure designed to capture both institutional heavyweights and active retail traders.

The contracts will feature standard and micro sizes: 100,000 ADA and 10,000 ADA, 5,000 LINK and 250 LINK, and 250,000 XLM and 12,500 XLM.

By widening its “blue-chip” rails to include these three distinct assets, CME is effectively declaring that the infrastructure for crypto risk transfer is ready to handle a broader spectrum of blockchain utilities, from smart contract platforms to middleware and payments.

CME's volume argumentThe primary driver behind this expansion is visible in the exchange’s own scoreboard as its new listings come on the heels of a blowout year for CME’s crypto desk.

In 2025, the exchange reported record crypto futures and options activity, clocking an average daily volume (ADV) of 278,300 contracts. That figure represents approximately $12 billion in notional value changing hands every single day.

Perhaps more importantly for institutional adoption, average open interest (OI) stood at 313,900 contracts, representing about $26.4 billion in notional value.

These metrics suggest the market has crossed a threshold. Crypto at CME is no longer a niche experiment but a robust input into global portfolio construction.

The 2025 data reveal that scale is increasingly driven by accessibility rather than by large block trades alone. In its annual recap, CME noted that crypto ADV rose 139% year over year to a record 278,000 contracts.

Notably, the engine room of this growth has been the “micro” suite. Micro ETH futures averaged 144,000 contracts per day, while Micro Bitcoin futures averaged 75,000 per day.

This distribution model allows for granular hedging and speculative positioning, a feature that was on full display during the market’s volatility spikes.

On Nov. 21, 2025, the complex hit an all-time daily volume record of 794,903 contracts. The micro suite alone accounted for 676,088 of those, with Micro Bitcoin futures and options reaching 210,347 that day.

For CME, the lesson was clear: if you build accessible, regulated rails, the volume will follow.

The graduation playbookMeanwhile, CME is not entering this expansion blind as it has developed a proven playbook for “graduating” assets into the regulated sphere, validated by the performance of Solana and XRP.

When the exchange rolled out futures for those assets in 2025, they quickly became some of the fastest-adopted contracts in its history.

For context, more than 540,000 Solana futures had traded by mid-September 2025, since their March 17 launch, representing about $22.3 billion in notional value.

XRP showed similar traction, with more than 370,000 futures traded since its May 19 launch, totaling roughly $16.2 billion in notional value.

CME also flagged record monthly average daily volume and open interest metrics for both assets in August 2025, proving that liquidity can pool around specific altcoins if the venue is trusted.

This precedent is crucial for understanding the ADA, LINK, and XLM listings.

CME is likely betting that these assets, like SOL and XRP, have sufficient “graduated” status to support an institutional derivatives market.

The move reinforces the narrative that regulated futures can accumulate real traction for select assets, effectively pulling volume away from offshore perpetual swap markets and into a cleared, US-regulated environment.

Why CME is betting on ADA, LINK, and XLMCME's selection of these three specific tokens offers insight into how institutional investors are beginning to categorize crypto assets.

Industry observers noted that this represents diversification of “beta,” or market exposure.

Cardano functions as a classic Layer 1 instrument, allowing traders to hedge or take exposure to a smart contract ecosystem distinct from Ethereum.

Meanwhile, Chainlink represents “infrastructure beta,” serving as a proxy for the middleware oracle networks that connect on-chain applications to off-chain data.

Stellar is associated with payments and cross-border value transfer, a narrative that frequently resurfaces during discussions of tokenized cash and compliance-friendly settlement.

Crucially, the plumbing for these contracts has been in place longer than many realize. CME’s contracts are cash-settled based on CME CF reference rates, which are designed to be transparent and replicable.

Stellar, for instance, has been part of this benchmark universe for years. CME Globex notices from as far back as April 2022 listed the CME CF Stellar Lumens–Dollar Reference Rate (XLMUSD_RR) alongside other benchmark additions.

This benchmark maturity acts as a quiet prerequisite for institutional adoption, giving clearing members the assurance that settlement mechanisms will behave like traditional derivatives infrastructure.

The broader macro context further justifies the timing. CME has announced plans to make crypto futures and options available 24/7 (with a brief weekly maintenance window) beginning in early 2026, pending regulatory review.

The ETF catalystThe strategic weight of CME’s move was confirmed almost immediately by a wave of new product filings.

Ahead of the Feb. 9 futures debut, ProShares filed for six new ETFs tied to these specific assets, aiming to capitalize on the regulated infrastructure CME is building.

The filings cover both standard and leveraged exposure: the ProShares Chainlink ETF, ProShares Cardano ETF, and ProShares Stellar ETF.

This is alongside their 2x leveraged counterparts, which include the ProShares Ultra Cardano ETF, ProShares Ultra Chainlink ETF, and ProShares Ultra Stellar ETF.

While tickers and fees remain to be announced, the filings list an effective date of March 31.

This timeline is instructive, as it suggests an orchestrated sequence in which CME futures establish the necessary liquidity, hedging capabilities, and reference pricing in February. This would then clear the path for structured retail products to launch roughly 7 weeks later.

Notably, the inclusion of “Ultra” versions is particularly significant, as leveraged ETFs typically rely heavily on regulated futures markets to deliver their magnified returns. Thus, the CME listing is a functional prerequisite for their existence.

Measuring successThe market will quickly determine if ADA, LINK, and XLM are ready for the big stage.

The true test will be whether these contracts become genuine “tradable markets” with persistent open interest and tight spreads, or if they remain occasional hedging tools.

Using CME’s 2025 average daily notional of $12 billion as a baseline, a simple scenario analysis offers a framework for what success looks like over the first 90 days.

A “soft adoption” scenario, capturing just 0.1% of the share, would result in approximately $12 million in combined daily notional. This would be enough to sustain the listings but would indicate limited institutional integration.

Meanwhile, a “base case” of 0.5% share would yield roughly $60 million per day, consistent with steady hedging and meaningful market-making participation.

However, a “breakout” scenario with a 1.5% share would translate into about $180 million per day. Such a figure would signal that the onshore complex has become a genuine venue for altcoin risk transfer, likely paving the way for deeper options liquidity.

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Cathie Wood argues Bitcoin’s fixed supply makes it superior to gold. Bitcoin rose 360% vs gold’s 166% with lower annual supply growth. Bitcoin’s mining supply is code-limited, unlike gold’s discovery-based production. Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood presented a report comparing Bitcoin to gold. In her 2026 analysis, Wood argues Bitcoin is a superior scarce asset to the precious metal. The basis of her claim lies in the digital asset’s mathematically fixed supply, which she defines as inherently scarce.

Wood compared the performance of both assets. She observed gold recorded an appreciation of 166% with an annualized increase in its global supply of 1.8%. Bitcoin, in contrast, rose 360% with an annualized increase in its total supply of 1.3%. The investor pointed out a crucial difference in supply’s response to price signals.

Gold and Bitcoin Respond Differently to Prices Gold miners can increase production if they discover new deposits. This supply adjustment mechanism does not exist for Bitcoin. Its protocol sets a maximum limit of 21 million units and a decreasing emission rate. Wood explained Bitcoin’s annual supply increase falls to 0.9% after each halving.

Bitcoin’s mining supply is strictly limited by its code. New issuance is expected to increase approximately 0.8% annually over the next two years. From 2028, annual supply growth is forecast to slow to 0.4%. This predictability contrasts with the discovery-based nature of gold mining.

Wood also highlighted Bitcoin’s role in portfolio diversification. She noted Bitcoin’s correlation with gold is low, at 0.14. Its correlation with bonds is even lower, at 0.06. This profile makes it a source of diversification for asset managers seeking higher returns per unit of risk. The Ark CEO suggested managers have a fiduciary duty to consider crypto assets to optimize returns and risk.

Competitive Pressure from Gold and Future Outlook Gold’s performance in 2025 generated direct competitive pressure on Bitcoin. The metal advanced 69% for the year, while Bitcoin recorded a 5% decline. This performance raised doubts about the “digital gold” narrative and Bitcoin’s superiority as an inflation hedge.

Bitcoin experienced strong rallies in 2024, so a consolidation phase in 2025 is normal. Experts like Geigii Verbitskii, founder of TYMIO, maintain Bitcoin offers asymmetric upside in the long term, holding a history of faster growth than gold.

Other firms maintain bullish outlooks for Bitcoin, though they adjusted forecasts. Bernstein predicts Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by 2027. Standard Chartered reduced its 2026 prediction from $300,000 to $150,000. Cathie Wood maintains her optimism, previously projecting a price of $1.5 million by 2030, later revised to $1.2 million.

Dash [DASH] surged more than 15% in 24 hours to around $93 at press time, extending its rally after confirming integration with AEON Pay and firmly reclaiming the $90 zone. 

The sharp advance reflected more than short-term speculation, as expanding real-world utility underpinned demand. 

AEON Pay has already processed roughly 994,000 transactions worth over $29 million across a network reaching nearly 50 million merchants, strengthening Dash’s payments narrative. 

As a result, buyers stepped in with conviction, driving the price cleanly through former resistance. Momentum accelerated rather than stalled, indicating acceptance at higher levels for DASH prices.

A breakout candle resets Dash’s structure Dash delivered a decisive structural shift after ripping through the $80 resistance and reclaiming the $90–$95 zone, an area that previously capped upside attempts. 

The daily candle expanded aggressively, slicing through prior supply and signaling strong buyer urgency rather than gradual accumulation. 

Importantly, price now trades above the former breakdown region near $80, turning it into a clear support base. 

Momentum also aligns with indicators, as the MACD has flipped firmly bullish, with the signal line crossing higher and histogram bars expanding into positive territory. The combination reflects accelerating upside momentum, not exhaustion. 

With structure repaired and momentum strengthening, price now naturally gravitates toward the $100 psychological level, while a sustained hold above it opens a clean technical path toward the $120 resistance. 

Source: TradingView

Open Interest confirms aggressive upside positioning At press time, Open Interest (OI) jumped by over 20%, climbing to roughly $199.5 million as Dash accelerated higher. This increase reflects fresh positioning, not just short covering. 

Traders actively opened new exposure in favor of continuation, reinforcing trend strength. Moreover, OI expanded alongside price, which typically signals healthy participation. 

Conversely, weak rallies often show falling OI, yet Dash avoided that trap. As leverage aligned with direction, confidence grew across derivatives markets. 

Furthermore, positioning appeared orderly rather than euphoric, suggesting room for extension. As a result, price action gained durability instead of fragility. 

With capital committing aggressively but rationally, the market structure supports sustained upside rather than an immediate exhaustion move.

On-chain engagement quietly turns constructive Dash’s DeFi Total Value Locked edged higher to about $207,655, at press time, marking a daily increase of over 9%. 

While modest in absolute terms, the direction matters. On-chain engagement often lags price, yet Dash showed early signs of ecosystem reactivation. 

Moreover, rising TVL alongside price strength supports a utility-driven narrative. Participants did not merely chase candles; they interacted with the network. 

Additionally, improving on-chain metrics reduces the risk of purely speculative blow-offs. Therefore, this growth adds a secondary layer of confirmation beneath the rally.

As adoption headlines circulate and usage inches higher, Dash strengthens its broader demand base. That combination often sustains momentum beyond the initial breakout phase.

Shorts flushed as downside pressure collapses Liquidation data revealed a clear imbalance favoring bulls. Over $3.11 million in short positions vanished, while only about $604,000 in longs closed forcibly. 

The disparity shows that bears lost control decisively. As shorts exited rapidly, forced buying accelerated the move higher. 

Besides, longs remained largely intact, which reduced downside instability. This dynamic matters because rallies supported by short dominance often persist. 

Additionally, limited long stress suggests leverage aligned correctly with the trend direction. Consequently, the price did not stall after the squeeze. 

Instead, momentum stabilized above key levels. With bearish pressure removed and bullish positioning preserved, Dash gained room to build rather than retrace sharply.

Can Dash extend toward $100 next? Dash answered the adoption question convincingly by breaking above $90 with strength, structure, and participation aligned. 

Utility expansion, rising OI, improving on-chain signals, and dominant short liquidations all point in one direction. If buyers defend the $90 area, the $100 psychological level becomes a realistic next magnet.

Final Thoughts Dash’s breakout above $90 signals strong structural repair and sets the stage for a $100 test. Rising utility, healthy positioning, and flushed shorts support sustained upside momentum rather than a fragile rally.

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Santiment’s 30-day GitHub tracking shows Solana development concentrating in infrastructure-heavy teams, with momentum measured in commits rather than price action, amid volatility. Chainlink leads the activity score, Solana ranks second, and Wormhole is third, underscoring priorities around data, core protocol execution, and cross-chain interoperability. Swarms, Pyth Network, and Meteora remain active on liquidity, data feeds, and DEX rails, while Drift, Jito, Marinade, and others keep refining derivatives, MEV, and staking. Santiment’s latest tracking of notable GitHub events over the past 30 days suggests Solana development is not slowing, it is concentrating. A small set of infrastructure-heavy teams is doing most of the shipping, giving a clean snapshot of builders prioritizing code over short-term price action. The headline is that engineering momentum is being measured in commits, not candles. The list surfaces where effort is compounding, even while several related tokens show short-term price weakness, and it sets the tone for what parts of the ecosystem are being reinforced right now before broader adoption can follow.

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Infrastructure, Oracles, and DeFi Rails Take Priority At the top, Chainlink leads by a wide margin on the development activity score, reflecting sustained work on oracle services and cross-chain tooling used by Solana-based applications. Solana ranks second, a reminder that core protocol development continues even through market volatility. Wormhole sits in third, reinforcing its role as a critical bridge, with updates that signal ongoing effort to improve interoperability and security. This top-three stack reads like a checklist for scaling: data, base-layer execution, and cross-chain rails. For operators, that mix matters, because each layer reduces friction for apps needing reliable feeds and settlement.

Mid-table, the activity shifts from foundations to throughput. Swarms, Pyth Network, and Meteora post meaningful development scores, pointing to active work on liquidity design, market data distribution, and decentralized exchange infrastructure. Together, they represent the functional layer where users actually trade, route orders, and move capital across pools. The signal here is that Solana’s builders are still optimizing the pipes that keep onchain markets liquid and informed. In a down week for some tokens, that focus looks less like hype and more like operational discipline. That kind of groundwork tends to compound quietly over time.

Lower on the rankings, DoubleZero, Drift, Jito, and Marinade still register notable, if lighter, activity, spanning infrastructure, derivatives, MEV, and staking services. Santiment’s snapshot reinforces a familiar pattern: developer attention clusters around interoperability and core financial primitives, not speculative apps. It also hints at sequencing, with tooling, liquidity rails, and data layers maturing before broader adoption follows. The pragmatic takeaway is that Solana’s growth story is being written in backend iterations that users may not notice yet. For stakeholders, the watch item is whether this code cadence translates into resilience and expansion over the cycle

Lawmakers in West Virginia and Arizona are advancing proposals to test Bitcoin inside state public-finance frameworks. One measure would restrict eligible digital assets to those above a $750 billion market cap and is now in committee review.

NEW: West Virginia Introduces Bitcoin & Gold Treasury Bill

West Virginia lawmakers have introduced Senate Bill 143, the Inflation Protection Act of 2026, which would allow the state Treasury to allocate a portion of state funds to Bitcoin and gold as an inflation hedge.

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In West Virginia, SB 143, the Inflation Protection Act of 2026, would let the state treasury allocate up to 10% into inflation-protection assets, including physical gold, approved stablecoins and Bitcoin as the only qualifying crypto asset. In Arizona, SB 1043 would allow agencies to accept Bitcoin for taxes, fees and fines but convert receipts to U.S. dollars immediately, while SB 1042 would permit up to 10% of certain public funds to back a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

The near-term watch item is whether committees move these bills toward floor votes and whether custody, conversion and reporting requirements are clarified, turning pilots into repeatable operating models.

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Ark’s Cathie Wood claims in a recent 2026 report that Bitcoin beats gold as a scarce asset because its mathematically fixed supply makes it inherently scarce. Wood observed that gold has surged 166% with a 1.8% annualized increase in global supply, while BTC has climbed 360% with a 1.3% annualized increase in total supply.

According to Wood, an important consideration relevant to this comparison is that Bitcoin and gold miners are likely to respond differently to price signals. Gold miners can boost the production of undiscovered gold, something not possible with Bitcoin.

Wood previously explained that Bitcoin is becoming more scarce than gold because its annual supply increase decreases to 0.9% after each halving. However, the seasoned investor has maintained her optimism on crypto, projecting that BTC could hit $1.5 million by 2030. She later revised the figure slightly downward to $1.2 million, reflecting gold’s market performance and the growing popularity of stablecoins.

BTC beats gold as a diversification asset Ark’s Cathie Wood also observed that BTC’s correlation with gold is low at 0.14, and even lower with bonds (0.06). That makes it the best source of diversification for asset allocators seeking higher returns per unit of risk in the coming years. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan supported Bitcoin’s scarcity thesis by suggesting that sustained institutional demand that outpaces supply could result in a “parabolic blowoff” for Bitcoin.

The Ark CEO recently suggested that gold prices may have reached “irrational exuberance” relative to money supply. Meanwhile, she championed Bitcoin as the ultimate diversifier, noting that BTC’s correlation to traditional asset classes remains near zero. Wood now argues that allocators have a fiduciary duty to consider crypto assets to optimize portfolio returns and risks. 

Wood further noted that BTC’s mining and supply are strictly limited by protocol, and new issuance is expected to increase by roughly 0.8% per year for the next two years. However, the annual supply is expected to slow to about 0.4% annually from 2028. 

Meanwhile, Bernstein analysts remain bullish on Bitcoin as a better hedging asset than gold, predicting that Bitcoin could hit $200,000 by 2027. Standard Chartered has also halved its 2026 BTC price prediction from $300,000 to $150,000. 

Gold’s 2025 performance creates direct pressure on Bitcoin Reports suggest that gold’s performance in 2025 created direct competitive pressure on BTC as a store of value and inflation-hedge asset. Gold’s 69% gain YTD outperformed Bitcoin’s 5% YTD decline, raising concerns over BTC’s superiority as an alternative value preservation asset. 

The credibility of the digital gold narrative for Bitcoin also suffered significant damage as a struggling Bitcoin took on gold, which delivered comparatively higher returns. Unlike crypto, gold’s value is derived from universal recognition, a millennial track record as a wealth preservation asset, and physical scarcity. Gold’s non-digital nature apparently provides comfort to investors concerned about technological vulnerabilities and failures.

Meanwhile, Gold’s 2025 performance is reportedly forcing reconsideration of portfolio allocation and raises questions about diversification strategies. Gold allocations are likely to increase based on the precious metal’s demonstration of diversification benefits and crisis-hedging value in 2025.  

However, Geigii Verbitskii, the founder of TYMIO, argues that Bitcoin’s 2025 performance only looks weak in isolation, noting that context matters. According to Verbitskii, BTC rose sharply in 2024, making the 2025 consolidation period completely normal and justified.

The TYMIO executive believes that 2026 is a year of holding rather than buying and selling, further noting that while gold offers stability, BTC offers “asymmetric upside.” He also pointed out that Bitcoin has historically grown faster than gold and expected this trend to continue this year.  

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Grant Cardone Bets on Bitcoin Real Estate as Trump Plots Housing Shakeup — What To Expect

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Grant Cardone is expanding his push into a strategy that links Bitcoin with income-generating real estate, positioning the approach as the U.S. housing market faces growing political and regulatory uncertainty amid President Donald Trump’s renewed emphasis on affordability.

The real estate investor and entrepreneur laid out the strategy in a recent Fox Business interview, describing plans to combine large apartment complexes with Bitcoin holdings, tokenize ownership, and ultimately take the structure public as a single tradable vehicle.

How Cardone Is Turning Apartment Cash Flow Into Bitcoin ExposureCardone said the strategy combines two contrasting assets to balance risk and return.

On one side is multifamily housing, which provides steady cash flow through rental income and is viewed by lenders as low risk, while Bitcoin offers liquidity but comes with price volatility.

By linking the two, Cardone said rental proceeds are gradually used to buy Bitcoin, creating a structure that generates predictable income while steadily building exposure to the digital asset over time.

In the interview, Cardone said his firm is already executing the model at scale. He cited a $366 million multifamily project acquired out of bankruptcy from Blackstone, explaining that such assets could be tokenized into hundreds of millions of units, allowing investors to participate with as little as one dollar.

Cardone noted that tokenization removes geographic and capital barriers that typically limit access to large real estate deals, opening participation to investors outside the United States or those without six-figure minimums.

The strategy is not theoretical, as Cardone Capital already manages more than 14,000 apartment units across the U.S. and roughly $5.1 billion in assets and has been steadily adding Bitcoin to its balance sheet.

In June 2025, the firm disclosed the purchase of 1,000 BTC worth just over $100 million at the time.

By August, it added another 130 BTC as part of a refinancing deal tied to its Miami River property, opting to raise equity and secure debt at a 4.89% rate rather than buy interest rate caps.

The firm has said it is targeting up to 4,000 BTC, which would place it among the largest non-mining corporate holders.

Cardone’s Bitcoin-Property Model Emerges Amid U.S. Housing Policy ChangesCardone has framed the approach as different from pure Bitcoin treasury companies, which typically rely on issuing debt or equity to accumulate crypto without an operating business underneath.

In contrast, he argues that housing generates recurring cash flow regardless of market cycles.

In November, Cardone said one newly launched 366-unit property paired with $100 million in Bitcoin could produce roughly $10 million in annual net operating income, funds he plans to reinvest into additional BTC purchases.

The timing of Cardone’s push comes as housing policy moves back to the center of U.S. politics.

On January 7, President Trump said he would move to block large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes, arguing that corporate ownership has priced Americans out of homeownership.

Source: Truth Socials Trump also said more details would be unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The administration has pushed to lower borrowing costs, with mortgage rates falling to about 6% in early January after Trump said Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were directed to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds.

Rates are at their lowest since late 2022, helping lift existing home sales for a fourth straight month, even as prices remain high.

Cardone told Fox Business that his team has been in discussions with policymakers about loosening housing constraints, including expanding capital gains exemptions on home sales and extending bonus depreciation rules.

Solana is testing investor confidence as the SOL price slips back toward key support levels, even as the network continues to expand across multiple fronts. After briefly pushing above $147 earlier this week, the token failed to hold its gains and is now trading below $145.

The pullback comes at a time when Solana is seeing rising institutional interest, growing real-world asset adoption, and new user-focused initiatives, creating a contrast between short-term price pressure and longer-term ecosystem growth.

SOL's price moving sideways on the daily chart. Source: SOLUSD on Tradingview SOL Price Tests Critical Support Zone SOL has entered a short-term correction after failing to clear the $150 resistance area. The price dropped below the $146 and $145 levels, moving under the 100-hour simple moving average. On the downside, technical analysts are watching the $141–$140 zone, where a bullish trend line and Fibonacci support converge.

If the SOL price breaks below $140, the next support sits near $132, with further downside risk toward $124. On the upside, resistance remains near $146 and $148. A confirmed move above $148 could open the door to a retest of $155 and potentially $162.

Momentum indicators reflect cautious sentiment. The hourly RSI remains below 50, and the MACD continues to show bearish pressure. Despite a healthy trading volume of around $5 billion in 24 hours, SOL is still down roughly one-third from its price a year ago and well below its previous peak near $293.

Regulatory Developments and Solana ETF Inflows Beyond price action, regulatory news in the U.S. may influence Solana’s medium-term outlook.

The draft bill known as the “Clarity Act,” released by the Senate Banking Committee, proposes reclassifying certain cryptocurrencies with exchange-traded products as “non-incidental” assets starting in 2026. This would ease some SEC disclosure requirements for assets like SOL.

If passed, the proposal could place Solana in a similar regulatory category to Bitcoin and Ethereum, potentially improving institutional access. Early signs of interest have already appeared.

On January 15, U.S. spot Solana ETFs recorded $23.57 million in net inflows, the highest in four weeks. However, ETF assets still represent only about 1.5% of SOL’s market capitalization, limiting their immediate impact on price.

Network Growth Outpaces Price Momentum While the SOL price struggles, Solana’s network continues to expand. In 2025, the blockchain processed $1.6 trillion in trading volume, accounting for roughly 12% of the crypto market. Its DeFi ecosystem remains anchored by platforms like Jupiter, Raydium, Orca, and Kamino, with TVL holding steady near $11.5 billion.

A major milestone came as Solana’s real-world asset (RWA) ecosystem reached a record valuation of $1.15 billion, driven by tokenized U.S. Treasuries, equities, and institutional funds. This signals growing use of Solana as a settlement layer for traditional assets.

Related Reading: Bitcoin Tailwind: Cathie Wood Sees ‘Reaganomics On Steroids’ Ahead

User engagement initiatives are also expanding. Solana’s Seeker phone is rolling out a large SKR token airdrop to over 100,000 users, while Interactive Brokers has enabled 24/7 USDC deposits via the Solana network, improving access for global traders.

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TL;DR

Strategic Exit: Christopher Wood eliminates his 10% Bitcoin allocation after four years, citing existential security risks. Return to Gold: The Jefferies strategist replaces his digital assets with physical gold and mining stocks as a safe haven. Technical Debate: Experts estimate that 30% of the Bitcoin supply is vulnerable to brute-force attacks by quantum computers. The decision by Christopher Wood, Global Head of Equity Strategy at Jefferies, has left the digital asset sector on edge. The renowned analyst has completely removed his exposure to the pioneer cryptocurrency from his model portfolio.

This drastic move responds to the fear that quantum computing and Bitcoin may not be able to coexist without compromising the protocol’s cryptographic security. The analyst warns that breakthroughs in this technology could arrive much sooner than the community anticipates.

Christopher Wood asserts that any vulnerability in the network’s foundation undermines the thesis of Bitcoin as a long-term store of value. For this reason, he preferred to rotate his capital into gold, an asset historically proven in the face of uncertainty.

The security dilemma in the face of advancing quantum computers The debate over quantum computing and Bitcoin remains very much alive. Prominent figures in the ecosystem, such as Nic Carter and Adam Back, hold divided opinions on the matter. Some demand an urgent migration to quantum-resistant signatures, while others call for calm to avoid market panic.

Coinbase researchers point out that approximately 6.51 million BTC reside in addresses vulnerable to long-range attacks. This is because the public keys of these legacy wallets are already visible on the blockchain.

While the price remains strong near $97,000, “Q-Day” looms on the horizon. The relationship between quantum computing and Bitcoin will define whether the asset manages to consolidate itself as digital gold or succumbs to technological evolution.

In short, the resilience of ETF investors will be put to the test while the industry decides how to implement quantum defenses. For now, major capital players like Jefferies seem to prefer the tangible security of precious metals over technical uncertainty.

Less than a year after re-entering the U.S. market, Nexo has added an F1 deal to its sponsorship pipeline.

The Audi Revolut F1 Team announced Friday a multi-year partnership with the crypto lender, marking the auto company's inaugural official digital asset partner as it enters Formula 1 racing this year.

"Nexo was built for a demanding reality: instant, self-directed, and always on. Partnering with Audi Revolut F1 Team at the start of their new era is a statement about how we see the future," Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev said in a release. "As the team’s official digital asset partner, we will bring meaningful utility and premium experiences to a global audience, grounded in the same discipline and precision that defines success in motor sports."

Throughout the four-year partnership, Nexo will "activate globally through premium experiences and digital-first engagement," the release said. These opportunities include exclusive access, co-created content and education, and next-generation immersive brand experiences.

"The partnership reflects a shared ambition to scale with discipline and innovation, and to create tangible value — from exclusive experiences to new ways of engaging our global fanbase and Nexo's clients," said Stefano Battiston, chief commercial officer of Audi Revolut F1 Team.

Nexo currently has sponsorship deals with professional tennis tournaments, the Australian Open, and the Dallas Open.

Nexo exited the U.S. in 2022 as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Securities and Exchange Commission accused Nexo of failing to register the offer and sale of its Earn product to retail clients. The company was welcomed back to the U.S. last April at a private event that included comments from Donald Trump Jr., the president's eldest son.

"I think crypto is the future of finance," Trump Jr said at the time. "We see the opportunity for the financial sector and want to ensure we bring that back to the U.S."

Crypto.com has been a longtime partner with Formula One racing, and last year, Coinbase became the official sponsor of Aston Martin's F1 racing team. The F1 team Sauber inked a two-year deal with crypto casino Stake in 2024.

NEXO, the native token of the Nexo platform, traded up 2.7% over the past 24 hours according to The Block's price data. The token has a market cap just shy of $1 billion.

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The cryptocurrency market saw a pullback today, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Cardano all under pressure. Over the past 24 hours, the market dipped by 1.72%, despite holding a 3.14% gain over the week. The sentiment of investors declined following recent surges in prices, and profit-taking, regulatory delays, and heavy liquidations contributed significantly to the decline.

Reasons Why Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Cardano Are Struggling Ethereum led liquidations, recording $61.6 million in total, with $40.4 million coming from long positions. Following recent profits, traders started to lock in profits, leading to a price drop in major tokens. Dogecoin and Cardano dropped by 4% and 3%, respectively.

Liquidations amounted to 53.64 million in Bitcoin, mostly through long orders. This liquidation of leveraged positions enhanced selling, which enhanced the downward trend across the market.

Bitcoin and other digital tokens have declined due to a delay of an important crypto market structure bill by a committee in the U.S. Senate. The regulatory uncertainty was further extended by the delay, which made traders cut down their exposure.

The market mood returned to a neutral level, as it was in the Crypto Fear & Greed Index. Traders were wary, and they pulled back when wider markets were giving mixed signals.

Bitcoin and Ethereum Face Pressure as Market Trends Turn Bearish At the time of writing, the BTC price traded at $94,773 with a 2% decrease over the past 24-hours.

Bitcoin price has recently tested the $95,000 resistance zone, but the outlook remains uncertain. 

If Bitcoin manages to break through this level, the price could rally toward the $96,000 zone. Should the bullish momentum persist, a move toward $100,000 as per the full Bitcoin forecast report. 

Nonetheless, in case bearishness persists, there could be a correction of Bitcoin into the $90,000 correction range.

Source: Tradingview Likewise, Ethereum has also failed to continue its bullish trend, declining by 1.59% to $3 276. The resistance was encountered at the price of $3,400, which created a bearish divergence, and the price has since reversed.

Ethereum had briefly gone above $3,400, but has since withdrawn due to market weakness. In case of a further continuation of the bearish direction, Ethereum price may fall even lower to the level of the $3,100 range. Nevertheless, with the bulls back in charge, there is a chance that Ethereum may start recovering to $3,400.

Dogecoin and Cardano in a Critical Spot as Bearish Pressure Mounts Dogecoin has also seen a 4% decline over the last 24 hours, trading at $0.1362. This pullback follows a week of strong bullish performance. Dogecoin price is now standing at a crossroad where the selling pressure is mounting towards the $0.15 level.

Any break above $0.14 would initiate a move to $0.15, and on breaking $0.1620, would be able to hit the $0.16 zone. Nevertheless, further decline to less than $0.140 might drag Dogecoin to the $0.135 support level.

The price of Cardano decreased by 3.78% within the last 24 hours, and currently its price is $0.3830. Despite a previous rise in the week, Cardano is currently dropping.

To experience a potential bullish recovery, ADA would have to break above the resistance level of $0.40, and high volume would be required. In case of success, it may aim at the $0.44 level, yet unless there is any substantial uptrend, Cardano might still be in trouble.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The market is experiencing a pullback due to profit-taking, liquidations, and regulatory delays. These factors have caused a weakening in investor sentiment.

Profit-taking, a significant number of liquidations, and a delay in a key U.S. Senate crypto bill caused selling pressure, leading to declines in both Bitcoin and Ethereum.