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A dormant Ethereum wallet received 472.3 billion SHIB tokens worth $4 million from the Coinhako exchange. The mystery whale also accumulated $7 million in ETH, signaling strategic positioning as SHIB holds near key resistance levels.

Newton Gitonga2 min read

16 January 2026, 06:11 PM

A previously inactive Ethereum wallet has emerged from dormancy, acquiring a massive amount of cryptocurrency. The address received 472.3 billion Shiba Inu tokens valued at $4 million in a single transaction, instantly transforming it into one of the largest SHIB holders.

Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham tracked the transfer, which originated from Coinhako's hot wallet. The recipient address, identified as "0xde6d...ceee8," now controls digital assets worth over $12.2 million.

The timing and scale of this movement have captured attention across cryptocurrency markets. SHIB trades near $0.00000826, down 2.47% over the last 24 hours.

SHIB’s price action over the past 24 hours (Source: CoinCodex)

Coordinated Asset Accumulation Signals Strategic ShiftThe SHIB transfer occurred alongside another significant deposit. The same wallet received 2,122 ETH in a parallel transaction worth approximately $7 million. This dual acquisition suggests deliberate portfolio construction focused on Ethereum-based digital assets.

Source: Arkham

The wallet's historical activity shows a pattern of smaller holdings in altcoins. Previous acquisitions included tokens such as ASTER, ONDO, and BASED over the past year. However, today's coordinated influx marks a substantial departure from that approach.

SHIB now represents over 32 percent of the wallet's total holdings. This concentration indicates strong conviction in the meme token's prospects. The shift from diversified small-cap positions to substantial SHIB exposure demonstrates changing investment priorities.

Technical indicators for Shiba Inu have shown promising developments recently. A golden cross formation appeared between the 23-day and 50-day moving averages earlier this week. This pattern typically signals potential upward momentum in traditional technical analysis frameworks.

Analysts identify $0.00001102 as the next key resistance level if buying pressure continues. Breaking through this threshold could trigger additional upward movement. However, the meme coin sector has experienced reduced capital inflows recently, creating uncertainty around near-term price action.

Singapore Connection Raises Questions About IdentityThe Coinhako origin provides clues about the entity behind this transaction. Coinhako operates as a Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, suggesting the recipient may have ties to the Southeast Asian financial hub.

Singapore has established itself as a prominent jurisdiction for cryptocurrencies. The city-state attracts high-net-worth individuals and institutional players seeking regulatory clarity. These connection points toward a sophisticated investor rather than retail speculation.

The wallet's identity remains unknown despite blockchain transparency. No public figures or entities have claimed ownership of the address. This anonymity is common among large cryptocurrency holders who prefer operational security.

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The deal followed Riot announcing last week that it sold more than $160 million of its Bitcoin holdings as part of a strategy shift, to broaden use of its data centers.

Shares of Riot Platforms jumped more than 11% after the crypto miner said it sold Bitcoin to help finance a land acquisition in Texas.

In a Friday notice, Riot said the $96 million deal for 200 acres of land in Rockdale, Texas was funded entirely by the sale of about 1,080 Bitcoin (BTC). The miner also signed a data center lease and services agreement with semiconductor company Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), initially deploying 25 megawatts (MW) of “critical IT load capacity.”

“These results mark a pivotal moment that cements Riot’s position as a leading data center developer, less than twelve months since the launch of our formal process to evaluate our assets for AI/HPC use,” said Riot CEO Jason Les.

Source: Riot PlatformsRiot said the agreement for an initial 10-year term could generate about $311 million in revenue for the company, with the potential for $1 billion if three five-year extensions were exercised. The company’s shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol RIOT surged to $18.80 amid the announcement, marking an 11% increase in the previous 24 hours. 

The Texas deal followed Riot announcing last week that it had sold 1,818 BTC in December as part of a strategy shift from mining the cryptocurrency to using its data center infrastructure for other applications, including artificial intelligence. The company reported holding 18,005 BTC as of Dec. 31, worth more than $17 billion at the time of publication.

CleanSpark is also expanding Texas operations with AI and high-performance computingCleanSpark announced a move similar to Riot’s on Wednesday after the Bitcoin mining company reached an agreement to buy 447 acres of land in Brazoria County, Texas. The miner said it planned to develop a 300 MW data center, which could be “designed for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing workloads.”

Riot and CleanSpark are just two of many companies focused on mining and crypto mining infrastructure to broaden their services amid increasing BTC difficulty. MARA Holdings, Core Scientific, Hut 8 and TeraWulf have also announced plans aligned with AI and high-performance computing.

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz reminds investors that class action lawsuits have been filed on behalf of shareholders of the following publicly-traded companies.  Investors have until the deadlines listed below to file a lead plaintiff motion.

Investors suffering losses on their investments are encouraged to contact The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz to discuss their legal rights in these class actions at 310-914-5007 or by email to [email protected].

CoreWeave, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRWV)
Class Period: March 28, 2025 and December 15, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 13, 2026

The complaint filed in this class action 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: (1) Defendants had overstated CoreWeave’s ability to meet customer demand for its service; (2) Defendants materially understated the scope and severity of the risk that CoreWeave’s reliance on a single third-party data center supplier presented for CoreWeave’s ability to meet customer demand for its services; (3) the foregoing was reasonably likely to have a material negative impact on the Company’s revenue; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI)
Class Period: June 4, 2024 and November 19, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 16, 2026

The complaint filed in this class action 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: (1) the Company’s strategy of pursuing “adjacencies, collaborations and promotions” was not growing the customer base and/or delivering the level of growth in net sales touted; (2) as the Company’s strategy of “adjacencies, collaborations and promotions” faltered, the Company relied on brand collaborations “to carry quarters” and obfuscate otherwise weak underlying financial results; (3) as a result, the Company was unlikely to meet its own previously issued financial guidance; (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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Smart Digital Group Limited (NASDAQ: SDM)
Class Period: May 5, 2025 and September 26, 2025
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: March 16, 2026

The complaint filed in this class action 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: (1) SDM was the subject of a market manipulation and fraudulent promotion scheme involving social-media based misinformation and impersonators posing as financial professionals; (2) insiders and/or affiliates used and/or intended to use offshore or nominee accounts to facilitate the coordinated dumping of shares during a price inflation campaign; (3) SDM’s public statements and risk disclosures omitted any mention of realized risk of fraudulent trading or market manipulation used to drive the Company’s stock price; (4) as a result, SDM securities were at unique risk of a sustained suspension in trading by either or both of the SEC and NASDAQ; and (5) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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Key Takeaways EPD's pipeline and storage assets generate stable cash flows, supported by long-term, fee-based contracts.Nearly 90% of Enterprise Products contracts include inflation-linked fee increases, protecting cash flows.EPD expects incremental cash flows from major capital projects now in service or coming online. Enterprise Products Partners LP’s (EPD - Free Report) pipeline network spans more than 50,000 miles, transporting oil, natural gas and other commodities. The partnership also has more than 300 million barrels of liquid storage capacity, thereby generating stable cash flows.

Importantly, the business model of Enterprise Productsis inflation-protected because almost 90% of its long-term contracts include a provision for increasing fees when the business environment becomes inflationary. This is how the midstream energy player is able to safeguard its cash flow generation in all business scenarios.

EPD is also expected to generate incremental cash flows from its billions of dollars’ worth of key capital projects, which are either in service or set to come online. Thus, with the partnership’s business model being mostly inflation-protected and likely to generate incremental cash flows from project backlogs, the stock could be attractive for income seekers.

KMI & ENB Also Have Stable Business ModelsKinder Morgan Inc. (KMI - Free Report) and Enbridge Inc. (ENB - Free Report) are two other midstream energy majors. By the very nature of their businesses, both KMI and ENB also have predictable cash flows. This is because KMI and ENB generate stable fee-based earnings from their respective midstream assets.

EPD’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesUnits of Enterprise Products have jumped 4.1% over the past year against the 8.5% decline of the composite stocks belonging to the industry.

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From a valuation standpoint, EPD trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 10.61X. This is below the broader industry average of 10.72X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for EPD’s 2026 earnings has seen no estimate revisions over the past 30 days.

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Enterprise Products currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Key Takeaways PSX is positioned to benefit from lower oil prices, which can support margins in its refining operations.Phillips 66 is allocating an equal 2026 capital of $1.11B each to refining and midstream businesses.PSX's midstream assets provide stable, long-term cash flows that help offset commodity price swings. With West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices currently hovering around $60 per barrel, according to data from Oilprice.com, which is significantly lower than a year ago, the overall energy business is now uncertain.

Also, EIA projects the spot average West Texas Intermediate price for 2026 at $52.21 per barrel, lower than $65.40 per barrel for 2025. Thus, Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) , which generates significant margin from its refining activities, is likely to benefit from soft oil prices.

Although a leading refiner, PSX, unlike most of its refining peers, has diversified its business across midstream and chemicals. Along with investing in refining operations, Phillips 66 is allocating almost the same capital for midstream. For 2026, PSX has decided to allocate $1,110 million of capital for each of refining and midstream activities. 

Midstream business, by its very definition, is stable since it generates stable cash flows as the assets are being utilized for the long term, and is less vulnerable to commodity price volatility. Hence, having a diversified business model, PSX is insulated from the commodity price volatility to a great extent.

VLO & PARR Also Poised to GainValero Energy Corporation (VLO - Free Report) and Par Pacific Holdings Inc. (PARR - Free Report) , two other well-known refiners, are also likely to benefit from the ongoing relatively low oil prices.

Valero Energy, with 15 refineries, has a throughput capacity of 3.2 million barrels per day. VLO mentioned that its refining activities are capable of generating sufficient cash flows to support shareholders’ returns along with growth.  

Par Pacific is mainly a refining company with the capacity to process 219,000 barrels of oil daily. Notably, having exposure to Canadian heavy oil, which is cheaper than lighter crude, Par Pacific is likely to have been enjoying a cost advantage.

PSX’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesShares of PSX have gained 20.6% over the past year compared with the 15.7% rise of the composite stocks belonging to the industry.

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From a valuation standpoint, PSX trades at a trailing 12-month enterprise value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA) of 14.41X. This is above the broader industry average of 4.55X.

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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for PSX’s 2026 earnings has seen downward revisions over the past seven days.

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PSX 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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Key Takeaways MIRM stock gained 7.1% as investors reacted to strong preliminary results for Q4 and FY 2025.MIRM posted roughly $520M in 2025 net product sales, exceeding its prior guidance issued in November.Mirum forecast $630-$650M in 2026 sales and outlined key pipeline goals related to volixibat studies. Shares of Mirum Pharmaceuticals (MIRM - Free Report) were up 7.1% this past week after the company reported robust preliminary results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025. The company also outlined key pipeline goals and provided sales outlook for 2026, which likely raised investor optimism.

MIRM’s Preliminary 2025 ResultsMirum reported preliminary net product sales of approximately $520 million for 2025. The figure surpassed management’s guidance of $500-$510 million, which was provided in November 2025. The company’s product revenues comprise sales of its lead product, Livmarli (maralixibat) and the acquired products from Travere Therapeutics (TVTX - Free Report) , Cholbam capsules and Ctexli tablets.

Livmarli is an orally administered ileal bile acid transporter (“IBAT”) inhibitor approved for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus in patients with Alagille syndrome (“ALGS”) worldwide. The drug is also approved for treating certain patients with progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (“PFIC”) in the United States and Europe.

Cholbam capsules and Ctexli tablets were added to Mirum’s commercial portfolio following the acquisition of Travere Therapeutics’ bile acid products in 2023. The acquisition of TVTX’s bile acid products has diversified Mirum’s revenue stream.

Estimated net product sales of Livmarli were approximately $359 million for full-year 2025, while estimated Cholbam and Ctexli net product sales were approximately $161 million.

Estimated net product sales were approximately $149 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, including $106 million in Livmarli net sales and around $43 million in Cholbam and Ctexli net sales.

As of Dec. 31, 2025, Mirum had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities worth $392 million compared with $378 million as of Sept. 30, 2025.

In the past six months, shares of Mirum have soared 75.7% compared with the industry’s rise of 23.2%.

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MIRM’s 2026 Outlook & Pipeline GoalsFor full-year 2026, Mirum expects net product sales of approximately $630-$650 million.

Mirum is evaluating Livmarli in the phase III EXPAND study for treating pruritus in rare cholestatic conditions. Enrollment in the study is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, with top-line data from the same expected in the fourth quarter of 2026.

This apart, Mirum’s lead pipeline candidate, volixibat, is currently being evaluated in two phase IIb studies for treating patients with primary biliary cholangitis (the VANTAGE study) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (the VISTAS study).

Top-line data from the VISTAS study is expected to be announced in the second quarter of 2026. The company expects to complete enrollment in the VANTAGE study in the second half of 2026.

In December 2025, Mirum announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held biotech, Bluejay Therapeutics. The transaction is expected to be closed later this month.

The acquisition of Bluejay would give Mirum rights to brelovitug, a late-stage, fully human monoclonal antibody, which is being developed for chronic hepatitis delta virus. The deal is likely to strengthen Mirum’s rare liver disease portfolio.

Mirum recently initiated a phase II study on its newly in-licensed PDE4D inhibitor, MRM-3379, for treating Fragile X syndrome, a rare genetic neurocognitive disorder.

MIRM's Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderMirum currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the biotech sector are Alkermes (ALKS - Free Report) and Krystal Biotech (KRYS - Free Report) , both sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Over the past 60 days, estimates for Alkermes’ 2026 earnings per share (EPS) have increased from $1.54 to $1.80. Shares of ALKS have gained 6.9% over the past six months.

Alkermes’ earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, while missing the same on the remaining occasion, with the average surprise being 4.58%.

Over the past 60 days, estimates for Krystal Biotech’s 2026 EPS have risen to $8.49 from $8.34. KRYS stock has rallied 87.9% over the past six months.

Krystal Biotech’s earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in the remaining quarter, with the average surprise being 40.43%.

Will New Reform Push These Marijuana Stocks Up In The Market

3 minute read Top 3 Marijuana Stocks Of 2026 That Could See Big Returns The cannabis industry is set to reach new horizons in 2026. More companies are coming together to take the industry to a level yet to be seen. With bigger and better partnerships taking effect this year, consumer demand should go beyond mere satisfaction. Along with the political climate around cannabis in the US, marijuana stocks could see a jump from all of the above. 2026 brings in a large amount of positive speculation with all that is going on.

The better legal operators perform, along with reform that helps elevate the industry, can mean big gains for marijuana stock investors. While there is still time to find cannabis stocks to buy at low share prices, strategizing and planning are key. You want to do your research on the sector and learn about past information. Develop a watchlist for potential pot stocks you feel will help bring you the most on your investment.

Keep in mind that the cannabis sector is highly unpredictable, and things can go from great to not so great quickly. However, if 2026 goes the way it should, most publicly traded cannabis companies should turn a profit. The way cannabis is growing in acceptance, it’s just a matter of time before things fall even more into place for a stronger industry. Below are several marijuana stocks to watch for better market movement in 2026.

Top Marijuana Stocks For Investors Today Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY) Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQ:CGC) Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VFF) Tilray Brands, Inc. Tilray Brands, Inc., a lifestyle consumer products company, engages in the research, cultivation, processing, and distribution of medical cannabis products in Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. 

On January 8th, the company reported a record Q2 fiscal 2026 net revenue of $218 millon moves to a net cash position. This also reaffirms full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance.

Words From The Company Irwin D. Simon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We achieved another record quarter with net revenue reaching $218 million, a result of disciplined execution within our diversified portfolio spanning cannabis, beverage, wellness and distribution sectors.

[Read More] 3 Marijuana Stocks For Investors To Make Money In 2026

Canopy Growth Corporation Canopy Growth Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis, hemp, and cannabis-related products in Canada, Germany, and Australia.

In recent news, the company announced that it has entered into a series of transactions. These transactions were done to recapitalize its balance sheet. As well as extending the maturity dates of all outstanding indebtedness to January 2031 at the earliest.

Words From The Company “Today, Canopy Growth moves forward from a position of strength, supported by a robust balance sheet, enhanced liquidity, extended debt maturities, and a clear strategic direction,” said Tom Stewart, Chief Financial Officer of Canopy Growth.

[Read More] Best Marijuana Penny Stocks for January 2026: High-Risk, High-Reward Plays

Village Farms International, Inc. Village Farms International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and distributes greenhouse-grown tomatoes, bell peppers, cucumbers, and mini-cukes in North America.

Back on January 12th, 2026, the company launched 10 new product offerings in the Netherlands. This was done through its wholly-owned subsidiary Leli Holland. This has. Now, VVF stock company has entered into the Dutch cannabis market.

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Key Takeaways AXSM initiated the phase III FORWARD study to test AXS-14's durability in fibromyalgia.AXSM launched FORWARD after an FDA Refusal to File letter on its NDA for AXS-14 in fibromyalgia.FORWARD study's primary endpoint measures how long patients maintain treatment benefit after randomization. Axsome Therapeutics (AXSM - Free Report) announced the initiation of the phase III study called FORWARD with the dosing of the first patient, evaluating AXS-14 (esreboxetine) for the management of fibromyalgia.

AXS-14 is an oral, investigational drug, being developed to treat fibromyalgia and help reduce chronic pain and related symptoms by increasing norepinephrine levels in the brain.

FORWARD is a phase III double-blind, placebo-controlled withdrawal study in patients with fibromyalgia. Participants achieving a treatment response during the 12-week open-label period will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to continue AXS-14 at 8 mg once daily or switch to placebo for up to 12 weeks or until loss of therapeutic response. The study’s primary endpoint is to assess the time from randomization to loss of therapeutic response.

Over the past year, AXSM’s shares have risen 89.4% compared with the industry’s 18.7% rise.

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Axsome submitted a new drug application (NDA) seeking FDA approval of AXS-14 for fibromyalgia in May 2025. The NDA filing was delayed from the previous filing timeline of the first quarter of 2024.

In June 2025, the company received a Refusal to File (“RTF”) letter from the FDA related to its NDA for AXS-14. The regulatory authority found one of the two placebo-controlled studies in the submission to be inadequate and not well-controlled due to its 8-week primary endpoint and flexible dosing design, which were deemed insufficient to demonstrate efficacy in fibromyalgia. To address this regulatory feedback, Axsome initiated the phase III FORWARD study.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic, CNS-mediated neurological pain disorder affecting approximately 17 million people in the United States. It is characterized by widespread pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood and cognitive impairment, sensory hypersensitivity, headaches, and tingling sensations.

Beyond AXS-14, Axsome’s CNS pipeline includes AXS-12, currently being developed in three separate studies (CONCERT, SYMPHONY, and ENCORE) for the treatment of narcolepsy. Treatment with AXS-12 demonstrated statistically significant efficacy versus placebo in all three studies. Based on the data from these studies, Axsome plans to submit an NDA for AXS-12 for cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy to the FDA in late January 2026.

Axsome Therapeutics’ Zacks Rank & Stocks to ConsiderAXSM currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

Some better-ranked stocks in the biotech sector are MannKind (MNKD - Free Report) , Keros Therapeutics (KROS - Free Report) , and Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD - Free Report) , each currently sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Over the past 60 days, estimates for MannKind’s 2026 earnings per share have increased from 7 cents to 9 cents. Shares of MNKD have declined 7.2% over the past year.

MannKind’s earnings beat estimates in two quarters, missed in one and were in line in the remaining quarter, with the average surprise being 33.33%.

Over the past 60 days, 2026 loss per share estimates for Keros Therapeutics have narrowed from $3.56 to $3.36. KROS shares have risen 77.3% over the past year.

Keros Therapeutics’ earnings beat estimates in three of the trailing four quarters and missed in the remaining quarter, with the average surprise being 9098.63%.

Over the past 60 days, estimates for Amicus Therapeutics’ 2026 earnings per share have declined from 67 cents to 65 cents. Shares of FOLD have increased 52% over the past year.

Amicus Therapeutics’ earnings beat estimates in one quarter and missed in the remaining three trailing quarters with the negative average earnings surprise being 20.21%.

Key Takeaways OPFI's auto-approval rate climbed to 79% in 3Q25, boosting revenues and margins by cutting interactions.OppFi saw expenses fall 490 basis points y/y in 3Q25, a trend expected to improve after LOLA.OppFi views LOLA as a scalable, AI-ready architecture designed to support long-term growth. OppFi (OPFI - Free Report) is optimistic about the long-term scalability of the Loan Origination Lending Application (LOLA). The CEO stated that LOLA will serve as a clean architecture made to take advantage of swiftly developing AI tools in originations, servicing and corporate operations. The company plans to test it throughout the fourth quarter of 2025 and eventually migrate it in the first quarter of 2026.

One of the early success indicators of LOLA includes increased automated approval, which serves as the driving force behind OPFI’s top-line gains and margin expansion. In the third quarter of 2025, auto-approval rates increased to 79% year over year, which not only improved revenues but also reduced expenses by lowering human interaction. Therefore, an enhancement in the auto-approval will provide a significant bump in OPFI’s ability to improve credit quality.

Although the path to success might appear clear, the company might have to shoulder operational risks. The pivot to LOLA requires careful execution to mitigate disruptions. Despite the potential risks, the CEO is highly optimistic about OppFi’s ability to generate double-digit revenues and adjusted net income growth in 2026.

OppFi is known to cater to the population with high credit risks. Therefore, the combination of LOLA and Model 6.1 refit will improve precision to assess credit quality, improving loan volume. In the third quarter of 2025, OppFi registered a year-over-year decline of 490 basis points in the percentage of expenses to revenues, which can further improve post LOLA migration. Considering the successful implementation of this technology, we expect OPFI to maintain high margins, serving well in its future performance.

OPFI’s Price Performance, Valuation & EstimatesThe OppFi stock has lost 9.1% in a year against the 11.9% fall in its industry. OPFI’s industry peer Global Payments (GPN - Free Report) has declined 30%, while Cantaloupe (CTLP - Free Report) has gained 33.6%.

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From a valuation perspective, OPFI trades at a forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio of 5.87X, lower than Cantaloupe’s 23.01X, while trading at a premium compared with Global Payments’ 5.41X.

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OppFi and Global Payments have a Value Score of A, while Cantaloupe carries a Value Score of C.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for OppFi’s earnings per share for 2025 and 2026 has been unchanged at $1.57 and $1.71, respectively, over the past 60 days.

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OPFI currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) Rank stocks here.

Klöckner & Co SE (KLKNF) M&A Call January 16, 2026 8:30 AM EST

Company Participants

Melissa Dykstra - Vice President of Corporate Communication & Investor Relations
Geoffrey Gilmore - CEO, President & Director
Timothy Adams - VP & CFO

Conference Call Participants

Philip Gibbs - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division
John Tumazos - John Tumazos Very Independent Research, LLC
Martin Englert - Seaport Research Partners
Timna Tanners - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division

Presentation

Operator

Good morning, and welcome to Worthington Steel's January 16 Investor Call. [Operator Instructions] Now I'll turn the call over to Melissa Dykstra, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations.

Melissa Dykstra
Vice President of Corporate Communication & Investor Relations

Thank you, operator. Good morning, and thank you for joining us for today's call. I'm Melissa Dykstra, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Worthington Steel. With me today are Geoff Gilmore, our President and CEO; and Tim Adams, our Chief Financial Officer.

On Slide 1, you will find our safe harbor statement. Before we begin, I'd like to remind everyone that certain statements made today are forward-looking within the meaning of the 1995 Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those suggested. Today's call is being recorded, and a replay will be available later today on worthingtonsteel.com. With that, I'll turn the call over to Geoff.

Geoffrey Gilmore
CEO, President & Director

Thanks, Melissa. This is an exciting day for Worthington Steel. We are taking a strategic and transformative step in our growth journey.

Through the acquisition of Kloeckner, we will strengthen our position in high-value metals processing, create meaningful value for our shareholders, deepen our strong relationships with our customers and suppliers, and generate new opportunities for our employees.

January 16, 2026 12:17 ET  | Source: Chino Commercial Bancorp

CHINO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Chino Commercial Bancorp (OTC: CCBC), the parent company of Chino Commercial Bank, N.A., announced the results of operations for the Bank and the consolidated holding company for the fourth quarter and year-ended December 31, 2025. 

Net earnings for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $1.41 million, reflecting an increase of $15.5 thousand, or 1.11%, compared to the same period last year. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.44 for the fourth quarter of 2025, up from $0.43 for the same quarter in 2024. Net earnings year-to-date increased by 13.74% or by $706 thousand, to $5.84 million, as compared to $5.14 million for the same period last year.  Net earnings per share was $1.82 for the period ending December 31, 2025, and $1.60 for the same period last year.

Dann H. Bowman, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “2025 was a very good year for the Bank, with new records set for total assets, deposits, loans, revenue and consolidated net profit.  In addition, credit quality remains strong, with the Bank having no delinquent loans at year-end.” 

During 2025 the Bank opened its fifth branch office in Corona, with initial business development efforts yielding strong results.  At year-end the new branch had $13.4 million in deposits and $12.3 million in loans. 

The Bank’s Merchant Services program continues to deliver reliable credit card processing services for its customers, with significant savings and improved cash-flow options. In 2025 the Bank’s Merchant Services Program processed approximately $60 million in payments.

Financial Condition

As of December 31, 2025, total assets reached $494.2 million, representing an increase of $27.5 million, or 5.9%, from $466.7 million on December 31, 2024. Total deposits rose by $21.3 million, or 6.1%, to $370.2 million, up from $348.9 million on December 31, 2024. Core deposits accounted for 97.0% of total deposits as of December 31, 2025.

Gross loans increased by $15.3 million, or 7.5%, totaling $220.6 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $205.2 million as of December 31, 2024. The Bank reported no delinquent loans, and three non-performing loans on non-accrual status, as of December 31, 2025.  As of December 31, 2024, the Bank reported no delinquent loans and five non-performing loans on all on nonaccrual status. There were no Other Real Estate Owned (OREO) properties reported on either date.

Earnings

The Company reported net interest income of $4.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $3.8 million for the same period in 2024. Average interest-earning assets were $430.1 million, while average interest-bearing liabilities totaled $225.6 million, resulting in a net interest margin of 3.81% for the fourth quarter of 2025. This compares favorably to the prior year’s fourth-quarter margin of 3.44%, based on average interest-earning assets of $433.4 million and average interest-bearing liabilities of $234.0 million.

Non-interest income totaled $945.4 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of 15.78% compared to $816.5 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2024. Most of the increase was driven by merchant services processing revenue totaling $277.3 thousand for the quarter, up $143.3 thousand, or 107%, from $133.9 thousand in the fourth quarter of 2024.

General and administrative expenses totaled $2.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025, compared to $2.6 million for the same period in 2024. The largest component of these expenses was salary and benefits, which amounted to $1.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from $1.6 million in the prior year.

Income tax expense for the quarter was $547.6 thousand, reflecting a decrease of $7.2 thousand, or 1.3%, compared to $554.8 thousand for the same period last year. The Company’s effective income tax rate was approximately 28.0% for the period ending December 31, 2025, and 28.5 for the same period last year.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on management’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company.  Readers are cautioned not to unduly rely on forward-looking statements.  Actual results may differ from those projected.  These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the health of the national and California economies, the Company’s ability to attract and retain skilled employees, customers’ service expectations, the Company’s ability to successfully deploy new technology and gain efficiencies therefrom, and changes in interest rates, loan portfolio performance, and other factors.

Contact: Dann H. Bowman, President and CEO or Melinda M. Milincu, Senior Vice President and CFO, Chino Commercial Bancorp and Chino Commercial Bank, N.A., 14245 Pipeline Avenue, Chino, CA. 91710, (909) 393-8880.

   Consolidated Statements of Financial Condition  As of 12/31/2025   Dec-2025
Ending BalanceDec-2024
Ending BalanceAssets  Cash and due from banks$45,883,735$45,256,619Cash and cash equivalents$45,883,735$45,256,619   Fed Funds Sold$10,433$31,029   Investment securities available for sale, net of zero  allowance for credit losses$11,545,192$6,558,341Investment securities held to maturity , net of zero  allowance for credit losses$195,829,795$190,701,756Total Investments$207,374,987$197,260,097   Gross loans held for investments$220,584,180$205,235,497Deferred loan fees, net($483,539)
($504,564)
Allowance for Loan Losses($4,915,464)
($4,623,740)
Net Loans$215,185,177$200,107,193Stock investments, restricted, at cost$3,662,000$3,576,000Fixed assets, net$8,117,396$7,255,785Accrued Interest Receivable$1,673,768$1,539,505Bank Owned Life Insurance$8,728,882$8,482,043Other Assets$3,527,089$3,170,159   Total Assets$494,163,469$466,678,432   Liabilities  Deposits  Noninterest-bearing$181,348,771$166,668,725Interest-bearing$188,819,543$182,200,703Total Deposits$370,168,314$348,869,428   Federal Home Loan Bank advances$0$0Federal Reserve Bank borrowings$60,000,000$60,000,000Subordinated debt$10,000,000$10,000,000Subordinated notes payable to subsidiary trust$3,093,000$3,093,000Accrued interest payable$133,875$132,812Other Liabilities$2,022,314$1,877,996Total Liabilities$445,417,503$423,973,236   Shareholder Equity  Common Stock **$10,502,558$10,502,558Retained Earnings$39,905,329$34,059,943Unrealized Gain (Loss) AFS Securities($1,661,921)
($1,857,305)
Total Shareholders' Equity$48,745,966$42,705,196   Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity$494,163,469$466,678,432   ** Common stock, no par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized and 3,211,970 shares issued and outstanding at 12/31/2025 and 12/31/2024      Consolidated Statements of Net Income    As of 12/31/2025     Dec-2025
QTD BalanceDec-2024
QTD BalanceDec-2025
YTD BalanceDec-2024
YTD BalanceInterest Income    Interest & Fees On Loans$3,557,778$3,359,803$13,848,800$11,924,729Interest on Investment Securities$1,874,968$1,678,970$7,139,024$7,404,335Other Interest Income$179,251$522,178$860,075$2,703,762Total Interest Income$5,611,997$5,560,951$21,847,899$22,032,826     Interest Expense    Interest on Deposits$1,180,938$1,159,323$4,933,384$4,415,006Interest on Borrowings$315,701$645,757$1,348,337$3,901,895Total Interest Expense$1,496,639$1,805,080$6,281,721$8,316,901     Net Interest Income$4,115,358$3,755,871$15,566,178$13,715,925     Provision For Loan Losses/(Recoveries)$261,915$3,186$282,335($12,126)
     Net Interest Income After Provision for Loan Losses$3,853,443$3,752,685$15,283,843$13,728,051     Noninterest Income    Service Charges and Fees on Deposit Accounts$442,973$463,392$1,941,263$1,809,083Interchange Fees$108,833$108,322$437,002$417,002Earnings from Bank-Owned Life Insurance$65,090$60,395$246,839$234,869Merchant Services Processing$277,302$133,953$802,744$544,675Other Miscellaneous Income$51,220$50,483$276,330$199,493     Total Noninterest Income$945,418$816,545$3,704,178$3,205,122     Noninterest Expense    Salaries and Employee Benefits$1,823,836$1,611,953$6,629,783$6,056,072Occupancy and Equipment$229,830$177,419$854,534$692,705Merchant Services Processing$96,959$76,239$329,878$298,294Other Expenses$689,886$753,539$3,016,062$2,717,769     Total Noninterest Expense$2,840,511$2,619,150$10,830,257$9,764,840     Income Before Income Tax Expense$1,958,349$1,950,081$8,157,765$7,168,333Provision For Income Tax$547,574$554,799$2,312,379$2,029,122     Net Income$1,410,775$1,395,282$5,845,386$5,139,211     Basic earnings per share$0.44$0.43$1.82$1.60     Diluted earnings per share$0.44$0.43$1.82$1.60      Financial Highlights    As of 12/31/2025     Dec-2025
QTDDec-2024
QTDDec-2025
YTDDec-2024
YTDKey Financial Ratios    Annualized Return on Average Equity11.70%13.17%12.89%12.82%Annualized Return on Average Assets1.23%1.21%1.31%1.09%Net Interest Margin3.81%3.44%3.70%3.08%Core Efficiency Ratio56.13%57.28%56.20%57.71%Net Chargeoffs/Recoveries to Average Loans-0.003%
-0.08%
-0.004%
-0.09%
      3 month ended
Dec-2025
QTD Avg3 month ended
Dec-2024
QTD AvgDec-2025
YTD AvgDec-2024
YTD AvgAverage Balances    (thousands, unaudited)    Average assets$457,127$458,297$447,790$468,908Average interest-earning assets$430,056$433,466$421,691$444,238Average interest-bearing liabilities$225,586$234,044$225,450$249,859Average gross loans$215,740$202,059$210,230$191,089Average deposits$378,660$358,999$370,327$341,175Average equity$47,958$42,040$45,475$39,986      Dec-2025
QTDDec-2024
YTD  Credit Quality    Non-performing loans$705,729$1,228,165  Non-performing loans to total loans0.32%0.60%  Non-performing loans to total assets0.14%0.26%  Allowance for credit losses to total loans2.23%2.25%  Nonperforming assets as a percentage of total loans and OREO0.32%0.60%  Allowance for credit losses to non-performing loans695.15%376.48%       Other Period-end Statistics    Shareholders equity to total assets9.86%9.15%  Net Loans to Deposits58.13%57.36%  Non-interest bearing deposits to total deposits48.99%47.77%  Company Leverage Ratio11.70%10.40%  Core Deposits / Total Deposits96.96%97.31%  

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Everything from coffee to a used car is more expensive these days, and now your music streaming service is too. Spotify announced this week that it will raise prices for U.S. subscribers—again. 

Spotify Premium plans will jump up to $12.99 from $11.99 starting with the next billing date. The streamer last increased prices for U.S. users in 2024 after a decade-plus run of charging $9.99 for ad-free listening on its Premium individual streaming plan.

The main individual plan isn’t the only Spotify subscription getting a price hike. Discounted student plans are getting bumped up to $6.99 from $5.99, the Duo two-person plan will go to $18.99 from $16.99 and the streamer’s Family plans will hop to $21.99 from $19.99. Users outside the U.S. in Estonia and Latvia will also see prices go up next month.

Spotify offered little in the way of explanation for the pricing changes. “Occasional updates to pricing across our markets reflect the value that Spotify delivers, enabling us to continue offering the best possible experience and benefit artists,” the company wrote in a blog post announcing the new pricing scheme.

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The early 2026 pricing changes are the third time Spotify has raised prices for U.S. listeners since launching in the country in 2011. Two of those price hikes were back-to-back $1 increases, one in 2023 and one in 2024. In 2024, Spotify explained that the service would “occasionally” update its pricing in order to “continue to invest in and innovate on our product features and bring users the best experience”—language echoed in its short statement on the latest price increase.

Why is Spotify raising prices?Spotify isn’t explaining much about the decision to tack another dollar onto its core Premium subscription service, but the company is in a very different place now compared to when it was duking it out with Pandora in the dark ages of music streaming more than a decade ago. 

Now, the Swedish company is the globally dominant force in streaming audio, boasting north of 713 million users and 281 million paid subscribers worldwide—up from 252 million in 2024. Apple Music and Amazon Music are the next closest competitors, but Spotify sits pretty with a much bigger share of the market. 

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Chain-abstraction stablecoin system River (RIVER) has quietly done more than a 10x since Christmas Day, outperforming the digital asset markets. RIVER Reaches a $3.

Ethereum and XRP spot ETFs took in fresh money on Jan. 15, even as prices slid across the crypto market. Ethereum funds led the day with about $164 million in net inflows, while XRP products added $17.06 million.

Ethereum Sees $164M ETF Inflows on Jan. 15Ethereum spot exchange traded funds recorded about $164 million in net inflows on Jan. 15, according to daily flow data across major U.S. issuers. The gains marked one of the stronger single day inflow totals this month, driven mainly by BlackRock’s ETHA, which added roughly $149 million, while Grayscale’s ETH product contributed about $15 million. Most other listed Ethereum ETFs reported flat activity during the session, showing that inflows remained concentrated in a small number of funds.

Ethereum ETF Inflows Jan. 15. Source: The Farside Investors

The Jan. 15 result followed several volatile sessions earlier in the month, when Ethereum ETFs alternated between sharp inflows and outflows. Despite that uneven pattern, cumulative net inflows across all Ethereum spot ETFs have climbed to nearly $12.9 billion, highlighting sustained institutional interest since launch. The data also show that recent inflows came without broad participation from smaller issuers, suggesting selective positioning rather than a market wide surge.

XRP ETFs Add $17M in Daily InflowsMeanwhile, U.S. spot XRP exchange traded funds recorded $17.06 million in net inflows on Jan. 15, according to market data tracking daily fund activity. The inflows lifted cumulative net inflows to about $1.27 billion, while total net assets across XRP ETFs reached roughly $1.51 billion, representing about 1.21% of XRP’s market capitalization. Trading activity remained moderate, with total value traded near $22 million during the session.

XRP ETF Net Inflows Jan. 15. Source: SoSoValue

Flows varied across issuers, showing uneven participation. Bitwise’s XRP ETF led daily inflows with $7.16 million, followed closely by Grayscale’s GXRP, which added $7.20 million. Franklin Templeton’s XRPZ contributed $3.36 million, while Canary’s XRPC posted a $659,000 outflow. Meanwhile, 21Shares’ TOXR reported no change on the day, keeping its daily net flow flat.

Despite the positive fund flows, XRP ETF prices declined alongside the broader market. Most products closed lower on the session, with daily price drops ranging between 3% and 4%, even as assets under management held steady. The divergence between inflows and price movement suggests continued allocation into XRP ETFs, even as short term market pressure weighed on prices.

Cryptocurrency exchange BTCC has captured a striking wave of investor demand for gold trading on blockchain networks, crossing the $5.7 billion mark in annual tokenized gold volume during 2025.

This surge reflects a broader institutional pivot toward “real-world assets,” traditional investments like commodities and precious metals converted into digital tokens, as traders increasingly view gold as a hedge against geopolitical uncertainty and market turbulence.

The milestone underscores how crypto platforms are evolving beyond pure digital currencies into full-fledged alternatives to traditional commodity trading.

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The numbers tell a striking story.

BTCC’s gold trading volume skyrocketed 809% between the first and fourth quarters of 2025, with Q4 alone generating $2.74 billion, nearly half the year’s total.

That’s not incremental growth; it’s market acceleration driven by genuine structural shifts in how traders access precious metals.

What’s more revealing is gold’s dominance within BTCC’s ecosystem.

While the exchange processed $53.1 billion in total futures volume across all asset classes in 2025, tokenized gold captured 10.7% of that pie.

Q4 alone saw a 130% quarter-over-quarter increase in gold product volume.

More importantly, it was the fastest-growing segment, expanding roughly eight times over the year. For context, few asset classes on crypto platforms achieve such growth rates without fundamental catalysts.

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Marcus Chen, BTCC’s Product Manager, attributed the surge to “gold’s rally driven by geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainty.”

As gold prices hit record highs, our tokenized products give our users direct access to trade precious metals with cryptocurrency on the BTCC platform

Throughout 2025, gold prices climbed toward record highs as investors hedged against risks including trade wars, regional conflicts, and unpredictable central bank policies.

When traditional markets feel shaky, gold historically becomes the safe harbor.

BTCC capitalized on this by offering three different tokenized gold products: GOLDUSDT for spot price exposure, PAXGUSDT backed by Paxos’ regulated physical gold token, and XAUTUSDT linked to Tether’s on-chain gold offering.

The variety matters. Different products serve different trader preferences; some want pure price exposure, others want the comfort of physical backing, and some need on-chain liquidity for decentralized finance activities.

BTCC’s results hint at where the cryptocurrency industry is heading.

Regulators and institutional investors have long demanded that crypto platforms offer “real” assets, things with tangible value outside the digital realm.

Tokenized commodities deliver exactly that. The exchange signaled bigger ambitions ahead.

Chen noted that “gold is just the beginning” and that BTCC is exploring other commodities and traditional finance products.

We’re actively working on expanding into other commodities and traditional finance products. With what we’ve built here, BTCC is ready to bring tokenization to a much wider range of assets and make them accessible to traders everywhere

For a crypto industry still fighting legitimacy battles, that diversification could prove decisive in attracting mainstream capital.

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, will terminate network support for ARB and 1INCH, among others, effective January 22. This decision is significant as it may affect millions of users who could face potential losses if tokens are transferred via the now-restricted chains.

The move by Binance is part of a broader trend within the cryptocurrency industry, where exchanges are recalibrating their offerings in response to evolving market dynamics and regulatory requirements. As one of the major players in the crypto exchange market, Binance’s decisions are closely watched by both investors and industry analysts.

Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and similar financial products are key components of modern financial markets. ETFs typically track the performance of specific assets or indexes and are traded on stock exchanges. In the context of cryptocurrencies, a ‘spot’ ETF refers to a fund that directly holds the digital asset. Companies file for ETF approvals to offer diversified investment opportunities to their clients. The approval process can involve rigorous regulatory scrutiny to ensure compliance with financial standards.

Regulatory bodies play a crucial role in shaping the cryptocurrency landscape. They focus on ensuring market integrity, safeguarding investor interests, and promoting transparency. Approval processes for new financial products involve examining factors such as custody solutions, market surveillance mechanisms, and adequate disclosures.

Institutional investors, such as large banks and asset managers, are increasingly exploring cryptocurrency products. This interest is driven by client demand for diversified investment options and the potential to generate fees from new financial products. Cryptocurrencies offer alternative access routes for investors looking to expand their portfolios beyond traditional assets.

Bitcoin, as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continues to dominate the digital asset space. Its role as a store of value and medium of exchange underpins its widespread adoption. On the other hand, platforms like Solana offer smart contract capabilities, enabling the development of decentralized applications. These networks contribute to the evolving landscape of blockchain technology.

Cryptocurrency investments carry inherent risks. Market volatility, liquidity conditions, and operational challenges are common concerns for investors. Additionally, regulatory uncertainty can impact the viability and adoption of crypto products. Tracking errors and fees associated with investment vehicles are other factors that investors must consider.

The competitive landscape in the cryptocurrency exchange market is dynamic, with multiple issuers often seeking to launch similar products. The approval timelines for new products can be unpredictable, and amendments to proposals are frequently necessary. This environment demands agility and adaptability from market participants.

The next steps following Binance’s decision may include further adjustments to its cryptocurrency offerings or responses from affected users. Regulatory reviews and public comments may influence the direction of future developments. Stakeholders will be closely monitoring the situation for any updates on potential changes or additional announcements from Binance.

As the cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, market participants remain vigilant to the shifts in policy and operations that can impact their strategies and investments.

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Fri, 16/01/2026 - 15:37

XRP price might have reversed its uptrend, but the Bollinger Bands hint that more of an uptick is likely.

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The XRP price fell by over 2.25% in the last 24 hours as it performed below the broader cryptocurrency market. Despite this mildly negative outlook, the XRP technical chart signals a rally might be underway, as XRP’s Bollinger Bands indicate a potential breakout.

XRP holds key $2 support as Bollinger Bands tightenData from CoinMarketCap reveal that the XRP price has been trading between a low of $2.06 and a high of $2.13 within this period. That is, despite the price decline, the coin is holding steady above the $2 support zone and the lower Bollinger Band of $2.05.

XRP’s middle and upper Bollinger Bands sit at $2.07 and $2.08, respectively. With XRP currently trading within these zones, the coin is likely to witness a breakout if market conditions align.

Notably, XRP bulls need to step in and ensure the trading volume exits the red zone for this to happen. Volume is currently down by 30.42% at $2.53 billion, possibly due to the market-wide sell-off triggered by profit-taking within this period.

XRP Price Chart | Source: TradingView/CoinMarketCapFor clarity, XRP is liquidity sensitive, and its price movement generally reflects market moves. Hence, when Bitcoin and Ethereum faced rejection, it accelerated XRP’s decline.

However, with the asset’s Bollinger Bands setup, XRP might rebound soon. As of press time, the XRP price was exchanging hands at $2.06, which represents a 2.6% decline in the last 24 hours. If the coin is able to close above $2.09, which is higher than the upper Bollinger Band, a recovery move could be confirmed.

Market participants would need to focus on XRP's price movement in the next 48 hours to confirm a possible rally. More importantly, the asset’s trading volume has to exit the red zone to rekindle investors’ confidence.

Rising interest and Binance integration fuel XRP's outlookAccording to a U.Today report, there is growing interest in XRP. On social media platform X, the number of searches for the asset recorded a spike amid recent development. XRP ranked at the top with other notable cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The development suggests that potential investors might be monitoring XRP’s performance and outlook. If so, stability in price could attract more investors, which could boost the price in the long run.

Meanwhile, XRP is working on a major integration with the Binance team. EasyA cofounder Dom Kwok recently hinted at a "very bullish" meeting with the BNB team. If the partnership sails through, it has the potential to expand XRP’s reach in the crypto sector.

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Fri, 16/01/2026 - 15:41

XRP just bounced off a key Bollinger Band level on the monthly chart and now eyes a 55% move against Bitcoin, setting up a potential rare February reversal.

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XRP may be ready to break free from its February underperformance curse. After years of lagging behind Bitcoin during this season, the XRP/BTC pair on TradingView is flashing one of its most promising upside setups in recent memory, with a 50% increase as the target.

On the monthly chart, XRP just tested and bounced off the midline of the Bollinger band, represented by a 20-month moving average, which is currently near 0.00001988 BTC. From here, a return to the top band at 0.00003343 BTC would represent a 55% gain, which is a level that XRP has not reached since summer 2023. 

XRP/BTC by TradingViewThe last time this pair formed a similar candle structure with a volume breakout and reclaimed the midband, XRP/BTC surged 60% in four weeks.

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However, February has historically been unfavorable for XRP. In the last 10 years, the altcoin has beaten Bitcoin in February only once, in 2021, when it surged 122.1%, while Bitcoin barely moved. 

Every other year? Losses or underperformance. The median February return for XRP is -8.12%. Bitcoin's median: +12.2%. 

XRP supercycle theory Historically, February is when BTC takes the lead. This makes the current technical setup all the more important. If XRP breaks this pattern, both technically and seasonally, it could trigger a rotation narrative where funds reallocate from Bitcoin to high-beta majors like XRP.

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If XRP manages to outperform Bitcoin in February, it will not just be a rare achievement; it could signal the beginning of a significant XRP/BTC supercycle, which has not occurred since the 2017-2018 boom.

For now, the setup is there. History says "no." The chart says "maybe." However, if XRP pulls this off, it will be one of the rarest flips in the cycle, and it begins now.

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Fri, 16/01/2026 - 15:45

Bitcoin is racing back toward $100,000, but the charts are throwing out red flags: Bollinger Bands, a looming death cross and daily MA resistance suggest this comeback hides a brutal bull trap.

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Bitcoin is rapidly approaching six-figure territory once again, but as crypto bulls rejoice over this comeback, some technical indicators are sending a not-so-subtle warning: this achievement might not be as positive as it seems on the TradingView chart.

The 20-week moving average — which is also the middle of the Bollinger Bands — is sitting right at $100,000 per BTC. At first glance, it seems like the next obvious breakout zone. 

But the ugly truth is that Bitcoin has been struggling to break through that resistance since October, and now it is back to testing it with increased volatility and lower trading volume.

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BTC/USD by TradingViewWhat's more, two key weekly moving averages — the 23-week and the 50-week — are bending into a potential death cross right around the same price. This is not a minor crossover in a short time frame. It is a rare, high-signal setup that often marks macro pivot points. If that cross completes, Bitcoin risks staying below six figures much longer than bulls are expecting.

Triple resistance for BitcoinTake a look at the daily chart, and you will see another resistance pop up: the 200-day moving average. It is sitting just above $99,000, which puts more pressure on the market, squeezing price action into a triple-layer resistance wall.

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Thus, while everyone is rushing into the long side again, hoping for a clean break to $107,000 or even the post-ETF target at $124,000, the price history reminds us that the "irst kiss" of the Bollinger's midband after a correction does not come easy — and often fails.

Bitcoin might still punch through. But if it does, it will not be because of the trend lines. It will be in spite of them.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is slowly pushing up to $100,000, but traders warn the zone offers little clarity on near-term bullish or bearish direction.

Bitcoin’s Key Price ZonesAnalyzing on-chain data, trader Snow said Bitcoin's swift rally from roughly $89,000 to $97,000 created a false sense that the market had cleared major resistance.

According to Snow, the move occurred largely because resistance was thin, not because of underlying strength.

The $100,000 area, by contrast, is described as a dense liquidity zone where both long and short positions are frequently trapped. Snow characterized it as a control area designed to generate choppy price action, false breakouts, and stop hunts.

Snow outlined several key price zones shaping the current market structure:

$98,000–$102,000: The primary "magnet" zone, where price is repeatedly drawn back, producing consolidation, fake breakouts, and heightened volatility. $103,000–$106,000: A heavy resistance ceiling where rallies often stall with sharp rejections. This scenario is considered the most bullish but least likely in the near term. $94,000–$95,000: A critical support area acting as a trapdoor. Holding this zone keeps price stable, while a breakdown risks rapid downside movement. $92,000–$90,000: A potential air pocket if support fails, with $89,000–$88,000 marking the last major historical support zone. Snow emphasized that the recent rally should not be mistaken for strength, but rather a reflection of limited resistance below.

What Bitcoin Traders Should Look Out ForAs Bitcoin approaches $100,000, resistance is no longer a single level but a broader system designed to contain price and extract liquidity, often misleading traders about the market's true direction.

Snow said the most likely short-term outcome is consolidation around the $100,000 level, with price rotating inside the magnet zone through repeated failed breakouts and bought dips.

This environment tends to frustrate traders and increase losses from whipsaw price action.

When Bitcoin eventually breaks out of this range, Snow expects the move to be sharp and decisive.

Based on current structure, he noted that a downside break appears easier to achieve than a sustained upside breakout.

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