Bitcoin has recently faced institutional holding pressure, with the price dropping below $80,000 and hitting a new low. Institutions such as Strategy and ETFs hold up to 10%, but the floating loss on the market has reached $7 billion, and they face capital outflow risks. Although Strategy continues to increase its Bitcoin holdings, high dividends and liquidity issues may lead to cash flow tightness. The market lacks new momentum, resulting in heavy institutional holdings, and the source of future buyers is in question.

SHIB went up by 0.9% in 24 hours and remained above the support zone of $0.057692. The price action remained within reported range with the resistance limit being held at $0.057871. SHIB gained 1.1 per cent and 1.2 per cent against BTC and ETH respectively. Shiba Inu registered a

At a glance, the weekly chart shared by Erick Crypto tells a pretty straightforward story. The LTC price is still hanging out in the same support zone it’s been defending for years.  With Litecoin trading around $59, the price is right in that $55–$60 area that keeps showing up as a line

In brief Prediction market Myriad has teamed up with AceTrader, enabling users to predict on the AceTrader 100 competition. The competition sees celebrity crypto traders competing for a $1 million USDC trade fund. Myriad users can compete for a share of a prize pool of $30,000 in Trade

Tom Lee of Fundstrat believes the crypto market is nearing a bottom amidst significant losses, citing stronger fundamentals as a potential catalyst for recovery. Despite recent volatility, he sees supportive economic conditions that could lead to a rebound.

In brief Physical attacks on crypto holders hit a record 72 incidents in 2025, up 75% year over year, according to a new CertiK report. The surge was driven largely by Europe, which accounted for 40% of global attacks—nearly double 2024's rate. France alone recorded 19 crypto wrench attac

Bitcoin's weekend plunge led to the fourth-largest gap in CME history (8%), dropping from $84,177 to $75,947. Since Thursday, over $5.4 billion has been liquidated, with open interest falling to $24.17 billion, a September low. The options skew dropped below -12%, with traders rushing to buy put options for protection.

Key Takeaways Hyperliquid’s HIP-3 markets recorded a new all-time high daily volume of $4.83B Open interest surged to a record $1.05B, up s

Huang Licheng was fully liquidated on January 31, and his 2018 embezzlement case involving Baodao Financial has been brought up again. ZachXBT revealed in June 2022 that Huang Licheng allegedly withdrew 22,000 ETH and issued 10 plummeting projects. Huang Licheng responded that it was defamation but did not provide a detailed rebuttal, and the controversy remains unresolved.

Stable (STABLE) is one of the few green spots in a red market. The STABLE price is up over 12% today, trading near $0.0257, with volume up more than 55%. It is the top gainer at writing, even as the broader crypto market slides. This move is not random. Price strength has been building for

SHIB went up by 0.9% in 24 hours and remained above the support zone of $0.057692. The price action remained within reported range with the resistance limit being held at $0.057871. SHIB gained 1.1 per cent and 1.2 per cent against BTC and ETH respectively. Shiba Inu registered a

_CryptoQuant CEO says Bitcoin selling pressure continues, inflows dry up, and sideways consolidation likely without major Saylor selling._ Bitcoin price is declining as selling pressure persists and fresh capital inflows remain absent, according to CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju. He said current co

Base Protocol faced transaction inclusion delays due to network congestion, causing confirmation times of up to two minutes. They deployed fixes to restore stability and will increase the minimum base fee to reduce future congestion. A Root Cause Analysis will follow.

Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has ramped up his social media praise for US president Donald Trump while taking aim at former president Joe Biden, just days after Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, was released from federal custody. Since Bankman-Fried’s February 2025

Tennessee State Representative Jody Barrett has introduced the "Tennessee Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act," which proposes to include Bitcoin in the state's public funds investment to hedge against inflation risks. The bill is currently under review, regulating the maximum Bitcoin holdings and security measures. If passed, it will become a demonstration case of a U.S. state government investing in Bitcoin.

This article addresses investors who feel hopeless during market crashes, urging them to stay resilient and emphasizing that the current predicament is the key to distinguishing winners from losers. Although market conditions are tough, the fundamentals remain strong, and more capital will flow in the future. The golden era will still come, encouraging investors not to give up.

_Caleb & Brown speeds up USD transfers using Ripple and XRP as bridge liquidity._ _Ripple Payments reduces reliance on slow correspondent banking for institutional clients._ _$2B brokerage gains faster, reliable fiat settlements with blockchain-powered infrastructure._ Ripple expanded i

Moltbook is a fast-growing, Reddit-style social network where artificial intelligence (AI) agents—not humans—post, argue, collaborate, and quietly form culture on their own terms. From Moltbots to Moltbook: The Rise of the Agent Internet Billed as “the front page of the agent internet,” Moltbook

SHIB went up by 0.9% in 24 hours and remained above the support zone of $0.057692. The price action remained within reported range with the resistance limit being held at $0.057871. SHIB gained 1.1 per cent and 1.2 per cent against BTC and ETH respectively. Shiba Inu registered a

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are teaming up for the first time to promote cryptocurrency regulation policies, aiming to establish clear boundaries for the industry. CFTC new Chairman Mike Selig explicitly stated that he will coordinate with the SEC to establish digital asset classifications and explore the creation of a transitional regulatory framework to reduce industry uncertainty. The two agencies will work together to lower regulatory friction, promote market order, and foster innovation.

OnlyFans is negotiating a potential sale of a 60% stake to Architect Capital at a valuation of up to $5.5 billion, aiming for long-term growth and a future IPO. The platform remains highly profitable, generating $1.6 billion annually.

Tennessee State Representative Jody Barrett has introduced the "Tennessee Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act," which proposes to include Bitcoin in the state's public funds investment to hedge against inflation risks. The bill is currently under review, regulating the maximum Bitcoin holdings and security measures. If passed, it will become a demonstration case of a U.S. state government investing in Bitcoin.

NVIDIA originally planned to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to support AI model training, but the partnership agreement has been put on hold. Both parties are reevaluating the prospects of cooperation, and the current focus may shift to equity investment. NVIDIA CEO criticized OpenAI for lacking commercial discipline.

Visa and Mastercard executives stated that although stablecoins have technological potential, they are difficult to become mainstream payment tools in developed markets. Payment systems are mature and offer diverse options, and stablecoins have yet to demonstrate actual demand and market fit in daily transactions. Despite their advantages, risks cannot be ignored, and payment giants remain cautious.

The European Commission has stepped up enforcement of its crypto tax rules, instructing 12 EU member states to close gaps in implementing the bloc’s tax reporting framework for digital assets. In a January infringements package, the Commission named Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Greece,

Cardano has spent a long time wearing an ugly label in this market: slow, boring, left behind. For many traders, ADA became something you stopped paying attention to a while ago. But lately, the data tells a different story. And if that data holds up, the ADA price may already be sitting

Market focus is shifting toward exceptional utility-driven altcoins ahead of 2026. Liquidity depth and network reliability are emerging as dominant valuation factors. Long-term gains are increasingly linked to adoption metrics, not narratives. A number of big and mid-cap al

SHIB went up by 0.9% in 24 hours and remained above the support zone of $0.057692. The price action remained within reported range with the resistance limit being held at $0.057871. SHIB gained 1.1 per cent and 1.2 per cent against BTC and ETH respectively. Shiba Inu registered a

_Copper’s IPO outlook reflects investor demand for compliant crypto infrastructure with stable revenue and lower operational risk._ Crypto custody firm Copper is weighing whether to pursue a public listing as activity in digital asset IPOs picks up again. As per sources familiar with the

XRP price discussions often flare up during quiet market periods. That happened again after a blunt exchange involving Ripple CTO David ‘JoelKatz’ Schwartz. The conversation cut straight through optimism and focused on something many avoid. Probability. Market behavior. Reality. The result

The wider crypto market is having a rough time right now. Volatility is high, sentiment feels fragile, and many charts are still stuck below old resistance levels.  In the middle of all that, the Canton price is doing the opposite. Instead of fighting overhead supply, CC is pressing right up a

_Analyst Benjamin Cowen expects Bitcoin to continue its downward trend, relative to equities._ _Analysts say that a rotation from gold and silver into crypto is unlikely in the immediate future._ _Meanwhile, Tom Lee is facing backlash for predicting that January would be a bullish

Polkadot has announced a runtime upgrade that will boost speed for apps, confirm transactions faster and ease development on the network. Parity Technologies, the for-profit behind the network, recorded a net profit in Q4 last year for the first time, boosted by the return of founder Gavin

Hang Seng Gold ETF listed on January 29, as the first in Hong Kong to be exchangeable for physical gold. Future plans include adding a tokenized category, with HSBC acting as the agent issuing on Ethereum. Opening at 18.4, closing at 17.44 HKD, up 9% from the issuance price of 16 HKD. It tracks LBMA gold prices, with a management fee of 0.25%, and a lot size of 800 HKD. Xu Zhengyu expressed support for Hong Kong as a gold hub, connecting traditional and digital finance.

24-hour cryptocurrency liquidation approaches 1.7 billion USD, with 270,000 people liquidated, and market cap drops 6%. Bitcoin liquidations amount to 768 million USD, Ethereum 417 million USD. Hyperliquid liquidations reach up to 567 million USD. BTC pegged at 80,815 USD, ETH drops to 2,687 USD. Fear index crashes to 16, with giant whales panic selling 200 BTC, incurring a loss of 5.88 million USD.

Bitcoin once fell to $87,200 and then quickly rebounded, showing strong short-term support, but Ethereum whales shipped 10,000 ETH for a profit. Due to geopolitical unrest and the risk of a US government shutdown, cryptocurrency liquidity dried up, and gold also rebounded after being affected. Trump's policy moves have increased market uncertainty and may affect the Federal Reserve's decisions.

Regulators in the U.S. are coordinating a unified approach to crypto oversight, with the CFTC joining the SEC's Project Crypto to clarify asset taxonomies and reduce compliance burdens. This collaboration aims to streamline regulation and support innovation in finance.

The Polymarket airdrop is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched events in crypto. This hype is the result of years of product traction, real revenue, cultural relevance, and now a confirmed token plan tied to a regulated U.S. relaunch. Prediction markets have quietly grown into a

Wall Street asset manager 21Shares has released its XRP price prediction for 2026, targeting $2.69 by the end of the year. XRP spot ETF inflows have exceeded $14bn, indicating that Wall Street demand has far exceeded expectations. Technicals: The 200-day EMA is key, targeting $3.10 after a breakout, and a loss of $1.80 support could lead to a drop to $1.40.

Benchmark analysts dismiss the quantum panic, arguing that attacks take decades rather than years. Only 100-200 public keys are at risk for exposing addresses. Timeline Controversy: Chamath predicts 2-5 years, Adam Back thinks 20-40 years. Ethereum has a $100K bonus, and Coinbase has set up a committee. Jefferies eliminated BTC this month.

_Mastercard reported $4.1B in Q4 net income with EPS at $4.52, up 24%. The payment giant’s revenue jumped 18% to $8.8B on strong activity._ Mastercard wrapped up Q4 2025 with $4.1 billion in net income, according to the company’s earnings release. Earnings per share came in at $4.52, which

_White House mediates bank and crypto clash over stablecoin rewards as Senate delays the Clarity Act and broader US crypto rules up._ The White House is moving to address rising tensions between crypto firms and banks over stablecoin rewards. The dispute has slowed progress on federal crypto l

Tether plans to allocate 10-15% of its portfolio to gold, surpassing its Bitcoin holdings amidst market uncertainty. Currently holding 130 tons of gold, Tether sees this shift as vital for maintaining confidence in its stablecoin reserves.

PEPE was stuck in the range between immediate key levels indicating planned, low-volatility instead of directional growth. Technical Indicators supported a neutral set up, with an equal amount of buying and selling pressure with no definitive conviction of the trend. Although it fell in d

_Japan’s Metaplanet approved a $137M overseas capital raise to buy Bitcoin, fund its Bitcoin business, and repay part of its debt._ Tokyo-listed Metaplanet has approved an overseas fundraising plan of up to $137 million.

_Sony’s added funding signals confidence in Startale’s infrastructure growth and rising adoption across its blockchain ecosystem._ Japanese tech firm Sony Ventures has further deepened its bet in Startale Group after pouring more funds into the firm. In a follow-up investment, the tech company m

Kaspa is wrapping up another difficult January, ending the month lower than it started and extending a trend that has been weighing on the asset for months. Price action is now close to a major support zone, and the chart suggests February could be a decisive period rather than a turning

U.S. consumer sentiment rose to 56.4 in January, up from 52.9 in December, indicating improvement despite remaining 21% below last year. While inflation expectations eased, spending resilience may weaken due to underlying economic stress signals.

Polkadot has announced a runtime upgrade that will boost speed for apps, confirm transactions faster and ease development on the network. Parity Technologies, the for-profit behind the network, recorded a net profit in Q4 last year for the first time, boosted by the return of founder Gavin

South Dakota Reintroduces Bill to Allow Up to 10% of Public Funds to Be Allocated to Bitcoin as Part of Official Asset Portfolio South Dakota has once again seen a legislative attempt to incorporate Bitcoin into public sector asset allocation. A state legislator recently proposed a new bill advocating for the state government to invest a portion of public funds in Bitcoin, aiming to rekindle efforts that previously failed last year. Republican State Representative Logan Manhart formally submitted House Bill 1155 on Tuesday, which seeks to amend South Dakota's public investment regulations to authorize the State Investment Council to allocate up to 10% of qualified state government funds into Bitcoin. Investment methods include direct holdings