Day: January 7, 2026

Polymarket Data Will be Available Across Dow Jones Consumer Platforms

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Polymarket has partnered with Dow Jones to make its predictions market data available to users on multiple platforms. In a Wednesday notice, Polymarket and Dow Jones said the predictions market data would be available on The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Investor’s Business Daily, among others. According to the companies, Polymarket will be featured in “dedicated data modules” on websites and select print placements. Dow Jones CEO Almar Latour said the decision was based on helping clients “better interpret market sentiment and assess risk.” Polymarket founder and CEO Shayne…

BTC’s Down Year Pattern Puts 2026 in Focus

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Bitcoin (BTC) ended 2025 slightly in the red with a -6.36% return after a strong start earlier in the year. While the annual loss appears modest, historical patterns suggest that down years have often preceded some of Bitcoin’s strongest rallies. Key takeaways: Bitcoin has historically averaged close to 100% gains in the year following a down year. Long-term models project a substantial target near $300,000 if liquidity conditions turn supportive. Bitcoin history hints at upside after rare red years According to Jesse Myers, Bitcoin Strategy Head at Smarter Web Company, Bitcoin…

What A Similar ATH Rally Would Mean

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After enduring weeks of capitulation, sustained price declines, and overall market weakness last year, XRP is showing signs of a recovery. The cryptocurrency has rebounded above the $2.2 level after beginning the new year at a low of above $1.90. According to a crypto expert, XRP’s long-term outlook remains significantly bullish. He compares XRP’s projected trajectory to gold’s price movement, predicting a similar historic all-time high rally. XRP Tracks Gold’s Historic Run Market analyst ‘Steph is Crypto’ has stated that XRP is showing a rare chart setup that closely mirrors…

Ethereum (ETH) Flips 21-Day MA Into Support, Rally Incoming?

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Ethereum is holding above $3,200 after breaking the 21-day MA, with traders watching $3,900 as ETF inflows rise and supply stays tight. Ethereum (ETH) is trading near $3,200 at the time of reporting, down slightly over the past 24 hours, while showing a 8% gain in the last week. Meanwhile, trading volume sits above $28 billion. With the recent move above the 21-day moving average, some traders are watching for the beginning of a new trend. Ethereum Breaks Above 21-Day MA ETH has closed several daily candles above its…

WhiteWhale meme coin crosses $100 million market cap after 50x rally

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Key Takeaways WhiteWhale crossed a $100M market cap after rising more than 50x since early December. The token is built on the Solana blockchain and closely associated with a derivatives trader called The White Whale. Share this article WhiteWhale, a Solana-based meme coin, crossed the $100 million market cap mark today following a more than 50x rally since early December, driven by increased retail participation and new listings on both spot and derivatives markets. The token’s narrative is tied to a derivatives trader known online as The White Whale. In…

2026 US Midterms May Throw a Wrench in Trump’s Policy Agenda: Ray Dalio

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The balance of power in the United States Congress may shift in favor of Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections, fueled by inflation concerns, threatening to undo regulatory policies under the Republican Party and US President Donald Trump, according to billionaire hedge fund manager Ray Dalio. “The affordability issue will probably be the number one political issue next year, contributing to the Republicans losing the House and a very messy 2027 on the way to a very interesting 2028 election,” Dalio said, adding: “Because of how our democracy works, President…

CNBC Crowns XRP Hottest Crypto Trade of 2026 Over BTC and ETH: Here’s Why

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CNBC’s call reflects an appetite for outsized returns, as investors rotate from BTC’s maturity toward higher-beta opportunities like XRP. Ripple’s XRP token took center stage on U.S. financial television this week after CNBC labeled it the “hottest crypto trade of the year,” overtaking both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in early 2026 attention. The call signals a clear shift in market focus, as investors hunt for larger percentage moves beyond the two largest cryptocurrencies. Why XRP Is Beating Bitcoin and Ethereum Right Now During CNBC’s Power Lunch segment, which…

Anthropic seeks $10B raise at $350B valuation as AI funding race accelerates

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Key Takeaways Anthropic is seeking a $10B funding round at a $350B valuation. The raise would nearly double its valuation and follows heavy capital commitments from Microsoft and Nvidia. Share this article Anthropic, the AI research company behind the Claude chatbot, is seeking to raise $10 billion at a $350 billion pre-investment valuation, according to the Wall Street Journal. The proposed funding would nearly double the company’s valuation from four months ago and mark one of the largest private capital raises in the AI sector this year. Singapore sovereign wealth…

Bitcoin, Altcoins Open 2026 With A Bang: Are New Highs Next?

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Key points: Bitcoin turned down from its overhead resistance but is expected to find support at the moving averages. Select major altcoins are facing selling near their overhead resistance levels, but the shallow pullback suggests the recovery may continue. Bitcoin (BTC) is under pressure as bears attempt to sustain the price below $91,500. BTC exchange-traded funds recorded outflows of $243.2 million on Tuesday after attracting $1.16 billion in inflows in the first two trading days of the new year, according to Farside Investors’ data. That shows caution at higher levels.…

A New Wealth Debate in China

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China’s shifting definition of a store of value For many years, luxury real estate occupied a central role in wealth preservation in China. Premium apartments in cities such as Shenzhen and Shanghai served not only as residences but also as symbols of family wealth, social standing and financial security. Property ownership carried cultural significance, regulatory predictability and an assumption of long-term stability. That presumption is now being publicly challenged. Conversations among wealthy Chinese investors point to a quiet but significant shift in how a “store of value” is defined. On…