Day: January 12, 2026

BTC Rejection at $95K Can Spell Further Trouble Ahead (Bitcoin Price Analysis)

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Bitcoin has entered a consolidation phase after a sharp sell-off in November last year. While the broader trend remains under pressure, short-term price action is compressing within a tightening structure. With flashing signs of weakened demand from U.S. spot buyers and prices stuck below major moving averages, BTC traders need to keep a close eye on support levels and whether buyers can regain momentum from here. Bitcoin Price Analysis: The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, BTC is forming a clear rising wedge pattern after its recent rebound stalled just…

Bitcoin Poised for Short-Term Rally as Price Dips Below $101K Miner Cost, Says Analyst

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Bitcoin dipped below the $101K miner breakeven, a level that historically aligns with cycle lows and has sparked rebound expectations. Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below the estimated $101,000 miner breakeven level on January 12, even as on-chain data and macro headlines stirred debate about whether the market is setting up for a rebound. The move has split opinion across the crypto community, with some analysts pointing to early signs of renewed demand while others warn that fragile technicals still leave room for further downside. On-Chain Data and Macro Noise Shape…

‘Remains to be seen‘ Whether US will Seize Venezuela‘s Bitcoin

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Paul Atkins, chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), didn’t rule out the possibility of authorities seizing Venezuela’s reported Bitcoin holdings after US forces unseated and captured the country’s president. In a Monday interview with Fox Business’ Stuart Varney, Atkins responded to reports claiming that Venezuela holds up to $60 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC), though several analysts said they were unable to verify these claims. The SEC chair said it “remains to be seen” what action, if any, the US would take if it had the opportunity…

Ripple’s XRP Tests Historic Support That Sparked Its 2018 Surge

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XRP trades near $2.07 as analysts track a 21‑month EMA bounce that mirrors 2017, with resistance ahead and mixed market signals. Ripple’s XRP has drawn attention once again following a technical setup that resembles its 2017 market pattern. Now, traders are watching its behavior around a key support level that once triggered a major rally. XRP Returns to 21-Month EMA Support In 2017, XRP broke out from a multi-year triangle, held above the 21-month EMA, and then climbed sharply in early 2018. Analyst JD pointed out that the token…

Fitch Warns Bitcoin-Backed Securities Pose High Market Value Risk

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Credit rating company Fitch Ratings has flagged a high degree of risk associated with Bitcoin-backed securities, a warning that could complicate the expansion of crypto-linked credit products among institutional investors. In a Monday assessment, Fitch said Bitcoin-backed securities, financial instruments typically structured by pooling Bitcoin (BTC) or Bitcoin-linked assets and issuing debt against that collateral, carry “heightened risks” that “are consistent with speculative-grade credit profiles.” The agency said such characteristics could place the products in speculative-grade territory, a designation associated with weaker credit quality and a higher likelihood of losses.…

Bitmine Adds 24,000 ETH as Ethereum Treasury Tops 4.1M Tokens

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies expanded its Ether holdings over the past week as its chairman urged shareholders to approve a proposal that would allow the company to further build its crypto treasury and staking operations. The company said it purchased 24,266 Ether (ETH) over the past week, lifting its total crypto holdings to about 4.17 million ETH, or 3.4% of the token’s circulating supply. According to Monday’s announcement, the company reported about $14 billion in combined crypto and cash holdings, including $988 million in cash. In addition to ETH, it holds…

Over Half of All Crypto Tokens Are Now Dead: CoinGecko

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Before meme coin launchpads surged, crypto project failures remained relatively low. More than half of all cryptocurrencies tracked on CoinGecko’s GeckoTerminal have now failed. Such a significant volume of collapse in token survivability is driven largely by excess speculation and market instability. According to the crypto aggregator’s latest report, 53.2% of all cryptocurrencies listed on GeckoTerminal are classified as dead, and the majority of failures occurred in 2025. Crypto Project Failures Roughly 11.6 million tokens collapsed, which accounted for 86.3% of all cryptocurrency failures recorded between 2021 and 2025.…

3 Data Points Shape ETH’s Next Breakout to $4K

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ETH’s recent rally was driven by spot demand and a healthy use of futures market leverage, potentially setting Ether up for a follow-up move to $4,000. Ether’s (ETH) futures and spot markets are sending mixed signals as futures positioning builds, but the altcoin’s price fails to make new highs. Data suggested that ETH traders are adding to their exposure even as spot buying underpins the recovery. Key takeaways: Ether’s estimated leverage ratio fell from an all-time high of 0.79 on Jan. 2 to 0.67 by Jan. 11, despite rising open…

Bakkt Stock Surges 20% after Move on Stablecoin Payments Strategy

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With Bakkt’s share price surging following the announcement, the stock deal could be worth about $178 million. Cryptocurrency infrastructure platform Bakkt Holdings announced an agreement to purchase Distributed Technologies Research, a stablecoin and fiat payments infrastructure provider. In a Monday notice, Bakkt said the agreement will have the company issue more than nine million shares of its Class A common stock to Distributed Technologies Research shareholders. At the time of publication, the price of shares of Bakkt Holdings (BKKT) on the New York Stock Exchange was $19.54, having surged more…

Dogecoin (DOGE) Price Alert: 50% Crash Incoming?

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Is DOGE heading for a drop to a two-year low? While the biggest meme coin by market capitalization saw a substantial uptick at the start of 2026, it has been on an evident decline over the past few days. Some analysts think the downtrend might intensify, envisioning a potential 50% crash. A Further Plunge? On January 6, DOGE climbed to a local top above $0.15, but since then, the bears have regained control, and it is currently worth around $0.13 (per CoinGecko’s data). The renowned analyst Ali Martinez paid…