Day: January 16, 2026

Silver gains over $3.9 trillion in market cap in 12 months, eclipsing stocks, crypto, and gold

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Key Takeaways Silver adds over $3.9 trillion in market cap over the past 12 months, outperforming stocks, crypto, and gold. Silver trades near record highs around $93 after rally pushes total market value above $5 trillion. Share this article Silver has added more than $3.9 trillion in market capitalization over the past 12 months, surging nearly 200% and sharply outperforming major risk assets. The rally has eclipsed gains in other precious metals such as Gold, which has risen about 70% over the same period, as well as equities and crypto.…

Traders Pile Back Into Ethereum Futures as Binance Volume Breaks December Lull

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Binance Ethereum futures activity jumps to multi-week highs, amidst renewed momentum. Ethereum (ETH) climbed above $3,000 this week to a level not seen in almost a month. During the same time, ETH futures trading volume on Binance climbed to nearly $21.7 billion. This, interestingly, is its highest level since mid-December. Such a pattern indicates a renewed surge in activity in the ETH derivatives market. Ethereum Back in Focus Following mid-December, futures trading volumes had declined, and this has coincided with a phase of relative price stability as well as…

US Lender Newrez to Recognize Crypto Holdings in Mortgage Qualification

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Newrez plans to treat eligible cryptocurrency holdings as qualifying assets in its mortgage underwriting process, a move that could broaden access to home loans for crypto holders. The change is expected to take effect in February across the lender’s non-agency products, covering home purchases, refinancings and investment properties. While borrowers can already use assets such as stocks and bonds in underwriting, crypto holders have typically been required to sell their positions. At launch, Newrez said it will recognize Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) backed by those assets,…

DOJ confirms seized Bitcoin from Samourai Wallet case has not been sold

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Key Takeaways The US Department of Justice has confirmed that seized Bitcoin from the Samourai Wallet case will not be liquidated but will remain as part of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Executive Order 14233 prohibits the sale of seized Bitcoin, ensuring it stays on the US government’s balance sheet. Share this article The Department of Justice has confirmed that Bitcoin forfeited in the Samourai Wallet case has not been liquidated and will remain part of the US government’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, according to Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White…

$100K Bitcoin Price Depends on Weeks Of Steady BTC ETF Inflows

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Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally above $97,000 was supported by surging inflows to the spot Bitcoin ETFs, and one analyst says that the demand must continue for BTC to break through the $100,000 barrier. Key takeaways: US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $1.8 billion in weekly net inflows, the strongest since early October 2025. Total net assets under spot ETFs remain 24% below their Q4 2025 peak. Long-term supply-demand dynamics continue to favor ETFs, as institutional investor access is expected to expand in 2026. Bitcoin ETF are only one part of the picture…

Crypto Rally Stalls As BTC Falls Short Of $98K: Will Dip Buyers Arrive?

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Key points: Bitcoin is attempting to find support near the $94,500 level, signaling a positive sentiment. Buyers will have to defend the support levels in select major altcoins; else the recovery could fizzle out. Bitcoin’s (BTC) shallow pullback is attempting to find support near the $94,500 level, indicating a lack of aggressive selling by the bulls. A positive sign is that BTC’s rally above $97,500 was supported by solid buying by institutional investors since Monday. According to Farside Investors data, spot BTC exchange-traded funds recorded $1.81 billion in net inflows…

Cardano (ADA) in Danger? Analyst Predicts Possible Correction Soon

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Cardano (ADA) trades near $0.4 as analysts track a potential correction wave and bullish cup-and-handle pattern targeting $0.52. Cardano (ADA) is trading near $0.39 after slipping by just over 3% in the last 24 hours. The price has moved within a narrow range this week, gaining less than 1%. Meanwhile, the token remains the 12th largest cryptocurrency, with a market cap of over $14.4 billion and a circulating supply of 37 billion ADA. While sentiment remains mixed, recent chart patterns are drawing attention. Analyst Sees Possible Correction Ahead Chart…

Bitcoin Above $95K, US Lawmakers Delay CLARITY Act

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Cryptocurrency markets posted a broad recovery this week, led by gains in major coins, even as investor attention remained focused on the uncertainty of pending US crypto legislation. Bitcoin (BTC) rose over 5% during the past week to top the $95,000 mark, while Ether (ETH) pumped by around 6.6% on developments related to the top Ethereum treasury companies. US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) also returned with a bang, with the funds logging four consecutive days of net positive inflows of around $1.7 billion in total, according to Farside Investors.…

Galaxy CEO predicts imminent crypto bill passage with compromise on stablecoins

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Key Takeaways Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz predicts a crypto bill will pass in weeks, thanks to bipartisan interest despite disagreements over stablecoin provisions. A compromise on stablecoins is expected, which may not fully satisfy the crypto industry but would enable the sector’s growth. Share this article Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz expects the crypto market structure bill to pass within weeks, with a compromise on stablecoins that may not fully satisfy the crypto industry but would allow the sector to progress and grow under regulatory clarity. Speaking on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box‘…

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Go globally at $8 per month, plans ad testing on Go and free tiers

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Key Takeaways ChatGPT Go rolls out globally at $8 per month, marking OpenAI’s lowest subscription tier. OpenAI plans to begin testing ads in the US on ChatGPT Go and free tiers soon. Share this article OpenAI has rolled out ChatGPT Go globally, expanding its lowest-priced subscription tier to all markets where ChatGPT is available. In the US, the plan is priced at $8 per month, with localized pricing offered in other regions. ChatGPT Go was first introduced in India in August 2025 as a low-cost option aimed at broadening access…