Month: January 2026

Bitcoin Strength Under Question As DOJ Fed Probe Looms

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Key takeaways: Institutional investors selling Bitcoin is visible through the Bitcoin ETFs recording $1.38 billion in net outflows across four trading sessions.  BTC futures data shows a neutral 5% basis rate, well below the 10% level that typically defines a true bullish breakout. Bitcoin (BTC) price briefly jumped above $92,000 on Monday after US federal prosecutors opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Despite the odd outcome, Bitcoin traders remain skeptical due to exchange-traded fund outflows and weak demand for bullish leveraged BTC positions. Bitcoin/USD vs. gold…

Get Ready For An XRP Price Explosion Once This Happens; Analyst

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Analysts are calling for an XRP price explosion, as the cryptocurrency’s market structure and the reappearance of historically reliable technical patterns support this bullish outlook. Although XRP experienced a brief rebound at the beginning of 2026, its price has since given back some of those gains and is now trading slightly above $2.0. Nevertheless, analysts remain optimistic about XRP’s near-term growth and have identified a key setup that could trigger the anticipated surge.  XRP Price Prepares For Major Explosion Market expert CRYPTOWZRD has shared a fresh technical analysis of XRP,…

Ethereum (ETH) Nearing Decision Point After 2 Months of Chop

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Ethereum trades around $3,140 after 2 months in range; analysts watch for breakout above $3,350 with targets set near $4K–$7K. Ethereum (ETH) has been moving sideways over the past two months and has been trading in a range of about $2,600 to $3,350. The asset is stuck without any definite trend, and analysts are on the lookout for a breakout that will give an indication of the next action. ETH is priced at around $3,140 at press time, showing a 1% gain in the last 24 hours and a…

CFTC Forms Panel Regulating Blockchain, AI Innovation

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US Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair Mike Selig has unveiled the agency’s new innovation committee, aimed at guiding the regulation of emerging technologies like blockchain and AI, which are transforming financial markets. The Innovation Advisory Committee replaces the Technology Advisory Committee and is looking to bring top crypto voices into the CFTC’s process to shape practical, forward-looking market regulations, Selig said on Monday. The new committee will advise the CFTC on the “commercial, economic, and practical considerations of emerging products, platforms, and business models in the financial markets so that…

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…