Ripple’s XRP has shown signs of strength entering 2026, bouncing off key support levels after a prolonged downtrend. While the price action remains below major moving averages, the recent bullish push is giving traders a reason to watch closely. Momentum is shifting, but major resistance levels still need to be cleared to confirm a reversal. XRP Technical Analysis: The USDT Pair On the daily chart, XRPUSDT is trading around $2.00 after bouncing from the $1.8 support zone. The price is still within a descending channel, but today’s daily candle is…
Month: January 2026
Bitcoin Steady at $90K Amid Trump Remarks on Venezuela, Maduro, and Mexico
It was an eventful day in terms of geopolitical tension. Bitcoin’s price has remained relatively stable over the past 24 hours despite the quick escalation on the United States-Venezuela front, the attacks from the Trump-led country, and the capture of the latter’s president. Just minutes ago, the POTUS addressed the public after today’s developmentс, and even hinted at potential actions against Mexico. BTCUSD Jan 3. Source: TradingView CryptoPotato reported earlier today that the primary cryptocurrency dipped from almost $91,000 – its peak on Friday, to just under $89,300 after…
From ‘Magic Money’ to Global Asset
Today marks Bitcoin’s 17th birthday. On January 3, 2009, an anonymous creator known as Satoshi Nakamoto mined the Bitcoin genesis block, embedding a now-famous message referencing the global banking crisis unfolding at the time. Back then, almost no one noticed. Fast-forward to today, seventeen years later, that creation has now become one of the most disruptive financial inventions in modern history, surviving ridicule, banks, crashes, and countless declarations of its death. Happy birthday, Bitcoin! 17-Years Old In its infancy, BTC was little more than an experiment among cryptographers and…
Macro Fears Cap Bitcoin Upside Despite 3-Week High
Key takeaways: Bitcoin rose above $90,000, yet options data show traders are not comfortable with downside risk exposure. Bitcoin spot ETF outflows and low leverage demand suggest investors remain cautious about near-term gains. Economic uncertainty caps Bitcoin price rebound Bitcoin (BTC) jumped above $90,000 on Saturday, prompting traders to question whether there is enough momentum to reclaim the $95,000 level for the first time in seven weeks. Even as the S&P 500 traded just 1.3% below its all-time high, investors grew concerned about worsening economic conditions, especially after electric-vehicle automaker…
Crypto Phishing Losses Fell 83% in 2025, Scam Sniffer Reports
Crypto phishing attacks tied to wallet drainers dropped sharply in 2025, with total losses falling to $83.85 million, down 83% year over year from nearly $494 million in 2024. The number of victims also declined significantly to 106, a 68% drop from the previous year, Web3 security platform Scam Sniffer said in its new report analyzing signature-based phishing across Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) chains. Despite the steep fall, the report warned that phishing activity has not disappeared. Instead, losses closely followed market cycles, rising during periods of higher onchain activity…
Bitcoin Price Remains Close to $90K as Trump Claims Maduro Was Captured: Weekend Watch
DOGE is the top performer from the larger-cap alts today. Bitcoin’s price rally that started on Friday morning drove it to a multi-week peak of $91,000, where the asset was rejected and driven south, especially since the latest geopolitical development between the US and Venezuela. Many altcoins have performed a lot better on a daily scale, including some of the meme coin reps, such as DOGE and PEPE. BTC to Face More Volatility? After being one of the few global assets to end 2025 in the red, bitcoin’s price…
Bitcoin Becomes a Yardstick for Venezuela Reaction at $90,000
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped below $90,000 on Saturday as crypto markets reacted to the US military action in Venezuela. Key points: Bitcoin attempts to hold recent gains as the US mounts an attack on Venezuela’s capital, Caracas. Traders remain optimistic about the outlook for BTC price action if certain levels hold. Gold starts to flag on low timeframes as Bitcoin’s gains tap 5% since Christmas. Bitcoin faces “geopolitical pressure” at $90,000 Data from TradingView showed BTC price action reversing after highs near $90,940 on Bitstamp. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView News…
$1 Crash or $10 Moonshot? ChatGPT’s Outrageous Ripple Price Predictions
XRP had a controversial 2025 – an all-time high, and a subsequent drop. Ripple closed arguably its best year to date, with multiple high-level acquisitions, the favorable ending of the lawsuit against the SEC, as well as new partnerships and licenses. The native token also benefited, at least until the summer when it peaked at $3.65, breaking its 2018 ATH. However, the following several months were painful despite the Q4 launch of five spot XRP ETFs in the United States. As a result, the asset ended 2025 in the…
Crypto markets steady as Trump claims US has captured Venezuela’s president
Key Takeaways President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has been captured after the US conducted a large-scale strike on the country. Cryptocurrency markets, including Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP, remain stable despite the news. Share this article Bitcoin and other digital assets showed little reaction after President Donald Trump confirmed that American forces had launched a major strike in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. In remarks issued in the early hours of Saturday, Trump said he would brief reporters at Mar-a-Lago later in the day, and emphasized that the…
Bitcoin Drops Below $90K Amid Reports of Explosions in Venezuela
BTC reached $91,000 yesterday but its progress was halted. Bitcoin’s price recovery was stopped earlier on Saturday morning as the asset dropped from its multi-week peak of $91,000 to under $90,000. The latest rejection came after reports emerged about several explosions felt across Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, which were linked to potential strikes by the United States. The cause has not been confirmed yet, but US President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned Venezuela of ground strikes, and deployed a navy task force in the Caribbean. Additionally, the BBC reported that…