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Gold and silver slide after record highs as profit-taking hits metals and markets

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Sharp pullback erases trillions in value as broader selloff weighs on risk assets. Gold and silver fell sharply today, reversing from record highs as investors locked in profits following an extraordinary rally in precious metals. Gold dropped nearly 5% to around $5,100 after topping $5,500 a day earlier, while silver slid about 10% to near $107 after surging to $120 in early trading. The pullback wiped out an estimated $2.7 trillion in gold market value and roughly $800 billion in silver. Gold remains up about 20% over the past month,…

Whales sell $3.4B worth of Bitcoin as price hits $92K wall

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Bitcoin whales have quietly sold enormous amounts of the cryptocurrency in the past two weeks. In just a few days, investors holding 10,000-100,000 BTC have either sold or redistributed approximately 36,500 BTC, totaling about $3.4 billion. This cohort comprises institutional custodians and early miners who have held their positions for several years. The 12-day selling spree represents a sharp turn from accumulation to distribution by these whales. What’s driving Bitcoin whales’ activities, and what does the future hold based on historical data? Price Struggles at Key Levels The whale activity…

Gold Hits Record High Over $5K As Bitcoin Falls Below $86K

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Gold prices have topped $5,000 amid rising geopolitical and global trade tensions, while Bitcoin has fallen toward $86,000 as the divergence between the two assets widened.  Gold surged to a record high of $5,080 on Monday following a 17% gain so far this year, according to Gold Price, with traders flocking to the precious metal amid fears of a potential US government shutdown and uncertainty over the Trump administration’s escalated tariff threats. “A likely government shutdown just added fuel to the fire for precious metals,” the Kobeissi Letter said on…

Gold hits new record above $4,900 as safe haven trade resumes after tariff pause

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Gold surged nearly 2% on Thursday afternoon, climbing to a fresh all-time high above $4,900 as investors returned to traditional safe havens. Silver also pushed to new record levels above $96, extending a multi-month rally that has seen precious metals print successive highs almost daily. The rally came despite a brief pullback on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he would halt proposed 10% tariffs on NATO nations. That announcement initially eased risk concerns and pushed gold and silver lower, but the move proved short-lived. Investors quickly returned to safe-haven…

BTC-To-Gold Ratio Hits New Lows As Gold Rally Continues

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Gold’s record-breaking rally inadvertently put pressure on Bitcoin’s allure, but analysts say historical data shows BTC eventually starts a catch-up rally. Bitcoin’s (BTC) relative performance against gold has weakened sharply, but several analysts argue that this setup remains a long-term investment opportunity for BTC. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio fell to 18.5 ounces per BTC, its lowest since November 2023. Analysts say these rare “asymmetric setups” often precede capital rotations back into Bitcoin. BTC/Gold one-day chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView The Bitcoin-to-gold ratio measures how many ounces of gold are required to…

XRP Price Hits Resistance on Recovery, Bulls Lose Momentum

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MegaETH Hits 47K TPS As It Prepares For 11B Transaction Stress Test

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Data shows Ethereum layer 2 MegaETH hit network speeds of up to 47,000 transactions per second in testing as the project prepares for a stress test ahead of its mainnet launch.   In an X post on Monday, MegaETH said it will launch a “global stress test” on Thursday, with an official launch to follow. “On Jan 22nd, we’re opening mainnet to users for several latency-sensitive apps while the chain is under intense, sustained load,” MegaETH said, adding: “Stress tests only matter if they’re uncomfortable. We’re targeting sustained, true TPS of…

ETH Validator Exit Queue Hits Zero as Staking Demand Soars

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The massive staking inflows are strengthening ETH’s supply-demand dynamic, potentially setting the stage for upward price momentum this year. The Ethereum staking validator exit queue has dropped to zero — signaling a dramatic fall in selling pressure and strengthening confidence in Ether (ETH) as a yield-bearing asset. Data from Ethereum Validator Queue shows the exit queue has fallen from its September 2025 peak of 2.67 million Ether (ETH) to 0 ETH, while the entry queue has risen more than fivefold over the last month to 2.6 million ETH, the highest…

ETH Hits $3.4K But Several Factors Put A Pause On Ether’s Rally

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Key takeaways: ETH derivatives flash caution as pro traders remain neutral-to-bearish, and weak DApps demand and falling fees pressure Ether’s price. Corporate ETH buying and spot ETF inflows have not restored investor confidence, as lower staking yields and soft network activity persist. Ether (ETH) price experienced a two-day 4% correction after briefly reaching $3,400 on Wednesday. The move caught bulls by surprise, triggering $65 million in liquidations of leveraged long ETH futures. More importantly, professional traders have maintained a neutral-to-bearish stance, according to derivatives markets, despite ETH reaching its highest…

BlackRock hits record $14 trillion in assets, stock rises 5%

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Key Takeaways BlackRock reported $14 trillion in assets under management (AUM) for 2025, driven by a record-breaking $698 billion in net inflows. BlackRock CEO said that the firm is at the forefront of high-growth areas, including private markets, wealth management, active ETFs, and digital assets. Share this article In its fourth-quarter earnings release on Thursday, BlackRock announced that total assets under management surged to $14 trillion by the end of 2025, spurred by a record $698 billion in annual net inflows. BlackRock’s shares (BLK) rose 5% following the report, per…