Key Takeaways Gold prices hit an all-time high due to geopolitical risks. Silver reached a new record of $84 per ounce, driven by investment and industrial demand. Share this article Precious metals advanced in the early hours of Monday as investors sought safety amid rising geopolitical tensions. Spot gold established a fresh high near $4,600, while silver scaled levels above $84, per TradingView. The rallies come as tensions between the US and Iran escalate amid Iranian domestic instability. The US is evaluating a range of punitive measures against the Middle…
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Bitcoin shorts face $1.5B liquidation risk if BTC hits $95K
Key Takeaways Coinglass data shows over $1.5B in short liquidations are at risk if Bitcoin hits $95K. Bitcoin has held steady above $90K this week despite low liquidation levels and limited directional bets. Share this article Bitcoin is maintaining its grip on the $90,000 level, rising to $91,100 by midday Friday. The largest crypto asset by market cap briefly tapped $95K earlier this week and appears to be slowly climbing back toward that key resistance. Data from Coinglass shows that Binance perpetual BTC futures indicate over $1.5 billion in short…
BlackRock Buys $900M BTC as Long-Term Selling Hits 2017 Lows
BlackRock’s fresh round of Bitcoin (BTC) buying takes place alongside a sharp slowdown in long-term selling, a combination that points to cooling downside pressure after the recent market pullback in Q4. Key takeaways: BlackRock added nearly $900 million worth of Bitcoin in the first week of January, rebuilding exposure after an end-of-2025 drawdown. Long-term Bitcoin holders are selling at their lowest rate since 2017, despite elevated prices. Onchain data pointed to a possible accumulation phase among certain wallet cohorts. Data from Lookonchain indicated BlackRock has accumulated Bitcoin for the past…
Google hits fresh intraday high after brief surge to $330
Key Takeaways Google is testing a new all time closing high after briefly reaching a record intraday price near $330. The rally has lifted Google past Apple in market value as AI progress and investor demand support shares. Share this article Alphabet, the parent company of Google, saw its shares open about 1% higher on Thursday, briefly reaching a new intraday record near $330 before paring gains as technology stocks weakened more broadly. The stock had previously touched an all-time high in late November, when shares briefly reached $328. Google’s…
Bitcoin hits $94K after $420M in liquidations and geopolitical risk bid
Key Takeaways Bitcoin surged past $94,000 as over $420 million in total liquidations hit the market in the past 24 hours. The rally gained strength after the US military captured Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, boosting the safe haven narrative. Share this article Bitcoin surged past $94,000 on Monday, fueled by over $420 million in leveraged liquidations over the past 24 hours, according to CoinGlass data. The rally began on Thursday as the new year kicked off and gained momentum over the weekend following news that the US military had captured Venezuelan…
Lighter hits $200B in 30-day trading volume, overtaking Hyperliquid amid LIT token launch
Key Takeaways Lighter achieved a major milestone by reaching $200 billion in a 30-day trading volume, surpassing its rival, Hyperliquid. The trading volume highlight aligns with the launch of Lighter’s LIT utility token. Share this article Lighter, a DEX focused on perpetual futures trading, recorded roughly $200 billion in 30-day trading volume, surpassing Aster and Hyperliquid as activity accelerated around the launch of its LIT token, according to data from DefiLlama. Over the same period, Aster recorded about $173 billion in trading volume, while Hyperliquid saw roughly $165 billion. On…
Offchain Labs Buys More ARB as Arbitrum Hits $20B Milestone
Offchain Labs, the primary developer behind Arbitrum, has purchased additional ARB tokens, signaling long-term conviction in the network at a time when sentiment across the sector has weakened, and governance token prices have faced sustained pressure. In a post on X this week, Offchain Labs said it remains “committed to growing the Arbitrum ecosystem in a meaningful way,” adding that it has increased its direct exposure to Arbitrum (ARB) under an approved purchase plan. The development company said the move reflects its intention to continue “doubling down on the development…
Silver hits record high above $71 as market cap approaches $4 trillion
Key Takeaways Silver is up 138% in 2025, surpassing gold and becoming the fourth largest asset by market cap. Precious metals are benefiting from a weaker dollar, rate cut expectations, and rising demand for risk hedges. Share this article Silver rose above the $71 mark on Tuesday midday, setting a new all-time high as it extends a powerful rally that has made it one of 2025’s top-performing assets. The metal is now up roughly 138% year-to-date, outperforming gold’s 70% gain and matching the returns of platinum. With a market capitalization…
Dogecoin (DOGE) Rebound Hits Resistance, Raising Fresh Rejection Risks
Dogecoin started a steady increase above $0.130 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might decline if it trades below $0.1275. DOGE price started a fresh increase above $0.1280 and $0.130. The price is trading above the $0.130 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1315 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could aim for a fresh increase if it remains stable above $0.1280. Dogecoin Price Consolidates Gains Dogecoin price…
Trump Media’s Bitcoin stash hits 11,542 BTC after $40M purchase
Key Takeaways Trump Media acquired an additional 451 Bitcoin, bringing total holdings to 11,542 BTC worth more than $1 billion. The purchase is part of a broader crypto treasury strategy that has seen the company hold billions in Bitcoin and related assets. Share this article Trump Media & Technology Group has added 451 Bitcoin valued at approximately $40.3 million to its corporate balance sheet, bringing its total BTC holdings to 11,542 coins worth over $1.0 billion, according to analytics firm Lookonchain. The latest purchase is the newest leg of Trump…